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PROMPT 22 - Write a "cloud formation" poem. Watch them passing overhead for a period of time, then describe the various shapes you saw.
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Wednesday, August 27, 2014
PROMPT 21 - THE EFFORT
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VIRGINAL
as is my nature
i seek in all
things perfection in
mind and body
shape and
development in all
areas of life
to be
young and gifted with
the knowledge to
handle me
in a quiet way with
care and loving
affection at all times
VIRGINAL
as is my nature
i seek in all
things perfection in
mind and bodyshape and
development in all
areas of life
to be
young and gifted with
the knowledge to
handle me
in a quiet way with
care and loving
affection at all times
POETIC BIRTHDAY
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CHARLES WRIGHT is an American poet who was born on August 25, 1935 in Pickwick Dam, Tennessee.
He attended Davidson College and the University of Iowa Writer's Workshop.
He shared the NATIONAL BOOK AWARD in 1983, and won the PULITZER PRIZE FOR POETRY in 1998.
On June 14, 2014 the Library of Congress announced that Wright would serve as Poet Laureate of the United States beginning in September.
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To read a sample of his poetry log on to poets.org
CHARLES WRIGHT is an American poet who was born on August 25, 1935 in Pickwick Dam, Tennessee.
He attended Davidson College and the University of Iowa Writer's Workshop.
He shared the NATIONAL BOOK AWARD in 1983, and won the PULITZER PRIZE FOR POETRY in 1998.
On June 14, 2014 the Library of Congress announced that Wright would serve as Poet Laureate of the United States beginning in September.
To read a sample of his poetry log on to poets.org
THIS JUST IN
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The Poetry Foundation in Chicago announces the start of their FALL EVENTS SEASON.
For a schedule of these performances, exhibitions, readings, lectures and musical happenings, log on to poetryfoundation.org
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The Academy of American Poets in New York City is pleased to announce the 2014 winners of the AMERICAN POETS PRIZES.
For a list of winners, log on to poets.org
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The Poetry Foundation in Chicago announces the start of their FALL EVENTS SEASON.
For a schedule of these performances, exhibitions, readings, lectures and musical happenings, log on to poetryfoundation.org
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The Academy of American Poets in New York City is pleased to announce the 2014 winners of the AMERICAN POETS PRIZES.
For a list of winners, log on to poets.org
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Tuesday, August 26, 2014
ELEMENTS OF POETRY
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IMAGERY- A mental picture created by the poet that appeals to one or more of the senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch). These images can be simple, metaphorical, or strange and visionary descriptions of real life.
PERSONIFICATION- Describing an inanimate object, thing or non-human as if it were human.
IMAGERY- A mental picture created by the poet that appeals to one or more of the senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch). These images can be simple, metaphorical, or strange and visionary descriptions of real life.
PERSONIFICATION- Describing an inanimate object, thing or non-human as if it were human.
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
WRITE A POEMTIME
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PROMPT 21- Write a poem describing the traits/characteristics of your ideal soul mate.
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PROMPT 21- Write a poem describing the traits/characteristics of your ideal soul mate.
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SHARING MY WORKSHOP EXPERIENCE
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In the weekend workshop PROMPTS FOR POETS, which I attended at Poets House in New York on 7/26 & 7/27 (see "Live Blog" posts on this site for those dates). The participants were given the following prompt:
PROMPT- Select a poem in a foreign language and translate it in English.
Among the choices on the table, I selected the following poem:
It was written by the 9th century Chinese poet/hermit HANSHAN, who called himself Cold Mountain, or Cold Cliff.
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My effort:
A poem by Hanshan (Cold Mountain)
Translated by the Poet Outlaw
the atmosphere
up high is
where the
snow drifts
takes away
your breath
freezes on
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contact with
thin air where
swirling circles
of elevated clouds
float by and
birds of prey
are the
only things
that dare
to stand
on cold mountain
For more Sharing My Workshop Experience log on to jcdudleywriter.blogspot.com
In the weekend workshop PROMPTS FOR POETS, which I attended at Poets House in New York on 7/26 & 7/27 (see "Live Blog" posts on this site for those dates). The participants were given the following prompt:
PROMPT- Select a poem in a foreign language and translate it in English.
Among the choices on the table, I selected the following poem:
It was written by the 9th century Chinese poet/hermit HANSHAN, who called himself Cold Mountain, or Cold Cliff.
