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Vintage Retro Period
As for our periods of furniture–
not sure if Vintage Retro's one!
However, since I spanned so many years,
it seems to me this should be done!
My influence can still be seen in homes.
Some people often think it strange,
to cling to my old Vintage Retro look
and never want to make a change.
So pleased my unique period ruled well –
for thirty years I did endure!
My decades had a flavor of their own–
so powerful was my allure!
My special time was dominated by
the colors green, orange, and gold;
Formica, Lucite, vinyl, walnut, chrome –
outstanding – very sleek and bold.
My Vintage Retro period – well-loved
by most – did fade away, its true.
Still Retro-furnished homes are so enjoyed
by visitors who get a view.
My long-remembered items bring a crowd
at Vintage Retro store displays!
The prices paid are unbelievable –
so pleased I'm worth much more these days!
To prove my point, you might take time to see
the photo grouping up above!
My Vintage Retro gems still grace their home
forever more for them to love!
Sandra M. Haight
~First Place~
Contest: Punctuation Personified
Theme: Period Furniture
Sponsor: Debbie Guzzi
Judged: 10/06/2015
Note: Vintage Retro means actually made in '50s, '60s or '70s
The term Retro by itself can mean old but also newly made to look like old
Vintage Retro includes: Mid-Century, Mid-Century Modern, and Danish Modern styles
Hello Sunshine, Good day World
May I but sip from the Chalice
Rain, a rose, Quiet repose
The Warm that is Linda Alice
written by Michael in 1975
(I found this handwritten poem in an old box of memorabilia. I submit it not as an ego post, but as a tribute to a mentor who is no longer with us. He encouraged and supported me in our work that was challenging and heartbreaking. It was offered me as a small respite from that work and to give me a smile. I did not change punctuation or capitalization. It had no title - I thought his name would be appropriate. I also thought it should be documented with smiles and fondest memories.)
Those publishers sent their reply
an email rejection slip
I took my time to read each line
while I bit my bottom lip.
They said the imagery was strong
with elements of cliché
the punctuation was all wrong
repeatedly.
They’re “sorry” they won’t print
my words of freedom
now all I seem to have
rejection songs
rejection songs
I tried to free my mind, over a thousand pages
but now they've made up their minds
after I'd used my energy
now I’m “unsuccessful this time”
But their bottom line is profit
with markets and trends where they look
my poetry’s not the right fit
in their current season of books
Won't they ever print
these words of freedom?
when all the words I see
rejection songs
rejection songs
rejection songs
I tried to free my mind, over a thousand pages,
but they had made up their minds
and I’d used up all my energy
on submissions time after time
Their world is driven by profit
why don’t you take a look?
seems poetry doesn’t quite fit
in their latest season of books
We still have words to sing
poetry is freedom
even when we receive
those rejection songs
Even when we receive,
those rejection songs
poetry is freedom
words of freedom
These eyes watch the fierce rain
passing through
as earth moves, vibrating once more
my being shakes again
sensing you
somehow, yes- stronger than before
This heart, the beat quickens
with each sound
breath is taken, and so deeply
air presses, it thickens
I have found
raindrops bring you so close to me
These emotions, my heart
a quick glance
as the wild wind twists in my hair
striving to pull apart
just the chance
of me feeling you, everywhere
------------------------
~ You are in the waters touch ~
Powerful Moments
Form of Poetry~ Tri-fall
The rhyme scheme is a,b,c,a,b,c and meter for each stanza is as follows: 6/3/8, 6/3/8. This form requires little to no punctuation and can be written on any subject matter.
In the list I saw a new contest, entitled "A Poem Please."
At first glance I thought, "Is this for real or just a tease?"
The theme for this contest was just periods-punctuation.
I'd have moved on except for contests I've an infatuation.
A string of five dots, seemingly a period after a period.
Hmm...Should I write in sonnet form, or an epic Iliad?
The challenge in this one is that I wasn't given a direction
of what to write about. It's in the hands of my discretion.
I know I've jumped off the deep end of the poetry pool
but if I turn back now, I'm sure I'll look like a crazy fool.
I'm left wondering how to salvage such a pathetic start
of what could have been a poem about a broken heart.
Nah, I've written that scenario a time or maybe twelve.
Into that nether region I should no longer try to delve.
No pizza party will this little ditty win for the likes of me.
But this something silly might make you laugh-wickedly.
