Monthly Archives: September 2011

WEB WEDNESDAY – RJ CLARKEN

Posted on 28 September 2011 by

Robert Lee Brewer (Writer’s Digest Poetic Asides) recently interviewed poet Terri Kirby Erickson, in which she said, “If I can make it funny, I can stand it.”  My head nodded in agreement, as I thought of the most consistently comical … Continue reading →

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DEVELOPING STORY – PROMPT #22

Posted on 25 September 2011 by

You were given a box of artifacts once belonging to your Great-Grandfather who you’ve never known. Contained within the box is an old pocket watch, a key, some assorted personal papers and an old Brownie camera. You notice there’s still … Continue reading →

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BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS – Week #21

Posted on 24 September 2011 by

Speaking of surprises this week, there is no surprise that our poets came up with their consistently great work. Marie and I appreciate the comfort you have all found in this special place, and hope we can continue this association … Continue reading →

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IN-FORM POET: PUN-KU

Posted on 21 September 2011 by

This week our IN-FORM POET explores a new form devised by our own Salvatore Buttaci. The form is called PUN-KU. Instead of giving an interpretation of the form, we’ll let its creator’s words speak for themselves. From Salvatore’s blog SAL’S … Continue reading →

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1…2…3…SURPRISE! – PROMPT #21

Posted on 18 September 2011 by

The world is full of surprises. And how they effect our lives could make for some interesting situations. Write about a surprise you had gotten, how you had surprised someone, or something totally unexpected in your life. I wouldn’t be … Continue reading →

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BEAUTIFUL BLOOM – PROMPT #20

Posted on 17 September 2011 by

A photograph of a young couple sitting lakeside wishfully looking to an uncertain future. Life is splayed out before them. What faces them? Where will it take them? Our amazing poets have offered their visions of what dreams may come. … Continue reading →

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WEB WEDNESDAY – MARIE ELENA GOOD

Posted on 14 September 2011 by

Back in April, I was privileged to be interviewed by Robert Lee Brewer over at POETIC ASIDES. The entire process was uplifting and very well received. It was that impromptu chat that gave me the idea for WEB WEDNESDAY here … Continue reading →

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‘Miss’Organization

Posted on 13 September 2011 by

Question: How do you organize your poetry for future retrieval? By form? (Where did I put that one haiku [read, out of 2,600]?) By topic? (If so, what topic headings are in your cache?) By date? By prompt? What if … Continue reading →

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WISHFUL, YOUNG DREAMERS – PROMPT #20

Posted on 11 September 2011 by

The prompt for Week 20 is based on this photograph. Could be a love poem, a dream sequence, a wishful moment, a memory. Whatever the photo says to you will paint this portrait in words. Walt’s Vision: UPON THE LAKE … Continue reading →

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BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS – PROMPT #19

Posted on 10 September 2011 by

Walt’s prompt #19 brought out the clever, the prolific, the melancholy, the disturbing, the inspiring, the uplifting, the humorous, and the thought provoking. My choice for this week is simply well written, and its subject commands respect and admiration. This … Continue reading →

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