Have you written a poem about your father? If you would like to share it leave a link in the comments section and I will link to your poem in this post.
I would like to direct your attention first to a poem by Rax, a talented poet who I read often. She posts at her blog, Soul Phantasm.
Maps by Rax
Father and Father Revisited - Your Day. By Daydreamer
What Daddy Did by Sara ** Warning- adult themes and unhappy subject manner**
My Taveling Dad by Sorceress
Friday, June 15, 2007
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Ringing of the Bards
Billy is always looking for more bloggers to host poetry carnivals. For details about how to sign up check out this site
Hosting the carnival this week is one of the poets listed in our blog list, the talented Tiel Aisha Ansari from Knocking From Inside Find info on how to submit on her site.
Hosting the carnival this week is one of the poets listed in our blog list, the talented Tiel Aisha Ansari from Knocking From Inside Find info on how to submit on her site.
Contest News
Mad Kane is running another Limerick contest. The deadline is June 27, 2007 so you have some time to craft a winning entry. Read all the details at her humor blog.
Sunday, June 10, 2007
A Peek at Crimsonflaw
This is the first poet featured in our new Introduction Series.
gargoyle
truth can not hurt me
the sin has become vague now
and the tale obscure
doubts have left temptation
as would silence a beating heart
the idle state has left its mark on me
mid air infects my wings with its nothingness
the glide holds open a door to my weightlessness
sometimes I think the ledge is a wafer
and what I am holding on to just a notion of a facade
to keep the inner darkness in place
the fall is a gift of nuance
my cramps are scavengers to
my imperceptible shiver
my stillness ties my contorted face
into highways of unutterable gloom
and my countenance tethers itself to the crevice
with a secret wrinkle
rain dies to become my blood
snow softens a mystery for me
my heart is staired somewhere in
this anonymous structure
and the footsteps fall ever so nearer
I am a lie....
copyright shakir hasnain
Posted by crimsonflaw
To read more by this poet go to
Doktor Lapse Eternus
gargoyle
truth can not hurt me
the sin has become vague now
and the tale obscure
doubts have left temptation
as would silence a beating heart
the idle state has left its mark on me
mid air infects my wings with its nothingness
the glide holds open a door to my weightlessness
sometimes I think the ledge is a wafer
and what I am holding on to just a notion of a facade
to keep the inner darkness in place
the fall is a gift of nuance
my cramps are scavengers to
my imperceptible shiver
my stillness ties my contorted face
into highways of unutterable gloom
and my countenance tethers itself to the crevice
with a secret wrinkle
rain dies to become my blood
snow softens a mystery for me
my heart is staired somewhere in
this anonymous structure
and the footsteps fall ever so nearer
I am a lie....
copyright shakir hasnain
Posted by crimsonflaw
To read more by this poet go to
Doktor Lapse Eternus
Thursday, June 07, 2007
New Poets
Welcome to the latest poets to join our blogroll:
Freedom Melodies
Reality Bytes
On The Cork.
If you link here but I haven't linked back that can only be for one reason, that I am unaware you linked to Poets Who Blog. I hope you enjoy reading the work of the poets who link here and that you let them know by leaving them a comment.
I support all poets who blog, do you?
Your Blog Manager,
Sara
The most beautiful things are those that madness prompts and reason writes. - André Gide
Freedom Melodies
Reality Bytes
On The Cork.
If you link here but I haven't linked back that can only be for one reason, that I am unaware you linked to Poets Who Blog. I hope you enjoy reading the work of the poets who link here and that you let them know by leaving them a comment.
I support all poets who blog, do you?
Your Blog Manager,
Sara
The most beautiful things are those that madness prompts and reason writes. - André Gide
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Group Poem 3
Add two lines to the following poem. I will link to your blog, in this post, to give you credit for the line.
Absolution
Footfalls brush across a hardwood floor.
She drags her regrets with her toward the door.
Do you feel it slip away now
sacrificial liqour of her tears?
Sadly falls her broom, splintered,
her familiar dies alone by the fire, wintered.
But shows must go on, some rise and some fall.
She bravely gets up to face curtain call.
Crossing thresholds, she's afraid no more.
She discards the baggage that she called 'before'.
First two lines by Sara from The Shores of My Dreams
Second two lines by McDishy from On the Cork
Third set of lines by Crimsonflaw from Mortarbled
Fourth set of lines by Rax from Soul Phantasm
Fifth set of lines by Daydreamer from Reality Bytes
Read the first group poem here and the second group poem here
Absolution
Footfalls brush across a hardwood floor.
