One Stop Poetry Spotlight: Dulce

Today I have the honor or turning the spotlight on a very passionate poet, Dulce. I honestly don't know where I met Dulce the first time, but if you drop by Sweeter Poetry, you will understand why I stick around.

Dulce has been writing poetry since she was a teenager, mostly in Spanish, and only for herself. She fell in love with lanuguage and literature and after reading so many great poets/poems at University, she started writing in english.

Today Dulce is 45 and an English Language teacher, teaching english to adults in Gran Canaria-Canary Islands. Enjoy! ~Brian

                                               Woman Coming from the Water by Fusunyeremyam

Perfect
This much I’ve learnt:

Cannot be always right
So hardly ever- in fact.
My knowledge
Keeps on being
That imperfect union
Between the outside
And myself.

But that constant link
With all its imperfections
Does not undermine
The importance of that bond
Of one thing
To the other...


My poetry is a reflection of what I have experienced in life, not only (though especially) love, but also any other human concerns. It's the best way to me to open my soul and get to understand my life and life in general. ~Dulce

Figure it out

I’ve disappeared through

These sheets and walls

That’s not only

Figurative.

From that start

When our hearts lost control

Knowing we were born

To grow apart

But still we insisted on

Sailing to non-existent isles.

Missing days filled

With memories

Of broken stars

As I woke up.

I’ve waited

I’ve dreamt

I’ve felt jealous and

As furious as a bear

…And I loved you

Anyway…

We could not catch the rainbow

But it was there for us to stare

From anywhere

…And you loved me

Anyway…

Guess that’s just

Figurative

One Stop Spotlight - Michelle "Shell" Rummel

One thing I love to see is when someone mixes the arts. Not only does it show they are multi talented but when done well, the two work together giving texture that many times one can not, on its own. Through One Shot Wednesday, each week, we are exposed to many talented poets, but one caught my eye the last couple weeks for the above reason.

Michelle fascinates me with her ability to mix paint and verse. They are intimate and evocative. She has put together a few pieces for us to enjoy today, and when you are done with them I am sure you will want to head over to her place for another helping.

Enjoy. ~Brian

 The Ocean is Salty Enough

So willful
The water, cold…
Receding,
Leaving me reeling and exposed.

And no matter how firmly I cling to crevices
Rock climb and sand sink
Wish upon a far off star…
I understand that some things are simply stronger than me.

Besides, I always hated tug of war.

So, I surrender.
Sweet suction release…
Tumble me gently out to sea.

Glide me under moon glow
Closed eyes trap tears…
The ocean is salty enough.

Fingertip Breakthrough

Slowly resurfacing….

Clarity comes.

A cautious comfort with the beautiful chaos that surrounds me….not so scary really,
when you look it in the eye.

Reaching up, breaking through...I’m…here… and I’m barely breathing, again.

Kiss my fingertips?

One Shot Wednesday - A Place To Share Your Poems

Welcome To One Shot Wednesday 

where you get to highlight your poetic talents

Hi and welcome to another One Shot Wednesday, the fastest growing poetry community on-line. I am Pete Marshall, the only Brit amongst three Americans, and I will be your compère today. One Shot Wednesday has witnessed some amazing work by some truly talented poets and I look forward to reading more great poems today. Before we start lets recap on how One Shot Wednesday works

1. Write a poetic piece & post it on your blog

2. Then let us know about your post. Link back to One Shot

3. Sign up in the Mr Linky list, linking directly to your post, AFTER you've posted it.

4. Go visit others who have signed up! Offer support & encouragement. Share your love of words and insight respectfully. Please try to visit as many participating poets as you can. We all could use and appreciate kind feedback.

Lastly, all forms of poetry are accepted for One Shot Wednesday. Everyone is welcome.

Cheers Pete

One Shot Wednesday: A Place To Share Your Poems

Welcome to One Shot Wednesday - A Place For Poets To Share 

Pete Marshall here & this week I will be your compère! First let me cover some quick instructions;

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, linking directly to your post, AFTER you've posted it. Mr Linky will be open from 5pm EST (Tuesday) until 3am EST (Thursday)

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.

At One Stop Poetry we welcome all forms of poetry and hope that One Shot Wednesday gives you a chance to share, express and feel a part of our fast growing community. On behalf of Leslie, Adam, Brian and myself thanks for taking part....

