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About Isaiah Zerbst
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Bloggers Photo       I started writing poetry in February of 2012; getting started by writing poems for a story I was writing, and I have been writing them ever since. I enjoy learning more about the intricacies of poetry, and watching as my poetic skills gradually increase. I have been having a blast trying out some of the different forms here on The Soup and chatting with many people that share a common interest.

        I wrote my first real short story when I was twelve; quickly finding out that I enjoyed writing, although I was not very good at it. I attended a writing class for a year, which drastically improved my writing skills and helped me to more accurately transfer my thoughts to the page. Of course, this helps a lot with poetry too.
        One of my favorite authors is G. A. Henty; if someone said that my work was nearly as good as his, then I would consider myself a successful author, (although it is not there yet). I have also been influenced somewhat by the writings of Gilbert Morris and Howard Pyle.
        My goal in writing is to provide wholesome Christian stories and poems that will be helpful to whoever reads them; stories that promote Christian character, virtue, and reliance upon God. This is the reason that I often include scripture passages and prayers in my work.
        I am very thankful that I have been raised in a Christian home, and that Jesus  is the Lord of my life. This may come as a surprise to some, but I would not be  the author that I am today without Jesus, as He has provided a whole new perspective to my life.
  
        I also enjoy playing and writing music (many times for poems that I or a friend have written); I play mostly piano, acoustic guitar, and fiddle. 

        Thank you for reading! I hope my poems can be a source of blessing and encouragement.
        Isaiah Zerbst

 

Most Recent Blog Post


Irish Poems Blog
Blog Posted:1/18/2013 5:17:00 PM

 

Hi folks,
Here is a new contest I have created. Hopefully the guidelines get your wheels spinning and a great poem begins to form. You can enter the contest at the contest page. I am looking forward to reading your entries. Have a great day!






 
SponsorIsaiah Zerbst
Contest NameIrish Poems                   
Deadline2/20/2013 12:00:00 AM
Note From SponsorNo updates yet...
Contest Description

What to Submit:      

        1 original, poem on the theme of Ireland, or Green Beans, or the Colour green; since Saint Patrick's Day is coming up soon, and many of you seem to be anxious for spring to arrive. You are only required to mention one of the three above in your entry, but you may use all of them if you so desire. This move would get you extra points, but if it seems like they were crammed in without art, you just blew it!    Smoke.

        You get extra points for humour too, but only if it is clean. Minimum of three verses. Any form is acceptable. No names on entries please. Have fun!

rizes

First Prize, Glory
Second Prize, Glory
Third Prize, Glory

4th- 10th
Honorable Mentions


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  1. Date: 1/21/2013 12:28:00 PM
    Welcome to our soup family.Hope yoy have nany entries full of evergreen Irish land..peas in a pod..guinness and leprachauns B-)

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  1. Date: 1/19/2013 2:42:00 AM
    I will be meeting up with a lot of Irish folk next week , I hope I can get some inspiration from them xx

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    Zerbst Avatar Isaiah Zerbst Date: 1/20/2013 5:44:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Yes, I'm fairly sure Irish folk are inspiring.
  1. Date: 1/19/2013 12:50:00 AM
    I love your idea! and hey, you sure have a nice cowboy look going on!

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    Zerbst Avatar Isaiah Zerbst Date: 1/20/2013 5:42:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you and thank you. I suppose I am sort of a real cowboy, since I have owned and cared for cattle for years now. I even wear jeans and western shirts a lot. Hardly ever wear the hat though.
  1. Date: 1/18/2013 8:59:00 PM
    well I'm intrigued, will see if the inspiration is with me

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    Zerbst Avatar Isaiah Zerbst Date: 1/20/2013 5:47:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Intrigued is a good place to be. I think inspiration actually comes from it in some cases.
  1. Date: 1/18/2013 7:58:00 PM
    From what I've seen Isaiah you're among the best new talents here and your flexibility in many forms is awesome---fun to have you and thanks for joining the fam!! Don't know what it is (yes I do ) but poets with country roots have a great take on life!

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    Zerbst Avatar Isaiah Zerbst Date: 1/20/2013 5:39:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Wow Craig! Thanks so much for taking the time to write this meaningful comment. I appreciate it very much that you went out of your way to be a blessing. Blessings in return.
  1. Date: 1/18/2013 6:51:00 PM
    Nice to meet you, Isaiah! Im not writing but perhaps Saint Patrick "can" unblock me! : ) Good idea. Ruben.

