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WORKS SELF-PUBLISHED:  

HAIGA: A Day In Halifax (24p); A Tour Of Ashby Lake (24p); Ageless Youth (24p); As Night Falls (24p); Banff (24p); Boardwalk (24p); Bridging The Gap (40p); Butterfly Kisses (24p); Butterfly Wings (66p); Chasing Dreams (40p); Day In The Park (24p); I Love Lilacs (94p);  I Remember The Poppies (46p); Inner Peace (24p); Lilacs (24p,40p); Lily of the Valley (48p); Meadows (74p); Poppies (24p); Retro (24p); Spring Comes (24p); Sundown At Ashby Lake (24p); Sunrise At Ashby Lake (24p); Thru A Child's Eye (24p); Weeping Willows (24p,48p); Wild Roses (24p,40p,100p).

HAIBUN/PHOTOS: Ancestral Voices (80p); Primitive (24p).

POEM/PHOTOS: A Day In Sarnia (24p); A Mother'sHeart (40p); Across The Line (24p); After the Rain (64p); Afternoon At Pink Lake (24p); Bliss (24p); By Water's Edge (44p); Carpe Diem (24p); Diving In (24p,46p); Fall Fiesta (74p); Flying DownThe Highway (24p); Given Wings (24p); Going West (24p); Good Morning Sunshine (24p); Hanging Out (24p); Hello Butterfly (24p); I Dreamt (24p); I Wonder (24p); If Only (24p); In A Wink (24p); Koy Garden (24 p); Lessons Learned From Cat Sitting (22p); Merrickville (24p); Montreal Under Clouds (24p); New World (24p); New Year (24p); Outside My Window (46p); Peonies (24p); Rainy Mondays (24p); Rendezvous At Sundown (24p); Rolling Clouds (24p); Sunrise Meditation (24p,48p); Table For One (24p); The Road To My Father’s House (72p); Thru The Lens At Ashby Lake (24p); Waterlilies (24p); Waterlily Garden (42p); Wealth (24p); Winter Calm (76p); Zen Garden (24p); Zen Moments (24p).

MINI ANTHOLOGY/PHOTOS : A Child's World (24p); A Poem Born (24p); A Simple Man (24p); Always With Me (24p); Bygone Days Of Summer (24p); Caffeine Infusion (24p); Can't Imagine (24p); Censored (24p); Clouds Meander (24p); Covid 2020 (24p); Dark Clouds (24p); Gatekeeper (24p); Namaste (24p); Random Musings volumes 1,2,3,4 (24p each); Ribbons & Clouds (62p); Seeking Peace Of Mind (24p); Snow White (24p); Sunlit Ripples (24p); Sunsetting Whispers (24p); The Power Of Two (24p).

POEM/SKETCHES : Flash Memory Therapy (32p,92p); Play.Enjoy.Relax.Create. (24p); THE STORY OF DENNIS in four tomes (biographical prose/sketches 50/48/44/54p). 

ABOUT ME : Late babyboomer Canadian born in the beautiful Eastern Townships of Quebec, and raised in Northern Ontario. Fell in love with Ottawa where I received my B.A. with a major in french literature. Still living in Ottawa, I'm finding out that oncoming golden years offer a very rich perspective on life and beauty. 

The themes of my poetry are found in everyday life. I write mostly free verse but I'm also a member of Haiku Canada and have had haiku published in various anthologies.

Please visit often my growing collection of poems and I hope you find many will resonate with you. I'd love to hear your comments.

By the way, my name is pronounced Lynn, and my avatar is an ink painting I created on rice paper years ago. The symbol means PLAY - something I have finally learned to do in later years and poetry is definitely my favorite form of play.

