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by Michael (MV)
02 May 2023, 23:28
Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
Topic: Upcoming May IBPC 2023:
Replies: 6
Views: 3883

Update 5/2 re Upcoming May IBPC 2023:

I 2nd Ieuan’s “Ire Ore Miner” and Billy’s “The Resting Place Of Arthur Rimbaud”. Thanks, Bob, for recommending these 2. Also, Bob, If you aren't already representing with a poem elsewhere, would you please represent with one of yours? Thanks, Bob, Michael I nom Ieuan’s “Ire Ore Miner” and Billy’s “T...
by Michael (MV)
30 Apr 2023, 18:49
Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
Topic: Upcoming May IBPC 2023:
Replies: 6
Views: 3883

Upcoming May 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)
09 Apr 2023, 07:06
Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
Topic: Upcoming April IBPC 2023:
Replies: 18
Views: 8234

Re: Upcoming April IBPC 2023:

Thanks, Dale, and Good Luck in the finals, Michael (MV) Dale Patterson This poem is mine, and is unpublished. I am not representing another forum. Paper Fan Flames drip from the tinfoil teeth of the sun. Sweat rolls down my spine. Power lines swell with electrical juice. Squirrels walk the hot wire ...
by Michael (MV)
08 Apr 2023, 02:58
Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
Topic: Upcoming April IBPC 2023:
Replies: 18
Views: 8234

Re: Upcoming April IBPC 2023:

Thanks, Dale. I believe I would have heard if IBPC was not active. Dale, please post ASAP paper fan here in this thread as you would like it forwarded. Also include the other needed info. Thanks, Dale, and Good Luck. Michael (MV) Sure I’m in, thanks for the nom. But I’m not really sure IBPC is activ...
by Michael (MV)
07 Apr 2023, 17:07
Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
Topic: Upcoming April IBPC 2023:
Replies: 18
Views: 8234

Good Friday Update re Upcoming April IBPC 2023:

Thanks, Bob, for accepting and for recommending Dale's poem, which I am 2nding, since actually I was considering Dale. I'll PM Dale in the course of the day. I'm needing at least some infirmary level of care 1st thing this AM - my skin is in trouble - I'm on the way, hoping it doesn't extend to the ...
by Michael (MV)
05 Apr 2023, 22:58
Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
Topic: Upcoming April IBPC 2023:
Replies: 18
Views: 8234

Update 4/5 re Upcoming April IBPC 2023:

Thanks. Bob. Bob, which one would you like to see nominated? And, Bob, do you have any other suggestions, because Ken and Billy haven't replied. Last month, I got the vibe that Ken was currently reserved from participating in the IBPC. And where is Billy? It's the 5th - and Triduum starts tomorrow I...
by Michael (MV)
05 Apr 2023, 01:51
Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
Topic: Upcoming April IBPC 2023:
Replies: 18
Views: 8234

attn Bob re Upcoming April IBPC 2023:

Hi Bob,

are you available,

and if so, would you be interested in representing the WB?

Michael (MV)
by Michael (MV)
05 Apr 2023, 01:47
Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
Topic: Upcoming April IBPC 2023:
Replies: 18
Views: 8234

Re: Upcoming April IBPC 2023:

Thanks, Frank, for the update on your status this month.

Michael (MV)

FranktheFrank wrote:
04 Apr 2023, 21:25
I'm out this month. Thank you all.
by Michael (MV)
04 Apr 2023, 15:35
Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
Topic: Upcoming April IBPC 2023:
Replies: 18
Views: 8234

Update 4/4 re Upcoming April IBPC 2023:

Will these 3 be representing the WB?

Billy’s “Searched the Internet”

leuan’s “Boomerang”

and Ken’s “Testament”



Please voice. We need to move forward.

Thanks,

Michael (MV)
by Michael (MV)
03 Apr 2023, 05:55
Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
Topic: Upcoming April IBPC 2023:
Replies: 18
Views: 8234

Re: Upcoming April IBPC 2023:

Remember:

If you aren't available to represent the WB with a poem,

Please let us know in this thread.

Thanks,

Michael
by Michael (MV)
03 Apr 2023, 05:52
Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
Topic: Upcoming April IBPC 2023:
Replies: 18
Views: 8234

Re: Upcoming April IBPC 2023:

Thanks, Bob, for voicing.



BobBradshaw wrote:
31 Mar 2023, 08:20
I nom Billy’s “Searched the Internet”, Ieuan’s “Boomerang” and Ken’s “Testament”.
by Michael (MV)
03 Apr 2023, 05:20
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: the alligator sleeps
Replies: 7
Views: 3869

Re: the alligator sleeps

A little boy's poem written by an adult man - I like that

And the finale keeps it seasoned poetry.


