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About Me

I am hoping that this will be a place for poets to connect.

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

poets who wish to connect with others. published writers. creative minds. i will post any news i have which may interest the poetic community...

9/03/2005 Rumi: The Edge of the Roof " I don't like it here, I want to go back. According to the old Knowers If you're absent from the one you love Even for one second that ruins the whole thing!There must be someone... just to find One sign of the other world in this town Would be enough.You know the great Chinese Simurgh bird Got caught in this net... And what can I do? I'm only a wren.My desire-body, don't come Strolling over this way. Sit where you are, that's a good place.When you want dessert, you choose something rich. In wine, you look for what is clear and firm. What is the rest? The rest is mirages, And blurry pictures, and milk mixed with water. The rest is self hatred, and mocking other people, and bombing.So just be quiet and sit down. The reason is: you are drunk, And this is the edge of the roof."from, The Soul Is Here For Its Own Joy, Sacred Poems From Many Cultures, edited by Robert Bly

My Blog

Annual Chapbook Competition-Dec 31 GOOD LUCK

Shadow Poetry will publish one incredibly talented poet every year who has an extraordinary collection of unpublished poetry (up to 40 pages).   " $250.00 cash" 50 copies of the published chapboo...
Posted by on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:42:00 GMT

chapbook contest-Feb deadline

Each year Gertrude Press publishes two chapbooks; one fiction and one poetry. These attractive collections will include a unique cover in a limited press run. Writer Compensation:$50 cash award50 comp...
Posted by on Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:03:00 GMT

chapbook contest

..>..> ..> NMP/DIAGRAM Chapbook Contest deadline for reciept of submissions: 04.01.08 $1000, 25 copies of the finely-printed chapbook, author can purchase more at 40% discount. We will also publish...
Posted by on Tue, 22 Jan 2008 14:29:00 GMT

ebay auction for poetry stuff

I'd like to direct y'all to this site:http://stores.ebay.com/Carolines-Hunger-Mountain-StoreI t's to raise $$ for a journal, and the auction listings are pretty unique- chances to work with some great ...
Posted by on Thu, 06 Dec 2007 13:02:00 GMT

ok...

i'm trying not to be selfish. i am entering this, so my inclination is ... don't tell anyone!!! but it is an awesome journal/ award. and the judges are amazing writers..   also home of my mf...
Posted by on Tue, 04 Dec 2007 01:51:00 GMT

can anyone help with recording

i would like to record some vocal poetry pieces to play on the site... but don't know how. i know many of you have done this... can you give me some tips??
Posted by on Tue, 04 Dec 2007 01:48:00 GMT

Poetry contests Deadline in JANUARY (as early as the 1st)

Nature Poetry Competition Established in 1998, the Friends of Acadia Poetry Prize is presented biannuallyto promote and recognize distinctive nature poetry. Submissions for the 2008 competition are no...
Posted by on Sat, 01 Dec 2007 01:50:00 GMT

5 poetry competitions- Due Dates in December!

$1,000 Ralph Gustafson Prize for Best Poem       $500 each for Two Runners-Up Rules:General: No simultaneous submissions and no previously published (or accepted for publicat...
Posted by on Sun, 25 Nov 2007 11:43:00 GMT

one more- deadline in December!

Dream Quest One Poetry and Writing Contest! This poetry contest and writing contest is open to everyone.  We are excited about showcasing the creative writing and poetry talent, skill ...
Posted by on Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:03:00 GMT

two poetry contests- deadline in a week

You can find out more about these online. Deadlines are in a week (postmark).   Twelfth Annual Five Points James Dickey Prize for PoetryWinner receives $1000 and publication in the Vol. 12, No. ...
Posted by on Fri, 23 Nov 2007 19:36:00 GMT