Used to be the question mark
On top of a full stop
Until needed inverted commas
To require an explanation mark
To highlight an apostrophe
So as to prove
A firm grip on grammar
All present and correct every
punctuation point, apostrophe,
inverted comma, explanation mark,
full stop and question mark
A+
Gold star
Teacher's pet
Front of class
2nd period maths
So bring out your times table
+ , × , ÷, -
D-
Must try harder
Teacher's worst nightmare
Back of class
Why am i not good at everything
I am not like other's allowed
to posess limitations
I have pushy parents and
mummy and daddy
sure as hell won't be happy
or best pleased
And worst of all if not already
feeling bad enough i have to
be the one to tell them
Trying one's best that results in
failure is simply not good enough
or a viable excuse
As in family terms
D stands for disappointment
C , contempt
B , borderline
A+ , acceptable
But only if it's nothing less than
99 out of a 100
after Richard Garcia A Letter, a Number and some Punctuation
Poemuzine April 7 presentation prompt
Angela Lee came to me
out of a dream she came to me
she walked out of my dreams
eight years after I first dreamt of her
she finally came to me
it has been 38 years now
that she has been my wife
the love of my life
and every day
I recall the dream
of meeting her
she has brought me much to my life
this love of my life my wife
but the most important thing
she has brought to me
besides her endless love of course
is $
massive amounts of $
as she has made me
richer than I could have ever imagined
turning every day my $
into many more $
They say that a man
should marry a woman
born in the year of the Pig
for pig ladies are incredible
at managing $
and if you are so lucky
you will be buried in $
Listening to a poem recited
in your head as you read it
can become a monotonal drone,
lacking verve, color, context and texture.
So much better to hear it read aloud to you
especially by the author themselves
who can add the inflections, emphasis
and timing, so underdone by punctuation and layout.
Poetry has five voices:
First is the voice of the poet
talking to himself – or to nobody.
Second is the voice of the sound of the words
diphthoning, rhyming, clanging and reverberating
in the poet's head, as a muse hopelessly in love with words.
Third is the voice of the reader
voicing the poem in their head as they read it.
With the words triggering gongs, chimes and memories
perhaps beyond the words themselves and reactions
as the poet intended.
Fourth is the voice of the poet
reciting the poem to an audience,
with all the intended timing,
emphasis, context, meaning and cadence.
Fifth is the voice of a professional reciter
who brings true melody, rhyme, emotions and resonance
to the poem beyond the limitations
of the poets' voice and expression.
The first poems were voiced recitals, passed on as songs, haiku, chants and legends.
Only, later, much later, were poems written down and published.
Observe and see
Festive cheer warms;
Spirits set free
~~~~~~~~~
Cherry blossoms
Pink carpet pathway;
Waiting patiently
~~~~~~~~~
Here's to you
Sakura moments;
Sparkling sunshine
~~~~~~~~~
Moon overhead
View from my window;
Tender conversations
~~~~~~~~~
Mahjong games
Relatives chit-chat;
My winning streak
~~~~~~~~~
Touch of magic
Spring wind rustles;
Cheery blossoms fall
~~~~~~~~~
Moonlight stroll
Old arch bridge;
Squeaky wood groans
~~~~~~~~~
Two cats sit
Eerie moon glow;
February interlude
~~~~~~~~~
Business sold
Fortune gained;
Hollow feeling
~~~~~~~~~
Here's to good cheer
Another year;
Grey hairs draw near
~~~~~~~~~
Old footpath short cut
Patient feet chiseled;
Old habits die hard
~~~~~~~~~
Memories unfurl
Grass verge updates;
Poignant moments
~~~~~~~~~
Joy greets sorrow
Sad together;
Melancholia sings
~~~~~~~~~
Elysia calls
Going home again;
Sudden departure
~~~~~~~~~
Photo album
Old era relatives;
Sepia burnout
~~~~~~~~~
Study abroad
Down Under Melbourne;
Kangaroo hop-scotch
~~~~~~~~~
Tinge of sadness
Stop to remember;
Fond times quicken
~~~~~~~~~
Airport terminal
Exquisite dine-in;
One for the road
~~~~~~~~~
Listless here
Holiday moods;
Mahjong punctuation
~~~~~~~~~
Toss of lucky food
Yu Sheng expose;
Fortune smiles
~~~~~~~~~
Words catch up
Meaning and motive;
Juxtapose
~~~~~~~~~
Spring season
Oriental red;
Chinatown tinctures
~~~~~~~~~
Leon Enriquez
22 February 2015
Singapore
Should I punctuate or should I not?
I mean where the hell do I put the dot?
A comma here, a comma there,
a comma bloody anywhere!
What about this; and what about that:?
and don't get me started on this little ####
Hashtag, I understand a sentence needs some punctuation otherwise it would lose all coherence it would be hard to tell where one thought started and another one ended conversation with myself is easy 'cos I know what I mean know what I mean?but...
...is it essential in a poem?
Maybe yes, maybe no.
I see it used and I see it not,
and so far this is what I got.
Poetry is people , poetry is heart,
Punctuation may be...
...just the last place to start!