Pages

▼

Tuesday, 5 October 2010

One Shot Wednesday - Week 14


Welcome To One Shot Wednesday
home to some of the best
poetry on the web


I am brian miller and welcome to your moment in the spotlight. Do you know what inspired the name "one shot"? An eminem song..."You only get one shot, do not miss your chances to blow, opportunity comes once in a lifetime, yo!" Don't blame it on my cohorts, lol. Here is your opportunity...go on and step up to the mic. I can not wait to see what you have in store for us tonight.

If you are new to One Shot Wednesday here is the deal:

1) Write a poem
2) Link your poem to One Shot using our Mr Linky (your name and the URL for the poem)
3) Visit other One Shot poets. Tell them how you felt when reading, encourage them, interact...honestly this is my favorite part...
4) Tell others about One Shot Wednesday by including a link to this page on your post.

On behalf of One Shot Wednesday, Pete Marshall, Adam Dustus, Leslie Moon, Claudia, Chris and myself, welcome to the stage. We are glad you are here. Now on with the show!

at

65 comments:

  1. Stryka665 October 2010 at 22:02

    A fun shot this week...

    ReplyDelete
  2. Glynn5 October 2010 at 22:03

    thanks for sponroing this again. It's a real service for the online community.

    ReplyDelete
  3. dustus5 October 2010 at 22:04

    Yes! Let the fun begin :) Thanks for hosting, Brian. Mine is up
    Knowing What He Didn’t Know

    ReplyDelete
  4. Beachanny5 October 2010 at 22:08

    I want to say "welcome" to Chris and Claudia and thank them for serving on this rewarding forum which brings poets of the world together! They are joining with Adam, Pete, Leslie and Brian. Looking forward to another incredible week of sharing our inspired thoughts and emotions. Gay

    ReplyDelete
  5. Claudia5 October 2010 at 22:08

    oh really - eminem...
    so i stepped up to the mic...ready to "sing" my song - and have lots of fun listen to others...

    ReplyDelete
  6. Marshy5 October 2010 at 22:08

    a huge welcome to all for another One Shot....lets all enjoy cheers pete

    ReplyDelete
  7. steveroni5 October 2010 at 22:09

    Yer darn tootin' I'll leave a comment! This is the first time I've been listed under #376 (or somewhere like that!--grin!)

    What a fun "write"...no rules, just write it down, post, comment, then go and have REAL fun reading the others... and I mean there are some GREATS! on this bloggerama.

    JOY to y'all this week and after!!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Claudia5 October 2010 at 22:09

    @ Gay - thanks for the welcome!

    ReplyDelete
  9. Brian Miller5 October 2010 at 22:11

    welcome to one shot everyone! i will be making the rounds here in a bit...hope al are well...looking forward to reading you!

    ReplyDelete
  10. Michael Perkins5 October 2010 at 22:12

    Love getting to participate and learn from everyone else.

    ReplyDelete
  11. Ben Langhinrichs5 October 2010 at 22:15

    My one shot is a bit of nonsense, in the sense that the Jabberwocky was nonsense, but in a serious way. I am curious to know what you all think of this one, so do leave a comment letting me know.

    Beneath the Stanid Sky

    Now, off to read some other one shots!

    ReplyDelete
  12. Timoteo5 October 2010 at 22:15

    Don't know what keeps going wrong with posting my link--it's the LAST Timoteo listed, # 19. Thanks for your patience...you've been a wonderful audience!

    ReplyDelete
  13. Asobime5 October 2010 at 22:19

    Uhoh....Mr. Linky is stinky again.

    Tried to post but it ain't going through.

    My url is http://ladynyo.wordpress.com

    Hope this gets posted.

    Lady Nyo

    ReplyDelete
  14. G-Man5 October 2010 at 22:43

    Claudia???
    WOW!!!
    What a very talented addition!
    I don't know Chris, but if you guys like him, he MUST be great!

    ReplyDelete
  15. Anonymous5 October 2010 at 23:05

    just wonderful, that you one-stoppers open this up for the rest of us every Wednesday - much appreciated!

    ReplyDelete
  16. Khakjaan Wessington5 October 2010 at 23:08

    For the braver poets out there, you can also try combatwords.blogspot.com on Fridays, at 3pm PST. It has a simple critique system, which allows for scoring & prevents useless flames/arguments. Anyone can critique & anyone can post; it's basically a crowd-sourced system for scoring compositions--with a method for adjudicating differences of opinion.

    I enjoy OSW; I never know when I'm going to read a comp that surprises me. That's the fun.

    ReplyDelete
  17. Monkey Man5 October 2010 at 23:46

    Here is my contribution to One Shot this week - The Touch.

    ReplyDelete
  18. Anonymous5 October 2010 at 23:55

    what happened to Mr linky ? any way, here i am again with some jumbled verses :

    Elemental thoughts


    And here's the One shot by my dearest poet Leo :

    elements

    ReplyDelete
  19. moondustwriter6 October 2010 at 00:15

    Welcome all been running around being mom and had to pull out another poem. Wish I could share the one I wrote for one shot. Well maybe you will see it in print sometime soon.