 

MY 20 MOST DEFINING POEMS :

BIOGRAPHICAL :

www.poetrysoup.com/poem/i_am_1247728

I Am - unveils the true me

www.poetrysoup.com/poem/armand_1934-2001_1159342  

Armand (1934-2001) – tribute to my father, a significant role model in my formative years

www.poetrysoup.com/poem/flash_memory_therapy_1006627  

Flash Memory Therapy – this was an innovative idea I had so I sketched over 400 sketches of my memories

www.poetrysoup.com/poem/how_could_i_not_remember_944854   

How Could I Not Remember – tribute to my grand-mother, the first true love of my life

www.poetrysoup.com/poem/my_fondest_wishes_as_a_child_1038735   

My Fondest Wishes As A Child – the innocent years before any of the disappointments of life

www.poetrysoup.com/poem/paradigm_shift_932565  

Paradigm Shift – this is about an important life transforming moment in my life

www.poetrysoup.com/poem/welcome_to_my_avatar_1106649  

Welcome to My Avatar – I was packing up my brushes disappointed and said I'll try one more ~ my avatar is the result of not giving up

www.poetrysoup.com/poem/what_i_remember_most_1164514  

What I Remember Most – tribute to my mother, my role model in so many ways during my most impressionable years

FANTASY :

www.poetrysoup.com/poem/photography_meraki_967433  

Photography Meraki – I let my whimsy loose to have fun expressing my passion for photography

www.poetrysoup.com/poem/the_elephant_and_the_ant_996862  

The Elephant and the Ant – my personal whimsical favorite that combines my love for monorhymes and children’s literature

GRIEF :

www.poetrysoup.com/poem/bagpipes_wail_1135902  

Bagpipes Wail – picturing my own funeral ~ bagpipes make me very emotional

www.poetrysoup.com/poem/mooney_1022865  

Mooney – my warmest bonding moment ever with a pet

www.poetrysoup.com/poem/the_c_bomb_1055797  

The C Bomb – about my husband being diagnosed with cancer

www.poetrysoup.com/poem/the_caterpillar_who_refused_to_die_1070901  

The Caterpillar Who Refused To Die – this is me not seeing the big picture, not realizing I am meant to become a butterfly

NATURE :

www.poetrysoup.com/poem/land_of_mine_1053797  

Land Of Mine – I felt very patriotic while writing this poem

www.poetrysoup.com/poem/the_road_to_my_fathers_house_1171466  

The Road To My Father’s House – driving 'home' to visit, I always felt an awesome closeness to the countryside my father was deeply connected to

www.poetrysoup.com/poem/waterlily_alley_985984  

Waterlily Alley – this poem marries my passion for whimsy, nature, canoeing and waterlilies

www.poetrysoup.com/poem/whale_songs_946382  

Whale Songs – expresses my deep spiritual affinity to these gentle giants

ZEN :

www.poetrysoup.com/poem/borrowed_bits_of_spirituality_998634  

Borrowed Bits Of Spirituality – my heart is in this piece

www.poetrysoup.com/poem/sunrise_meditation_1114372  

Sunrise Meditation – it felt surreal to dream up the only meditation piece in my portfolio

TIME :

www.poetrysoup.com/poem/slipping_away_1150248  

Slipping Away – it’s an A to Z look at myself


CALL FOR COLLABORATIVE BOOK PROJECT- WELCOMING COMMENTS & SUGGESTIONS

Blog Posted:5/10/2018 6:12:00 PM

PROJECT PROPOSAL:

My next PS contest will be a call for contributors towards a collaborative printed book (and ebook). The theme will be TIPS FOR MODERN POETRY with a target audience of BUDDING POETS OF ALL AGES.

I was inspired by a little book entitled SEEING THE BLUE BETWEEN: ADVICE AND INSPIRATION FOR YOUNG POETS.

Please provide your suggestions here on this blog or, if you prefer more privately, by SoupMail. 

Here is the general plan, pending tweaking as comments come in…

Winners of my upcoming contest will be published as contributing poets:

CONTEST (DRAFT): MAX 60 entries (of course NO NAMES, as per PS rule)

PARTICIPANTS AGREE TO: have their submission printed in the said anthology with 1) their prior knowledge of which of their poems are selected, and 2) their consent if their text needs to be modified in any way.

