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(inter)national poetry month
April 2012
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” T ” the men
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featured poets
at my heart’s love songs
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marvelous men poets
{ some of them anyway ~
more to come }
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to celebrate {inter}national poetry month, i am pleased to be featuring some of the most creative, talented, brilliant {really!} poets of our time. i have been fortunate over the past two and a half years to meet this amazing group of people through twitter and their blogs. not only are they writers who excite and enchant and entrance their readers, they are, one and all, nice people who are supportive of everyone in our online poetry community. the “age of technology” has, in fact, facilitated the spread of the ARTS! ~ poetry, photography, art, prose, music… i have friends i have yet to meet face-to-face from all around the world. day or night, you can visit their blogs and be transported to another time or place or frame of mind with just a few clicks of a mouse. i find it thrilling! and i believe you will find it equally thrilling to discover their words.
i will be putting up these posts throughout the month of April to reacquaint you with old friends and introduce you to new ones. in order to include as many poets as possible, most posts will contain the work of several poets, with a short introduction to each one and a small sampling of their poetry. i am participating in the Blogging from A to Z Challenge April 2012 by featuring the poets in alphabetical order by first name, and that is how they will be grouped together. { i even have posts for the letters “Q” “X” and “Z” }
just click on the “Read More” links on each poem to be taken to a new tab or window to read the rest of the poem on the author’s blog. if you enjoy what you read, please leave a comment on their blog to let them know. { you don’t have to say you saw them here. } i am truly honored that these wonderful people agreed to be featured on my blog ~ my gratitude to them all.
and thank you for coming to our celebration ~ enjoy!
{ in alphabetical order by first name }
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featured poet: Chris Galford
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Chris Galford is a writer, reviewer, photographer, journalist, and amateur philosopher from the American MidWest recently transplanted to Colorado. Chris has two blogs: The Waking Den, which features poetry, fiction & photography; and Galford Photography. he writes a feature every Monday for dVerse ~ Poets Pub called Pretzels and Bullfights showcasing poets. { Chris also spotlights poets at The Waking Den. } his first novel, titled The Hollow March, was published December 2011 ~ click HERE for more information about the novel and formats/locations to purchase it, including a Kindle version. Chris currently works as a freelance journalist and photographer.
Twitter: @Aurinth
all of Chris’ poetry is superb, but my favorite is his haiku ~ he is a true master of the form. Chris has been very kind to me in his insightful comments at my blog, and i hope he knows how much i’ve appreciated it. in his own words ~
“I am a graduate of Michigan State University (Go Spartans!), and one of the many fresh, starving masses of grads with a BA in Journalism… I have been writing since I was little, and my greatest pleasure in life would be to spend my years as an author and a poet, creativity my only guide and only boundary. In the meantime, writing is my escape, and my blog, the host for my work.”
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“Experience” by Chris G.
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I See
I Rise
I Learn
I Know Life
Bu…..Read More
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via THE WAKING DEN
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“One more night” by Chris G.
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Jacob’s Dream Adam Elsheimer
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Child wakes
the deep dark drink
Eternity
lost somewhere between
the closet and the sheets,
mother’s cries…..Read More
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via THE WAKING DEN
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“Sleepless #Haiku” by Chris G.
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Sleepless night.
Soft sweat…..Read More
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via THE WAKING DEN
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featured poet: Vinay Ravindranath
aka Leo, the Amateur Poet
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Leo is unique in my world ~ i met him when he wrote a review of my blog in 2010. i like him, not because he was so kind in the review { okay, that may be part of why i first liked him } but because he is a nice man who has always encouraged me in my writing, and an excellent poet and writer… i don’t understand how he came by the name “Amateur Poet” as that is sooooo far from the truth. Leo has a writing blog I Rhyme Without Reason and hosts a haiku meme blog Haiku Heights { prompts every Saturday } where every April he hosts The Heights of Haiku Challenge { 30 days of prompts for haiku/senryu } and a prose meme blog Thursday Tales { prompts every Thursday.} i love the quote he has at I Rhyme Without Reason ~
“I write for the same reason I breathe ~ because if I didn’t, I would die.”
~ Isaak Asimov
a little about Leo in his own words ~
“… I rhyme without reason, coz my love for writing is unconditional. To me, writing is an art that I’m trying to perfect. I’ve been blogging since November 2006 and it wasn’t my first choice actually, blogging… I was brought to this beautiful world by a friend, and I’ve not looked back since.”
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“on heart’s papers” by Leo
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“Blinded emotions…” by Leo
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All walls, but one,
seem broken now;
In velvet clouds,
black – like kohl
that lined her eyes,
floats a…..Read More
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“Two Ways..” by Leo
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A glass half drunk, a glass half full
Two ways to look at life, my friend
Which way is right, which way doth pull?
A glass half drunk, a glass half full
Does one lead wrong, on eyes put wool?
From life steal…..Read More
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featured poet: Raziel Moore
aka Monocle
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Monocle { @_Monocle_ } is an extremely talented writer of poetry, prose and erotica, as well as an amazing artist and photographer. he has published several books { adult themes } and is currently working on a novella. he posts short poetry to his site Microlensing and is one of the founders of The Erotic Writer {be forewarned that the site contains explicit erotica.} i love Monocle’s writing. please click on “read more” below to read the poems in their entirety or visit his site at Microlensing { some poems are adult-oriented but the ones below are simply stunning. }
in his twitter profile, this is what Monocle says about himself ~
“I am the little devil on your shoulder, stroking your neck with my tail, whispering obscenities into your ear, and looking down your blouse.”
