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by Kenneth2816
05 Aug 2022, 11:00
Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
Topic: Upcoming August IBPC 2022:
Replies: 9
Views: 6040

Re: Upcoming August IBPC 2022:

Sodom By The Sea Fire was the god of Coney Island. At night, the search lights on the tower of Dreamland could be seen for fifty miles at sea. Topsy the elephant was a bit rogue. The promoters billed her as the first American born elephant, but even that wasn't true. She did kill a man who gave her ...
by Kenneth2816
28 Jul 2022, 07:08
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Sodom By The Sea
Replies: 1
Views: 2247

Sodom By The Sea

Fire was the god of Coney Island. At night, the search lights on the tower of Dreamland could be seen for fifty miles at sea. Topsy the elephant was a bit rogue. The promoters billed her as the first American born elephant, but even that wasn't true. She did kill a man who gave her a lit cigarette t...
by Kenneth2816
28 Jul 2022, 01:47
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Fanny Brawne In Love
Replies: 4
Views: 3447

Re: Fanny Brawne In Love

Very clever old man. What an honor to lose out to John Keats. You are sly. The voice of her husband.

I saw a photo of the ring he gave her in 1818.

Keats asked that his headstone bear no name,
only that inscription.
by Kenneth2816
19 Jul 2022, 18:48
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: the big change
Replies: 3
Views: 3274

Re: the big change

I like the last line. This reads like a mystery and as such, I can't figure out what the big change is.
by Kenneth2816
17 Jul 2022, 20:34
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: In A Flash
Replies: 3
Views: 3063

Re: In A Flash

Lot of action in this. Because of its brevity and the fact that the last stanza IS the poem, I would change "back arched backward" and cut "after viewing him" because " passerby" already indicates that. I know you need a line there to keep the triplets. ..
by Kenneth2816
17 Jul 2022, 20:08
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Sea Cucumber
Replies: 4
Views: 3427

Re: Sea Cucumber

Very creative and unique. Id change restroom to " boy's room to further cement the poem.

The last stanza is powerful because of understatement, the predatorial nature of bullies.

Nice job.The bastards.
by Kenneth2816
04 Jul 2022, 02:04
Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
Topic: Upcoming July IBPC 2022:
Replies: 18
Views: 10356

Re: Upcoming July IBPC 2022:

Good luck Michael
by Kenneth2816
02 Jul 2022, 00:44
Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
Topic: Upcoming July IBPC 2022:
Replies: 18
Views: 10356

Re: Upcoming July IBPC 2022:

I nom LiPo Adrift by Bob
by Kenneth2816
02 Jul 2022, 00:43
Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
Topic: Upcoming July IBPC 2022:
Replies: 18
Views: 10356

Re: Upcoming July IBPC 2022:

I must decline Indian Pipe.

I second Old Armchair
by Kenneth2816
01 Jul 2022, 09:29
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Indian Pipe
Replies: 4
Views: 3944

Re: Indian Pipe

Thanks guys
by Kenneth2816
24 Jun 2022, 05:54
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Letter from Arles
Replies: 15
Views: 8184

Re: Vincent Writes to Gauguin After He Flees Arles

I meant to say snap shot but didn't have my glasses on
by Kenneth2816
23 Jun 2022, 22:35
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Letter from Arles
Replies: 15
Views: 8184

Re: Vincent Writes to Gauguin After He Flees Arles

I think it offers a better shape shot
by Kenneth2816
23 Jun 2022, 05:25
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Indian Pipe
Replies: 4
Views: 3944

Re: Indian Pipe

Thanks Bob. She was parasitic like a voyeur is parasitic, vicariously.
by Kenneth2816
22 Jun 2022, 18:07
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Indian Pipe
Replies: 4
Views: 3944

Indian Pipe

Also called Ghost Plant, it takes its name from the shape. Emily Dickinson called it the "preferred flower of life",waxy white, like the pale Victorian gown she wore, never leaving the house for fifteen years; huddled with her bouquet, she stayed in her room during her father's funeral with the door...
by Kenneth2816
22 Jun 2022, 18:03
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Letter from Arles
Replies: 15
Views: 8184

Re: Vincent

Your persona poems are some of your best work. Van Gogh is a tough subject due to the fact so much has been written, it's difficult to come up with something fresh. St Remy's was where, I think, Van Gogh began seriously considering ending his life. Starry Night was painted from the window view becau...
by Kenneth2816
12 Jun 2022, 15:29
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: The Red Garden
Replies: 7
Views: 5298

Re: The Red Garden

Thanks Eira
by Kenneth2816
12 Jun 2022, 15:28
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Medicine Hat
Replies: 1
Views: 2493

Medicine Hat

Kipling called it Hell's basement. We come each year with the kids to float The Seven Persons River. At the airport, we drag our family history like a thick umbilicus. They say Blackfoot women gave birth leaning against a tree, chewed the cord and daubed blood on the baby's forehead. You drink by th...
by Kenneth2816
10 Jun 2022, 21:48
Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
Topic: Upcoming June IBPC 2022:
Replies: 21
Views: 11658

Re: Upcoming June IBPC 2022:

My offer is clearly based on the fact that that it should be good enough to represent the IBPC. That's my point. It's not your call. Every poem is considered eligible. My comment was addressed to Michael who administers this part of Writers Block. If there are no independent nominations, it can be a...
by Kenneth2816
08 Jun 2022, 11:00
Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
Topic: Upcoming June IBPC 2022:
Replies: 21
Views: 11658

Re: Upcoming June IBPC 2022:

I decline guys,but I appreciate the support.
by Kenneth2816
07 Jun 2022, 09:47
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Secret Life Of Trees
Replies: 6
Views: 4893

Re: Secret Life Of Trees

Thanks Michael. My IBPC days may be over.
by Kenneth2816
07 Jun 2022, 05:47
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: What The Gardener Heard
Replies: 3
Views: 3382

Re: What The Gardener Heard

Thanks guys
by Kenneth2816
07 Jun 2022, 04:53
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: The Red Garden
Replies: 7
Views: 5298

Re: The Red Garden

It's early