Karl_Schembri:

I've been away from here for ages, my apologies, but meanwhile I've had my first book of poems published in the US called Remember the Future... you can find more about it here! http://writingknightspress.blogspot.com/2013/06/remember-future-by-karl-schembri.html

August 30, 2013 at 8:59PM
    adewpearl: Karl, how good to see you. Congratulations on your book :-)
    August 30, 2013 at 9:11PM
    Karl_Schembri: Many thanks Adewpearl! How are you?
    September 10, 2013 at 5:28PM

Karl_Schembri:

Helicopters rove in the sky
their blades as vulnerable as our limbs
only their fall will be sensational.

February 21, 2013 at 9:52AM

Karl_Schembri:

I'm tired of living... without you

January 17, 2013 at 10:29AM
    donaldww: Well, i'm still here, nothing has changed. LOL
    January 17, 2013 at 10:01PM
    fluffnstuff: I wish for you the kind of things that only morning brings...a rainbow in the dewdrop on the daisy of your dreams

    and a wonderful person to hold on to.......hugs to you beautiful person. DiAnne
    February 24, 2013 at 7:01PM
    fluffnstuff: As Natalie Wood said last in Splendor in the Grass,,,"though nothing can bring back the hour of splendor in the grass or glory in the flower, we shall grieve not, rather gain strength in what remains behind."
    February 28, 2013 at 3:49AM

Karl_Schembri:

I've seen the future, baby:
it is murder - Leonard Cohen

January 13, 2013 at 9:48AM
    shelley kaye: i hid the body..... now what?

    ;-)

    January 13, 2013 at 2:13PM
    Karl_Schembri: we'll grieve the past
    January 13, 2013 at 4:42PM

Karl_Schembri:

Scars don't make you stronger
they just mark the calendar
of your eventful demise.

December 24, 2012 at 9:10AM

Karl_Schembri:

Is it just me or is everything shit?

December 19, 2012 at 9:37AM
    Joy Graham: Oh, I feel that way a lot so it's not just you.
    December 19, 2012 at 11:19AM
    Sally Carter: Fairly shit, yes. Not that I have anything to complain about. Just Sooo...tired
    December 19, 2012 at 12:09PM
    William Walz: Only if you work in a manure factory.
    December 19, 2012 at 1:00PM
    Karl_Schembri: Thanks Joy and Sally. I always knew we had lots in common!
    December 20, 2012 at 5:24AM

Karl_Schembri:

Writing without a muse is like having sex with a dead body

December 11, 2012 at 9:41AM

Karl_Schembri:

Death intervenes to simplify everything - Philip Roth, The Human Stain

December 9, 2012 at 3:05AM
    rama devi: *yep*!
    December 11, 2012 at 5:39AM

Karl_Schembri:

Thank you to all friends who shared words of support and encouragement over the last days - they really made all the difference even if I couldn't answer all of you - the greatest antidote to the deafening rain of bombs that pounded Gaza for 8 days. Really, thank you.

November 23, 2012 at 8:51AM
    Sally Carter: We are all hoping the ceasefire holds.
    November 23, 2012 at 12:50PM
    green5587: Karl, let's all pray all the leaders show common sense and realizes what's really important here.
    November 23, 2012 at 2:45PM
    James Sarzotti: Karl, my heart and mind has been with you, the other journalists, people of Gaza City--everyone suffering from this violence. I was relieved to see your postings. Look forward to reading you soon. Cheers, brother. James
    November 26, 2012 at 12:18PM

Karl_Schembri:

Gaza City celebrating - sigh of relief for the entire population trapped in here so cruelly for more than 5 years. Israel now has to honour the rest of the points of the ceasefire agreement; namely the opening of crossings and freedom of movement and materials - it is only with the total lifting of the blockade and an end to the occupation that a long-term solution can ever be reached