Bake until Golden, Sweeten to Taste: A Poem by Shay

A poet that I recently stumbled upon, and has linked up to One Shot, is Shay aka. Fireblossom. Shay has an entrancing style that grips you and just won't let go. The following is a poem from the early days of Shay's Word Garden. Know you will enjoy them, as I do. Thanks Shay! ~Brian

Bake until Golden, Sweeten to Taste: A Poem By Shay

I searched the sun

Which was the color of a sugar cookie,

But in the end,

The day hoarded you for itself--

Leaving my face tilted in the window

Like an empty plate.

So,

I hid my name in a honey jar;

Did you think

A thing as simple as a sweet tooth

Could sing to you like that?

I have many recipes,

But just a single sweetheart;

And I can use many wiles

All for a common cause.

Follow your craving,

I'll be waiting...

Come to my kitchen, now Love, now.

I will distract you with temptations,

And when your eyelids fall to savor,

You'll never notice

The softly closing door.

P.D.A By Ray Morgan

This week I am honoured to guest a very special, talented British poet, Ray Morgan.

For someone of such tender years she has already performed her Poetry on Colin Murray's Spoken Word Surgery on BBC Radio 1, worked with Apples and Snakes which is the UK's leading performance poetry organisation, and been published in Inkspill Magazine. Ray is also the creative producer for Sundown Arts, a voluntary run arts organisation that tours and promotes the spoken word.

I first came across her work when I read the following piece, P.D.A; a very creative poem expressing elements of life on the London Underground.

P.D.A.

A Poem By Ray Morgan

There is a cello on the Jubilee line.

He is standing tall,

chest puffed out,

all smooth and smarmy,

all Nigel Havers, all

Yes,

I'm a cello.

A small child looks up with saucer eyes

at the petite woman holding

him.

She caresses his smooth,

black

Batman-chested

case of a body,

all muscles and brawn.

People look away,

stare into their paperbacks,

look intently at their fingernails

on the grimy handrails

or notice themselves in the

opposite windows.

The cello woman sways,

her floral dress flutters flirtily,

she sways

and gives her body into him.

Above the clatter and din

of the 8.48 from Canning Town

you'd swear you could hear the

low

grumbling

twang

of his strings.

Ray Morgan C 2010

For more poetry by this remarkable writer please visit her blog at raypoetry.

Thanks Ray for your contribution and support of One Stop Poetry. I look forward to seeing you all again at One Shot Wednesday

cheers

Pete

Alone in the Chapel: A Poem By Adam Dustus

A Poem by Adam Dustus

It wasn't a Sunday

Nobody around

Not looking for God
Not trying to be found

*

Thinking about life

Spent as I tried

Remembering loved ones
Tears burning eyes

*

Been here before

Unlike deja vu

Memories circle
Spirit renews

*

While there may be

What many seek

Sensations, perceptions
Will often deceive

*

So why am I here?

Nothing seems clear

Alone in the chapel
Emptying fear


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One Shot Wednesday: A Place To Share Your Poems

Welcome to One Shot Wednesday - where you get to highlight your poetic talents

Moondustwriter (aka Leslie Moon) here hosting week 2 of One Shot Wednesday. If you are new, here are some brief instructions;

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, linking directly to your post, AFTER you've posted it. Mr Linky will be open from 5pm EST (Tuesday) until 3am EST (Thursday)

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.

We welcome all forms of poetry at One Shot and hope you feel the sense of community here. On behalf of  my fellow cohorts, Adam Dustus (who has just joined us), Brian Miller and Pete Marshall - welcome and enjoy!!!!!

Paper Dreams by Talon

This week I thought I would highlight a very talented poet and storyteller, that happens to be one of my blog friends, TALON. I think her versatility as a writer is what appeals to me the most, but she is a great encourager as well. Many of you may have met her on One Shot Wednesday, but do pay her a visit to see more of her word art, here.

Paper Dreams: A Poem by Talon

In the fiction aisle "M-Q" weak sunshine

pushed through city grimed skylights

highlighting twirling dust motes

(their dance a lively movement

in the constrained silence)

as i shelved hardcover novels

with crackling yellow covers

And when a flower skeleton

fell from between the pages

of a heavy volume---

a whisper of dreams and memories

fluttering to the worn carpet---

I swore the fragrance of violets

lingered in the air...

Talon (ktn) c 2010

I look forward to seeing all of you for One Shot Wednesday,

brian miller

One Shot Wednesday: A Place To Share Your Poems

Welcome to One Shot Wednesday - where you get to highlight your poetic talents

Brian Miller here and I will be your host this week so let me cover some quick instructions;

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, linking directly to your post, AFTER you've posted it. Mr Linky will be open from 5pm EST (Tuesday) until 3am EST (Thursday)

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.

Our hope is that this becomes a place that poets and word artists can create community, share their talents and hone each other's smilles. Look forward to visiting all of you!