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“foci” by Monocle
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We hold in our minds
entire universes
that can on…..Read More
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via Microlensing
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“halfway” by Monocle
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Halfway to eclipse
the…..Read More
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via Microlensing
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“soft-focus” by Monocle
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The soft-focus of faith
blurs the world’s sharp edges
but doesn’t…..Read More
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via Microlensing
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an extra treat…. a photograph which needs no words ~
“penumbral moon” by Monocle
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via Microlensing
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featured poet: Richard Cody
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Richard Cody is a writer of poetry and fiction, widely published in the small press arena. in recent years all of his work has been influenced by Eastern forms of poetry such as haiku and tanka. since 2002 Richard has maintained the blog, Notes From a Life in Progress, now mainly a haiku journal. he has a blog, Blue Dog Journal which is “an open ended narrative about life in a small town on the border of California and possibility” plus Universal Radio! where “you will find transcriptions of the fictions, fragments and fantasies he has received from all across the dial” and Richard’s flickr photostream HERE. Richard is the author of The Jewel in the Moment, Darker Corners, and This is Not My Heart – all available cheap at Richard Cody – Poetry and Fiction. Richard has always been very kind and supportive of my writing. { thank you, Richard! } in his own words ~
“Writer, photographer, doodler, and chaser of The Muse.”
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“After the rain” by Richard Cody
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After the rain
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via Notes From a Life in Progress
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“It is late.” by Richard Cody
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It is late.
It is late, I say,
And I don’t mean the time of day.
Though darkness is visible as I write,
And the windows rattle in their panes
As they do only at night.
It is late beyond the ability
of any clock to…..Read More
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via Notes From a Life in Progress
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“three” by Richard Cody
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I loved a girl wild and free
who loved in return but not just me.
“You suit me best,” she said
“On a Tuesday in my bed.”
She loved six other men
and then
I loved a girl…..Read More
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via Notes From a Life in Progress
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featured poet: Sean Vessey
aka knight’s heart
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i met Sean Vessey { @Seanotd } on twitter, as seems the case with so many of the poets i know. he writes poetry and prose. Sean tweets poetry, as many poets do, but he takes it one step further …actually several steps further… he live tweets poetry “duets” with other poets on a level that is unsurpassed. to see reprints of a few of these amazing poetry collaborations, visit his blog KNIGHT OF THE HEART {KNIGHTSHEART} or Shân Ellis’ blog MUSINGS AND SMATTERINGS { @Awdures } or Leslie Moon’s blog Moondustwriter’s Blog { @moondustwriter } or ONE STOP POETRY { @Onestoppoetry.} in his own words ~
“Funny. Poet Man. Hoosier. Survivor. Loves: my daughters, funny kids, dogs, games, cats, beaches, books, movies and moonlight walks with my lady. Wolf confined to a private kennel.”
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“My Choice” by Sean Vessey
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My choices
I love all of you
Only…..Read More
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via KNIGHT OF THE HEART (KNIGHTSHEART)
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“I Rise” by Sean Vessey
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“Last Dance” by Sean Vessey
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Can you walk away
from love
Say I am not worthy
of such a heart
Let the mists of time
hide your pain
Can you take any
ch…..Read More
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via KNIGHT OF THE HEART (KNIGHTSHEART)
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featured poet: Saravana Kumar Murugan
aka Someone is Special ( SiS )
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Saravana Kumar Murugan { @FewMiles } writes under the pen name Someone is Special (SiS). i met him mid-February 2011 ~ every February SiS hosts The Haiku Challenge ~ 28 days of prompts for haiku/senryu ~ at his blog, Few Miles where he writes poetry and prose. he is incredibly supportive of other poets { including me, which i greatly appreciate. } SiS works as a software engineer and lives in London, United Kingdom although his roots are from India. in his own words ~
“Writing is my passion, and I am born in this world to express my dreams, I do so as poems and prose. I do prefer poetry as it helps me to rhyme what I love to, and attain peace.”
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“! Wishes ! ” by Someone is Special
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{ As a human being… }
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O my beautiful God!
Give me the world
With no trace of war
Give me the country
With no…..Read More
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“True Love Never Ends” by Someone is Special
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The bridge is not so long
I can come to you along
The cold is killing you and me
I can give y…..Read More
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“Happy Friendship Day” by Someone is Special
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God must have known that
We need a gentle tap on our back
when we feel down;
We need a hug to comfort us
when we feel lonely;
We need a word of praise
when we win;
We need a hand to brush away our tear
when we are sad;
To share little things in life
with some special…..Read More
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my heart’s love songs
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i would have loved to have included more poets, but it just wasn’t possible in the amount of time which i can devote to my blog right now. there are many, many more poets who are far better writers than i, and i sincerely hope no one is offended that i did not ask them to participate. these are the poets i “know” and felt comfortable approaching. maybe you and i can get better acquainted before next year? {smile} thank you for your visit! ♥ dani
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my heart's love songs 
Dani, I ‘met’ some new poets here. Really appreciate being ‘introduced.’ This really is a ‘service’ to the community.
you’re so sweet, Mary! ♥ thank you!
Finally, I found the link I got featured.. Hmm.. Thank you so much Dani.. I will update the link in my blog.. Tip: It will look good if you add a link in your sidebar or footer and link the featured poets name and your blog link.
oh, i’m sorry, SiS! i should have sent you the link! {there’s a button to click on at the top left sidebar to get to the featured poets posts.} ♥
Dani ~ I think it is kind that you are always looking for others to show off their talent
hugs from a friend
you know i would love to feature you, moonie! ♥ just leave a comment or send an email to myheartslovesongs (at) gmail (dot) com if you’re willing, then i’ll send everything back to you for your approval! *sparkly squishy hugs*