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Tuesday, 25 January 2011

One Shot Wednesday - Poetry Week 30



Welcome to One Shot Wednesday - Poetry Week 30

Hi and welcome to another week of celebrating and enjoying Poetry. I am Pete Marshall and I shall be your host this fine evening.

Before we start however I have a few announcements to make....

Over the last six months we have seen One Stop Poetry grow from strength to strength, and in doing so One Stop Poetry has outgrown this site and needed to create a new, more structured place. A place where you can continue to enjoy what we do. As we introduce more ideas and features to an already exciting place, we promise to  keep alive the community spirit and love of poetry that brought us together. We are expanding to include elements that encourage young people to write and explore the arts. We strive to make creative writing explode off the pens of young people. We therefore are proud to announce the creation of  www.onestoppoetry.com.

Obviously moving address is always a stressful time yet we hope that the transfer will be a seamless exercise and cause as little disruption to you as possible.

Thank you all also for your support and votes for One Stop Poetry in the Shorty Awards. If you haven't as yet voted or wish to encourage your followers to vote we are nominated for two awards in the categories Art & Poetry. The voting finishes this week so as much support as you can muster is more than welcome.

Now I feel its time to let One Shot Wednesday begin. If you are new or wish to have a recap here is how it works;

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 your time and enjoy the read.

On behalf of all the One Stop Team...Happy One Shot

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69 comments:

  1. Heather Grace Stewart25 January 2011 at 22:01

    Woo hoo, it's (almost) Wednesday! Can't wait to visit you talented people. Have a great rest of the week.
    Heather

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  2. Steve Isaak25 January 2011 at 22:02

    Thanks again, for all dat. :)

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  3. Dulçe ♥25 January 2011 at 22:02

    TOOOOO fast this goes!!!
    eNJOY YOURSELVES!

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  4. One Stop - The Place For Poets, Writers and Artists25 January 2011 at 22:02

    blimey 1 minute past..you are eager...welcome all to this weeks OSW...have a great time Pete

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  5. Tashtoo25 January 2011 at 22:03

    Happy Oneshot! Afraid I'm going to ask you to suffer through another attempt at villanelle...You guys have created a monster! Thanks again :)

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  6. Kenia Santos25 January 2011 at 22:03

    Hello everyone and Happy One Shot!

    Cheers from Brazil!

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  7. Monty25 January 2011 at 22:03

    this oneshotwednesday thing fast became one of my most looked forward to and high spots in the week :)

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  8. moondustwriter25 January 2011 at 22:05

    Thanks to everyone for making One Stop Poetry what it is in such a short time.

    We appreciate your vote for the Shorty Awards if you tweet.

    Please check out our new blog: our first official feature will be Aaron Sallan a 14 year old cartoonist for his father Bruce Sallan (retired TV producer)now blogger, radio personality and friend.

    Let the good times roll!!!

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  9. HisFireFly25 January 2011 at 22:07

    Got in early this week for a change! Be blessed y'all.

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  10. Kavita25 January 2011 at 22:08

    Woohoo!! 8 minutes into it, and already soooo many to read! :) This is gonna be fun!!!
    Happy Wednesday, peeps!!!

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  11. Brian Miller25 January 2011 at 22:11

    welcome to one shot everyone! been looking forward to this all day! if you are new here welcome...will be seeing you soon...

    and if you have not voted please dont forget the shorty awards!

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  12. Anonymous25 January 2011 at 22:12

    Tuesday only thought it was going to suck...but HA! How can it suck with this to look forward to. Thanks guys :)

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  13. Lorenzo — Alchemist's Pillow25 January 2011 at 22:14

    I'm in with some evaporating colors and condensing light ... or some such whimsy.

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  14. Asobime25 January 2011 at 22:15

    Looking forward to reading the great poetry on this site!

    Lady Nyo

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  15. Anonymous25 January 2011 at 22:16

    it's wednesday on tuesday...ladies and gentlemen, start your engines!

