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by Michael (MV)
05 Nov 2023, 22:29
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Mozart In The Fall
Replies: 11
Views: 4680

Re: Mozart In The Fall

No offence felt; no apology needed. I was just observing and stating that here still exists a productive workshop, thanks to you, Frank, and Bob, and Bill - veterans of the Writer's Block. Also, I thought to explain my unusual absences. And I add here: It has nothing to do with the inactivity of the...
by Michael (MV)
05 Nov 2023, 01:32
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Mozart In The Fall
Replies: 11
Views: 4680

Re: Mozart In The Fall

  Through the years, have I not provided an informed & insightful workshop-sharing? Yes, I haven't been available much this last of 2023, because I have been needed elsewhere. But I would experience another void in my life if the Writer's Block wasn't here. Yes, Thank you, Bob, Frank, and Billy for ...
by Michael (MV)
15 Oct 2023, 01:02
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: "Autumn Saturday in the study"
Replies: 1
Views: 2074

"Autumn Saturday in the study"

  An antiqued little prince in PC place reading listening & writing without map just a guide from Pooh corner chasing an eclipse party in GPS attendance across the universe over the western hemisphere Master Robin sees Zeffirelli's brother sun caringly slipping a gold band on sister of the moon - th...
by Michael (MV)
13 Oct 2023, 17:50
Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
Topic: 5th of the month
Replies: 5
Views: 3546

Thanks (Re: 5th of the month)

Thank you, Frank, for your cordial reception
to my reply to you: à là my explanation/update to the Writer's Block

😎

Michael (MV)

FranktheFrank wrote:
13 Oct 2023, 16:45
Well said, Michael, a fitting reply to my post.
by Michael (MV)
13 Oct 2023, 15:30
Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
Topic: 5th of the month
Replies: 5
Views: 3546

The Monthly IBPC Thread (Re: 5th of the month)

No, I, Michael (MV) have not forgotten about or abandoned, or vacated from the Writer's Block, my cyber writer's residence. Pre-occupied on the home front, in general. I check in to read, when I can; however, I haven't had time to even cursory workshop. Re the monthly IBPC: All my inquiries to IBPC ...
by Michael (MV)
26 Aug 2023, 21:15
Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
Topic: good news to share from this summer of pink:
Replies: 1
Views: 2565

good news to share from this summer of pink:

https://haikuniverse.com/haiku-by-michael-virga-4/ ^^ Actually I wrote and submitted this about a week before I watched the movie, by chance, on the 13th. In fact, pre-film, during the film, and post-film, I had forgotten I had submitted it, until it appeared the morning-after as the micro-poem feat...
by Michael (MV)
26 Aug 2023, 12:43
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: A Toast To Topper
Replies: 2
Views: 1900

Re: A Toast To My Toupee

Hi Bob, Imagine how much more amused- à la SNL - if the reader becomes aware that Topper is a toupée from the text. Workshop consider making it: A Toast to Topper Yes, the running dog simile - a SNL skit image Likewise with the funny finale (with a workshop suggestion) If ever I’m a klutz on my firs...
by Michael (MV)
13 Aug 2023, 21:03
Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
Topic: Upcoming August IBPC 2023:
Replies: 4
Views: 3548

Update re Upcoming August IBPC 2023:

Thanks, Bob, for accepting.

Your canine poem and my cologne poem were forwarded.

In that transmittal, I also inquired again about the status of the monthly IBPC.


Good luck (Bonne chance) in the finals, if they be

And Good luck to the WB,


Michael (MV) 🐕 days & 🌻 🌻 🌻 🌻 🌻
by Michael (MV)
31 Jul 2023, 11:55
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: To my 2 recent correspondences to IBPC, I have not received a reply or an update.
Replies: 3
Views: 2346

Re: To my 2 recent correspondences to IBPC, I have not received a reply or an update.

Currently, Wild Poetry Forum is still nominating and submitting.

Michael (MV)

BobBradshaw wrote:
30 Jul 2023, 21:59
Do you know if any other forums are still submitting?
by Michael (MV)
30 Jul 2023, 20:56
Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
Topic: Upcoming August IBPC 2023:
Replies: 4
Views: 3548

Upcoming August IBPC 2023:

Voice your recommendation(s) here, and Please let us know ASAP if you are not going to be available to represent the Writer's Block - then we will know not to consider your poems further for this month's IBPC. I/We will be looking for consensus - in keeping with a communal workshop dynamic Which 1-3...
by Michael (MV)
30 Jul 2023, 20:38
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: To my 2 recent correspondences to IBPC, I have not received a reply or an update.
Replies: 3
Views: 2346

To my 2 recent correspondences to IBPC, I have not received a reply or an update.

