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Tuesday, 7 December 2010

One Shot Wednesday - Week 23



Welcome back  to  another One Shot Wednesday. I'm Moondustwriter (aka Leslie Moon) hosting this round of poetry. We want each of you to feel welcome at One Stop Poetry.  If you have been coming by regularly, can I encourage you to read the post before yours so that each person has at least one comment (this is especially true for late posts). If you are new, please comment and tell us who you are so we can welcome you properly. The goal is not to read through as many poems as you can rather to enjoy the talented poets and soak in inspiration for your next poem. A friend of mine likened reading a good poem to looking at a fine piece of art in a museum; spend some time getting to know the work and the writer and ENJOY!


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.

Thanks to each of you for your wonderful writing  and for inspiration each week.


***One Stop Poetry is now calling for submissions. If you wish to post an article, highlight an artist, or use our platform to promote a worthy cause; we'd like to here from you. 

***The One Stop Bookshop is up and in its early stages. If you have written a poetry collection, novel, or cookbook email us at oneshotpoetry@gmail.com Title the email "Bookshop," and if possible, include the ISBN code.

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72 comments:

  1. Glynn7 December 2010 at 22:02

    Thanks again, to all of you, for doing One Stop. It's becoming an institution. :)

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  2. One Stop - The Place For Poets, Writers and Artists7 December 2010 at 22:03

    Welcome all to another week at One Shot Wednesday.

    Please feel free to comment on other poetry but never pressured.
    Tea in hand I'm ready for a great evening of inspiration.

    glad to be hosting -moondustwriter

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  3. Dulçe ♥7 December 2010 at 22:03

    Back to One Shot! Great!
    Hi dear poets
    Enjoy your reading
    Nice day!
    :)
    Dulce

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  4. Katherine Krige7 December 2010 at 22:03

    Wow, Am I ever early this week! still in single digits. Woohoo!

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  5. Adam Common, Poet7 December 2010 at 22:03

    On behalf of myself and Anisa, thanks for opening another One Shot Wednesday. Highlight of my poetry week :D

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  6. Brock S. Henning7 December 2010 at 22:06

    Hi everyone. Thanks again for this wonderful community of poets and for the time involved in running the site.

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  7. Asobime7 December 2010 at 22:06

    Thank you for the continued OneShot.

    May it become an institution!

    Lady Nyo

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  8. Anita Magdalena7 December 2010 at 22:07

    Nice to be here again, thank you for one shot.

    Anita.

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  9. drybottomgirl7 December 2010 at 22:07

    Looking forward to a nice cup of hot cocoa and good poetry...

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  10. Steve Isaak7 December 2010 at 22:08

    Thanks for the opportunity, again. :)

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  11. Thoughts Not Lost7 December 2010 at 22:11

    Hello all! I am looking forward to checking out many talented writers. This is my first time entering one of my poems for One Shot Wedneday and I am so excited!

    http://wp.me/pZXMF-l8

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  12. Soraya7 December 2010 at 22:12

    I´m back to One Shot, and I really feel so happy to post my words here and share with you all, and read yours.
    Thanks guys, this site is kind of magic paradise ;-)
    Blessings and warm hugs for each one
    Soraya

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  13. Anonymous7 December 2010 at 22:12

    Hey everyone! Excited to finally participate. Well, would be rude not to, wouldn't it? Let it roll, baby

    http://wp.me/pTeVg-fs - Dead Poets' Sobriety

    my entry. Look forward to reading some poets new to me (and some old favourites...)

    Luke @ WordSalad

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  14. Keith7 December 2010 at 22:14

    Wow, I'm glad I was introduced to your site, there is some great work here, inspires me to do better

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  15. Belinda7 December 2010 at 22:16

    So, I missed two shots of One Shot when I was traveling and am so glad I can participate again this week.

    Thanks to all of you amazing poets for giving me my fix.

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  16. PattiKen7 December 2010 at 22:22

    I'm up, dreaming of...

    Be back later to imdulge in some great poetry.

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  17. Marshy7 December 2010 at 22:23

    hi and welcome all to one shot wednesday...thanks leslie...i must say you look lovely tonight...you really made the effort LOL (follow our twitter stream!)its so great to see so many look forward to this and join in...thanks to all and the winner...is always POETRY,,,all the best...pete

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  18. Kavita7 December 2010 at 22:24

    Ahaa.. I wait for Tuesday evenings like I wait for weekends!! I suppose One Shot holds the same magic...
    Here is my dreamy shot for this week..
    With that, off I go.. Will see y'all on your respective sites.. real soon! :)

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  19. Brian Miller7 December 2010 at 22:25

    welcome to one shot everyone!

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  20. Anonymous7 December 2010 at 22:27

    Very political week for me so I continue the theme! Thank God for you and all the work you do at one stop! Bring it on!


    Shan
    @awdures

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  21. Bubba7 December 2010 at 22:29

    I've been saving this one.

