Search found 181 matches
- 21 Dec 2018, 02:28
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Fusions
- Replies: 6
- Views: 14344
Fusions
Prussian Blue street headlights, horns, stiletto heels clipping down stairs, a small basement club where pink neon shapes moods we fall into, blushes your cheeks, your hands as we order Rioja, eat crumbled cheese, wafers of rye. And music, played by a young Asian artist, silver sax rolling, narrow b...
- 21 Dec 2018, 02:24
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Renaming Constellations
- Replies: 9
- Views: 18430
Re: Renaming Constellations
Looks good Bob, I like it.
- 21 Dec 2018, 02:21
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Running on the Spectrum (revised first 3 stanzas)
- Replies: 30
- Views: 50032
Re: Running on the Sprectrum (a new revision)
I like the shorter line lengths Bob suggests.
- 16 Dec 2018, 06:25
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Whiskey for Buffalo Nickels
- Replies: 4
- Views: 11069
Re: Whiskey for Buffalo Nickels
Thanks Bob,
Just trying to get my mind working on something.
Just trying to get my mind working on something.
- 15 Dec 2018, 22:36
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Whiskey for Buffalo Nickels
- Replies: 4
- Views: 11069
Whiskey for Buffalo Nickels
Rough wood
Western themed bar.
A widow in a red tasseled vest
Puckers her lips saying please.
Photos on the wall
Wild Bill Cody
A cowgirl
Throwing her lasso.
Western themed bar.
A widow in a red tasseled vest
Puckers her lips saying please.
Photos on the wall
Wild Bill Cody
A cowgirl
Throwing her lasso.
- 15 Dec 2018, 20:07
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: The Koodangkulam Power Plant
- Replies: 5
- Views: 11179
Re: The Koodangkulam Power Plant
Hi Siva, for myself this reads too much like an editorial, not enough poetics. I want to know about what the lives of the people are like without power, to know better why it is needed.
- 01 Dec 2018, 21:55
- Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
- Topic: Upcoming December IBPC 2018:
- Replies: 9
- Views: 23052
Re: Upcoming December IBPC 2018:
Thanks for the nom Bob. Here is the poem should it be selected. 1/Dale Patterson 2/dalepatterson@comcast.com 3/the poem is mine 4/and is an unpublished work 5/and that I am not representing in the current IBPC The Miracle of Flight A man walks through corn dank furrows towering green that absorbs hu...
- 30 Nov 2018, 22:50
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: The Miracle of Flight
- Replies: 6
- Views: 13157
Re: The Miracle of Flight
Thanks Ken, in this I am using the plane as a subtle metaphor for God, so the tipping wing is like a signal. None-the-less the man still has doubts even with signs.
- 27 Nov 2018, 18:54
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: The Miracle of Flight
- Replies: 6
- Views: 13157
Re: The Miracle of Flight
Thanks Bob
- 26 Nov 2018, 18:04
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: The Miracle of Flight
- Replies: 6
- Views: 13157
The Miracle of Flight
A man walks through corn dank furrows towering green that absorbs humid yellow. He is angry and tired of fighting his wife things that are set and beyond his control. As he reaches the edge of the field a silver plane drones dips its wing to the earth. He waves then wonders if the pilot can see him ...
- 26 Nov 2018, 18:00
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Wooden Hut - removed for Publication
- Replies: 6
- Views: 13318
Re: From the Wooden Hut - V3
Beautifullly written Frank. I ditto the accolades of others then add a bravo for the final stanza.
- 26 Nov 2018, 17:52
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Nannerl on Wolfi’s Tour Through Italy
- Replies: 5
- Views: 11385
Re: Nannerl on Wolfi’s Tour Through Italy
I especially like, ‘mama piles my hair in this dusky apartment.’ The story flows well, I was also bothered some by the multiples of firefly. Great poem.
- 26 Nov 2018, 17:47
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Indian Summer -revision
- Replies: 5
- Views: 11048
Re: Indian Summer -revision
Solid poem, I like the revision.
- 15 Nov 2018, 18:23
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Ghost
- Replies: 7
- Views: 14250
Re: Ghost
Just caught your post, interesting how this memory runs ahead of you in the mall, when we often drag our memories behind us. Nicely done.
- 05 Nov 2018, 03:37
- Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
- Topic: Upcoming November IBPC 2018:
- Replies: 17
- Views: 35273
Re: Upcoming November IBPC 2018:
If selected here is my poem and entry information. 1/Dale Patterson 2/dalepatterson@comcast.com 3/the poem is mine 4/and is an unpublished work 5/and that I am not representing in the current IBPC Selective Breeding She is a beautiful woman who likes Chinese silk and French beaded bags, has a Master...
- 28 Oct 2018, 04:34
- Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
- Topic: Upcoming November IBPC 2018:
- Replies: 17
- Views: 35273
Re: Upcoming November IBPC 2018;
I nominate-
Bob’s - Verlaine’s Young Wife Boards a Train
Billy’s - For Daryl
Frank’s - Welch Cakes of War
Bob’s - Verlaine’s Young Wife Boards a Train
Billy’s - For Daryl
Frank’s - Welch Cakes of War
- 27 Oct 2018, 06:29
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Eugenics (revision)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 19282
Re: Eugenics (revision)
Ha ha, will do.
I’m sure I’ll be nominating one of yours when the link is posted, let me know if you have a preference.
I’m sure I’ll be nominating one of yours when the link is posted, let me know if you have a preference.
- 26 Oct 2018, 18:17
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Eugenics (revision)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 19282
Re: Eugenics (revision)
Thanks Ken, that would be great, I am changing the title to ‘Selective Breading.’
I have been waiting for a link for new nons.
I have been waiting for a link for new nons.
- 19 Oct 2018, 18:04
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Eugenics (revision)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 19282
Re: Eugenics (revision)
Thanks Billy, the final will probably be a mix of the two versions, still working on a title.
- 19 Oct 2018, 18:02
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Desert Oasis
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5481
Desert Oasis
I see the first Jesus in the corner of my glasses, where lens meets tortoise shell frame and tissue can’t loosen dirt. He is walking on blue smears of grease or firmament expanding, like the great Milky Way or the pool at a desert motel, radiant in turquoise and clear dark of night, where I find mys...
- 19 Oct 2018, 18:00
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Verlaine's Young Wife Boards A Train
- Replies: 6
- Views: 10945
Re: Verlaine's Young Wife Boards A Train
Bob, as usual a well told and interesting story. I especially like how the title isn’t explained until the final stanza.
- 19 Oct 2018, 17:57
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: When I Find Myself
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9476
Re: When I Find Myself
This describes me to a tee.
- 19 Oct 2018, 17:55
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: a small boat
- Replies: 7
- Views: 12592
Re: a small boat
Billy, good to see you here, I just figured out who you are. This poem resonates with me, one of my favorite places is to be alone in a small boat, on a small lake, waves slapping under the bow. It is very meditative, a time to get lost in your thoughts. I have never heard if snake doctors, I will h...
- 15 Oct 2018, 23:14
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Eugenics (revision)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 19282
Re: Eugenics (revision)
I have made revisions, still thinking about the title, considering ‘Selective Breading’
- 14 Oct 2018, 23:10
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Eugenics (revision)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 19282
Re: Eugenics
As I understand it it’s more the idea of selective breading, in the case of this poem upper class breading upper class. I do understand many see the term as you mention, hmm, let’s see how others view it.