SUBMISSION is a NOT A POEM but a multi-part contest entry (a sample entry follows further below):

1)  A short letter to novice poets e.g. “Dear budding poet, …” Tone should be personal, friendly and informal:

·   1st paragraph: your view of what modern poetry is (MAX 3 lines)

·   2nd paragraph, etc: offer your 10 tips (be clear, specific and original), (MAX 25 lines)

·   Last paragraph: describe what poetry has brought to your life, (MAX 3 lines)

2)  “My favorite THEMES are: …” - MAX 8 themes or MAX 2 lines

3)  ”My favorite REFERENCE sources are: …” -  MAX 5 (enumeration only)

4)  “Ten TITLES of favorite poems I’ve written (in order of preference):” - MAX 10 TITLES of poems no longer than 20 lines each (preferably different forms): – PREFERABLY AT LEAST ONE WITH: humor, shape, punch, uplifting, different… NO HAIKUS (Will be a separate contest because haiku have very particular rules) !! Judges will find your ten poems and make their selection. WORD OF ADVICE IN POEM SELECTION: avoid vulgarity, explicitly erotic imagery, hardcore political rants.

5)  “My literary BACKGROUND:” (mini bio: background, awards, writings, personal history when you started writing, etc) MAX 5 lines

6)  SUGGESTION for book title: MAX 2 titles

7)  Title your entry as if it was a poem

8)  Send a private soup mail if interested in being the 3RD collaborator for editing (more info below)

 

EXAMPLE OF FICTITIOUS ENTRY (just babble for the sake of illustration):

TITLE:  SPEAK FROM THE HEART

Dear budding poet,

To me, modern poetry is the expression of the soul in this cold, complex world of chaos and uncertainty. Modern poetry is often more raw and speaks from the heart and is meant to be direct and understood.

If I were to give advice to a novice of any age, I would say to pick up a pen and write in the unique way you see the world. Describe those personal ways you interpret what goes on in your universe. Write about what you find strange with respect to human relationships.  Jot down your thoughts about the strange things that happen around you. Share your reactions to injustices in the world. Fill a page with words as you sit in introspection.

Poetry has been a blessing in my life. I started writing in my teenage years and it helped sort out feelings, and I just fell in love with the satisfaction of turning sad feelings into ‘works of art’.

My favorite themes: mythology, whimsy, humor, spirituality, introspection, afterlife.

My favorite reference sources : www.shadowpoetry.com, www.howmanysyllables.com, synonym dictionary.

My TITLES of favorite poems I’ve written (in order of preference): Ocean blue. Kindness was her name. Johnny King. I love the blues. Longing for you. When I was young. Skylark. Starry night.

My literary background : I’m a homemaker, mother of 4, grand-mother of 6, with a love for expressing myself in poetry since the age of 12. (Please elaborate more than this)

Suggestion for book title:  ‘Modern Poetry Tips for Budding Poets’

May 10, 2018

P.S. Of course, the headings are for ease of judging and consistency – the book will read more seamlessly.

P.P.S. By the way, a succinct FORMS SECTION as well as a succinct TYPES OF FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE will also be incorporated at the end of the book.

P.P.S. To make it easy on yourself, copy and paste my whole blog (especially the contest rules and sample) into a blank document so you can then manipulate it at will. KEEP IN MIND THOUGH THAT THE CONTEST RULES WILLL HAVE BEEN UPDATED ONCE THE CONTEST IS LAUNCHED.

 

WINNING ENTRIES:

-  No pre-determined number of winners: targeting a minimum of 25 or 30.

-  May be asked to tweak or abbreviate for purposes of the book’s overview, to avoid repetition etc.

-  Only 3-5 poems will be selected for publication per contributor from the list provided (again, variety will be taken into account for the overall effect of the book)

-  For each non-winner, we will consider printing 1-2 poems.

 

GENERAL INFO:

CreateSpace will be used as the publisher, targeting a listed price of $20 per book. I will be creating the lay-out of the book with: 1) consultation from our esteemed colleague Emile Pinet who is far from a novice with CreateSpace, as well as  2) a third collaborating reviewer YET TO BE DETERMINED (must have editorial skills). The three collaborators will agree on the poem selections, intro, dedication, conclusion, editing, title of book, front and back covers.

 

PLEASE provide your comments, concerns and suggestions here on this blog or, if you prefer more privately, by SoupMail.

LOOKING FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU.

HAVE A SOUPER DAY !!