She drags her regrets with her toward the door.
Do you feel it slip away now
sacrificial liqour of her tears?
Sadly falls her broom, splintered,
her familiar dies alone by the fire, wintered.
But shows must go on, some rise and some fall.
She bravely gets up to face curtain call.
Crossing thresholds, she's afraid no more.
She discards the baggage that she called 'before'.
First two lines by Sara from The Shores of My Dreams
Second two lines by McDishy from On the Cork
Third set of lines by Crimsonflaw from Mortarbled
Fourth set of lines by Rax from Soul Phantasm
Fifth set of lines by Daydreamer from Reality Bytes
Read the first group poem here and the second group poem here
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Jump into the Carnival!
You have another chance to take part in a poetry carnival. This week it is being hosted by Deb from the blog with the cool, sexy name Girls Want Porn
Head over to her site for all the details
Your Blog Manager,
Sara
Head over to her site for all the details
Your Blog Manager,
Sara
Monday, May 28, 2007
To Join Us
Welcome poets,
The goal of this site is to support the efforts of fellow poets who blog. If you would like to participate in our link exchange please leave a comment and then link to this site on your blog. Soon after I will place a link back to you.
All poets who share their work online are sharing pieces of their soul and deserve to be applauded for opening up to the world in that way. I support poets who blog, will you?
Blog manager,
Sara from
The Shores of My Dreams
The goal of this site is to support the efforts of fellow poets who blog. If you would like to participate in our link exchange please leave a comment and then link to this site on your blog. Soon after I will place a link back to you.
All poets who share their work online are sharing pieces of their soul and deserve to be applauded for opening up to the world in that way. I support poets who blog, will you?
Blog manager,
Sara from
The Shores of My Dreams
Sunday, May 27, 2007
Meet Rax
This poet posts her work at Soul Phantasm, where she weaves poetic verses that are both impressive and haunting. Each one I have read only makes me want to read another.
Why don't you stop by and see the latest compliation poem she has created and see for yourself the unique way she paints a picture with words: Scrying Glass: Disillusioned.
Why don't you stop by and see the latest compliation poem she has created and see for yourself the unique way she paints a picture with words: Scrying Glass: Disillusioned.
Friday, May 25, 2007
Carnivale Comes to Poets Who Blog
Thank you to every poet who submitted an entry to this carnival. I ask that the other poets listed at this site take some time to check out the following entries and leave your comments. Show your support for the artists below who use the written word to transport, enlighten and enrich the world.
We start off with Soul Phantasm who offers Prayer and The Exorcism, both deeply moving and thought provoking.
Next we have the oldest member of Poets Who Blog, ClockWork Chris with his poem trilogy titled Angel., which are a unique look at seeing the same thing in different viewpoints.
Crimsonflaw , with his extrodinary poetic talent, composed Necromancer, a dark but lovely little piece of work.
Check out the sexily titled blog by Chameleon, Girls Want Porn and the poem Under the Bed
Square Traveler from Views From the Forward Earth shares with us a beautiful creation called Sketches from the Boardwalk
Lisa Chapman from Word for Word wrote 25, a truly moving piece about the joy, the pain, the comfort that can be found in a friendship.
Brian from brief poems offers a short but masterfully written poem called The Sabatoge
A poet with the amusing screen name of extra special bitter asks you to check out this one line poem that takes you into his morning routine.
The hilarious Madeleine Begun Kane, Humorist & Song Parodist gifts us with a limerick called Only In Queens, New York
Tiel Aisha Ansari from Knocking From Inside, a blog I read often, shares her poem called Robert Johnson and the black dog
K. M. Ryanwould like you to read post #127, The Simplicity of Love, a poem that is equally soulful and romantic.
The last poem, I am excited to announce, is from the newest blog to join our list, Chasing Shadows Again. Show your support for Poets Who Blog and make this latest poet feel welcome. Read about her muse here.
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend and continued joy and success in creating your poetry.
Your Blog Manager,
Sara from The Shores of My Dreams
We start off with Soul Phantasm who offers Prayer and The Exorcism, both deeply moving and thought provoking.
Next we have the oldest member of Poets Who Blog, ClockWork Chris with his poem trilogy titled Angel., which are a unique look at seeing the same thing in different viewpoints.
Crimsonflaw , with his extrodinary poetic talent, composed Necromancer, a dark but lovely little piece of work.