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  16. Adam Common, Poet25 January 2011 at 22:18

    Here I am, fashionably late to the party. Jeez. My computer is having some kind of party without me today. Happy One Shot everyone

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  17. Bubba25 January 2011 at 22:21

    I hope everybody can read mine... Blogger wouldn't let me do two columns, so I had to improvise.

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  18. Maureen25 January 2011 at 22:23

    Cannot believe the numbers here already.

    Everyone's welcome to look at "In Winter, You Said", as well. It's just below "Fierceness".

    Thanks for hosting!

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  19. Marshy25 January 2011 at 22:35

    as a host i am now vanishing in to the night as my good lady waits for me...okay i am off to bed...cheers pete

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  20. Kenia Santos25 January 2011 at 22:38

    Guys, I'm sorry I have linked the wrong poem again!! And consequently, am showing two links! =(

    Ignore the first one, please.

    Sorry.

    Kisses. =*

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  21. Joann25 January 2011 at 22:43

    Hello One Shot. I'm impressed with your growing numbers and all your talent. Carry on!

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  22. Ben Langhinrichs25 January 2011 at 22:45

    I haven't gotten around to posting for One Shot Wednesday much, and here I go for a completely werid one. Let me know what you think.

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  23. flaubert25 January 2011 at 22:48

    Happy One Shot Wednesday.
    I wrote a poem for two prompts.
    Pamela

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  24. Marian25 January 2011 at 23:12

    linkety linked! thanks a million.

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  25. Jerry25 January 2011 at 23:22

    I'll give it another shot with you fine poets. "Carpe'Dentum...sieze the teeth."---Mrs. Doubtfire

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  26. Anonymous25 January 2011 at 23:41

    Just checked out your new website - awesome! Love what you do!

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  27. Lucy Fur Leaps25 January 2011 at 23:46

    Made it! Looking forward to reading some great poetry now :-)

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  28. Anonymous26 January 2011 at 00:17

    Thanks for the opportunity to participate. I love reading everyone else's poetry.

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  29. cherie brown26 January 2011 at 00:52

    All the best with the new site.

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  30. G-Man26 January 2011 at 01:03

    You guys are Rockin!!

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  31. Anonymous26 January 2011 at 01:08

    I owe a big assist to Mr. Gourman for my piece this week. Thanks much, Anton.

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  32. Brother Ollie26 January 2011 at 01:25

    Found a set of sacred headphones.

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  33. L.L. Barkat26 January 2011 at 01:35

    Oh goodness, late for a very important date. :)

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  34. Semaphore26 January 2011 at 02:03

    My posted poem, "One Stop, Poetry" - http://bit.ly/s4onestop -was written as a companion piece to my featured interview conducted by Leslie Moon last week - inspired by and in celebration of the camaraderie of this wonderful community.

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  35. Anonymous26 January 2011 at 02:44

    oops. i was a tad late with my villanelle. hope you enjoy it.

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  36. X26 January 2011 at 03:27

    A poet's home gathering... Love our neighborhood!

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  37. Anonymous26 January 2011 at 03:56

    Happy Wednesday all!! This poem is a little more personal, so we shall see how that goes.

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  38. Katherine Krige26 January 2011 at 03:58

    Cool new site guys! Congrats on the growth! I am in with a little haiku tonight.

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  39. Anonymous26 January 2011 at 03:58

    Thanks, all for posting. Will take a look at some in the morning. Always a great set of reads. You all are inspiration.

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  40. Shashidhar Sharma26 January 2011 at 03:59

    I seem to loose out being early bird all the time... At least I am glad that I am able to post every week...

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

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  41. Anonymous26 January 2011 at 04:03

    number 110
    woah

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  42. Brian Miller26 January 2011 at 04:15

    wow. great start to one shot...made it rhough the first 100...off to bed...see the rest of you in the morning...

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  43. Hope26 January 2011 at 04:31

    bed! it's not bedtime here!

