Tuesday 28 September 2010

One Shot Wednesday - Poetry Week 13


Welcome to another One Shot Wednesday. I'm Moondustwriter (aka Leslie Moon) hosting this round of poetry. I have to say we have all been taken aback by the response from poets who come to our site. I hope you agree that there are well written, thought provoking pieces posted each week. Thanks to each of you for your friendship and for inspiring me to be a better poet.
If this is your first week, please comment so we can welcome you properly.

Here is the format for those of you just starting
1. Write a poem
2. Come to One Shot Tuesday night or anytime Wednesday and put in the necessary information on Mr Linky. If Mr Linky is down you will need to put the URL in the comment box. The URL is the web page address of your poem
3. Leave a comment (we love to hear from you)
4. Take a few moments to read a poem or two and give some words of kindness. I personally like constructive criticism but if you do that keep it positive.We have poets of all levels. I know how much it means when the reader can give the poet some encouragement. Thanks all of you for always knowing the right thing to say. 

Have a great One Shot Wednesday 

69 comments:

One Stop - The Place For Poets, Writers and Artists said...

Welcome to all of you to another One Shot Wednesday. Grateful for each of your contributions.
Enjoy the wonderful poetry.

Harvest Moon Grin

Claudia said...

yeah - i'm first - and that's good because my eyelids keep falling down...it's 11 pm here...good night..and see you tomorrow...

Michael Perkins said...

I'm looking forward to going through all the poetry.

signed...bkm said...

was going to post --the another one...than this one ---yelled out...no...me...I said ok...bkm

dustus said...

One Shot Poetry Wednesday! Yay! Always look forward to the reading. Thanks for hosting this week, Leslie.

Anew Yesterday

Asobime said...

Thank you all for your help in posting to this site. I am very happy to be amongst other poets. It's a lonely enough life without poetical company!

I'm publishing my third book in a few short months, "White Cranes of Heaven" with Lulu.com. This time it's all seasonal poetry....50 poems of the year's cycle.

I'm impressed with what I have read so far (just today) on your site. This is a really good mix of poems. I'll reread carefully and try to give some critical comments. I'm reading things now that help in this poetry criticism. It ain't easy, but I don't believe that poetry is so subjective that it's really impossible to critique. It's more than rhyme, meter, foots (feets??) but there's also that intangible commodity....what strikes at the experience or emotions of the readers. The stuff that makes the all-important connection between writer and reader.

Thanks for welcoming me to this site.

Lady Nyo

Maureen said...

Looking forward to another wonderful collection. Thank you for hosting this weekly event. I enjoy it a lot.

Timoteo said...

Wow...had some trouble posting the link...it's the THIRD Timoteo listed (#16, I believe.)Anyway, I am happy and intrigued to once again join the One Shot party!

Marshy said...

hi all...and thank you my elegant hostess for looking over this evenings fine fayre...have a great One shot everyone..pete

Bubba said...

I've noticed the increased response rate lately... it's getting hard to have enough time to read all these great posts.

steveroni said...

Gee, I got up before #178 this week. What a popular blog, and well it is. Write whatever ya want, and folks say, "Hey, that is GREAT!"

Who could ask for more. Thanks to you Peeps for starting this thing, and for all the Peeps for keeping it going and making it one of the BEST places to be. Actually exciting to come here!

tuberider said...

Hi guys, great to connect online with fellow poets! Cheers, Jean-Michel

PattiKen said...

I agree that the talent that shows up at your party every week is astounding. I wish I could read every one, but alas...

I’m here to search for The Stone.

* said...

Grateful to be on board again this week, what a beautiful community of poets!!

william manson said...

hi guys nice to be here once again, tomorrow I will visit some of your work, until then, keep rockin :)

Anonymous said...

Howdy do, neighbors!

Steve Isaak said...

Thanks, again, for everything. :)

Anonymous said...

Great selection so far.

Sherry Blue Sky said...

Hi, I have just found your site - I was directed here by a friend, and will enjoy checking out all your work. Even the names of the poets are intriguing! Here's to poetry! Am going to plunge in and feast on the offerings.

Ben Langhinrichs said...

I posted my poem. I'd also like to invite any readers to post a haiku (or more) on Twitter in support of Banned Books Week with the hashtag #bannedbookshaiku. Feel free to read and retweet any you like that are already out there (including one by Pete Marshall).

Fireblossom said...

Moonie! Can I play, too? I can? yayyyyyyyyy!

I know who Sherry Blue Sky's friend was. Hehe.

Laffin @ bkm's talking poem.

