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- 09 Mar 2023, 19:52
- Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
- Topic: Upcoming March IBPC 2023:
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6760
Re: Upcoming March IBPC 2023:
bhowellsinnard@gmail.com I'm not representing any other board. This is my original, unpublished poem: Love in the Mountains of Wyoming Heat lightning like fireflies on steroids dart in summer dark. Mountains. Their presence felt though unseen in the moonless sky. Stars veiled by a swathe of stratus ...
- 06 Mar 2023, 21:45
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Shotgun Wedding
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2218
Re: Shotgun Wedding
Thanks, Bob, that was supposed to be “booted”, a term used by needle users to shoot up a drug such as heroin.
- 06 Mar 2023, 20:26
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Shotgun Wedding
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2218
Shotgun Wedding
Shotgun Wedding In two days I'll get married, the fourth time. My second marriage I walked down the aisle asking myself, "What the hell are you doing?" then said, "I do." This latest one saved my life, met her in treatment. She had lots of clean time, gave a talk. She was beautiful, a former actres...
- 06 Mar 2023, 19:38
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Twitter-light
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9633
Re: Twitter-light
Wow, congratulations, Bob, well-deserved. Wouldn't doubt that it will win.
- 06 Mar 2023, 05:34
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: A-Muse
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2711
Re: A-Muse
Thanks Bob,Ken
- 06 Mar 2023, 05:33
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: the alligator sleeps
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4014
Re: the alligator sleeps
Thanks, Bob
- 03 Mar 2023, 20:41
- Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
- Topic: Upcoming March IBPC 2023:
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6760
Re: Upcoming March IBPC 2023:
I nominate Ken’s In the Name of the King
And Bob’s How You Met Your Wife
And Bob’s How You Met Your Wife
- 02 Mar 2023, 20:26
- Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
- Topic: Asking For Feedback
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4696
Re: Asking For Feedback
Yes, Frank, a great accomplishment, and we at The Block, Siva, Ken, Bernie, Michael, you, and others too many to remember all must give honor to The Block. There have been lots of wins for the Block. I've learned a lot here.
- 02 Mar 2023, 19:40
- Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
- Topic: Asking For Feedback
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4696
Re: Asking For Feedback
Hate to burst your bubble, Frank, but I've been here since 2008 and maybe earlier, and I've won or placed for The Block at IBPC, fifteen times. It's in the archives at IBPC. I left for a while and came back.
- 01 Mar 2023, 20:14
- Forum: Writer's Block Palaver
- Topic: Asking For Feedback
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4696
Re: Asking For Feedback
I believe you make a valid point. The Block does have a well-known history. And because of poets like you, Bob, and Michael, there have been many recent wins at IBPC. I’m surprised that hasn’t attracted other poets.
BTW, I emailed IBPC a few days ago, too. Have received no response , yet.
BTW, I emailed IBPC a few days ago, too. Have received no response , yet.
- 28 Feb 2023, 05:01
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: the alligator sleeps
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4014
the alligator sleeps
the alligator sleeps under the sun's blazing comfort i can't let go of his jaws he's helpless as long as i hold on if he stirs i pet his tummy it's soft the color of a cloud he drifts to sleep again as if floating down a river dreaming of a little boy to eat they say let go he sleeps i can't i've b...
- 28 Feb 2023, 03:36
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: In The Name of The King
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3367
Re: In The Name of The King
I’ve been to St Augustine. Don’t remember it very well. I was 9 or 10. But I do remember I got to hold an alligator’s mouth shut, pet it’s belly, and put it to sleep.
- 26 Feb 2023, 19:43
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: In The Name of The King
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3367
Re: In The Name of The King
As I said somewhere else this is a great poem, giving the readers so many things to question within themselves and ponder. And to inspire to seek Justice.
- 26 Feb 2023, 19:40
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: How You Met Your Wife
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3392
Re: How You Met Your Wife
This is great, Bob. Love the eavesdropping line, the whole poem. If you want to get rid of one “other”, just change it to “A few approached
- 24 Feb 2023, 05:53
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Love in the Mountains of Wyoming - revised
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3420
Re: Love in the Mountains of Wyoming
Yes, you’re so right and I tried at first for something simple and gave up to quick and jumped in too soon with this same crap. I’ll give it some time.
- 24 Feb 2023, 01:05
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: A-Muse
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2711
A-Muse
A-Muse Do women have male muses? Do poets have the same sex muses? Is it important to the poet? Can a muse be an animal? Can a poet have a pantheon of muses? Can you be a poet without a muse? Can muses exist without poets? Do poets invite their muses or do they just show up unannounced? Do muses sp...
- 24 Feb 2023, 00:31
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Love in the Mountains of Wyoming - revised
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3420
Re: Love in the Mountains of Wyoming
Thanks,Bob, revised last 2 lines but don’t think it’s right yet.
- 22 Feb 2023, 22:41
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Playing Games in the Parlour
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1582
Re: Playing Games in the Parlour
Thanks Bob
- 22 Feb 2023, 22:39
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Shakespeare Advises a Young Apprentice
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2553
Re: Shakespeare Advises a Young Apprentice
This is great no nits. It reminds me of a nature fact. Frogs attract a mate with their croaking. The better croakers get the female. But some smart frogs, not that good at croaking, wait in ambush for a female to come to a good croaker and then they pounce on her before the good croaker can.
- 18 Feb 2023, 01:03
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Love in the Mountains of Wyoming - revised
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3420
Re: Love in the Mountains of Wyoming
I realize this is kind of romantic mush, OTT. Thanks for being too kind, Bob.
- 18 Feb 2023, 01:00
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Playing Tennis with Yeats
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1426
Re: Playing Tennis with Yeats
I like ending at "honking dogs". I would title it Honking Dogs
The rest of the poem is another poem.
The rest of the poem is another poem.
- 18 Feb 2023, 00:58
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Playing Games in the Parlour
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1582
Playing Games in the Parlour
Playing Games in the Parlour I lay my letters up against hers, spell "zek". She challenges, opens the dictionary. This is our lovemaking. I imagine her driving a phaeton, lashing the horses, wearing lace against her breasts. She foils foreign spies with gadgets. Zek: a prisoner in a Russian labor c...
- 15 Feb 2023, 22:06
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Love in the Mountains of Wyoming - revised
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3420
Love in the Mountains of Wyoming - revised
Love in the Mountains of Wyoming - revised Heat lightning like fireflies on steroids dart in summer dark. Mountains. Their presence felt though unseen in the moonless sky. Stars veiled by a swathe of stratus clouds. We sit on a boulder the size of a Cadillac. Flashes of light swirl around us. "I've...
- 15 Feb 2023, 22:03
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: The Sixties
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4001
Re: The Sixties
Yes, that title change really made the poem. I really like it, Bob.
- 15 Feb 2023, 22:01
- Forum: Writer's Block - Where The Poets Hang
- Topic: Like Oil and Vinegar
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2287
Re: Like Oil and Vinegar
Yes, good, insightful poem.