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Tuesday, 18 January 2011

One Shot Wednesday - Poetry Week 29


Welcome to One Shot Wednesday - Week 29


Welcome to One Shot everyone! My name is Brian Miller and I will be your host today. We look forward to reading your amazing poetic offerings, and are excited you are here, but first let me tell you about a few things that will be rolling out in the next couple weeks with my Friday Poetically.

If you joined us last week, we wrote poetry to the amazing talent of Joe Satriani. Each month we will look at different musical inspirations for our poetry. This Friday, I will launch a new monthly children's wall, where we will be posting poems by children/teens. If you know word artists that happen to be children or have kids of your own, we encourage you to submit their work via email to One Stop Poetry. We will put several up each week and you will be notified the week your child's poem goes up on the wall. In order to provide protection for children under 14 years of age, we ask that you have them create a pen name. Each work of poetry can then be displayed with that name.

Those are just a few of the features you can look forward to on Fridays.
We also would appreciate your vote for One Stop Poetry if you are on Twitter. We have been nominated in two categories  (by the Twitter community) we are in good position to receive an award which would reflect back on each of you as this is a community.  There is a Shorty Awards button to the right of the page. 

Let's give the microphone back to all of you for One Shot Wednesday. Happy One Shot everyone!

If you are new to One Shot Wednesday, please feel welcome to participate by doing the following:


1, Write an original poem and post it to your blog

2, Link back to One Shot Wednesday from your post 

3, Sign up in the Mr Linky list,(use the URL from your blog) linking directly to your post, AFTER you've posted it. Mr Linky will be open from 5pm EST Tuesday (10pm UK)  until 3am EST Thursday (8am UK). If you need help with this, please ask in the comment box.

4, Go visit others that have posted. This is a great way to learn new forms, meet new poets and gain inspiration for your next piece. though this is not mandatory we encourage you to visit at least one other poet and give some helpful feedback.

5. For some of you I need to stress - don't feel that you need to comment on each poem. Take in the inspiration of a few with a good cup of tea or coffee.

On behalf of  my fellow cohorts, Adam Dustus , Leslie Moon, Pete Marshall,Chris Galford, Jessica Kristie, Claudia Schoenfeld, Gay Cannon and myself - welcome and enjoy!!!!!





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84 comments:

  1. Anonymous18 January 2011 at 22:01

    Let the reading commence!

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  2. Dulçe ♥18 January 2011 at 22:01

    (10.03 pm in The Canaries…)
    There is a beautiful FULL MOON tonight
    Hoping it goes and stays with you all
    Wherever you are…
    As you go…
    On every line you read
    Every word
    and what it intends to mean
    As you delight yourselves
    …one another…
    With this great poetry idea
    One Shot Wednesday!

    Hugs
    : ) Dulce

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  3. Steve Isaak18 January 2011 at 22:01

    Thanks again for this opportunity, 1SP editors. :)

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  4. moondustwriter18 January 2011 at 22:01

    Want to remind you if you are on Twitter to vote for One Stop in the shorty awards

    Thanks and have a great One Shot!!!

    Let the poetry flow...

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  5. PattiKen18 January 2011 at 22:01

    I'm in.

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  6. One Stop - The Place For Poets, Writers and Artists18 January 2011 at 22:01

    welcome to one shot everyone! let the madness begin...smiles.

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  7. Adam Common, Poet18 January 2011 at 22:02

    Yay for One Shot Wednesday

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  8. Claudia18 January 2011 at 22:03

    happy one shot everyone!

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  9. Marshy18 January 2011 at 22:03

    hi and here we go for some more fun...thanks Bri..i see a twinkle in your eye tonight...love the tie...

    cheers pete

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  10. Dulçe ♥18 January 2011 at 22:04

    Soory first one is from LAST WEEK!!!!
    ooooh
    :)

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  11. Monty18 January 2011 at 22:04

    for all its good and bad spots, I'm done and posted with this one lol and thanks to all of you for allowing us a place to post and read :)

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  12. Glynn18 January 2011 at 22:05

    The first time, the screen jumped, and I left the link in the I left the link in the wrong place. Now it's straightened out.

    Thanks for hosting this!

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  13. Anonymous18 January 2011 at 22:05

    i'm back for another round!! wheeeeeeee!

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  14. Bubba18 January 2011 at 22:05

    I don't usually say this, but I'm proud of my post this week.

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  15. Kenia Santos18 January 2011 at 22:07

    I feel awfully empty today so I'm offering the last poem I wrote.

    =*

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  16. Kavita18 January 2011 at 22:10

    This week, I was refreshing the one shot wednesday page for the linky thing to appear!! Just couldn't wait to participate! :)
    Keep rocking, my fav. one stoppers!! :)
    Me off to read...

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  17. Maureen18 January 2011 at 22:13

    Thanks for hosting, Brian.

    My poem "Three" is doing double-duty today.

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  18. Sheila18 January 2011 at 22:15

    YIPPEEEEE!