November 21, 2012 at 8:56PM
    DIS-illusioned: Thank you, Karl--thank you1 Huh!
    The situation is so much more complicated than 'God-fearing Israel good, war-mongering Palestinians bad'--as many Westerners tend to think.
    There is fault and blame to be had on both sides, and in my opinion, atrocious how little help the Palestinians have received from the international community in comparison to Israel--a shame! :-/
    May the peace talks/resolutions proceed in the direction you've alluded to. Innocent lives--children, women, the infirmed--are being devastated here.
    :-/
    November 22, 2012 at 1:41AM
    Sally Carter: Ditto to what DIS said. I take so much for granted...
    November 22, 2012 at 3:17AM
    adewpearl: Karl, your safety and the safety of everyone in Gaza is definitely cause for celebration. This makes for a happy Thanksgiving indeed.
    November 22, 2012 at 4:04AM
    jjstar: Much relief, Karl....stay safe...
    November 22, 2012 at 5:18AM

Karl_Schembri:

Gaza wakes up after the most intense pounding from land, sea and air on the night the expected ceasefire was meant to be announced but "delayed" reportedly by Israel. Al Deira Hotel where many journalists are staying had its windows blasted by nearby attack

November 21, 2012 at 5:39AM
    green5587: So sorry, Karl. I can't imagine what that's like. Israel is delaying because of destructive terms wanted by Hamas.
    November 21, 2012 at 7:42AM
    adewpearl: Stay away from the windows!! I have been praying for you and for all those in harm's way, no matter what side of the confrontation they are on.
    November 21, 2012 at 7:44AM
    Sally Carter: Your posts are so much more powerful than the news bulletins. So hard to comprehend what people in your world are experiencing, while we just watch from afar. Please let it all end soon.
    November 21, 2012 at 8:44AM
    Joy Graham: Stay safe, Karl! Got you in my prayers!!!
    November 21, 2012 at 9:59AM
    MidnightWriter4U: May God protect you all who are trying to report this tragic situation.
    November 21, 2012 at 10:13AM

Karl_Schembri:

November 17, 2012 at 2:33PM
    Karl_Schembri: While Gaza is pounded with US-funded missiles, Palestinians teach life to all the world
    November 17, 2012 at 2:34PM
    adewpearl: I have been thinking about you non-stop the past few days. I am so glad you are well and posting!
    November 17, 2012 at 3:12PM
    Sally Carter: Wow, what a woman. What a performance. I feel humbled.
    November 18, 2012 at 4:58AM
    ameen786: Karl my friend, I thank you for sharing this gravitating and bone-chilling video of Rafeef Ziadah reciting her own brilliant work. I pray and hope your are keeping sage, take care.
    November 19, 2012 at 2:21AM

Karl_Schembri:

The drones are flying, and so are the birds
-Gaza Under Attack

November 16, 2012 at 2:42PM
    DIS-illusioned: Yeesh! Please, be safe! :-/
    November 16, 2012 at 7:34PM
    jjstar: Thought about you when I read the headlines...take care..why are you still there. The chicken in me says, "RUN, FORREST, RUN!
    November 16, 2012 at 9:03PM
    Karl_Schembri: It's my job to be here
    November 17, 2012 at 2:07PM

Karl_Schembri:

My status says I'm exploding. That sounds very bad from here in Gaza

November 13, 2012 at 2:11PM
    DIS-illusioned: LOL
    Good thing no one's playing 'Rocket Man'.
    :)
    November 13, 2012 at 8:01PM
    Spike the second: Karl my friend,
    Stay safe I am horrified what is happening in Gaza. How can attacks like this avoid the innocent?

    Blessings to you
    November 14, 2012 at 7:20PM

Karl_Schembri:

Israeli drones covering the night sky in Gaza, buzzing over our heads like radio controlled killer bees. None of the holy domes offer protection.

