 Two Lighthouses, photos by Ali Zonak, NEW CHALLENGE: Inspirational pictures for poets |
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 Aug 4 17, 11:01
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 Babylonian  Posts: 102 Joined: 22-June 17 From: Arizona, USA Member No.: 5,325 Real Name: Ali Zonak Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:none  |
Greetings to all poets and writers:
This week we have two lovely pictures provided by our fellow poet Ali Zonak. They are here to inspire all of you to write sonnets, ballads, villanelles or any other form you wish. You may also write FV poems and short stories. Select both or one of the pictures. 
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Number of downloads: 3MM always looks forward to your answers to these challenges. Can't wait! Good luck, Psyche       
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Aug 16 17, 13:56
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 Creative Chieftain Posts: 11,722 Joined: 15-June 07 From: Springfield, Louisiana Member No.: 446 Real Name: Larry D. Jennings Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Just wondered in. |
and on a more serious note...
Sentinels An ember gleams upon horizon’s lip when sighted through the fog on stormy seas and slowly, it becomes a fingertip that points from rocky promontory’s keys to safer shores. An alabaster spear will pierce the darkest night. Miasma’s heart is torn asunder like a sailor’s fear that dissipates with light and will impart a sense of ease. This stolid knight will stand on guard, dressed in his comic uniform of candied stripes. On every shore his band will warn of danger, keeping all from harm. A sentinel and shrine for those who brave the ocean’s depth; a shield from briny grave. ······· ·······When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the areas of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of his existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy Kindness is a seed sown by the gentlest hand, growing care's flowers. Larry D. Jennings MM Award Winner       |
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Aug 17 17, 14:33
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Babylonian Posts: 102 Joined: 22-June 17 From: Arizona, USA Member No.: 5,325 Real Name: Ali Zonak Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:none |
QUOTE (Larry @ Aug 16 17, 14:56 )  and on a more serious note... Sentinels An ember gleams upon horizon’s lip (horizon's lip is a great metaphor) when sighted through the fog on stormy seas and slowly, it becomes a fingertip (same with fingertip) that points from rocky promontory’s keys to safer shores. An alabaster spear ( great image) will pierce the darkest night. Miasma’s heart (unsure about Miasma. As in " miasma of fear"? is torn asunder like a sailor’s fear that dissipates with light and will impart a sense of ease. This stolid knight will stand on guard, dressed in his comic uniform of candied stripes. On every shore his band will warn of danger, keeping all from harm. A sentinel and shrine for those who brave the ocean’s depth; a shield from briny grave. A fine sonnet, Larry. I'm not sure about Miasma's heart. I love what the stolid knight's colored stripes signify. Pressed on time, I'll need to come back. Offhand, except for Miasma's heart (sounds like a proper noun, which you may have intended, lol,) I find no nits. Ali ······· ·······~~~~
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Ali zonak Two Lighthouses, photos by Ali Zonak Aug 4 17, 11:01 
Psyche Hi Ali,
I've moved your lovely lighthouses ove... Aug 10 17, 23:01 
Ali zonak QUOTE (Psyche @ Aug 11 17, 00:01 ) Hi Ali... Aug 11 17, 06:35 Larry for the lighthouse painted like a barber pole
Fo... Aug 11 17, 16:06 Ali zonak QUOTE (Larry @ Aug 11 17, 16:06 ) for the... Aug 11 17, 19:24 JustDaniel I will give this some thought for a sonnet;
the pa... Aug 12 17, 03:41 Larry Hey Ali,
If you will notice in the stanza above ... Aug 19 17, 21:40 Ali zonak QUOTE (Larry @ Aug 19 17, 21:40 ) Hey Ali... Aug 20 17, 06:31 1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
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