Today's poem, Certainly, is a Tautogram poem and is #23 of a collection called 100+ Poetic Forms.
To Chimera- Michael Erickson
Lead me across these dark waters, With a sprig of yew and elder crossed upon my brow. To lands unknown am I bound, Let me forget the world I came from. Drifting upon these silent waters, As a solid ghost paddles us on. To Chimera do we drift, Past where the sun goes down. That … Continue reading To Chimera- Michael Erickson
Throwback Friday, Beyond the Trapdoor, by Ivor Steven
Below is the 2nd poem that I had published in the Geelong Writers General Anthology, 2018, and one that I have recently added to my upcoming book of poetry due to be published in March. Beyond the Trapdoor I’ve been there so often I’ve lost my fear, gone, forgotten The darkest abyss Under a cobble-stoned … Continue reading Throwback Friday, Beyond the Trapdoor, by Ivor Steven
Throwback Friday – EDC Writing – Cut ups to manuscript – a poet’s view
December 2019 I submitted a manuscript for a poetry book to Potter’s Grove Press. The submissions panel had liked sent examples of my take on poetry and requested submission of a full manuscript for their consideration - this post relates how the manuscript came about. Now, to start with, I’m not well organised. I have … Continue reading Throwback Friday – EDC Writing – Cut ups to manuscript – a poet’s view
Promote a Poet/Writer Thursday, January 7, 2021
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, January 7, 2021
Promote Yourself Monday, January 4, 2021
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, January 4, 2021
Droplet of Time- Michael Erickson
Touched with silence, Our world does turn, Beneath a vast mirror reflecting. Beyond the warmth of your embrace, A blue jewel flashes in the depths of winter, Eternal darkness frames its white spotted hide. We do but breathe in a droplet of time, While ice and stone drift upon a forever pond, Waiting for a … Continue reading Droplet of Time- Michael Erickson
Throwback Friday, Let The Past Be Gone, by Ivor Steven
“Happiness is letting go of what you think your life is supposed to be like and enjoying it for everything that it is” — Mandy Hale Let The Past Be Gone (Revised) The end of December, and January is near The bell tolls louder and how perennially I jeer Those same old questions and no … Continue reading Throwback Friday, Let The Past Be Gone, by Ivor Steven
Published – December – 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 the list of publications/radio shows/events for the month of … Continue reading Published – December – Megha Sood
Promote a Poet/Writer Thursday, December 31, 2020
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, December 31, 2020
