Hi Frank,
Much in accord with Bob.
Condense, compress, let showing do the telling, and then this draft will evolve into a poem with a more focused impact.
Michael (MV)
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- 18 Dec 2023, 01:48
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Big Guy
- Replies: 22
- Views: 12955
- 18 Dec 2023, 01:32
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Rolling Stone
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2625
Re: Rolling Stone
Welcome to the Block, Caleb! Workshop illustrated suggestions for your perusal & consideration: Found between the covers of the ROLLING STONE: You’re not sexist if you allow your women to remove their burkas while having sex. Or maybe this more edgy is called for: You’re not sexist if you allow your...
- 06 Nov 2023, 06:40
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Mozart In The Fall
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4780
Re: Mozart In The Fall
Bob, Frank, Your shared communications here tell me we have more in common than dedication to Poetry. With in the last 10 years, 3 close relatives have experienced a terminal status and then received the Miracle Life out of this world There is no end of Life - only our time here ends(as it did even ...
- 05 Nov 2023, 22:29
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Mozart In The Fall
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4780
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...
- 05 Nov 2023, 01:32
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Mozart In The Fall
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4780
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 ...
- 15 Oct 2023, 01:02
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: "Autumn Saturday in the study"
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2119
"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...
- 13 Oct 2023, 17:50
- Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
- Topic: 5th of the month
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3833
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)
to my reply to you: à là my explanation/update to the Writer's Block
Michael (MV)
- 13 Oct 2023, 16:24
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Please Link & Read Thanks, Michael (MV)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5305
- 13 Oct 2023, 15:30
- Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
- Topic: 5th of the month
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3833
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 ...
- 01 Sep 2023, 22:30
- Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
- Topic: "Mating Flamingos" The Wise Owl's featured poem for August 30th
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3262
Bob's "Mating Flamingos" featured at The Wise Owl for August 30th
Congrats!, Bob, Bravo!
Michael (MV)
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: 2802
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...
- 26 Aug 2023, 12:43
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: A Toast To Topper
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1934
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...
- 13 Aug 2023, 21:03
- Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
- Topic: Upcoming August IBPC 2023:
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3828
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 &
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 &
- 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: 2395
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)
Michael (MV)
- 30 Jul 2023, 20:56
- Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
- Topic: Upcoming August IBPC 2023:
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3828
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...
- 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: 2395
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...
- 26 Jul 2023, 01:22
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Anne Shakespeare
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1985
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...
- 21 Jul 2023, 23:23
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Dog Years
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3589
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...
- 20 Jul 2023, 19:37
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: inspired by Coco
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1688
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...
- 13 Jul 2023, 05:33
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Dog Years
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3589
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...
- 07 Jul 2023, 14:32
- Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
- Topic: Upcoming July IBPC 2023:
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4672
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)
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)
- 02 Jul 2023, 20:20
- Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
- Topic: Upcoming July IBPC 2023:
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4672
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...
- 29 Jun 2023, 02:12
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Summer Greetings from Michael (MV)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5508
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...
- 29 Jun 2023, 01:51
- Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
- Topic: Upcoming July IBPC 2023:
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4672
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...
- 30 May 2023, 04:29
- Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
- Topic: Upcoming June IBPC 2023
- Replies: 0
- Views: 6808
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...