Welcome to Promote a Poet/Writer Thursday! This is the day of the week where all members of the Go Dog Go Café Community are invited to introduce a Poet or Writer they enjoy reading. Participating is really fast and simple- in the comments below, post the link for the Home Page of the Poet/Writer you … Continue reading Promote a Poet/Writer Thursday, August 6, 2020
Published – Megha Sood!
Hello Everyone! Please join me in congratulating Megha Sood on another fabulous month of published work. Megha is kind enough to share this list with us as they are a wonderful resource should you decide you want to submit your own work. CONGRATULATIONS Megha! Following is Megha's list of print publications/news/events for the month of … Continue reading Published – Megha Sood!
Wistful wishes – Eugenia
I wish upon dreams in the night moon in my sight under skies clear daybreak is near I wish upon a star that swings let angels sing and take me ‘way far far away I wish upon powers that be let me be free show me the light let it shine bright ©Franci … Continue reading Wistful wishes – Eugenia
Things that Linger
there is no need for you to summon my ghosts they always hover near shimmering afterimages at my vision’s periphery murmur low incessant in curve of my ears silver inhale and exhale of my breath static electricity brushing against nerveless fingertips pack up your chalk crystal balls Ouija boards smoldering sage you are not needed … Continue reading Things that Linger
Tuesday Writing Prompt Challenge–August 4, 2020
Devereaux Frazier and Beth Amanda are currently hosting the Tuesday Writing Prompt Challenge which was started by our star writer Christine Ray. We hope to offer all of you something that will spark your creativity and willingness to participate.The prompts are designed to be quick challenges that can be written in 10 to 15 minutes, inspire … Continue reading Tuesday Writing Prompt Challenge–August 4, 2020
Beautiful Dreamer by Liyona
How lovely My darling Your spirit is quite How lovely My darling You love is like night To drink To be merry To sing of heart strings Oh, beautiful dreamer The world is all ours How lovely My lover Your heart is a fire How lovely My lover Your eyes, my desire To drink To … Continue reading Beautiful Dreamer by Liyona
Promote Yourself Monday, August 3, 2020
Welcome to Promote Yourself Monday. All Go Dog Go Cafe community members are invited to post one link to one specific piece of their writing (600 words or less please!) they have published on their blog, Facebook page, or Instagram feed into the comments section below. If you post a link, be sure to read some of the … Continue reading Promote Yourself Monday, August 3, 2020
Close Your Eyes- Michael Erickson
Close your eyes and think of time before, When knotted pines were young, And roots of yew reached to Mother Earth’s core. Where mankind were but innocent babes, Playing at the feet of folk so fair, Who’s blood was as ancient as the deepest sea. Close your eyes and smell the earth, Rich with gardens … Continue reading Close Your Eyes- Michael Erickson
Summer Renewal- Michael Erickson
Renew this flesh of mine upon the heat of summer, That my bones may be warm until winter’s end. In the passion of a setting sun, Let me ignite my soul that it may live on. I cannot forget the pleasure of cool water, As it courses across my worn and dried out feet. Or … Continue reading Summer Renewal- Michael Erickson
Throwback Friday, Well Preserved, by Ivor Steven
Well Preserved Our backyard was like paradise, in my childhood Kids would meet here, from all around the neighbourhood Room enough to kick a footy, and play cricket There was a great peppercorn tree to climb, and a huge berry thicket Also large fruit trees, peaches, apricots and pears I remember the loganberry vine, … Continue reading Throwback Friday, Well Preserved, by Ivor Steven