Although I'm observing less visits here by frequent flyers, and less interest & enthusiasm due to an unresponsive IBPC administration, I propose we continue the process & procedure, to stay the monthly track. If in the event The IBPC administration decides to up-to-date, then the Writer's Block will...
by Michael (MV)
26 Jul 2023, 01:22
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Anne Shakespeare
Replies: 2
Views: 1948

Re: Anne Shakespeare

Hi Bob, Take a read of this with the 1st stanza as the 3rd. 8) Michael (MV) Anne Shakespeare    Will, Anne cannot understand    why you are not home    for a second summer in a row.    Since she cannot write she insists I do.    I am only writing what she says.    One does not blame      a weather v...
by Michael (MV)
21 Jul 2023, 23:23
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Dog Years
Replies: 7
Views: 3512

Re: Dog Years

Bob, This was a good poem to read today, or any day. Reminds me of a stray dog that came into my life my senior year of college. If I died before that dog, that dog was sure to follow too, dying of grief. I have heard it said that in Heaven - the Haven of the Humane - our pets will be with us. Why n...
by Michael (MV)
20 Jul 2023, 19:37
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: inspired by Coco
Replies: 1
Views: 1656

inspired by Coco

  We Two After detailing my body à la spa the Spirit of Shower moves me to anoint my flesh with Chanel Bleu I embrace the essence and henceforth Gabrielle commences uncontained déjà vu - the sensorium of concert-going days that I believed would never cease permeates the membrane of aging A close ato...
by Michael (MV)
13 Jul 2023, 05:33
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Dog Years
Replies: 7
Views: 3512

Re: Dog Years

Actually, that would be a nomination for the August IBPC - and Siva, and Bob, I am making a note of it here on the 12th of July. Siva, please also remember to voice your nomination of this poem by Bob in the August IBPC thread, which I will start over ar Palaver around the 28th of July. Thanks, Mich...
by Michael (MV)
07 Jul 2023, 14:32
Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
Topic: Upcoming July IBPC 2023:
Replies: 6
Views: 4331

Update 7/7 re Upcoming July IBPC 2023:

Bob,

If you're not representing elsewhere,
would you please represent the Writer's Block with one of your poems you have posted here during June.

Thanks, Bob

Michael (MV)
by Michael (MV)
02 Jul 2023, 20:20
Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
Topic: Upcoming July IBPC 2023:
Replies: 6
Views: 4331

Re: Upcoming July IBPC 2023:

Thanks, Bob, for voicing. My concern is: Siva mentioned that this poem was submitted. So, hopefully, ASAP, Siva will let us know if this is still an unpublished & available poem. Even if it isn't yet published but has been accepted & slated, projected to be published, then because it has been picked...
by Michael (MV)
29 Jun 2023, 02:12
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Summer Greetings from Michael (MV)
Replies: 0
Views: 5073

Summer Greetings from Michael (MV)

I have been checking in, and reading. But I haven't had time or energy for my usual workshopping share. So, I haven't been posting my new drafts. But I am conserving time & energy to manage the selection and channeling of our entries to the monthly IBPC. Here is the link to the thread at Palaver for...
by Michael (MV)
29 Jun 2023, 01:51
Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
Topic: Upcoming July IBPC 2023:
Replies: 6
Views: 4331

Upcoming July IBPC 2023:

Voice your recommendation(s) here, and Please let us know ASAP if you are not going to be available to represent the Writer's Block - then we will know not to consider your poems further for this month's IBPC. I/We will be looking for consensus - in keeping with a communal workshop dynamic Which 1-3...
by Michael (MV)
30 May 2023, 04:29
Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
Topic: Upcoming June IBPC 2023
Replies: 0
Views: 6172

Upcoming June IBPC 2023

Voice your recommendation(s) here, and Please let us know ASAP if you are not going to be available to represent the Writer's Block - then we will know not to consider your poems further for this month's IBPC. I/We will be looking for consensus - in keeping with a communal workshop dynamic Which 1-3...
by Michael (MV)
16 May 2023, 02:45
Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
Topic: good news to share:
Replies: 1
Views: 2646

good news to share:

http://international.ua.edu/sakura/haiku-contest/

Scroll down to


Adult – Third Place – Michael Virga


the hum of the hive
wakes the sleeping bear; once more
time to eat honey


This competition called for 5/7/5
by Michael (MV)
16 May 2023, 01:43
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Will Shakespeare's Mistress
Replies: 4
Views: 2813

Re: Will Shakespeare's Mistress

Clever - in form & content

😎

Michael (MV)
by Michael (MV)
06 May 2023, 20:46
Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
Topic: Upcoming May IBPC 2023:
Replies: 6
Views: 3880

Update 5/6 re Upcoming May IBPC 2023:

Thanks Bob; Thanks Frank:

Good Luck in the finals.


I'll message Billy re his Rimbaud poem.


Michael (MV)