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Adult – Third Place – Michael Virga


the hum of the hive
wakes the sleeping bear; once more
time to eat honey


This competition called for 5/7/5

Clever - in form & content



Michael (MV)

Thanks Bob; Thanks Frank:

Good Luck in the finals.


I'll message Billy re his Rimbaud poem.


Michael (MV)

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...

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...

Thanks, Dale, and Good Luck in the finals, Michael (MV) Dale Patterson This poem is mine, and is unpublished.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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

Hi Bob,

are you available,

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

Michael (MV)

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.

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)

Remember:

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

Please let us know in this thread.

Thanks,

Michael

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”.

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)

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)

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...

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

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.

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)

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)

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...

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)

Enjoyed

A-musing
seriously,




Michael (MV)

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)