Line xx

 

 

 

 



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Date: 5/21/2018 9:12:00 PM
I've been asked "Why a 20-line maximum for poems?" My reason is that I have a visual of how I want this publication to look. I don't want any poem to fill an entire page (even less go onto two pages). That's because the audience is novice poets and I want to entice them to write. Short poems will be less intimidating for them and more likely to get a "I can do that too" reaction.
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Date: 5/19/2018 6:29:00 PM
Hello lin,I am not ready for anything like that yet. i do not feel that i am good enough to go through these things. It isi a good idea for other poets As for me I am not ready for this. I do wish you a great deal of luck on this adventure. Have a nice day my friend.
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Line Gauthier
Date: 5/19/2018 8:45:00 PM
Thanks, Darlene. I'm sure then that you will enjoy the book when it comes out. Thanks for your visit and comment.
Date: 5/18/2018 6:32:00 PM
WOW, I am digesting all that I just read, but the initial WOW is WOW in a good way. What an endeavor you are taking on for others, you are truly gifting us all with this inspirational idea that I know will be a great deal of work, hopefully a labor hand in hand with joy. Let me marinate on this - I can already feel my muse's wheels turning. Thank you for all this, Line, all this and more. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
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Date: 5/19/2018 3:24:00 PM
Awesome. Yes indeed it will be a labour of love. I will be incorporating much passion to it.
Date: 5/18/2018 3:11:00 AM
I would like to give it a go. When is the deadline? Thank you, Kai
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Date: 5/18/2018 8:04:00 AM
Thanks, Kai. It's in the form of a contest. June 23 is the deadline if I remember correctly.
Date: 5/17/2018 3:01:00 AM
Would like to give it a go, time permitting. If ok with novice writer . Virginia
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Line Gauthier
Date: 5/17/2018 7:59:00 AM
Of course, Virginia. Looking for inspired writes from a wide range of backgrounds.
Date: 5/16/2018 10:55:00 PM
I am honored to be amid your choices of esteemed poets. I will give it some thought and hopefully contribute something of value for your book. I think it's a great idea. Hope I am not too late. Hugs.
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Date: 5/17/2018 7:57:00 AM
The contest is out now. You have a good month, Rhoda.
Date: 5/15/2018 4:12:00 AM
Thanks for the invitation, Line. Quite a challenge but it sounds like a fun and worthy one. Will get back to you. Carole :D
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Date: 5/15/2018 2:06:00 PM
The contest is out now. I'm available for questions.
Date: 5/12/2018 12:31:00 PM
Line, thank you so much for the invite. I am given to writing poems only. Mostly metaphorical. With very modest success. Long write ups with much technical details such as this blog-write is, I cannot focus on for much time. I cannot understand what theme I have to write on. In case I find I can handle the topic, I shall be glad to write. I will try my best to draw attention of other eligible poets known to me to this collaborative book project. ... Probir
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Date: 5/12/2018 2:39:00 PM
Thank you, Probir. I understand, perhaps when the contest Is launched, it will seems clearer. All the best to you.
Date: 5/12/2018 4:07:00 AM
Line, It took me awhile to find the blog posts (plus I'm slow). Thanks for the invite, I like the idea and hope to participate and contribute.
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Date: 5/12/2018 6:46:00 AM
Awesome, Jerry. It's too bad the Blog often gets overlooked because there are so many features on PoetrySoup, that it's hard to find the time to take advantage of them all.
Date: 5/11/2018 1:03:00 PM
The teacher in me says "Go for it!" but the retiree says, "not on your life." Great project I wish you the best in all you do.
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Date: 5/11/2018 1:12:00 PM
LOL - The contest will be launched in a week or so, you have time to start formulating bits and pieces of your valued wisdom. I provided an example to show that I wasn't asking for the impossible... Just one little page.