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  22. Anonymous7 December 2010 at 22:32

    Hi everyone! This is pretty awesome! Where do we comment on other's poetry? Their blog? Here? Thanks and I look forward to reading!
    Amy

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  23. Maureen7 December 2010 at 22:42

    I got busy and almost forgot to post. Enjoy. And thank you all for hosting and participating.

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  24. Tashtoo7 December 2010 at 22:44

    Thanks so very much for your efforts in the promotion of poetry and prose. The talent I've discovered on your site is awesome, and I am so looking forward to being a part of it...

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  25. Beachanny7 December 2010 at 22:47

    Looking forward to the poetry party. My entry this week is for Advent and is called TRINITY. Hope you like it. Thank you OneStopPoetry team for the hard work and dedication to bring us together every week.

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  26. Carrie Van Horn7 December 2010 at 22:51

    I missed last week...it was a whirlwind....glad to be back! Happy Wednesday everyone! :-)

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  27. Marshy7 December 2010 at 22:55

    ok have fun now...and will be around tomorrow...cheers pete

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  28. Don Carlo7 December 2010 at 22:57

    Girl named Claudia suggested I come here, and here I am, among what? nearly 100 poets? I mean, real poets!
    This is fun to be included here.

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  29. Louise7 December 2010 at 23:04

    Thank you for this wonderful site... love reading all the wonderful poetry written by such talented people, and it's great to be a part of it. Many thanks
    Louise

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  30. dustus7 December 2010 at 23:12

    Well, it's week 23 and almost the end of the year! Thanks everybody for your enthusiasm. Have a great One Shot! TY, Leslie, for hosting :)

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  31. M G Reignier7 December 2010 at 23:12

    Thanks for providing the forum.

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  32. L.L. Barkat7 December 2010 at 23:14

    I am so late to this party! And look at that. Glynn has been here forever, over at the fruit punch bowl. :)

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  33. Kenia Cris7 December 2010 at 23:18

    Hello everybody! Happy One Shot Wednesday!

    My poem is already on the blog. Come and visit me when you're available.

    Remember the blog is bilingual and the English version comes below the Portuguese original, all you've got to do is scroll down.

    Take care and keep smiling you all! =*

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  34. Corbie7 December 2010 at 23:24

    My goodness look at all the talent! Great job everyone! Thanks for making One Stop a weekly tradition.

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  35. mel7 December 2010 at 23:33

    hello again...looking forward to doing my rounds...:)

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  36. Myrna R.8 December 2010 at 00:39

    It's great to be here. Thank you Moonduster for hosting this week. Thanks to all at One Stop.

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  37. Anonymous8 December 2010 at 00:57

    Hi, I'm up and looking forward to reading...
    Thanks as always for hosting.

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  38. The Exception8 December 2010 at 01:09

    It's any day and every day in my office - a Slice of my day job for this One Shot!

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  39. June_Butterfly8 December 2010 at 01:28

    Hi,everyone.Nice to see you all again here in one shot.

    Thanks for all those who have come to visit and hope to see new fellow word lovers in my place this week.

    Thanks one shot,and thanks ,Leslie for hosting this week.

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  40. Sheila8 December 2010 at 02:08

    Great idea to visit the person that posted right before. Thanks Leslie!

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  41. Dragonblogger8 December 2010 at 02:15

    Thanks for letting me know about your site, I will try to read and visit as often as possible. I also added you to my Twitter/Poets list.

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  42. JaYB8 December 2010 at 02:19

    Ok, so I am back;0)))). A more touching piece this time round due to it being for a cause I am supporting and so just trying to raise more awareness. Please keep O.S.W going, its a great place to be. Thank You ;0)

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  43. HisFireFly8 December 2010 at 02:35

    I'm beginning to love mid-week!

    Looking forward to more awesome reading...

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  44. Anonymous8 December 2010 at 04:13

    Number ninety-nine on the list. Good grief! How am I gonna read you all? I might start at the end... ;-)

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  45. Shaun Masterton aka @Notretsam8 December 2010 at 04:21

    loving what One Stop Poetry is doing for writers, keep up the great work and thank you for connecting me with other writers :)

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  46. Anonymous8 December 2010 at 04:37

    Thank you for One Shot. It is good for me.

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  47. Anonymous8 December 2010 at 05:04

    Hi, my name is Blaga and the name of my blog is "Scent of my heart". It's the first time I link a poem here, so everyone- nice to meet you! Good luck!

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  48. Claudia8 December 2010 at 05:10

    early morning over here, thougt i say hello before i leave for work.

    carlo warm welcome. glad you linked up and

    luke great to see you here

    over 100 entries already. wow. love this party and looking forward to starting my round in the evening

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  49. Claudia8 December 2010 at 05:11

    blaga warm welcome as well. good to see you here

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  50. Hope8 December 2010 at 05:15

    I just want to thank you, One Shot, for introducing me to such great talents. It's been such a pleasure to partake in such an inspiring, positive activity. You guys do an awesome job of it!

    thank you!