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  19. Brother Ollie18 January 2011 at 22:15

    The tired monk on a new monk.

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  20. Asobime18 January 2011 at 22:15

    Thanks, again, for this wonderful poetical site!

    Lady Nyo

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  21. Tashtoo18 January 2011 at 22:16

    Combining inspiration from two sources these evening. Looking forward to lots of sharing...and thanks again to everyone here at onestop for their awesome efforts! With much gratitude...N

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  22. Marian18 January 2011 at 22:16

    eek! i am new! so exciting!
    (and also, i'm proud of eric alder's poem, too. go read it!)
    thanks for the opportunity to link up.

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  23. L.L. Barkat18 January 2011 at 22:20

    Cherry blossoms in January. I need them. :)

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  24. Heather Grace Stewart18 January 2011 at 22:40

    Have a great One Shot everyone.
    I was just thinking...imagine the power & poetry, all of us in one room. We've got it down cyber-ly...I'm waiting for the One Shot Conference!
    Cheers all, thanks again to the organizers.
    H

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  25. Khakjaan Wessington18 January 2011 at 22:45

    Gonna do my osw in a little bit. Have a whole week's worth of new poetry you can read in the meantime.

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  26. Silent Screams: A Blog About Life18 January 2011 at 23:06

    Can't wait to read more of these amazing poets.

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  27. HisFireFly18 January 2011 at 23:14

    And now.. to begin reading ..

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  28. Hope18 January 2011 at 23:21

    thank you for this opportunity once again, One Stop!

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  29. Anonymous18 January 2011 at 23:23

    My last post'Frustration' part1 received great responses and I just had to put up part2 'Forever Forgiving through Smile'. I hope those who were awaiting it think it was well worth the wait ;0). Once again, Thank You guys at O.S.W :)

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  30. Reggie18 January 2011 at 23:29

    I'm in...love the opportunity and you guys too.

    Can't read right now, but will for sure later :-)

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  31. Carys18 January 2011 at 23:33

    Man but that week went quick!

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  32. Gemma Wiseman aka Pamela Adams18 January 2011 at 23:36

    Great ideas in the melting pot! Fantastic!

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  33. Anonymous18 January 2011 at 23:46

    Here we go again... I just love Wednesdays! Looking forward to getting around to some of your poems. I have the afternoon off tomorrow, so will get round a few more.

    As for mine, I've gone for a terza rima. 'Spec' of which is on the post too.

    Thanks again OSP team!

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  34. Anonymous19 January 2011 at 00:09

    I totally didn't catch on to the "One Shot Wednesday" until now. I've been enjoying the poets here and glad to be a part of it!

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  35. Gwen Dubeau19 January 2011 at 00:22

    Hello everyone,

    Happy one shot, I have submitted "Together," a poem and picture for your enjoyment. I love trees and this one just yelled for
    attention. I hope you enjoy, have a wonderful day! :)

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  36. Anonymous19 January 2011 at 00:32

    Thanks, Brian, for hosting this week. Mine is a poem for my husband on our wedding anniversary. I look forward to visiting some new-to-me writers...and of course some not so new. Victoria

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  37. Brian Miller19 January 2011 at 00:34

    nice...good stuff so far people...keep them coming...

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  38. Ainsley19 January 2011 at 02:39

    Lovely concept...I think I am going to have fun here ♥

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  39. Semaphore19 January 2011 at 02:48

    Sorry, I am still new to OSP so I accidentally posted in the villanelle section, re-posted here. Great community.

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  40. Randall Weiss19 January 2011 at 02:54

    Another enjoyable week of poetry

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  41. budh.aaah19 January 2011 at 03:16

    Wish I was on twitter tovote too because One shot deserves to win.
    All the very best.

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  42. Anonymous19 January 2011 at 03:28

    This has become the highlight of my week. Such a great way to share poems and to read the amazing work from all of you!! One Shot Poetry ROCKS!

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  43. Khakjaan Wessington19 January 2011 at 03:30

    Ok, just put up link for my OSW. Hope to see some great writing this week.

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  44. Carl19 January 2011 at 04:26

    It is great to be able to love Wednesdays!

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  45. Brian Miller19 January 2011 at 04:28

    alright peeps, made it to #95, off to get some rest...see you in the morning...

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  46. Anonymous19 January 2011 at 04:46

    Happy trails.

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  47. Anonymous19 January 2011 at 05:02

    Round two for me... and this one is STEAMY, so bring a towel!

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  48. Heather19 January 2011 at 05:11

    This comment has been removed by the author.

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  49. Heather19 January 2011 at 05:12

    Wednesday is my favorite day! Happy reading!
    @wordblender

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  50. Big Sur Blogisphere19 January 2011 at 05:34

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  51. Big Sur Blogisphere19 January 2011 at 05:37

    I apologize to the folks at management of One Shot for being a pain in the ass. I will enter thru the front door like everybody else. I was confused at the get go. Here goes my first poem.
    Sincerely,
    Tiger Windwalker

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  52. Stranger19 January 2011 at 05:56

    I love how you all show me how it's done. Happy One Shot everyone!