Date: 5/11/2018 12:52:00 PM
I love a good contest Line. Bring it on!!
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Date: 5/11/2018 1:20:00 PM
LOL
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Line Gauthier
Date: 5/11/2018 12:57:00 PM
I expect great things from you, Jean.
Date: 5/11/2018 11:39:00 AM
Line, how flattered, honored, and humbled that you have asked me to participate in this venture with such an august group of outstanding poets. Thank you for this great invitation.
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Curtis Moorman
Date: 5/12/2018 11:32:00 AM
Got the hat, got the boots, now all I need is a horse! lol
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Line Gauthier
Date: 5/12/2018 11:07:00 AM
I'm game. I'll get a cowboy hat too.
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Line Gauthier
Date: 5/11/2018 10:22:00 PM
Thanks for stepping up, Curtis. Yes, Keith, you'll get thrown in with the august group. We wouldn't want you to feel left out. LOL
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Curtis Moorman
Date: 5/11/2018 6:32:00 PM
Keith, I can't speak for Line, but I'll bet that she would give you a resounding YES!!!
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Line Gauthier
Date: 5/11/2018 3:16:00 PM
July, we'll throw you in with the august group anyway. LOL
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Line Gauthier
Date: 5/11/2018 1:00:00 PM
It is going to be awesome !
Date: 5/11/2018 11:20:00 AM
Thank you for your soupmail Line. This sounds a brilliant idea, I'll be honest I'd never heard of most of the poetry forms until I joined soup, I'm no Shakespeare, well not yet anyway. I am in awe of some of the poets on here and learning quite a lot. But if your including novices I'm game. Tom.
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Line Gauthier
Date: 5/11/2018 11:31:00 AM
Dear Tom, you are a prolific writer and your poetry is much enjoyed at PS, so it is obvious you would have interesting tips for novices... especially if you still feel like a novice yourself! Often asking the right questions is more important than knowing the right answers.
Date: 5/11/2018 9:01:00 AM
Line, thank you so much for the invite to your grand plan, it really sounds amazing. and working with Emile would be really something. I am so stretched for time with dancing classes and my writing being my top priority, just not sure I have time to participate, but maybe... let me dwell on it for a bit ... that's what I do Line, I dwell and ponder....
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Line Gauthier
Date: 5/11/2018 11:29:00 AM
Thanks BW, the contest will likely come out before the end of the month. Your entry/contribution would be most appreciated.
Date: 5/11/2018 8:12:00 AM
Line, I so admire you and would aspire to one day improve to the level of so many here on PS. Hopefully, I have that potential. The contest sounds challenging and fun xxoo
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Date: 5/11/2018 8:25:00 AM
Of course you do, you are being overly modest, Mike.
Date: 5/10/2018 8:52:00 PM
Thanks for the invite, Line ... I am SO stretched right now I can't even get to replies and thank-you's, but I hope to have some time opening in a week-or-two, so perhaps. I will send a Soupie. Blessings! :-) <3
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Line Gauthier
Date: 5/10/2018 11:40:00 PM
Thanks so much, Gregory. The contest won't be posted for another week. This is a heads up and opportunity for people to suggest finetuning.
Date: 5/10/2018 8:32:00 PM
Sounds like fun :)
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Line Gauthier
Date: 5/10/2018 11:38:00 PM
Thanks, Eve. I'm pretty excited about this. It will be great to showcase our PS poems while offering tips to encourage newbies.
Date: 5/10/2018 7:56:00 PM
All the best with your project. Myself I have a lot going on and will not be able to participate. Thanks for the invite to check out the blog. Regards Richard
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Line Gauthier
Date: 5/10/2018 11:36:00 PM
Thank you, Richard. Most appreciated. The contest won't come out for another week or so.
Date: 5/10/2018 7:22:00 PM
I will Soupmail you, Line! Quite an undertaking!
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Date: 5/10/2018 11:35:00 PM
Thanks, Andrea. Much appreciated.