    Let the fun begin all

    Chris and Claudia - love you both

    Any one here for the first time - welcome and take a few moments to read a good poem or two.

    Moon Love

    ReplyDelete
  20. moondustwriter6 October 2010 at 00:21

    P.S - we have a poetry competition going that closes on Oct 22. First prize is publication in Spark Bright magazine.

    here's the link

    ReplyDelete
  21. Steve Isaak6 October 2010 at 00:40

    Thanks, again. I don't have time to comment on anybody's work immediately (read: today), but will do so over the new few days.

    ReplyDelete
  22. katrin6 October 2010 at 01:25

    grrr agony :) i never know how this world works.
    do i do this right?
    -i wrote a 'one shot wednesday' (still tuesday here:)
    -and now i am here typing in this box.
    -and then i read others and comment.
    i already read mr knowitall, i figured he knows it all.
    Thanks!

    ReplyDelete
  23. June_Butterfly6 October 2010 at 01:44

    It's so hard to get through Mr.Linky.I'm glad I was able to.

    Still kinda nervous in linking my post here,but I hope you can come and take a look at my work.

    Have a great day,everyone!

    ReplyDelete
  24. PattiKen6 October 2010 at 01:53

    Hi, Guys. I am in. I'm not going to be able to get around to read tomorrow, but I will come back during the week and read as many as I can. I wouldn't miss it.

    ReplyDelete
  25. Wild Rose6 October 2010 at 01:54

    Love this place, so many great poets..thanks Adam, Moondustwriter, Brian and Pete for making it such a fun place to post poetry and read others :)

    ReplyDelete
  26. Lovely Annie6 October 2010 at 01:56

    Greetings everyone! Please enjoy my One Shot this week called

    "Blue Jean Sky"

    I can't wait to start reading rad poetry!!

    ReplyDelete
  27. Cop Mama6 October 2010 at 02:21

    I linked up this time for the first time from my Cop Mama blog.

    Thanks for hosting!

    ReplyDelete
  28. Unknown6 October 2010 at 02:27

    Third week in a row. Thanks for all the previous comments guys! You guys are all awesome. =)

    ReplyDelete
  29. Jerry6 October 2010 at 02:36

    iminem One Shot
    not Billy Joel's Big Shot...right?!
    Anticipating trying all the desserts on the tray.

    ReplyDelete
  30. *6 October 2010 at 03:07

    Looking forward to another week of One Shot Wednesday. Cheers, everyone!!

    ReplyDelete
  31. Me6 October 2010 at 04:14

    So after lurking for...yup, 14 weeks (!), I've finally decided to play.

    I have linked up. Now it is my bedtime, but I'll be around checking out the others in the next couple of days...already caught a few, and they are - as always - a joy. :)
    -C (aka Just Me)

    ReplyDelete
  32. Matty6 October 2010 at 08:32

    I hear others saying the same thing Brian, where is the Mr Linky?

    ReplyDelete
  33. Someone is Special6 October 2010 at 09:00

    This is the most viewed site i hope.. Within hours lots of people are linking in.. Great job by all the officials..

    Mine is up..

    Smiling Bird

    --Someone Is Special--

    ReplyDelete
  34. Amanda6 October 2010 at 09:37

    Let the fun begin :)

    ReplyDelete
  35. Brian Miller6 October 2010 at 10:56

    seems mr linky was visible to some and not to others last night. we are working with the company that provides the service to see if there is a patch that is needed or what the issue is...if you do not see mr linky...leave your link in the comments and we wil add you until such a time as it is fixed.

    ReplyDelete
  36. Belinda6 October 2010 at 11:14

    Two new additions to the team? How cool is that! Thanks for hosting, Brian.

    ReplyDelete
  37. Anonymous6 October 2010 at 11:46

    My first time here... Glad I found you :) Hello All!!!

    ReplyDelete
  38. Everyday Goddess6 October 2010 at 12:12

    One shot is my favorite Wednesday place.

    Can't wait to read all!

    ReplyDelete
  39. Lyn6 October 2010 at 15:05

    Thanks for this new opportunity (for me!)..can't wait to be a part of One Stop!

    ReplyDelete
  40. Bubba6 October 2010 at 15:14

    It's getting pretty crowded in here - it's going to take me awhile to read all these!

    ReplyDelete
  41. Anonymous6 October 2010 at 15:36

    It's my first time too. Thanks for the opportunity to share my poem :O)

    ReplyDelete
  42. Anonymous6 October 2010 at 16:09

    Appreciate the opportunity to share work with a wider audience.

    ReplyDelete
  43. Unknown6 October 2010 at 16:29

    I look forward to reading through this week's contributions!

    ReplyDelete
  44. Brian Miller6 October 2010 at 16:37

    great to see some new faces...hope all are well...and we seem to have recovered from the overnight linky issues...if you stil have problems let me know and i wil link you up!

