Juxtapositions
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Earth Envy
Deep, deep is that purple distrust
that hangs over the moon’s eyes,
an inviting veil in some exotic dance.
She looks out on space
alone
in her craggy emptiness,
rocky barrenness,
at that supple, wet, glorious
green and blue blossoming beauty,
so favoured in colour
by that same fearsome sun
who burns one half
and leaves the other
for the frozen wastes of space.
Moon Envy
She is beautiful tonight,
in her mottled, gilded, lace,
sewn with precision
never faltering, arc by arc
into orbit.
Serenity pares her eye
then lends it light
unfalteringly.
From bliss, what could she yearn?
This mess of extinction arbitrarily
emerging from fertile soil?
This bewildering organism?
To be locked in the ever-returning,
what bliss!
I find this poem unique in originality. A poem I read and enjoyed.
John
Great nomination John!
I've just sent a PM to Gregory and included an 'extra' sentence since this one is nominated on the last day for Feb's competition:
*If you'd like your poem to be considered for next month's competition instead (since today is the last day for nominations and acceptances), please let me know and I'll post it up for March so you'll have more time to consider and contemplate revisions.
Cheers
~Cleo
I haven't yet heard from Gregory just yet, so I'm going to edit this title description to 'Feb Nomination' instead for the March contest.
I would like to nominate this charming and delightful Children's rhyme because the story, although simple is written with flare and a smooth blend in inner and end rhymes. The tale helps to teach about nature's presence and the 'food chain' in subtle ways. It teaches the importance of abiding a parents requests and reminds us of the dangers we cannot see but rules have their reasons. It is surely enjoyed by both parent and child- I don't know if IBPC put value on Childrens' poetry, but the world needs a little bit more of it!
A little lemon hopper went
out foraging alone,
but disobeyed his mother by
meandering from home.
When Mummy Locust noticed him,
it was a great relief
to find him sitting in the grass
and nibbling on a leaf.
A hungry gecko scurried by
intent on grabbing lunch,
“Watch out!” his mummy called aloud,
then heard a splitting crunch.
Her son was in the lizard’s mouth
legs wriggling all about;
the gecko didn’t swallow him
but gave a croaky shout.
It spat him out and scampered off
-- a snake had slithered near
that hissed at little hopper who
began to shake with fear.
“Come quick” his mother shouted, as
they jumped into a tree,
where mummy saw the lizard must
have munched poor hopper’s knee --
The snake’s arrival saved him from
the hungry lizard’s tummy,
but Hopper’s learned his lesson well
and listens to his mummy.
Thanks Liz! -- if this gets chosen for IBPC, it will be interesting to see what they make of it! LOL!!
I really enjoyed writing this one
Snow
John, thanks a million for the nom, i owe you a critique! Cheers,Gregory
No thankies necessary - the poem demands good praise! :)
Hugs, Liz
(And the poet too) LOL
Whooo, this is cute. Yeah, a good childrens poem. I can imagine the child/children squealing with glee at the last verse.
*big smiles*
John
I would like to nominate this poem for the cleverness in subject, handled with a very firm, steady rhythm, that executes such poetic devices to add variety to the flow of the poem. I felt the humor and excellent in technique really makes this a worthy and most enjoyable poem.
By Ron Jones
In candlelight the world seems right
and romance rules the day.
He'll strum the lute before he'll shoot,
ole Cupid has his way.
I wonder why so many sigh,
their love was just a phase?
Does Cupid care if love is there?
Does he deserve our praise?
Let's use our brain and now explain,
it's simply Cupid's sight.
In shadows dim, we can't blame him,
in flick'ring candlelight.
He'll raise his bow and draw it slow.
His aim in darkness drifts.
His arrow darts, its aim departs,
Delivers not its gifts.
It may be true that love's blind, too,
but Cupid takes the cake.
Now we got through and our love grew,
though arrow wounds still ache.