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6/9/2025 The 5am Call of Nature Free verseappreciation,morning,natu
6/9/2025 Wouldn't life be grand Free verseappreciation,art,color,cr
6/9/2025 I hate to see you leave Free versekiss,leaving,longing,love
6/9/2025 My worst fear Free verseanxiety,fear,love,togethe
6/9/2025 In the grand scheme of things Free verseplanet,time,universe,worl
6/6/2025 Things may not be quite as they seem Free versebooks,dream,life,
6/5/2025 Daydreams remembering summer Free versebeautiful,remember,summer
6/5/2025 orchid blooms Haikuappreciation,beautiful,be
6/5/2025 The Iris Free versebeauty,blue,flower,garden
6/5/2025 Every minute matters Free versedestiny,fate,future,intro
6/5/2025 Don't I get a turn? Free verseappreciation,voice,words,
6/5/2025 Surround yourself with inspiration Free verseappreciation,life,nature,
6/5/2025 Hearts swayed in the dark Free versedark,heart,loneliness,lon
6/5/2025 in every life Haikulife,rain,rainbow,wisdom,
6/4/2025 every sky Haikuhope,longing,rain,rainbow
6/3/2025 Leave the dreaming to Polyanna Free versedream,time,work,
6/3/2025 Realizing life is short too late Free versedream,time,
6/3/2025 Unsuspecting Suspects Free versepeople,
6/3/2025 Mantra for the living Carpe Diemdream,people,relationship
6/3/2025 The trap of stuff Free versefreedom,life,
6/3/2025 retirement well earned Free verseretirement,stress,time,
6/3/2025 riding the summer breeze Free versenight,summer,sweet,
6/3/2025 upon a starry night Free versememory,night,remember,sta
6/3/2025 when i'm with you Free verseappreciation,together,
6/3/2025 in the black of night Senryudark,heart,lonely,night,s
5/29/2025 wallflower Monokufun,silly,word play,
5/29/2025 Montreal is calling Free verseappreciation,art,city,lov
5/29/2025 seahorse Haikuanimal,appreciation,natur
5/28/2025 Under an August Sun Free verseaugust,change,love,magic,
5/28/2025 Tribute to my favourite summer beer Free verseappreciation,celebration,
5/28/2025 A fan of the lens Monorhymeappreciation,joy,love,pas
5/28/2025 Point of No Return Free versechange,life,loss,sorry,wo
5/28/2025 With pen in hand Haikulove,poetry,writing,
5/28/2025 Synergy Free verseappreciation,happy,heart,
5/28/2025 her smile Haikutribute,woman,world,
5/28/2025 So it's come to this Free verseanxiety,corruption,integr
5/28/2025 glimpse at time Haikutime,youth,
5/28/2025 I dream in aquamarine Free verseappreciation,happiness,lo
5/27/2025 To new beginnings Free verseappreciation,inspiration,
5/27/2025 You would think Free verseappreciation,friendship,i
5/27/2025 Gathering at the cemetery Haibundeath,goodbye,grief,loss,
5/27/2025 this fragility of ours Free verseangst,change,friendship,i
5/27/2025 walking a fine line Free verseangst,change,conflict,gam
5/26/2025 Breathless in the night Free versecolor,magic,peace,sunset,