November 10, 2012 at 4:15PM
    adewpearl: please stay safe
    November 10, 2012 at 5:13PM

Karl_Schembri:

Part of the process of growing up involves the surprise realisation that you don't need to become a doctor to touch pussy :D

November 8, 2012 at 3:50AM
    William Walz: Another part of growing up is the wisdom of knowing if it is appropriate to make marginally obscene comments on a public forum, a forum that is sometimes frequented by very young and very impressionable young people. Unbelievable.
    November 8, 2012 at 6:38AM
    Skyangel02: I hope you are talking about vets and cats. ;-)
    November 8, 2012 at 7:29AM
    Karl_Schembri: Exactly... no idea what Mr Walz was thinking. Incredible.
    November 8, 2012 at 7:52AM
    fluffnstuff: Hold on everybody.....i need to go find my dictionary. lol I had to ask what a gaza strip was. Nevermind, just been a bit sheltered here. Oh my., lions and tigers and bears.
    November 8, 2012 at 7:03PM
    Karl_Schembri: Thanks fluff... you really understand me :D Mr Walz needs some immersion in the Gaza Strip cauldron lol
    November 9, 2012 at 5:02AM
    snoellelong: off topic-- karl, you would really enjoy the 'see me' one. go look at it. read it. seriously.
    November 9, 2012 at 7:29PM

Karl_Schembri:

Parliament stands merely as a tribute to a failed plot

November 5, 2012 at 4:51PM
    DIS-illusioned: Then an auspicious failed plot it was.
    November 5, 2012 at 9:36PM

Karl_Schembri:

"If you have to become anything, become an alcoholic" - Charles Bukowski
:D

November 3, 2012 at 8:19AM
    Sally Carter: Is there no Plan B?
    :~)
    November 3, 2012 at 8:23AM
    William Walz: If I did I'd be a sadder Budweiser man.
    November 3, 2012 at 11:01AM
    Sally Carter: haHaHAHA.... Brilliant.
    November 3, 2012 at 11:29AM
    William Walz: You expect anything less?
    November 3, 2012 at 12:29PM
    Sally Carter: Nah. When I try jokes there's just a chorus of booze.
    November 3, 2012 at 12:43PM
    William Walz: Reminds me of the guy who liked to pour his beer out on the bar and slurp it up with his tongue. He was an alcoholick.
    November 3, 2012 at 1:34PM
    TammyGail: Love Bukowski :)

    November 3, 2012 at 2:27PM
    William Walz: Alcoholick. Get it?
    November 3, 2012 at 4:27PM
    Karl_Schembri: yes but it's not funny.
    lol
    November 3, 2012 at 4:30PM
    Lady & Louis: Yuck, what a horrible idea. And if a joke - not funny. Was he ever on the receiving end of someone else's alcoholism?
    November 3, 2012 at 7:04PM
    Laurie Keim: He had the passion in the beginning. But he wrote too much too quickly and much in the end was complete rubbish.
    November 6, 2012 at 3:45AM
    James Sarzotti: Bukowski was at a party and when Ginsberg walked he said, "There's Allen Ginsberg who hasn't written a good poem since Howl." I wonder, does this performance on Buckely's Firing Line affirm or deny that appraisal.
    November 12, 2012 at 11:48PM
    James Sarzotti: Rather: Bukowski was at a party and when Ginsberg walked in he said, "There's Allen Ginsberg who hasn't written a good poem since Howl." I wonder, does this performance on Buckley's Firing Line affirm or deny that appraisal? I vote nay.
    November 12, 2012 at 11:52PM

Karl_Schembri:

Writing is just a front for my insanity :D

November 2, 2012 at 5:26PM
    Meta~Mark: Karl- I write my best when either I am angry or feeling blue pal..
    November 2, 2012 at 6:59PM
    Karl_Schembri: I'm not complaining! Just confessing :D
    November 3, 2012 at 12:15AM
    Laurie Keim: All poets are weirdos; just get use to it. I would rather hide behind insanity than pretension.
    November 6, 2012 at 3:46AM
    Karl_Schembri: I'm happily used to it, Laurie. Lol
    November 9, 2012 at 5:01AM

