Annalise Brigham's Blog
 Let me begin by saying that I enjoy being a part of PoetrySoup. I have been around for last five or six years, writing, reading, meeting and interacting with talented poets from around the world. There is much I have learned! . I wrote my first poem between the ages of five - six, after a field trip to a beach on the Atlantic coast on a most gorgeous sunny day. My Papa was so proud of me, he hung it in the living room! lol Somewhere along the way, my poem was lost as are mamy others written in between relocating from one country to another. It was my 8th grade teacher who first advised me to keep writing. Always a dreamer, my Papa complained that I was absent-minded and I didn't mind because it was true as there was so much to see and do everywhere else than where I was at any moment. Ah, but life has a way of making you conform to its tons of mundane tasks; however that dreamer still lives, today! Along with poetry, I have accomplished one of my dreams with regards to writing. I published a book, "Fiona's Journey" in 2004-my first attempt. It's nothing to brag about, yet it was an enjoyable experience and I'm glad I was given that chance to share my feelings and beliefs with others. It was written for children but anyone would enjoy. Since then I've embarked on a novel which is taking forever. However, I will persevere as the story means very much to me. I live on the beautiful state of Maryland on the east coast with my family. I have an extraordinary child who I'm extremely grateful for. We share a life that's enriching with music, people, our love for each other and nature. We both love the ocean and visit at every opportunity that comes up. I'm easy going and friendly; loving people just comes naturally. And I still have faith that one day, man will come to see that we have no choice but to respect and love each other or none of us will survive..not even the strongest in any sense. In my free time, I enjoy entertaining, basketball (watching- lol I'm only 5' 3"), cooking, movies, sewing and travelling.
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Most Recent Blog Post
Results of "What My Eyes See" Contest
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Blog Posted:2/26/2011 8:30:00 PM
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I wish to thank all the poets who submitted entries for my "What My Eyes See, Haiku Contest. I appreciate your kind support and though the judging was tough, I do think I was pretty fair. I first looked for content clarity, and then rules...mainly the syllable count, in which most everyone excelled and also for caps and unecessary punctuations. Once again, thanks for submitting your various takes on what you saw in the photo. Some poets went deeper than others, nevertheless, like you, I gave judging my best. Thanks again, all!
~*~ Annalise
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My Poems
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| Date Posted | Poem Title | Form | Categories |
| 5/18/2013 | Prelude to summer-Whipsy Winds | Haiku | dance,ocean,summer,wind, |
| 5/16/2013 | Raising the Dead | Free verse (vers libre) | how i feel, |
| 5/11/2013 | A Mother's Covenant | Free verse (vers libre) | children,creation,god,mot |
| 5/10/2013 | A Mystery | Free verse (vers libre) | funny,mystery,self, |
| 4/19/2013 | Less We Forget | Monoku | children,conflict,evil, |
| 4/3/2013 | Spring Showers | Free verse (vers libre) | love,spring, |
| 4/3/2013 | Soft Sigh | Haiku | nature, |
| 3/29/2013 | Ransomed | Free verse (vers libre) | faith,jesus, |
| 3/24/2013 | NR Rain, Rain, Go Away | Rhyme | child,childhood,for child |
| 3/24/2013 | Alliteration -Sleek Steel Ships | Alliteration | adventure,space,travel, |
| 3/23/2013 | The Sentinel | Questionku | on work and working,patri |
| 3/11/2013 | What a Snafu | Grook | angst, |
| 3/6/2013 | For Savione | Free verse (vers libre) | death,dedication,sad, |
| 3/3/2013 | Papa, Mama and Winnie | Quatrain | baby,beautiful,child,dad, |
| 3/2/2013 | Bucket List | Sonnet | happiness,journey, |
| 3/1/2013 | Easter Picnic | Couplet | easter,family,for childre |
| 2/26/2013 | Moon is My Muse | Sonnet | moon,on writing and words |
| 2/25/2013 | Battling Addiction | Narrative | dark,sister,home,day,home |
| 2/23/2013 | Cool Spring | Fibonacci | life,seasons, |
| 2/21/2013 | Edward Blair Leighton: The Windmiller's Guest | Quatrain | friendship,happiness,imag |
| 2/19/2013 | A Sad Man | Free verse (vers libre) | imagination,life,work,nig |
| 2/18/2013 | A Journey of Souls | Free verse (vers libre) | faith,fear,forgiveness,fr |
| 2/16/2013 | Sweet Rain | Nonet | happy,nature,rain, |
| 2/13/2013 | Sestina | Sestina | childhood,family,for chil |
| 2/13/2013 | A Shaft of Light | Couplet | courage,imagination,life, |
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Fav Poems
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| Poem Title | Form | Categories |
| My First Child | Free verse (vers libre) | childhood,daughter,for ch |
| Belongings | Rhyme | loss,love,mother,peacewor |
| The Morning Star! | I do not know? | faithlife, |
| The Burning Black Dragon | Free verse (vers libre) | saddeath,death, |
| The Sowing | Free verse (vers libre) | devotion |
| "I Am" | I do not know? | faith,hope,life,love |
| No Greater Love | Quatrain | faith,happiness,hope,insp |
| You Are My All | Rhyme | anniversary,dedication,de |
| The Non conformist's Version | Prose Poetry | lifelove, |
| If Only | Free verse (vers libre) | nostalgia,giggle, |
| Just Like November | Free verse (vers libre) | confusion,loss,lost love, |
| Camp Anawana (An Ode to 20-somethings’ Nostalgia) | Prose Poetry | funny,nostalgiame,sleep, |
| TRIBUTE TO DOREEN | Elegy | friendship |
| For Momma | Free verse (vers libre) | mothergod,me,child,god,lo |
| The Price of Love | Free verse (vers libre) | confusion,family,love,mot |
| Color Blind | Rhyme | black african american,gi |
| Asking | I do not know? | faith,inspirational,intro |
| Racism Is Your Problem | Free verse (vers libre) | confusion,girlfriend-boyf |
| Peace Invades | Lyric | uplifting |
| Beauty In A Woman | Rhyme | art,people,upliftingwoman |
| As My Pen Danced | Free verse (vers libre) | lost love,love |
| Until Then | Couplet | faith,on writing and word |
| You are Blessed | Free verse (vers libre) | faith,inspirational,love |
| Different Hearts, Beat on Different Strings | Rhyme | loss,lost love,nature,peo |
| God Loves No Matter How Far | Haiku | inspirational,love,nature |
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