My effort:
A poem by Hanshan (Cold Mountain)
Translated by the Poet Outlaw
the atmosphere
up high is
where the
snow drifts
takes away
your breath
freezes on
thin air where
swirling circles
of elevated clouds
float by and
birds of prey
are the
only things
that dare
to stand
on cold mountain
For more Sharing My Workshop Experience log on to jcdudleywriter.blogspot.com
PROMPT 20 - THE EFFORT
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AT THE END
just give me
one more moment
to hold
the love of my life near
to dry all
the eyes of sad
goodbyes and fear
not really knowing
if in the end
with my last breath
my last footsteps
on this unknown journey
if i will even care
AT THE END
just give me
one more moment
to hold
the love of my life near
to dry all
the eyes of sad
goodbyes and fear
not really knowing
with my last breath
my last footsteps
on this unknown journey
if i will even care
Friday, August 15, 2014
ELEMENTS OF POETRY
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Metaphor- A comparison that likens two different things by identifying one as the other. Ex: "all the world's a stage."
Simile- A comparison likening one thing to another by the use of like, as, such as, how, etc. Ex: tears flowed like wine.
Metaphor- A comparison that likens two different things by identifying one as the other. Ex: "all the world's a stage."
Simile- A comparison likening one thing to another by the use of like, as, such as, how, etc. Ex: tears flowed like wine.
THIS JUST IN
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The last chance to experience the 22nd Annual Poets House Showcase will be on Saturday, 8/16. It will be viewed during regular library hours.
Take it from The Poet Outlaw: You will enjoy the exhibit. It is the go-to event for poets, publishers, and literary lovers to discover what's new in the world of poetry.
Unfortunately, I did not get to attend The Showcase Reading Series, which featured leading and emerging poets reciting their works and that of others.
However, during my visit to the exhibit on July 26, I arrived early, and before anyone else had gotten there,The Poet Outlaw stepped to the podium, got on the mic, and recited Margaret Atwood's masterful poem, This Is A Photograph Of Me, from her book, "The Circle Game," which was on the showcase shelf. My only audience was the spirit of all those poets and people who were previously present in that room.
For a glimpse of The Showcase, see my "LIVE BLOG" post of July 28th.
This is a photograph of me reciting:
The last chance to experience the 22nd Annual Poets House Showcase will be on Saturday, 8/16. It will be viewed during regular library hours.
Take it from The Poet Outlaw: You will enjoy the exhibit. It is the go-to event for poets, publishers, and literary lovers to discover what's new in the world of poetry.
Unfortunately, I did not get to attend The Showcase Reading Series, which featured leading and emerging poets reciting their works and that of others.
However, during my visit to the exhibit on July 26, I arrived early, and before anyone else had gotten there,The Poet Outlaw stepped to the podium, got on the mic, and recited Margaret Atwood's masterful poem, This Is A Photograph Of Me, from her book, "The Circle Game," which was on the showcase shelf. My only audience was the spirit of all those poets and people who were previously present in that room.
For a glimpse of The Showcase, see my "LIVE BLOG" post of July 28th.
This is a photograph of me reciting:
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| The Poet Outlaw |
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
WRITE TIME 8/12/2014
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PROMPT 20
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Write a poem explaining how you would spend your last hours on earth if you only had 24 hours to live!
PROMPT 20
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Write a poem explaining how you would spend your last hours on earth if you only had 24 hours to live!
Saturday, August 9, 2014
POETIC BIRTHDAY
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SARA TEASDALE was born on August 8, 1884 in St. Louis, Missouri. She died in 1933.
Her first poem, and her first collection of poems were published in 1907.
In 1918 she won the PULITZER PRIZE FOR POETRY for her book "LOVE SONGS." This was the FIRST-EVER Pulitzer Prize for Poetry.
She has been praised by critics for her lyrical mastery.
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To read a comprehensive biography of Sara Teasdale, GOOGLE-SEARCH her name and read the related entries.
SARA TEASDALE was born on August 8, 1884 in St. Louis, Missouri. She died in 1933.
Her first poem, and her first collection of poems were published in 1907.
In 1918 she won the PULITZER PRIZE FOR POETRY for her book "LOVE SONGS." This was the FIRST-EVER Pulitzer Prize for Poetry.
She has been praised by critics for her lyrical mastery.
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To read a comprehensive biography of Sara Teasdale, GOOGLE-SEARCH her name and read the related entries.
PROMPT 19 - THE EFFORT
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THE BIG SCHEME
creation
the master plan
a study in symbiosis
where all need and feed
off each other
and begin to know
their purpose in
the big scheme of
life
a timepiece whose
alarm is internal
springing into action
to do their part
like rosebuds blooming
in spring
it is what they
were created to do
in the beginning
THE BIG SCHEME
creation
the master plan
a study in symbiosis
where all need and feed
off each other
and begin to knowtheir purpose in
the big scheme of
life
a timepiece whose
alarm is internal
springing into action
to do their part
like rosebuds blooming
in spring
it is what they
were created to do
in the beginning
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