U2's early BOY album is kinda like that - and it's a collector's item

😎

Michael (MV)
by Michael (MV)
01 Apr 2023, 18:49
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Developments in a Dark Room
Replies: 6
Views: 3279

Re: Developments in a Dark Room

Hi Bob,

Workshop consider making that last line

the right chemistry

as the title.

Then finale as:

in a darkroom moment everything changed -
our hearts still developing together
now for over 50 years


😎

Michael (MV)
by Michael (MV)
30 Mar 2023, 15:20
Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
Topic: Upcoming April IBPC 2023:
Replies: 18
Views: 8234

Upcoming April 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)
20 Mar 2023, 04:35
Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
Topic: micro good news to share from earlier this month:
Replies: 3
Views: 3593

micro good news to share from earlier this month:

https://haikuniverse.com/haiku-by-michael-virga-3/

^^ Editing can be an on-going process.
Since its debut on March 2nd, a less pedestrian word choice prompted this version a few days later:

3 Musketeers
uncloaking cell phones
at Carnavale
by Michael (MV)
09 Mar 2023, 07:25
Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
Topic: Upcoming March IBPC 2023:
Replies: 14
Views: 6608

Re: Upcoming March IBPC 2023:

Thanks, Frank,

The selection of your poem is here confirmed.

Michael (MV)

FranktheFrank wrote:
08 Mar 2023, 04:05
I am available.
I am putting the finishing touches to my:

'Visit to Cefn Coed'

It should be ready tomorrow, if selected.
by Michael (MV)
08 Mar 2023, 03:02
Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
Topic: Upcoming March IBPC 2023:
Replies: 14
Views: 6608

Update 3/7 re Upcoming March IBPC 2023:

We have 2 spaces available. And we must move forward.

Maybe this is a time to ask for volunteers from those who have been nominated.

That would be Billy and Frank; hopefully both are still available, and accepting.

Thanks.

Hopefully I can forward 3 to the finals tomorrow, March 8th,


Michael (MV)
by Michael (MV)
07 Mar 2023, 09:52
Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
Topic: Upcoming March IBPC 2023:
Replies: 14
Views: 6608

Re: Upcoming March IBPC 2023:

I actually would like to nominate Kenneth's
Like Oil and Vinegar,

but I'm not sure if he's participating in the IBPC these days?


Michael (MV)
by Michael (MV)
07 Mar 2023, 09:48
Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
Topic: Upcoming March IBPC 2023:
Replies: 14
Views: 6608

Re: Upcoming March IBPC 2023:

Thanks, Bob, and good luck in the finals Michael (MV) Thx, Michael. Bob Bradshaw bobbybradshw@yahoo.com This poem is my original, unpublished work. I am not representing another forum. How You Met Your Wife You took a stool a few feet away. She ordered a Black Russian, a name, exotic, like her. A be...
by Michael (MV)
07 Mar 2023, 02:34
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: How You Met Your Wife
Replies: 9
Views: 3275

Re: How You Met Your Wife

Workshop-shares: that 3rd line: a name, exotic, like her. that 3rd stanza: As the room quieted, you could hear her breathing and the ice clicking in glasses. Bob, these workshop suggestions are not conditional - for your perusal & consideration. In the spirit of workshopping, 😎 Michael (MV)
by Michael (MV)
07 Mar 2023, 02:23
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: A-Muse
Replies: 5
Views: 2629

Re: A-Muse

Enjoyed

A-musing
seriously,


✍️ 😎

Michael (MV)
by Michael (MV)
07 Mar 2023, 02:08
Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
Topic: Upcoming March IBPC 2023:
Replies: 14
Views: 6608

March 6th (Re: Upcoming March IBPC 2023)

We must move forward to the finals --


I 3rd Bob's How You Met Your Wife -
and that will be 1 of the 3.

What about the other 2?

Your imput please

Thanks,

Michael (MV)
by Michael (MV)
03 Mar 2023, 09:42
Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
Topic: Upcoming March IBPC 2023:
Replies: 14
Views: 6608

Upcoming March 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)
19 Feb 2023, 01:10
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: Like Oil and Vinegar
Replies: 4
Views: 2252

Re: Like Oil and Vinegar

  Hi Kenneth, potent poetry maybe w/out "like" in the title With the title, it seems that the word "mix" or "mingle" might appear in the Jesus section of the poem - the miracle of mixing the oil & vinegar - workshop-sharing: . . . But Jesus. Jesus Was born to it and cradled it As one would a swaddli...
by Michael (MV)
13 Feb 2023, 22:25
Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
Topic: The Sixties
Replies: 12
Views: 3944

Re: The Sixties

The Sixties is a better title choice. Consider "stars" or "celebrities" to broaden the field, and bring a variety to the roster. For: "feted much the way Rossini once was wherever he went." consider - feted much the way the famous are wherever they went. Or to make it more specific instead of collec...