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Fav Poems

PoemTitleFormCategories
Caress My Soul Free versebeautiful,cute love,love,
The Tale of Fairies Narrativefairy,children,joy,
I Am Biointrospection,metaphor,
It's Christmas Time Again Rhymechristmas,sister,suicide,
Hot Chocolate, Coffee and Tea Concretesilly,
Talking Trash Prose Poetryretirement,me,me,
He Forgives Free versefaith
Cookie Cutters, Hot Cocoa, and An Angel Rhymechristmas,nostalgia,
The Weathered Years Sonnetlife,
My Persona's Adventurous Quests Free verseidentity,image,people,per
Constanza For a Loggerhead Rhymebeach,natural disasters,n
Anno Limerickmusic
Your Not Alone Rhymeendurance,song,
Coffee Rhymefunny,
Pun With Eggs Rhymefun,humor,
Assuming My Role In the Diorama Rhymeangst,conflict,day,fantas
Bemused Wonder Free versepoetry,
Poetry Soap Coupletabuse,conflict,jealousy,l
Shasta Daisy Haikuflower,nature,
The Song of a Blind Man Balladfriendship,music,
Here and Gone Free verseappreciation,creation,lif
The Silence of My Goodbye Free verseheartbreak,loss,pain,
Mysteries: Monoku 3 Monokuearth,mystery,
Violin Personificationdeath,love,rose,
Dear Santa I Want a Batmobile Rhymechild,christmas,
Breath of Love Trioletdeath,love,
Born In a Shack Rubaiyatbeauty,dedication,fantasy
My Opinion On Religion Take 9 Free verseconfidence,deep,devotion,
- Haiku X 125 - Frog - Haikuanimal,love,princess,
Dented Cans - a Love Story Tankasymbolism,
It Is Written In a Star Concretehistory,love,peace,
You Are Loved Quaternangst,anxiety,conflict,de
Alien Abduction Blank versefantasy,imagination,sexy,
Salvador Dali's Cat Rhymeart,cat,
The Lovers Rhymelove,passion,sea,sky,
Summer Love Free verseperspective,summer,sun,
Haiku To Heaven Haikugod,heaven,love,truth,
Cleaning Out Your Room Free versegoodbye,loss,
Haunted By the Past Rhymeangst,introspection,memor
A Puppy Named 'Pig' N a Puddle Light Versedog,fear,humorous,
Memorial Day Senryumemorial day,
Dandelion Dreams Blank versebeauty,day,imagery,nature
My Last Will and Testament Free versededication,
Selvedge Edges Free versecourage,endurance,family,
Never Going To Drag Me Down Rhymeinspiration,
A Gift of Love Sonnetlove,mother,
Weep Not For Sins That Are Long Past Sonnethope,inspiration,
Sweet Home Jerusalem Lyricgod,peace,prayer,
I Am Strong Free versecharacter,confidence,disc
Don'T Just Love Those That Love You Rhymeinspiration,life,
The Music of the Wind Free verse9th grade,love,nature,
Bronze Oceans Ekphrasisboat,color,ocean,
Dusk Quatrainbeauty,imagery,nature,nig
What Is Your Soul Dream Free versebest friend,boyfriend,gir
''The Prince of Time'' Rhymelove,
She Touched the Water Free versemuse,
Hollow Free versedeep,feelings,lost love,l
Astounding Healing Sijolife,
He Had To Wear a Fig Leaf At the Nudist Colony Footlebeach,body,humorous,
Rainbow Promise Personificationearth,rain,
Creation Free versebeauty,
Flying Questionkuprayer,
Perhaps Monokusad,wife,
The Zen of Water and Sky Rhymenature,peace,
Seeing Autumn's Oak Adorn Crystallineautumn,birth,death,life,n
Of Ghosts and Relationships Free versebereavement,
The Feelings Came So Damned Fast Rhymefeelings,
Rainy Morning Light Verserain,
Living Epigramappreciation,life,
Indian Ink Dramatic Verseabuse,autumn,death,deep,f
Shape Shapebeautiful,blessing,butter
A Blind Man and His Poetic Friend- In Braille Quatrainlove,perspective,philosop
Finding Ones Self Monokugrowth,
The Beginning of the End Rhymetime,
The Life of Death Blank versedeath,life,truth,
Autumn Blues Monokublue,
She Is Taking My Friends Away Free verse3rd grade,4th grade,5th g
Sound Poem Versepoetry,word play,
Callused Fingers Blank versebeauty,emotions,feelings,
Silence Free versesilence,
Counting Seconds-The Rewrite Prosemental illness,
Wounded I do not know?death,depression,love,sou
Forget Me Nots Haikuflower,
Beauty Free versebeauty,dog,
Lets Dance Free verselove,marriage,romance,
Some Hearts Can Never Be Tamed Free verseangst,loss,lost love,love
If We Had Met Rhymefate,lost love,
Short Stories Free verselife,
Sea Idyll Rhymefantasy,imagination,love,
Gallows Rhymehate,murder,racism,
Night Meets the River Rhymebeauty,love,sky,water,
The Iguana -- But Not In a Blizzard Rhymeanimal,bird,flying,storm,
Los Angeles Free verselonging,love,
Particularly Monokubeautiful,giving,love,
My God Rhymesea,water,
Tarnished Reflections Sonnetbetrayal,child abuse,
Brume Free versechange,perspective,relati
Billy's Revenge Rhymehumor,jealousy,poverty,
Solitude By the Reverie Free verseday,dream,surreal,
Touch and See Rhymedeath,god,wisdom,

