Poet of the Week no. 49 goes to +Mai for her beautiful image poem "Longing"* and for her support of POETS and members. Link to original poem:
https://plus.google.com/u/0/114848330988749889021/posts/fF1hp65t1xk
Special Mentions go to:
+James VandenBrink
+Robert Lamont
+Bubbly B
+Melanie's ghost
for their poetry and support of POETS. Many thanks everyone!
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#POETSPROMPT
You will have noticed our POETS PROMPT category where every Monday a moderator posts a new photo prompt for all members to participate. This week's prompt host is +Priya Patel
Everyone is welcome to participate and write a poem inspired by the prompt photo.
Link to the current prompt:
https://plus.google.com/u/0/113123022525505274205/posts/gMUBDK71Bds?sfc=false
Please will all prompt participants download and use the image provided by the current week's prompt moderator, and state that the photo is used with permission of that person.
Please don't re-share images that contain the poem of other participants.
Please also use hashtag #POETSPROMPT and do invite at least one
or two others to take part too. Everyone is welcome to take part, with or without an invitation.
Please send any queries to our prompt coordinator +James polamz King
Note that the prompt is not a contest, it's just fun.
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Don't forget to visit Castalia, POETS blog:
arthurturfa.blogspot.co.uk
Curated by +Arthur Turfa Castalia showcases the créme of POETS.
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Poetry Book Promotions:
*My Feathered Friends & The Book of Poems-Part 1*by +Sunil Bhatia
Kindle and paperback Editions
https://www.amazon.in/My-Feathered-Friends-Book-Poems-Part-ebook/dp/B01N4PC0OJ
"Unique bird characters interact with the Author in engrossing stories which twist and turn. Every chapter leaves one to contemplate and relook at life once again. The book along with the Poems section all in all, is a fun read."
The Noise by +Ashley Samba * Paperback – October 1 2016
https://www.amazon.com/Noise-Mr-Ashley-Samba/dp/1539189937
"This book is a collection of reflections, lyrics and poems that represent the chatter, background sounds and ‘The Noise’ that occur inside my head on a daily basis. I’ve been in places that I didn’t want to be. Places that made me feel so low. Places where I’ve questioned myself and my surroundings, so much so, so repetitively, so obsessively, that I’ve found it almost impossible to live inside my own mind and therefore wanted a way out. In writing, even though much of my work is emotive and at times depressing, I have found pleasure. It is a catharsis that has allowed me to banish some of my demons and channel my anger, sorrow and anguish in a positive way. If you’re reading this, and can relate to anything that I have said here, then I hope you understand that you’re not alone and that bad times will pass and that your situation can change, and that you can decide to be a better version of yourself whenever you want to, regardless of your past of your fears. This book is a ‘face your fear’ type exercise for me. There have been countless times in my life where I have hidden and not done whatever it was that I wanted to do, due to the fear of what other people may say or what they may think. So in releasing this book I’m saying ‘forget it!’. I do this because I enjoy it, and if people are critical and or laugh at me for doing this, then that is simply none of my business! Anyway, thank you for taking the time to read my book! Yours, Ashley Samba"
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If you have a book of poetry you would like promoted on the Poet of the Week post for one week, please let us know.
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Criteria for Poet of the Week Selection:
1. The poet has not been PoW recently.
2. The poet has written a great and original poem.
3. The poet spends some time reading and commenting to encourage and support other members.
4. Mastery of the the language in which the poet writes is also important, although we should make some allowances in terms of spelling/grammar for people using English as a second language
https://plus.google.com/u/0/114848330988749889021/posts/fF1hp65t1xk
Special Mentions go to:
+James VandenBrink
+Robert Lamont
+Bubbly B
+Melanie's ghost
for their poetry and support of POETS. Many thanks everyone!
#POETSPROMPT
You will have noticed our POETS PROMPT category where every Monday a moderator posts a new photo prompt for all members to participate. This week's prompt host is +Priya Patel
Everyone is welcome to participate and write a poem inspired by the prompt photo.
Link to the current prompt:
https://plus.google.com/u/0/113123022525505274205/posts/gMUBDK71Bds?sfc=false
Please will all prompt participants download and use the image provided by the current week's prompt moderator, and state that the photo is used with permission of that person.
Please don't re-share images that contain the poem of other participants.
Please also use hashtag #POETSPROMPT and do invite at least one
or two others to take part too. Everyone is welcome to take part, with or without an invitation.
Please send any queries to our prompt coordinator +James polamz King
Note that the prompt is not a contest, it's just fun.
Don't forget to visit Castalia, POETS blog:
arthurturfa.blogspot.co.uk
Curated by +Arthur Turfa Castalia showcases the créme of POETS.
______________________________________________
Poetry Book Promotions:
*My Feathered Friends & The Book of Poems-Part 1*by +Sunil Bhatia
Kindle and paperback Editions
https://www.amazon.in/My-Feathered-Friends-Book-Poems-Part-ebook/dp/B01N4PC0OJ
"Unique bird characters interact with the Author in engrossing stories which twist and turn. Every chapter leaves one to contemplate and relook at life once again. The book along with the Poems section all in all, is a fun read."
The Noise by +Ashley Samba * Paperback – October 1 2016
https://www.amazon.com/Noise-Mr-Ashley-Samba/dp/1539189937
"This book is a collection of reflections, lyrics and poems that represent the chatter, background sounds and ‘The Noise’ that occur inside my head on a daily basis. I’ve been in places that I didn’t want to be. Places that made me feel so low. Places where I’ve questioned myself and my surroundings, so much so, so repetitively, so obsessively, that I’ve found it almost impossible to live inside my own mind and therefore wanted a way out. In writing, even though much of my work is emotive and at times depressing, I have found pleasure. It is a catharsis that has allowed me to banish some of my demons and channel my anger, sorrow and anguish in a positive way. If you’re reading this, and can relate to anything that I have said here, then I hope you understand that you’re not alone and that bad times will pass and that your situation can change, and that you can decide to be a better version of yourself whenever you want to, regardless of your past of your fears. This book is a ‘face your fear’ type exercise for me. There have been countless times in my life where I have hidden and not done whatever it was that I wanted to do, due to the fear of what other people may say or what they may think. So in releasing this book I’m saying ‘forget it!’. I do this because I enjoy it, and if people are critical and or laugh at me for doing this, then that is simply none of my business! Anyway, thank you for taking the time to read my book! Yours, Ashley Samba"
If you have a book of poetry you would like promoted on the Poet of the Week post for one week, please let us know.
Criteria for Poet of the Week Selection:
1. The poet has not been PoW recently.
2. The poet has written a great and original poem.
3. The poet spends some time reading and commenting to encourage and support other members.
4. Mastery of the the language in which the poet writes is also important, although we should make some allowances in terms of spelling/grammar for people using English as a second language
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