I would like to nominate The Odyssey Imps, By Cathy located in Herme's Critique forum. The poem, there is innocence weaved into the lines and images. The poet uses very strong poetic devices, such as sound techinques to add pleasure to the sounds, which compliment the very enchanting and imaginative descriptions of the poem. The story, though more fairy tale like, is both pleasurable to the readers mind, allowing the reader to soar with the dragon and to imagine such worlds, while also, contemplating the associations of our world as we know and what we might be over looking before flights of dreams take us to other dimensions. THe poet used a wide array of new and freshly used word, allowing the images to steer clear of any cliche' or repetitive notions.
I'd liketo nominate Melodies of Life by Snow.
Poem Title: The Odyssey Imps
Author: Cathy Bollhoefer
Author's email address: larrysgirl5548@aol.com
1. Are you the original author of this poem? Yes
2. Has this poem ever been published? No
3. Has this poem been nominated by any other participating board (of IBPC)? No
4. Has this poem been reviewed as "best and final" to assure the latest revision is judged? Yes
5. Is your email address on file up to date (what is it)? Yes
6. Do you accept the nomination to submit the work (if selected to represent MM)? Yes
7. If yes to above question, what is your real name? Cathy Bollhoefer
Very uniquely done with beautiful imagery! I've enjoyed reading it~
Good luck in the competition!
Cathy
Hi Snow,
This is such a fun way to teach young children to listen to their parents. The rhythm and rhyme are natural and pleasant making it fun to read.
Good luck with the competition!
Cathy
Hi Ron,
This is a lovely poem for this time of year! Your word choice and the imagery is great~
Good luck in the upcoming competition~
Cathy
Hi Snow,
I think of all your poems this is one of my favorites! I like the connection you make between nature and life... the change of seasons and the changes in life. It all works so perfectly together.
Good luck with the competition!
Cathy
I would like to nominate this poem by Pysche, although it was posted several months ago, it is now up to top of forum for critique and is still being revised. I enjoyed reading this poem, both to myself and aloud. The sounds were soft and pleasant, while the images brought the story to life for me.
The Sign
When I was young at heart and full of play,
while skipping by the lake, I saw the swan,
and softly dreamt of magic nights to come:
love would blossom, we'd have found our way!
Most youngsters shrug off instants of sad fate,
chuckle at signs, enjoyment brash and true;
I missed the precious lane that led to you,
and fancied pilgrim love would ever wait.
Lying down beside the deep violet lake,
I trace a broken heart with starry dew
on heavens … in a trance, my hopes renew,
I drift, enchanted, in my white swan's wake.
Yet sylphine chants inform my soul anew
that faith will not reverse this lonesome state.
Woooo Hoooooo ! Yippee... Thanks Ron, I will note this in our Permissions Log! Thank you and Good Luck!
I would like to nominate this poem for the depth of information given to readers, while presenting a poetically talented and skilled poem.
Hello Gregory and All,
Gregory, congratuations on your nomination to the IBPC. Your offering of "two sides to every coin" is (as John mentions) very fresh in style and POV. Good luck.
To the staff (perhaps Arnfinn/John): i think the title transferred over is misspelled. The original is titled Juxtaposition, this one is Justapostion. Also, in L1 of the last stanza of "Moon Envy" there is a misspelling of 'disorganisation'. This copy has a 'c' in it. Just thought you should know, in case this one goes onto the judging.
~tim/azurepoetry
I would like to nominate this for it's creative twist and the use of pleasant sounds, smooth and unintrusive meter-this is both a cleaver story, and well crafted piece of poetry. This poem is presently posted and up for revision located in Herme's, Updates of any revisions will be made as they occur.
I would like to nominate this poem for the dramatic tone, the striking imagery and metaphor, the well laid out inferences--and the fullness of subject. As the poem ends, I left feeling as though I experienced something-and it tingled inside, as if I was inspired. A really good read.
No fair! I planned to nominate this before I knew you nominated mine.