Brian Miller said...

welcome to oneshot everybody...starting to make the rounds...party seems to be rocking...

Everyday Goddess said...

I'm glad to be at the party! I'll be floating around starting now.

gautami tripathy said...

Glad to be back! Look forward to read some awesome poetry...

G-Man said...

Hi One Shot Gang!!!
What a fantastic job you guys do each and every week.
Thank you all for hosting this wonderful forum so that people can share their offerings to a different crowd of followers.
Also thank you ALL, for helping a Brother out this coming Friday in my Absinthe'...Ooops!
Rock On!!

RiikaInfinityy said...

Morning people :D~ I am here with the poem entitled "The Devil's Love".

What if a devil knows how to love?:P

Malcolm said...

This is exciting. I think there are more than 100 poems of mine on my website! The last one I put on it I wrote several years ago, and somebody had asked for it. I, too , amlooking forward to reading the poetry here.

CM said...

Wow, I'm #52...and it's not even Wednesday yet! I feel like I'm late to the party! :-)

So awesome to see so many people linking up!

Brian Miller said...

CM is in the house!

rob kistner said...

Even after 5 years posting and prompting poetry on the internet, it's nice to know I can still find a place I've not been. Nice site here.

I posted a couple links to share some of my work. Feel free to explore my site when you visit.

I am pleased to have posted a link to 'One Shot Wednesday' on my Image & Verse poetry/art blog, and on my Writer's Island writing prompt blog.

Anonymous said...

I'm very glad to be part of One Shot this week...Thanks for having me :)

patty Sherry said...

Greetings my fellow poets, I'm working in Brooklyn this week with my co-writer, a self imposed intense writing session...finally working on "that book" but this poem rang in my head at 3am Tuesday morning. Hope you all enjoy and i will visit your sites during my much needed breaks... :)

Jerry said...

Long day at work but it still be Wednesday...barely. I lift my glass to all my new poet friends.

moondustwriter said...

I've been having a great read this evening.
We appreciate your taking the time to comment and encourage each other.
Please do not feel the need to read through and comment on each poem. If you have oodles of time I know how it is appreciated - but I know that a few words of encouragement go a long way. Our goal most certainly is not to burn our gracious poets out. Poetry should be enjoyed like a good wine not plowed through.
Savor these fine poems...and thank you!!!!

Lovely Annie said...

Salutations to All!

My poem is up! Thanks for all the wonderful comments from last week!

Amanda said...

Sorry I came in so late...I am here now and look forward to reading wonderful poetry!!! OneStop ROCKS!!!!!!!

Amanda said...

That was meant to be One Shot!!! grrrrrrrr

Stranger said...

Happy Wednesday everyone. Love these One Shots. I'll try to comment on as many of these as I can but please know that I read all of the poems I can access. (Sometimes the links lead me to private blogs, does anyone else experience this?)

Belinda said...

I'm back for a third shot with One Shot Wednesday. What fun! (Is this habit-forming? Got something addictive on that vintage mic? C'mon, anyone? :-))

Nessa said...

I see so many people I know participating. I finally managed to join in.

Sheila said...

now I am off to read some of your wonderul poetry. thanks for sharing it!

Lu Ann said...

Here I am again :) I really like this porject! It ecourages me to keep on writing!

Thanks for sharing your work here too. There`s a lot I can learn from great writers like you and well, the simple joy of reading different kinds of works of art!

My post is this

http://likesomepassingafternoon.blogspot.com/2010/09/seven-years-have-gone.html

budh.aaah said...

This is so interesting. I am glad I stopped by. Hope to be able to write as good as some works I read here today.

Jenne' Andrews said...

Thank you for this wonderful idea.

Sandra Heska King said...

Unsure if this is really poetry, but linking anyway. :)

Anonymous said...

Hi everyone,

I have not had time to write or blog lately, but I want to jump into the fun again, so here is an older poem that I have not posted beyond my blog yet. I hope you enjoy it. I look forward to reading the good things posted here. - Bill

http://beginningpoetry.wordpress.com/2010/06/21/for-harmon/

HisFireFly said...

Wednesday comes too soon and yet not soon enough! My link is up.. explaining how I do almost anything but begin to write...

Victoria said...

I'm in! I'll visit as many as I can in the next few day.
Victoria

Marshy said...

havent been around much today...but what a wonderful One Shot this it becoming...thanks everyone for taking part..love it!!! cheers pete

Donusho said...

Happy one shot wednesday everyone!!
A little treat for you all. I have included a video with my latest piece.