    ReplyDelete
  45. dustus6 October 2010 at 17:19

    Doing a great job hosting, Brian. This week has been an outstanding one despite our temperamental friend, Mr. Linky!

    Thanks for your patience and for sharing your poetry, Everyone

    ReplyDelete
  46. Anonymous6 October 2010 at 18:38

    please find my poem
    http://megzone.wordpress.com/2010/10/05/lanes-of-loneliness/

    ReplyDelete
  47. Myrna R.6 October 2010 at 18:40

    I finally made the time to visit this site after reading an interview on Brian Miller. I'm so glad I did. I think it's wonderful to bring so many writers and poets together.

    I've been writing (for myself mostly) for many years, but poetry never appealed to me until now. It's my new passion and I consider this site to be my new university. I plan to learn much while enjoying the talents that come across this site.

    Thank you all who host this and thanks Brian for mentioning it.

    ReplyDelete
  48. Jhpoetry6 October 2010 at 18:49

    Hope to read some great poetry. Thank you to anyone who appreciates One Shot and my poetry. JH

    ReplyDelete
  49. Lu Ann6 October 2010 at 19:06

    Here I am again! Let´s begin :)

    ReplyDelete
  50. Sheila6 October 2010 at 19:06

    wrote a little cynical piece for you all this week - and believe me, it has been "one of those weeks!" Thanks for reading.

    ReplyDelete
  51. Gugo6 October 2010 at 19:13

    Glad to enter here! Here is mine

    http://gugothinksandwrites.blogspot.com/2010/10/and-i-hope-this-dream-never-ends.html

    ReplyDelete
  52. moondustwriter6 October 2010 at 20:04

    Each week I have many new poems inspired by the works I read here.
    Please keep us informed of ways we can make this spot more community oriented. I am also sorry for the stinky Mr. Linky.

    Welcome to those of you who are visiting for the first time - we appreciate each one of you for your talent and your friendship.

    Moon Hugs

    ReplyDelete
  53. writergirl6 October 2010 at 21:54

    Just posted a poem called Magic Wand
    http://randomwriter707.blogspot.com/2010/10/magic-wand.html

    I love this website! :)

    ReplyDelete
  54. Shell6 October 2010 at 22:36

    I'm a painter and I love telling stories with words and paint...My first time here...Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to share my art, my heart and my words.

    ReplyDelete
  55. Brian Miller6 October 2010 at 23:16

    welcome shell..

    ReplyDelete
  56. Melissa Campbell6 October 2010 at 23:59

    My first shot--thanks for the open mic!

    ReplyDelete
  57. Anonymous7 October 2010 at 00:09

    Crazy busy so I linked in an old poem-- one of my faves, with no comments ever! It's a rondeau about the devil, an attempted rendezvous?

    ReplyDelete
  58. Sandra Heska King7 October 2010 at 00:40

    I didn't think I'd play today. But here's just a little ditty.

    Thanks.

    ReplyDelete
  59. Anonymous7 October 2010 at 06:08

    Thanks for the opportunity to join in...it's great to be a part.

    ReplyDelete
  60. Marshy7 October 2010 at 07:21

    another fantastic one shot and i would like to say thanks to old and new alike for joining in... doesn't this just prove that the world can unite and that there are great poeple around this globe that WANT to get on....all the best pete

    ReplyDelete
  61. Kavita7 October 2010 at 07:55

    Hullo all...
    I will only be able to submit a much older poem for One Shot this week... Cuz getting my hands on my own laptop is turning out to be quite a task at home these days (visitors... husshhhhh... )!

    Have a great week ahead, y'all!!!
    Take care...
    And here begins the reading (I love nights)!! :))

    Best Regards,
    Kavz

    ReplyDelete
  62. Anonymous11 October 2010 at 11:43

    All you poetry lovers. Have you seen this?:

    http://scribbleandedit.blogspot.com/2010/10/did-you-see-it.html
    I love this weekly slot. I shall be linking to the next One Shot but here in the UK it's still only Monday, so I'll be back with my link later:O)

    ReplyDelete
  63. Anonymous13 October 2010 at 07:37

    Oh. aren't you doing one this weds? Mine is at http://scribbleandedit.blogspot.com/2010/10/one-shot-wednesday.html
    I'm desperate for feedback :O)

    ReplyDelete
  64. Eddie13 October 2010 at 22:59

    I'm so glad I made it here finally, after several efforts.....
    I must appreciate all the admin poets collaborating in hosting a unique community blogging like this, big ups!

    I still can't get what Mr. Linky is, but here's my write-up:

    http://ediomoudofia.blogspot.com/2010/08/free-fall.html

    Thanks a million.

    ReplyDelete
  65. Anonymous14 October 2010 at 11:06

    how are you!This was a really marvelous subject!
    I come from itlay, I was fortunate to find your subject in baidu
    Also I get much in your website really thanks very much i will come later

    ReplyDelete