Karl_Schembri:

Halloween poems should be banned, transgressors shot

October 31, 2012 at 10:25PM
    adewpearl: Karl, I ADORE Halloween poems. They're the most fun I have writing all year long. Don't be a party pooper. LOL :-)
    October 31, 2012 at 10:26PM
    Karl_Schembri: I'm a contrarian, sorry :D
    Is everything ok your end? I was worried on Tuesday as nobody else was around for class.
    November 1, 2012 at 12:43AM
    Laurie Keim: I agree Karl; it is like being in fourth form again. Cheers
    November 1, 2012 at 2:20AM
    shelley kaye: i agree with karl too!

    November 1, 2012 at 10:04AM

Karl_Schembri:

Thinking of hurricane Sandy's victims

October 31, 2012 at 9:25AM
    DIS-illusioned: ... And what are your thoughts about them? :-p
    October 31, 2012 at 8:13PM
    Karl_Schembri: read my writings! We're not meant to post poetry here :P
    October 31, 2012 at 9:40PM

Karl_Schembri:

Put a new banner on my blog... and new writings :)
Let me know if you like it. http://hopscotchrain.wordpress.com/

October 30, 2012 at 1:29PM
    Meta~Mark: awesome Karl, keep up the great work! Feel free to post my poem inspired by you as well buddy.
    October 30, 2012 at 5:30PM

Karl_Schembri:

Gaza under attack. Again

October 24, 2012 at 7:13AM
    adewpearl: Please stay safe, Karl
    October 24, 2012 at 9:27AM
    DIS-illusioned: O when will humans ever learn?! *God in tears* :-(
    October 24, 2012 at 11:58AM

Karl_Schembri:

"one can never be sure
whether it's good poetry or
bad acid" - Charles Bukowski

October 22, 2012 at 5:44AM
    Meta~Mark: LOLOL, funny as hell..
    October 23, 2012 at 1:32PM

Karl_Schembri:

Drones flying overhead.
Military tourism.
With no passengers.

October 22, 2012 at 3:47AM
    Meta~Mark: JUST SEND A SCUD MISSILE AT THEM DUDE , LOL
    October 23, 2012 at 1:32PM

Karl_Schembri:

Late for work.
Writing and reading unrelated things.
You know what.

October 21, 2012 at 3:22AM
    Lady & Louis: I know that feeling well! :D
    October 21, 2012 at 4:10AM

Karl_Schembri:

Writing is a lonely venture, made lonelier when forced to be away from my muse, which makes writing even more essential

October 20, 2012 at 4:51PM

Karl_Schembri:

Good morning writers
and readers alike
we live off each other
like the sun and skin cancer :D

October 17, 2012 at 4:01AM
    William Walz: No wonder I got a review from some clown named Mel Anoma.
    October 17, 2012 at 5:12PM
    Shirlena: Write another poem please so I can pay you what I owe you. Because as far as I'm concerned all of your works deserves such but I simply had to build up before I could spare it (if you know what I mean. I also subscribed to your website under proseforlene@gmail.com.
    October 18, 2012 at 10:28AM
    MAMONIA: Tried saving the chat, didn't work. Sorry.
    October 18, 2012 at 2:08PM
    Karl_Schembri: You don't owe me anything, don't worry - I don't think the one I just posted qualifies for a six anyway - it's all good... just keep it for when it's really explosive, a bit like virginity :p
    October 18, 2012 at 2:10PM
    Karl_Schembri: Sorry that was for Shirlena - thanks anyway Marie!
    October 18, 2012 at 2:10PM
    Karl_Schembri: What are you reconciled with, exactly? Dickishness? lol
    October 18, 2012 at 6:11PM
    TammyGail: That was rude to shit on another's wall Michael - enjoy some Plath both of you -