Fav Poets

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Heidi Sands United States Flag United States Read
Andreanna Escamilla United States Flag United States Read
Gregory Richard Barden United States Flag United States Read
Mike Gentile United States Flag United States Read
Norman Crocker United States Flag United States Read
Frederic Parker United States Flag United States Read
Phil Capitano Canada Flag Canada Read
Kim Rodrigues United States Flag United States Read
Robert Lindley United States Flag United States Read
Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib Canada Flag Canada Read
Valerie Bellefleur Canada Flag Canada Read
John Hamilton Canada Flag Canada Read
Poet Destroyer A United States Flag United States Read
Luke Irwin United States Flag United States Read
Andrea Dietrich United States Flag United States Read
Sandra Haight United States Flag United States Read
Janis Medders Tobechi United States Flag United States Read
Lodigiana Poetess United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom Read
Sunlite Wanter United States Flag United States Read
Richard Lamoureux Canada Flag Canada Read
Janice Canerdy United States Flag United States Read
James Inman United States Flag United States Read
Jan Allison Isle Of Man Flag Isle Of Man Read
Isaiah Zerbst United States Flag United States Read
Manny Paras Australia Flag Australia Read
Seren Roberts United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom Read
Diane Woodward Dorff United States Flag United States Read
Anoucheka Gangabissoon Mauritius Flag Mauritius Read
James Haley United States Flag United States Read
Wingless Moth Sri Lanka Flag Sri Lanka Read
The Heart Of Mrsjackson United States Flag United States Read
Eileen Manassian _Not Listed Flag _Not Listed Read
Lewis Raynes Australia Flag Australia Read
Zed Zed United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom Read
Juli- Michelle United States Flag United States Read
Joanna Bunbury United States Flag United States Read
John Smith United States Flag United States Read
Emile Pinet Canada Flag Canada Read
Eve Roper United States Flag United States Read
Andrea Storrier United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom Read
Cassondra White United States Flag United States Read
Steffan Voss United States Flag United States Read
Chris Green United States Flag United States Read
Laurie Woodward Canada Flag Canada Read
Mark Lake United States Flag United States Read
Irma Labastilla Philippines Flag Philippines Read
Dale Gregory Cozart United States Flag United States Read
Margaret Wade United States Flag United States Read
Jerry Hackett United States Flag United States Read
Tracyann Brear United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom Read
Patricia Leduc United States Flag United States Read
Edmund Siejka United States Flag United States Read
A.D Tharp United States Flag United States Read
Bukang Liwayway Thailand Flag Thailand Read
Lauren Anne Canada Flag Canada Read
Douglas Brown United States Flag United States Read
Kaitlyn Marie Hall United States Flag United States Read
Leanne Lovejoy-Burton Australia Flag Australia Read
Bjorn Wastvedt United States Flag United States Read
Keith Bickerstaffe United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom Read
Sneha Rv India Flag India Read
Silent One United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom Read
Larry Bradfield United States Flag United States Read
Gershon Wolf United States Flag United States Read
Nette Onclaud Philippines Flag Philippines Read
Caren Krutsinger United States Flag United States Read
Phyllis Babcock Canada Flag Canada Read
Rhoda Tripp United States Flag United States Read
Helen J Radford United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom Read
Melissa Tracy United States Flag United States Read
Tristan Strudwick United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom Read
Carrie Richards United States Flag United States Read
Line Gauthier Canada Flag Canada Read
Maurice Yvonne Canada Flag Canada Read
Liyema Ngcawe South Africa Flag South Africa Read
Alfred Berggren United States Flag United States Read
Deborah Guenther Beachboard United States Flag United States Read
Moon Flower Philippines Flag Philippines Read
George Aul United States Flag United States Read
Jesse Day United States Flag United States Read
Paul Callus Malta Flag Malta Read
Sonia Walker United States Flag United States Read
David Bose United States Flag United States Read
Curtis Johnson United States Flag United States Read
Katy Lavasser United States Flag United States Read
Laura Leiser United States Flag United States Read
Kurt Philip Behm United States Flag United States Read
Deepika Srivastava India Flag India Read
Immanuela Ejim United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom Read
Zlatko Zivkovic Montenegro Flag Montenegro Read
Robert Trezise Jr. United States Flag United States Read
Kay Sherwin United States Flag United States Read
Amy Moreno United States Flag United States Read
Aristide Kofi United States Flag United States Read
Carl Jent United States Flag United States Read
Harry Horsman Australia Flag Australia Read
Robertina B. United States Flag United States Read
Pashang Salehi United States Flag United States Read
Lansell Taudevin Australia Flag Australia Read
Jay Vee United States Flag United States Read
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