Poet of the Week no 30 goes to +Michael James Garland for his poem Morning, and for his support and encouragement of other members.
Link to his original poem:
https://plus.google.com/+MichaelJamesGarland/posts/JF58wGvor5X
Morning
Awaken ashen and alabaster
Upon the porcelain pillow de jour
The room a disaster
Where am I ? I’m not sure.
Bodies in random disarray mostly strangers I see
calculus of calamity and feigned hostility
Hiding fears with attitude to varying degree
Ascendances in upward latitude ,
Damn! I just stepped in pee
diatribe of trivial concern
digital growing pains of yearn
So this is what its come to
This is all that I am
Top ramen cuisine
Stale beer
Cold pizza
Eggs and spam
Shit I’m going back to bed
© Michael Garland 08/31/2016
Special mentions go to:
+Garry Spooner
+Allan Ball
+Time Traveler
For their excellent work and support of POETS and members.
Thank you everyone!
Poetry Book Promotions:
The Slums of Nightfall Paperback – July 16, 2016
by +Wiliam Wright Jr
"The night sweeps herself over us, as she paints the world black. She joins us, hand in hand, with the wrath of anxiety. She shrouds us with deep despair and in her wake comes the onslaught of depression. At this point we are all in need of a little comfort, perhaps companionship, a guide to trudge through the long nights with, to bring home the glory of a fresh sunrise. We cannot see the bountiful stars amidst the burning rays of the sun, they are invisible to desperately seeking eyes. But we do not forget they are there. We cannot witness a rainbow’s majestic arc during a midnight downpour, yet our eyes will never forget the fleeting beauty of prisms hanging in the air. I challenge you to step off your trusted track, leave the sunshine behind and walk the slums of nightfall. I dare you to offer up all your secrets to the effervescent moon, to find a safe haven in sunlight’s demise. Let this book be your hope amongst the hopeless. Allow the stanzas to fill you to the brim with possibility – you can and you will overcome your obstacles, you can and you will know peace and prosperity. You will be inspired, nourished and sustained by each and every verse you find within these pages." - L. J. Diaz
https://www.amazon.com/Slums-Nightfall-William-Wright-Jr/dp/1945791020/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1471623493&sr=1-1&keywords=The+Slums+of+Nightfall
Places and Times KIndle and Paperback
by +Arthur Turfa
https://www.amazon.com/Places-Times-Arthur-Turfa/dp/1632130963/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1473158952&sr=1-1&keywords=arthur+turfa
PLACES AND TIMES IS . . .
“. . . vibrant and alive; wholly embodying place and time.” -William S. Tribell, Poet
“A product of a keen, observing mind . . .”
-Joanna Kurowska, author of The Wall & Beyond and Inclusions
“. . . a must have book for anyone who enjoys poetry.” -Alicia Salabert, Poet
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.
Poets promoted on Poet of the Week are chosen from those who not only write a great poem, but also take a few moments to read, comment and support other members of POETS.
Link to his original poem:
https://plus.google.com/+MichaelJamesGarland/posts/JF58wGvor5X
Morning
Awaken ashen and alabaster
Upon the porcelain pillow de jour
The room a disaster
Where am I ? I’m not sure.
Bodies in random disarray mostly strangers I see
calculus of calamity and feigned hostility
Hiding fears with attitude to varying degree
Ascendances in upward latitude ,
Damn! I just stepped in pee
diatribe of trivial concern
digital growing pains of yearn
So this is what its come to
This is all that I am
Top ramen cuisine
Stale beer
Cold pizza
Eggs and spam
Shit I’m going back to bed
© Michael Garland 08/31/2016
Special mentions go to:
+Garry Spooner
+Allan Ball
+Time Traveler
For their excellent work and support of POETS and members.
Thank you everyone!
Poetry Book Promotions:
The Slums of Nightfall Paperback – July 16, 2016
by +Wiliam Wright Jr
"The night sweeps herself over us, as she paints the world black. She joins us, hand in hand, with the wrath of anxiety. She shrouds us with deep despair and in her wake comes the onslaught of depression. At this point we are all in need of a little comfort, perhaps companionship, a guide to trudge through the long nights with, to bring home the glory of a fresh sunrise. We cannot see the bountiful stars amidst the burning rays of the sun, they are invisible to desperately seeking eyes. But we do not forget they are there. We cannot witness a rainbow’s majestic arc during a midnight downpour, yet our eyes will never forget the fleeting beauty of prisms hanging in the air. I challenge you to step off your trusted track, leave the sunshine behind and walk the slums of nightfall. I dare you to offer up all your secrets to the effervescent moon, to find a safe haven in sunlight’s demise. Let this book be your hope amongst the hopeless. Allow the stanzas to fill you to the brim with possibility – you can and you will overcome your obstacles, you can and you will know peace and prosperity. You will be inspired, nourished and sustained by each and every verse you find within these pages." - L. J. Diaz
https://www.amazon.com/Slums-Nightfall-William-Wright-Jr/dp/1945791020/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1471623493&sr=1-1&keywords=The+Slums+of+Nightfall
Places and Times KIndle and Paperback
by +Arthur Turfa
https://www.amazon.com/Places-Times-Arthur-Turfa/dp/1632130963/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1473158952&sr=1-1&keywords=arthur+turfa
PLACES AND TIMES IS . . .
“. . . vibrant and alive; wholly embodying place and time.” -William S. Tribell, Poet
“A product of a keen, observing mind . . .”
-Joanna Kurowska, author of The Wall & Beyond and Inclusions
“. . . a must have book for anyone who enjoys poetry.” -Alicia Salabert, Poet
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.
Poets promoted on Poet of the Week are chosen from those who not only write a great poem, but also take a few moments to read, comment and support other members of POETS.
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