    October 18, 2012 at 9:58PM
    Meta~Mark: Karl- that is the type of comment about Reconciled that will get you banned from this site and you are putting this on a public site. Not good when every reader can read the reviews and remarks you give, my suggestion is until you can master poetry I would stop throwing stones you cannot catch yourself. And wife, isn't it rude what he said to reconciled too, this isnt facebook this is a writing site.
    October 18, 2012 at 10:32PM
    Karl_Schembri: Why would it get me banned? Haven't you seen his comment?
    October 19, 2012 at 1:22AM
    TammyGail: you wouldn't that's nonsense
    October 19, 2012 at 1:46AM
    Meta~Mark: just trying to help...R
    October 19, 2012 at 1:51AM

Karl_Schembri:

Psst... anyone out there?

October 15, 2012 at 2:26PM
    shelley kaye: depends on where "there" is....

    October 15, 2012 at 2:33PM
    Karl_Schembri: behind the screen, between my desk and the window...
    October 15, 2012 at 3:03PM
    Joy Graham: Yes, you caught me hiding.
    October 15, 2012 at 3:38PM
    squid152: "There" is in the imagination of your mind...
    October 15, 2012 at 4:46PM

Karl_Schembri:

Tammy send more of your favourite poetry videos!

October 15, 2012 at 2:25PM
    Meta~Mark: Please is the appropriate word Karl, especially after the unjust critique rendered upon her ink.
    October 16, 2012 at 1:09AM
    Amsterdam: And Thank you ...
    Any Language would do...
    We All know a FEW
    am
    October 17, 2012 at 1:40PM

Karl_Schembri:

Writing, sleeping, writing... do you ever find yourself in a dilemma of when to read whenever you're on a writing high?

October 13, 2012 at 9:22AM
    DIS-illusioned: Yeah, but I just re-read what I'm writing. :)
    October 13, 2012 at 5:49PM
    TammyGail: Karl - I thought you would adore one of my favorite poetess :) enjoy

    October 14, 2012 at 12:35AM
    Karl_Schembri: And you TammyGail thought very well - my god - you know me already! This is wonderful - I love it. So subversive, so angry, with the knowing anger of a professional boxer, who knows where to hit, with what force, which red lines to cross, which rules to break slightly, in form and content... Tammy you realise I'll be late for work cos of you?? :D what a great way to start! thanks
    October 14, 2012 at 12:45AM
    Karl_Schembri: Dear DIS-illusioned,
    I just hope it's not your own writing that keeps you in the state described in your name! :D lol
    xxx.
    k.
    October 14, 2012 at 12:45AM
    Karl_Schembri: Tammy - couldn't resist putting it on my blog:
    http://hopscotchrain.wordpress.com/2012/10/14/the-applicant-sylvia-plath/
    October 14, 2012 at 1:05AM
    TammyGail: Enjoy Karl -

    October 15, 2012 at 10:37AM

Karl_Schembri:

I think I'm getting the hang of this website!

October 12, 2012 at 10:59PM

Karl_Schembri:

Writing many things at once makes me write more

October 12, 2012 at 12:42PM
    Meta~Mark: LOL, wooooo hoooo!!!!

    October 12, 2012 at 5:54PM
    Phyllis Stewart: Welcome, Karl! It's great to have such a talented writer join us! :)
    October 13, 2012 at 12:09AM
    Karl_Schembri: Thanks Phyllis! And Mark and Tammy :) I feel loved by nice naughty people
    October 13, 2012 at 9:23AM
    Peridot73: Welcome to FanStory Karl. Hope we can learn a lot from your expertise. It's good to have diverse thoughts and ideas. Peridot
    October 14, 2012 at 10:52AM
    Carolyn 12: Welcome to FS. That was fun guitar play.:^)
    October 15, 2012 at 8:40AM
    Titanx9: Welcome!
    October 16, 2012 at 1:59AM