Check out the sexily titled blog by Chameleon, Girls Want Porn and the poem Under the Bed
Square Traveler from Views From the Forward Earth shares with us a beautiful creation called Sketches from the Boardwalk
Lisa Chapman from Word for Word wrote 25, a truly moving piece about the joy, the pain, the comfort that can be found in a friendship.
Brian from brief poems offers a short but masterfully written poem called The Sabatoge
A poet with the amusing screen name of extra special bitter asks you to check out this one line poem that takes you into his morning routine.
The hilarious Madeleine Begun Kane, Humorist & Song Parodist gifts us with a limerick called Only In Queens, New York
Tiel Aisha Ansari from Knocking From Inside, a blog I read often, shares her poem called Robert Johnson and the black dog
K. M. Ryanwould like you to read post #127, The Simplicity of Love, a poem that is equally soulful and romantic.
The last poem, I am excited to announce, is from the newest blog to join our list, Chasing Shadows Again. Show your support for Poets Who Blog and make this latest poet feel welcome. Read about her muse here.
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend and continued joy and success in creating your poetry.
Your Blog Manager,
Sara from The Shores of My Dreams
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Talk Poetry Thursday
Are you taking part in Poetry Thursday this week? Did you last week? Or ever?
Talk about what you wrote, what you read, what was the best prompt you saw there.
This week the totally optional idea is a conversation poem. Who is brave enough to try that one?
Talk about what you wrote, what you read, what was the best prompt you saw there.
This week the totally optional idea is a conversation poem. Who is brave enough to try that one?
Saturday, May 19, 2007
It's Poetry Carnival Time!
Would you like to find more readers for your Poetry blog?
In the spirit of meeting new poets and getting exposure for as many blogs as possible, this site will be hosting a Poetry Carnival.
The idea is to send in a entry with a link to your personal favorite poem on your blog.
I will list all of these links on May 26 . The deadline to submit is May 25, midnight. ( Just so that I get it before I put the post up.)
The Rules:
1. Submit one post from your poetry blog.
2. The poem must be in English.
3. Send your submissions to IlovetowriteSMP@yahoo.com
Each post should include:
The name of your blog.
Your blog's URL.
The name of the post and it's corresponding URL.
Your screen name.
This Poetry Carnival is held in conjuction with
The Ringing of the Bards, which is run by the always helpful and supportive Billy the Blogging Poet.
In the spirit of meeting new poets and getting exposure for as many blogs as possible, this site will be hosting a Poetry Carnival.
The idea is to send in a entry with a link to your personal favorite poem on your blog.
I will list all of these links on May 26 . The deadline to submit is May 25, midnight. ( Just so that I get it before I put the post up.)
The Rules:
1. Submit one post from your poetry blog.
2. The poem must be in English.
3. Send your submissions to IlovetowriteSMP@yahoo.com
Each post should include:
The name of your blog.
Your blog's URL.
The name of the post and it's corresponding URL.
Your screen name.
This Poetry Carnival is held in conjuction with
The Ringing of the Bards, which is run by the always helpful and supportive Billy the Blogging Poet.
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Something Romantic
Every once in a while I stumble upon a poem from one of our poets that really speaks to me. When that happens I like to share the link with all of you.
This poem is enchanting. It gets down to a real level where you can feel an ache pulsating in ever word. Yet it still manages to be romantic and hopeful, at least I found it so.
Let the poet know what you think after you read
Reach.
This poem is enchanting. It gets down to a real level where you can feel an ache pulsating in ever word. Yet it still manages to be romantic and hopeful, at least I found it so.
Let the poet know what you think after you read
Reach.
Monday, May 07, 2007
Writing Competetion
Skint Writer is running a writing competetion with a deadline of June 30th ( extended from april 30, 2007). The categories are short fiction, poetry and creative non-fiction.
Read all the details here-
Contest Info
Good luck to all that take part!
Your Blog Manager,
Sara
P.S. Feel free to email me at IlovetowriteSMP@yahoo.com if you have suggestions for posts or poetry related info you would like me to discuss on here.
Read all the details here-
Contest Info
Good luck to all that take part!
Your Blog Manager,
Sara
P.S. Feel free to email me at IlovetowriteSMP@yahoo.com if you have suggestions for posts or poetry related info you would like me to discuss on here.
Thursday, May 03, 2007
Mad Kane Limerick Contest
One of our poets is running a contest. You still have a week or so to submit if you are interested. Go here for details
Mother's Day Limerick Contest
Mother's Day Limerick Contest
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