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    Zerbst Avatar Isaiah Zerbst Date: 1/20/2013 5:46:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks. Hopefully it does work.
  1. Date: 1/18/2013 6:09:00 PM
    Roger that! I love Ireland! You look so handsome full face and so young! ;)

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    Zerbst Avatar Isaiah Zerbst Date: 1/20/2013 5:36:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Haha! Thanks Debbie!

My Past Blog Posts

 
Announcing the Briton Riviere Contest
Date Posted: 6/17/2013 10:25:00 PM
George D. Leslie Contest Finalized!
Date Posted: 6/17/2013 8:53:00 PM
George Dunlop Leslie Contest
Date Posted: 5/16/2013 10:36:00 AM
The Absolutely Worst Poem I Ever Wrote
Date Posted: 4/24/2013 1:46:00 PM
Contest Blog: Congrats to all wool-pullers!
Date Posted: 4/19/2013 10:36:00 AM
New Contest: Pull the Wool Over My Eyes!
Date Posted: 3/24/2013 7:57:00 PM
Newest Contest: Edmund Blair Leighton
Date Posted: 2/19/2013 11:22:00 PM
Irish Poems Blog
Date Posted: 1/18/2013 5:17:00 PM

My Poems

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Date PostedPoem TitleFormCategories
6/6/2013Dance Of The ButterfliesRhymebutterfly,dance,girl,happ
5/31/2013Dawn of A New YearFree verseadventure,girl,january,ne
5/22/2013Introduction To Oake of CaemarthenProsebereavement,books,christi
5/22/2013Dragons on the ArkRhymeanimal,bible,boat,pets,we
5/20/2013Together, At LastRhymeabsence,day,flower,happin
5/6/2013The Shifting StarsCoupletdream,night,sea,stars,tim
4/30/2013A Letter To My LoveFree versegirl,god,love,rose,smile,
4/30/2013Power Unrestrained: The TempestImagismpower,rain,storm,strength
4/24/2013A Ripple In TimeQuatrainangel,jesus,prayer,sea,ti
4/22/2013Rose Coloured PortraitRomanticismbeauty,best friend,girl,y
4/21/2013I Just Found OutProsecancer,goodbye,sad,
4/13/2013Faces of the OceanHaikunature,ocean,water,
4/10/2013A Pink RoseTankachildhood,happiness,rose,
4/10/2013Cherry BlossomsHaikubeautiful,girlfriend,tree
4/3/2013Fair MaybelleQuintain (English)animal,butterfly,devotion
4/2/2013StonehengeTerzanellehistory,moon,people,star,
3/30/2013Appalachian TrailHaikuadventure,animal,nature,
3/29/2013Thoughts on a Medaeval CastleVillanellefood,happy,music,people,b
3/29/2013Upon A Bed Of PetalsCoupletautumn,beautiful,flower,t
3/27/2013Phantom of the GolfersLimerickhumorous,sports,woman,
3/27/2013A Beautiful Moment- rewriteChokaanimal,beauty,peace,water
3/21/2013N R - The Hunkydory BearRhymeanimal,for children,happi
3/20/2013A Kiss of SunshinePersonificationmiracle,nature,seasons,sp
3/15/2013Sherlock Holmes and WatsonQuatrainadventure,history,people,
3/14/2013The Faerie in the GreenRhymedance,fantasy,girl,
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You Took My PlaceRhymedevotion,faith,religion,
Help LordRhymefaith,inspirational,relig
Summer Comes With SnowDramatic Verse (Verse Drama)devotion,love,
haiku 6Haikunature,
FriendshipLight Poetryfriendship
Coming Out Of The RainRhymehope,inspirational,beauti
Have You Looked up at The Sky TodayCoupletbeautiful,life,uplifting,
A Sonnet For EduardoSonnetlost love,
Still WatersRhymeinspirational,jesus,
You Never Let Me DownRhymeinspirational,jesus,journ
Just a note-Humbleness is a virtueRhymecaregiving,
The Garden of Adonis LyricsRhymelyric,song,
Rabbits on the ArkRhymeanimal,bible,
Butterfly KissesRhymebutterfly,kiss,

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