Kavita said...

Hello All...
So good to be back here!
Please forgive me for a "slightly" long poem this time... I guess I got carried away.. :) I hope you enjoy it... Here is my One Shot

And now, I will be off, TO READ!!!! No matter what, I will try and read as many Shots as I can!! Yaaayyyy..
A very happy Wednesday to all!

Patty Sherry said...

Hi friends, this is my new website, finally live and I have recorded a poem about LOVE. You may have read this one before but now you can listen if you want to. xo

CherylFaith said...

Hello :)

I feel thrilled to meet you all! I feel quite shy at entering my work, as I haven't done so in a few years, but I know you are kind - Hearted people.

Thank you so very much for Reading! I look forward to Reading as many Poems as possible! I love to Read Poems & Dreams which my sister and brother Poets compose.

I tend toward extremely verbose, but for the Moment, I think I've told you enough. Please ask me if you'd like to know more.

I'm eager to Read Your Writing!

Thank you so much for Being.

PeaceLove&Smiles, CherylFaith

June_Butterfly said...

Hi!It's my first time here.I am quiet nervous to join.But since Brian,who's always been kind and dear is a member here,that means this is a great and friendly group.

I'm looking forward to reading and commenting.I hope I can share my works to all of you,too.

my link is..http://kizunakk.blogspot.com

Good day to all!!

Malcolm Miller said...

I am astounded by the number of people who have read and commented favourably on one of my poems. I am so grateful to One Stop Poetry for making it possible. I think more people have read this poem here than anywhere since I wrote it, and published it, in one of my books. This is such an exciting site – I wonder when I will ever be able to read the work of all the fine poets here!

Pblacksaw said...

I may not have done this right.. I am sure someone will be glad to let me know.. I have read a lot of great poetry on the links.. thanks!
Patsy

Laura Lynn said...

This is my first attempt at one shot Wednesday. I look forward to reading all of the poetry posted!

Katherine Krige said...

Wow, I made it under the wire, but probably last on the list. eep. Oh well, I did some reading last night, but shall take in a few more.

moondustwriter said...

Great stuff everyone - wow

This moon just caught what the little moons had so I'm calling it a night.
Will finish tomorrow

Moon Thanks to every poet who joined us at One Shot Wednesday

Shashidhar Sharma said...

Well I could finally do it...
Thanks for doing such a great job, ... and I look forward to reading great stuff this weekend too....

Have linked back to this and today I will also put it up in my group of 213 like minded people in Face Book - Whispers

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=127127217313510

To read such great men and women of words... as I am sure that they all will enjoy such great creativity...


ॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya
Connect with me at Twitter @VerseEveryDay to read my daily verse on life love and longings...

June_Butterfly said...

Finally was able to link my blog here.

Thanks Brian for welcoming me here.Will try to participate every week.Hope my words get together in time .Looking fwd to reading lots of poems.

Marshy said...

wow yet again the talent of one shot amazes me...thanks all and rest assured will read you all over the next few days...cheers pete

Vee said...

I made it! Yay, thesis procrastination!

My poem for this week: http://vi-t-a.blogspot.com/2010/09/september.html

Love,
V

Anonymous said...

Late-- my villanelle resisted completion, but it is finally up! Looking forward to reading Lucky 13 after work!

Fireblossom said...

Moonie Friend, I am just now having the time to go visiting, but Wednesday is over. So, is it against the rules to do it on Friday? Please say yes, because I will have far more fun if I feel I am breaking a rule. Thank you for your attention to this matter. ;-)

Shashidhar Sharma said...

Ok, Finally I read all of the 116 postings and commented on most of them as I almost liked every one of the posting.. some I could not do because of various reasons like not accepting or has to join in WordPress or something like that..but that does not mean that I have not read them or liked..

Thanks One Stop Poetry team for gathering up such a talented bunch peers at one place for me.... and friends like me who love a good verse...Cheers!!!


ॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya
Twitter: @VerseEveryDay
Blog: http://shadowdancingwithmind.blogspot.com

Doubtfulpoet said...

Trying to leave comments on everyones pages before next wednesday comes around!! Loving the poems this week guys. :)

Tuti said...

This is great!

Asobime said...

Mr. Linky died and is stinky,
so I'm forced to use this linky.

http://ladynyo.wordpress.com

Thank you in advance for all who read "Samhain, A Celtic Winter Song".

And I LOVE this site! I'm reading such good poetry here. It's been a longgggg drought for me.

Lady Nyo...also known on this acct. by another name. Asobime.