Poet of the week no. 57 goes to +Kaleidoscope for her poem "My Dear Boss" - a woman's view of a boss' wandering hands, so eloquently expressed, and for her support of POETS and members. Link to original poem:
https://plus.google.com/u/0/107425619723778236184/posts/TL3yoUcCQv2
My Dear Boss
Fond memories
brim over,
as I reminisce
my first day
here.
Fresh;
wide-eyed;
beaver-eager.
Sir,
you were
an inspiration.
All around
tales
of your charm;
your confidence;
your down-to-earthedness.
Sir,
the graze of
your palms
on mine
an accident,
I am sure.
Your misguided
“Woohoo Sexy dress”
comment
an act of
friendly overture.
Sir,
amidst the loud
exclamations
of your
grandeur;
the walls,
they whisper.
Of acts behind
closed blinds;
Of blackmails;
Hmph!
sordid fiction, I say.
Sir,
were you led off-path
by my
“creamy white”
(your description)
skin?
So entranced
by the shape
of my lips
“color of peach”
was it?
Never met
anyone as
beautiful as me
is it not, sir?
Well,
professionalism
shmofessionalism!
What can a
full-blooded
man with eyes
do?
A twitchy nerve
was it sir?
Or dick
in the place
of brains?
I take my leave,
Sir.
Nothing remains
here for me
aside from
a whisper
with my name on it.
Awaiting another mentor.
A charmer
as you, of course!
But, well
a tad
more
“self-control"?
If you don’t mind
my saying so,
Sir.
Inspired by some events in India
Copyright Meekha
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Special Mentions go to:
+Sean Runyon
+Robert Lamont
+Chris Frazier
+Angel Boyar
for their poetry and support of POETS.
Thank you everyone!
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Poetry Book Promotions: (Your reviews would be gratefully received)
It Is You Searching For You: When Life Collapses and Pain Moves You to Start a New Journey Kindle Edition by +ilda dashi ( +Ilda Writer )
https://www.amazon.com/You-Searching-Collapses-Moves-Journey-ebook/dp/B06XR34BWP
"When you feel a lingering kind of pain challenging you in your most vulnerable moments, know that it is you searching for yourself. Like all quests, the search for yourself brings about pain. But along with pain, there will be illuminating discoveries, like realizing that a part of you is missing your own love, care, and acceptance. When there’s pain inside, know that it reflects the pieces of your puzzle that you have denied or condemned: fragments from your past that you never accepted because of fear. But there is no need to fear pain because pain is not some abstract concept that is foreign to you. Instead, it is closer to you than anything else. So why not use pain as your compass instead of running away from it? Trust it. Embrace the process. Allow life to guide you from within now. That’s your new start. That’s the journey of your searching for you. Come with me and I’ll show you."
Six Poems Kindle Edition by +Arthur Turfa
https://www.amazon.com/Six-Poems-Arthur-Turfa-ebook/dp/B01M9EI6BA
"These poems do not appear in either my first book or in my second (unpublished) manuscript. However, they show a variety of styles and fit thematically with my published works."
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Blogtalk Radio with +Arthur Turfa
It is really fascinating listening to author Arthur Turfa and recording artist AZ Smooth on TURradio! The link to last Monday's interview. Listen up!
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theurbanrelease/2017/03/07/author-arthur-turfa-and-recording-artist-az-smooth-will-join-turradio
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#POETSPROMPTS
You will have noticed our POETS PROMPTS category where every Monday a moderator posts a new photo prompt for all members to participate. This week's prompt host is +Jennifer Salinas
Link to the current prompt:
https://plus.google.com/u/0/103098374855432854445/posts/B6yMv1d2UtW
Everyone is welcome to participate and write a poem inspired by the prompt photo.
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:
Castalia
The latest poem is by
+Vanessa Winter
arthurturfa.blogspot.co.uk
Curated by +Arthur Turfa
Castalia showcases the créme of POETS.
------------------------
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/0/107425619723778236184/posts/TL3yoUcCQv2
My Dear Boss
Fond memories
brim over,
as I reminisce
my first day
here.
Fresh;
wide-eyed;
beaver-eager.
Sir,
you were
an inspiration.
All around
tales
of your charm;
your confidence;
your down-to-earthedness.
Sir,
the graze of
your palms
on mine
an accident,
I am sure.
Your misguided
“Woohoo Sexy dress”
comment
an act of
friendly overture.
Sir,
amidst the loud
exclamations
of your
grandeur;
the walls,
they whisper.
Of acts behind
closed blinds;
Of blackmails;
Hmph!
sordid fiction, I say.
Sir,
were you led off-path
by my
“creamy white”
(your description)
skin?
So entranced
by the shape
of my lips
“color of peach”
was it?
Never met
anyone as
beautiful as me
is it not, sir?
Well,
professionalism
shmofessionalism!
What can a
full-blooded
man with eyes
do?
A twitchy nerve
was it sir?
Or dick
in the place
of brains?
I take my leave,
Sir.
Nothing remains
here for me
aside from
a whisper
with my name on it.
Awaiting another mentor.
A charmer
as you, of course!
But, well
a tad
more
“self-control"?
If you don’t mind
my saying so,
Sir.
Inspired by some events in India
Copyright Meekha
Special Mentions go to:
+Sean Runyon
+Robert Lamont
+Chris Frazier
+Angel Boyar
for their poetry and support of POETS.
Thank you everyone!
Poetry Book Promotions: (Your reviews would be gratefully received)
It Is You Searching For You: When Life Collapses and Pain Moves You to Start a New Journey Kindle Edition by +ilda dashi ( +Ilda Writer )
https://www.amazon.com/You-Searching-Collapses-Moves-Journey-ebook/dp/B06XR34BWP
"When you feel a lingering kind of pain challenging you in your most vulnerable moments, know that it is you searching for yourself. Like all quests, the search for yourself brings about pain. But along with pain, there will be illuminating discoveries, like realizing that a part of you is missing your own love, care, and acceptance. When there’s pain inside, know that it reflects the pieces of your puzzle that you have denied or condemned: fragments from your past that you never accepted because of fear. But there is no need to fear pain because pain is not some abstract concept that is foreign to you. Instead, it is closer to you than anything else. So why not use pain as your compass instead of running away from it? Trust it. Embrace the process. Allow life to guide you from within now. That’s your new start. That’s the journey of your searching for you. Come with me and I’ll show you."
Six Poems Kindle Edition by +Arthur Turfa
https://www.amazon.com/Six-Poems-Arthur-Turfa-ebook/dp/B01M9EI6BA
"These poems do not appear in either my first book or in my second (unpublished) manuscript. However, they show a variety of styles and fit thematically with my published works."
Blogtalk Radio with +Arthur Turfa
It is really fascinating listening to author Arthur Turfa and recording artist AZ Smooth on TURradio! The link to last Monday's interview. Listen up!
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theurbanrelease/2017/03/07/author-arthur-turfa-and-recording-artist-az-smooth-will-join-turradio
#POETSPROMPTS
You will have noticed our POETS PROMPTS category where every Monday a moderator posts a new photo prompt for all members to participate. This week's prompt host is +Jennifer Salinas
Link to the current prompt:
https://plus.google.com/u/0/103098374855432854445/posts/B6yMv1d2UtW
Everyone is welcome to participate and write a poem inspired by the prompt photo.
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:
Castalia
The latest poem is by
+Vanessa Winter
arthurturfa.blogspot.co.uk
Curated by +Arthur Turfa
Castalia showcases the créme of POETS.
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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