    Happy oneshot! congrats on your new site

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  44. Ramesh Sood26 January 2011 at 04:38

    I have placed a poem which flowed from my heart..making me feel the ecstacy of just being.. thought it would be a good idea to share.. when visiting this poem visit other poems too.. thanks!!

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  45. Carl26 January 2011 at 06:46

    Thank you for another Wednesday...They come along quickly.

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  46. Jenne' R. Andrews 26 January 2011 at 07:03

    And, here we go again. This is such a great opportunity-- thanks to all who make it possible! Write on...j

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  47. Alegria Imperial26 January 2011 at 07:27

    Another Wednesday, yet another exciting week of poetry! Let's keep it up!

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  48. Iliteratepoet26 January 2011 at 07:28

    Hello all of you special people (acid rises in back of throat)

    Left a few poems this week, to make up for the weeks that I have missed due to ill health. I'm back with a vengeance! I hate words, they plague my mind everyday. :)

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  49. Dick Jones26 January 2011 at 07:35

    Up and away - a double post: Jan 21 and Jan 25! Thanks for hosting.
    http://patteran.typepad.com

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  50. Anonymous26 January 2011 at 08:38

    This week I've posted a draft, so it's open for any critique one might offer!

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  51. Marshy26 January 2011 at 09:07

    i have awoken to a plethora of amazing talent....but the host is now off for his second week of detal treatment and i hope i dont suffer as bad this time as last...cheers Pete

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  52. Richard Theodore Beck26 January 2011 at 12:05

    I'ma gonna posta old one.

    V

    Ted

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  53. Another Man's Dream26 January 2011 at 12:58

    Like I always say - Better late than never :D

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  54. Linda26 January 2011 at 14:23

    Here's my contribution. Enjoy.

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  55. Rachel Hoyt26 January 2011 at 14:51

    Happy One Shot everyone. :)

    Here's mine: Stop Licking the Drain!!!

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  56. Celestial Dreamz26 January 2011 at 15:23

    Loved reading all poems here. it is so great to be a part of you.

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  57. lizziviggi26 January 2011 at 15:24

    Thanks again for this wonderful forum! Man, I need to try getting mine in sooner next time-- everyone has already come and gone!

    http://bellinghamdailyphoto.blogspot.com/2011/01/birdsong-changes-with-landscape.html

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  58. Valerie26 January 2011 at 16:04

    This is a comment. I am leaving it. I'll just put it over here in the corner...

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  59. Gigi Ann26 January 2011 at 16:30

    I'm always a day late and two steps behind.

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  60. Anita Magdalena26 January 2011 at 17:11

    Hello all, I've not been about in a while, nice to be back.

    Anita

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  61. Anonymous26 January 2011 at 17:55

    Excited to be back n get reading!

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  62. Nessa26 January 2011 at 18:55

    I voted for the art award but didn't see one for poetry.

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  63. Tony Noland26 January 2011 at 20:25

    One limerick, served up fresh. Come and get it.

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  64. Silent Screams: A Blog About Life26 January 2011 at 21:32

    I'm back again. Having too much fun not to partake with so many talented poets.

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  65. moondustwriter26 January 2011 at 22:08

    Things may be winding down at One Shot but cranking up on our new Website. Have a look at our first feature - a talented 14 year old cartoonist - wont be disappointed

    New and Improved

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  66. Andrea (Andee) Beltran26 January 2011 at 23:32

    I love Wednesday! Looking forward to see what everyone's writing.

    My poem for today:
    http://andreakristen.blogspot.com/

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  67. Laura26 January 2011 at 23:39

    I am always so late to enter. But...looking forward to the visiting now that there is time! Thanks for this lovely place to bring poets together.

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  68. Soraya27 January 2011 at 02:32

    Oh I´m late today. Thanks for be here :-))

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  69. Sandra Heska King27 January 2011 at 04:10

    I made it this time! Yay.

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