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- 05 Aug 2022, 11:00
- Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
- Topic: Upcoming August IBPC 2022:
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6242
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 ...
- 28 Jul 2022, 07:08
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Sodom By The Sea
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2264
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...
- 28 Jul 2022, 01:47
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Fanny Brawne In Love
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3471
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.
I saw a photo of the ring he gave her in 1818.
Keats asked that his headstone bear no name,
only that inscription.
- 19 Jul 2022, 18:48
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: the big change
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3302
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.
- 17 Jul 2022, 20:34
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: In A Flash
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3087
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. ..
- 17 Jul 2022, 20:08
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Sea Cucumber
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3464
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.
The last stanza is powerful because of understatement, the predatorial nature of bullies.
Nice job.The bastards.
- 12 Jul 2022, 11:11
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: I Hesitated Too Long, My Lips Just Beginning to Pucker When She Opened Her Eyes
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4569
Re: I Hesitated Too Long, My Lips Just Beginning to Pucker When She Opened Her Eyes
Right blend of pathos and humor.
- 04 Jul 2022, 02:04
- Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
- Topic: Upcoming July IBPC 2022:
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10553
Re: Upcoming July IBPC 2022:
Good luck Michael
- 02 Jul 2022, 00:44
- Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
- Topic: Upcoming July IBPC 2022:
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10553
Re: Upcoming July IBPC 2022:
I nom LiPo Adrift by Bob
- 02 Jul 2022, 00:43
- Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
- Topic: Upcoming July IBPC 2022:
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10553
Re: Upcoming July IBPC 2022:
I must decline Indian Pipe.
I second Old Armchair
I second Old Armchair
- 01 Jul 2022, 09:29
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Indian Pipe
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4085
Re: Indian Pipe
Thanks guys
- 24 Jun 2022, 05:54
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Letter from Arles
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8391
Re: Vincent Writes to Gauguin After He Flees Arles
I meant to say snap shot but didn't have my glasses on
- 23 Jun 2022, 22:35
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Letter from Arles
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8391
Re: Vincent Writes to Gauguin After He Flees Arles
I think it offers a better shape shot
- 23 Jun 2022, 05:25
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Indian Pipe
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4085
Re: Indian Pipe
Thanks Bob. She was parasitic like a voyeur is parasitic, vicariously.
- 22 Jun 2022, 18:07
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Indian Pipe
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4085
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...
- 22 Jun 2022, 18:03
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Letter from Arles
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8391
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...
- 12 Jun 2022, 15:29
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: The Red Garden
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5371
Re: The Red Garden
Thanks Eira
- 12 Jun 2022, 15:28
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Medicine Hat
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2529
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...
- 10 Jun 2022, 21:48
- Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
- Topic: Upcoming June IBPC 2022:
- Replies: 21
- Views: 11861
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...
- 08 Jun 2022, 18:18
- Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
- Topic: Bob Published Poem 'Madagascar' in Autumn Sky Poetry Daily
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4426
- 08 Jun 2022, 11:00
- Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
- Topic: Upcoming June IBPC 2022:
- Replies: 21
- Views: 11861
Re: Upcoming June IBPC 2022:
I decline guys,but I appreciate the support.
- 07 Jun 2022, 09:47
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Secret Life Of Trees
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5000
Re: Secret Life Of Trees
Thanks Michael. My IBPC days may be over.
- 07 Jun 2022, 05:47
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: What The Gardener Heard
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3437
Re: What The Gardener Heard
Thanks guys
- 07 Jun 2022, 04:53
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: The Red Garden
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5371
Re: The Red Garden
It's early
- 07 Jun 2022, 04:51
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Kate, Visiting a Friend During Mating Season on her Ostrich Ranch
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5362