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  53. Alegria Imperial19 January 2011 at 07:03

    Wheew!!! First, my link got busted last Sun, now, the editing program refuses to read my last edits--it must be the full moon! I hope it works this time. I look forward to read another round of wonderufl poetry.

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  54. Dick Jones19 January 2011 at 07:08

    Fresh off the shelves - fruit and veg here: http://patteran.typepad.com

    Thanks for the forum!

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  55. Anonymous19 January 2011 at 07:53

    Thank you for another opportunity to participate.

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  56. ZeR0BaCkUp19 January 2011 at 12:30

    One Shot posted!

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  57. Jerry19 January 2011 at 12:36

    #122 I am looking to be last on the list in case anyone goes from the bottom up...I am thinking about taking every Wednesday off.
    I have a fever...a poetic fever.

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  58. Gigi Ann19 January 2011 at 13:34

    I always forget about One Shot Wednesday, and than I am always late. LOl...

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  59. Lucy Fur Leaps19 January 2011 at 13:35

    Very excited to contribute to One Shot Wednesday for the first time :-)

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  60. Brian Miller19 January 2011 at 14:14

    good morning poets...ready to get back on the trail and be inspired...

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  61. Rachel Hoyt19 January 2011 at 14:42

    Good morning everyone! Here's my one shot:

    http://rhymemeasmile.blogspot.com/2011/01/be-more-gay.html

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  62. izzy19 January 2011 at 14:45

    Didn't think there was anything to say- well late or not, I'll try and get around to others later on, thanks!

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  63. the walking man19 January 2011 at 14:45

    "Hey Moe I was 122 when I left"
    "Shaddup knucklehead" Poink!

    hahahahaha

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  64. Shashidhar Sharma19 January 2011 at 15:07

    finally I could squeeze my one shot in... Its a great gathering here as of now, looks like that I am quite late in posting....

    ॐ नमः शिवाय
    Om Namah Shivaya
    http://shadowdancingwithmind.blogspot.com/2011/01/whispers-wanderer.html
    Twitter: @VerseEveryDay

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  65. lizziviggi19 January 2011 at 15:07

    Happy One Shot! I made myself cry when I wrote my poem this morning. That means either it's really good... or really, really bad. :-)

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  66. Brian Miller19 January 2011 at 15:14

    ha...WM...

    and lizz...coming over for my cry...

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  67. Anonymous19 January 2011 at 15:47

    howdy, brian.
    (adam,leslie,pete,chris,jessica,kristie,claudia,and gay)

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  68. Unknown19 January 2011 at 16:27

    Thank you for the opportunity to share my work and read so many others'.

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  69. Bradley Howington19 January 2011 at 16:29

    Happy posting everyone! Happy One Shot Wednesday! :)

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  70. Nessa19 January 2011 at 17:11

    My goodness, this place sure has taken off. Fantastic.

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  71. Brian Miller19 January 2011 at 17:19

    howdy nance...good afternoon everyone....yeah nessa, gets a little crazy around here...good to see you!

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  72. Unknown19 January 2011 at 17:30

    I just noticed that one should link back to this page from the blog post. If I don't manage to do that with my phone I apologise. (i have no computer connected to the internet)

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  73. flaubert19 January 2011 at 17:55

    I have written a poem I am using for two sites today.
    Pamela

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  74. G.K. Asante19 January 2011 at 19:14

    Thanks for another One Shot!

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  75. gracefulglider19 January 2011 at 21:04

    I love this spot ...also on twitter.


    now the motivation begins....
    @Dulce.. having a full moon here at (GMT +3.30) awesome awe....awe.... may the blessing of the sky above me flow through to all of you through the rays of the moon.

    Exquisite is what is!

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  76. Katherine Krige19 January 2011 at 21:07

    A little something; just thoughts arranged...

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  77. Shadiatique19 January 2011 at 21:22

    Brian Thanks for the opportunity.

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  78. Anonymous19 January 2011 at 22:34

    I seem to be posting later and later... but at least I did post this week. :) Thanks, OSW'ers!

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  79. Anonymous19 January 2011 at 22:51

    Great idea...thanks!

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  80. Laura20 January 2011 at 01:39

    Brian! So cool that you are hosting. You are the host with the most, after all :). I'm jumping in this week...trying to catch up...

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  81. Recovered Zombie20 January 2011 at 03:11

    Hi :D

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  82. Felicitas20 January 2011 at 03:33

    I think this might be my first poem for One Shot Wednesday...and could I possibly be the last entrant?! Very cool. I look forward to reading all your poetry from now 'til next Wednesday!

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  83. moondustwriter20 January 2011 at 12:48

    I forgot to say goodnight all. A great One Shot - Thanks everyone

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  84. Carrie Van Horn20 January 2011 at 14:55

    I was going to link, but i was toooo late :-( i will be making my way round to read what is shared this week...hope everyone is doing well. :-)

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