I am nominating this because of the layers in it, (you are a 911 op aren't you?) and because his poem really does a wonderful job personifying something as common as a telephone wire. We pass them daily with barely a thought. I will think about them now each time I pass because of this fine piece
Cyn, All's fair in poetry and competitions! Thank you for the kind words and the nomination!
Permission notification Replied to and granted!
I just came to nominate this and found it already has been -- so I second it!
Snow
Gee, thank you, Liz! I was helped a lot by my MM friends with this one! Then I added the last two lines and converted it into a sonnet thanks to Merlin's suggestion...
Wow...I'm SO pleased!
Hugs to both you and Cleo,
Sylvia ***
You and Me Snow think a lot a like and have much of the same tastes in poetry (both R&M and FV) Hugs, Liz ... We'll just make this a joint Nomination...
Snow! :)
I knew you had written this without seeing the poet's name!
It is lovely.
PP
Thank you Snow... I don't think Cyn would mind being a co-nominator! :) Big smiles and thank you for the support!
Hugs, Liz
Congratulations Tim ...
and good luck in the upcoming IBPC Competitions! Hugs, Liz
Congratulations, Cyn
and good luck in the IBPC Competition! Best Wishes and hugs, Liz
Congratuations Liz,
Well done. Good luck in IBPC!!
~tim
Well Cyn,
Congratuations. Good luck to you with this fine piece in IBPC.
~tim
Hello All,
i am sending a message to Cleo as well, but just in case, here is my updated revision attempting to address some of the obscure portions that Cyn so aptly pointed out:
Tuned to the burning stars within our cosmos,
she touched the harp, releasing
souvenirs plucked like musical notes
from collections of journeys beyond her inner ear.
How can I chart the depth of dripping candles,
that measure the spiral shadows of a staircase
or calculate the dimensions of a black hole
that fills the space between ivory keys?
She drew a line from her legacy
to the cluster of Pleaides--seven sisters
intertwined in her delicate hands,
yet independent like the sturdy legs
under her grand piano, when she played
bop that transfigured the teardrops of Shiva
into falling grains of sand.
Encircled in fire, He also beat the celestial drum
for her lover, who rose through divinity
around the cleansing scirocco of tenor saxophone,
into the mythology of jazz.
Again, please keep the epigraph attached to this and all is ready for IBPC.
Many thank yous for this chance to represent this fine poetry website.
~tim/azurepoetry
Thanks Tim and good luck with this poem in the comp!
Congrats Cyn!
Best of luck with this poem in the comp!
~Cleo
Congrats Liz! :partfavor:
Best of luck in the comp!
~Cleo
Thank You Tim and Lori - I wish MM a good run this month in the competitions, we've got some great poetry representing us... Between Cyn's Climacteric and Tim's Transendence into Alice's House, we've got excellence on our side!
Hugs, Liz
CONGRATS Gregory - Cyn has asked that your poem represent MM in the March comp in place of hers.
Cheers
~Cleo
Cyn has requested that her poem be withdrawn as a finalist in this March comp - this poem was also nominated by a sister board participant and will be represented there instead.
Best of luck!
~Cleo
Congratulations Greg, Good Luck in the Competition! Best Wishes, Liz
Gregory,
Yes, good luck to you sir. Hopefully one of us can bring back some sort of award ***fingers crossed***
~tim
Best of luck to all of you! Hopefully I will "see" you there!
I am proud of the three poems that are going to represent MM. Hope to "see" you there.
go get 'em Tim!
Thanks Cyn,
Good luck to you, too!
~tim
Dear folks at MM, staff and all, I am blown away. Especially by Cyn, thank you for the compliment. I haven't time to reply to all the above but I am grateful to you all for putting this in the line of competitive fire. I hope the corrections to this poem are satisfactory, I don't know if it is too late to make any others. I hope my poem will do well, it would be nice. I will look in this week a bit more for any news. Cheers and a big thank you, kisses for Cyn. Gregory
Hi Gregory.
I submitted your poem based on the Feb 19th revisions as it had to be in by March 3rd.
Best of luck!
~Cleo
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