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  51. Mari8 December 2010 at 05:53

    I'm on my way to bed, but will be back to read and comment in the morning!

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  52. Anonymous8 December 2010 at 06:08

    Have been roaming around reading the poems and leaving comments - there is some inspirational material this week. I really look forward to Wednesdays.

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  53. Anonymous8 December 2010 at 08:16

    Hey all,

    Thank you so much for making my spotlight so special yesterday, I enjoyed it so much!

    Right, back to One Shot, looking forward to getting around some GREAT poetry.

    I love this site. That's quite clear isn't it?

    Arron

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  54. Helena Malheur8 December 2010 at 09:39

    Thank you again, to the One Stop team, for having this venue -- it's become one of my favorite things to do on Wednesday mornings. Happy One Shot everyone!

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  55. Another Man's Dream8 December 2010 at 09:48

    Better late than never!

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  56. the walking man8 December 2010 at 11:43

    I will give this one week one shot, just because Brian Miller said to.

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  57. Yola8 December 2010 at 12:18

    Hi Everyone.
    It's great to be here. Thanks for all that wonderful poetry

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  58. Jerry8 December 2010 at 13:03

    Late again...but not dissappointed.

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  59. Anonymous8 December 2010 at 14:20

    Oh wow, this is so exciting! I'm new! My name is Judy Black (pen name to be fair)and this is my first one shot wednesday. Hello! Looking forward to some wonderful poetry!

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  60. New blue eyes8 December 2010 at 15:44

    Hello! Looking forward to sharing!

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  61. G.K. Asante8 December 2010 at 16:24

    Glad to be back at another One Shot Wednesday.

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  62. Tina8 December 2010 at 17:14

    I love One Shot. It's encouraging to me that all levels of poetry, from beginning to published are welcome here. It takes some of the fear out of pushing that button and throwing your baby out in the street ;-)

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  63. Rachel Hoyt8 December 2010 at 18:28

    If the season already has you feeling a bit grinchy, I hope this rhyme will bring out the Christmas spirit within thee. :o)

    Whoville Spirit by Rhyme Me a Smile

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  64. Alegria Imperial8 December 2010 at 18:48

    Wednesdays! It's getting to be a sweet compulsion, but really a great prompt! Thank you for another week of great poetry reading

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  65. Heather Grace Stewart8 December 2010 at 21:37

    I used to hate Wednesdays ;)
    I'm really looking forward to reading as many of these as I can.
    Cheers!

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  66. Laura LME8 December 2010 at 22:11

    Love this site!!! It's great source of inspiration... Thank you All @ One Stop Poetry

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  67. One Stop - The Place For Poets, Writers and Artists8 December 2010 at 22:59

    hi to all who have been taking part in One Shot..I have been very quiet today as been working on a few things in the background and look out soon for an exciting announcement...in the meantime thanks everybody for being part of this excellent platform...its you all that make this work...we just provide the means...have a great one shot and will be doing the rounds tomorrow..all the best pete

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  68. Dick Jones8 December 2010 at 23:56

    Many thanks for this platform. Here's mine:
    http://patteran.typepad.com

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  69. One Stop - The Place For Poets, Writers and Artists9 December 2010 at 01:38

    Wow this has been a great 24 hours and we still have a few more to enjoy the great poetry. If this is your first time welcome we hope you enjoy.

    Moondustwriter

    P.S. Can't wait to hear what Pete Marshall has up his sleeve to announce on Saturday - I'm hoping its chocolate

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  70. Sonja Poet9 December 2010 at 02:29

    I am new here and just an esoteric, didactic rhymer, or so the professor said. That was a long time ago, wonder if he's dead.

    Now at age 62, I finally dare to want to be one of you. Please be kind.

    Sure would enjoy having some poetic friends towards the end.

    Here's my first try:

    RANDOM EMOTIONS

    Intimidated by the Number of Stars
    Burdened by the Weight of Seas

    Frightened by the Darkness of Night
    Intrigued by Love emanating from Light

    Confused by the Insistence of Time
    Prisoner to Reason and Rhyme

    Seeking freedom through Death's door to be trapped in a corroding Body no more, this dust will one day be left behind releasing this buoyant Soul to freely explore Eternity.

    Join me?

    Copyright © 10-1999 by Sonja

    Thanks for this place.

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  71. moondustwriter9 December 2010 at 07:08

    Wow - I'm still reading great poetry from this week's One Shot Wednesday. Mr. Linky will be up a bit longer for any who might still want to join in.


    Thanks to each of you for your encouragement and inspiration to me and others.

    Have a great remainder of your week. Please check in on Saturday as we have some exciting news to share.
    This is MDW (moondustwriter) signing out

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  72. Anonymous9 December 2010 at 15:48

    Yet again I have read everything posted to this point and I am, as always, consistently amazed by the depth, breadth and power of the writers collected here. I am, as always, quite humbled and grateful to be a part of this community.

    Be Inspired Today! Love and Light,

    Sender

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