 Altay says hello from London/Istanbul |
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| Guest_Altay_* |
 Jul 15 09, 12:33
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Hello everyone! I’m Altay.
I am from New York City, grew up in Istanbul, and live in London. I am 33 and Turkish-American. I have been writing poetry for myself all my life and finally decided to share it. I like to write about life, emotions and spirituality. As a poet I have been influenced a lot by Sufi poets, such as Rumi and Khayyam. Check out my poems on the forum postings. And if you like them you can find more in my first poetry book The Spirit & The Stone . It has 40 poems of my favourite poems about doubt, loss, faith, self-discovery and the spiritual journeys in between. You can preview, download or order The Spirit & The Stone at http://www.lulu.com/content/paperback-book...e-stone/7311263 . Looking forward to sharing with you all on this site! The best! Altay |
  
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Jul 17 09, 23:58
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 Ornate Oracle  Posts: 8,870 Joined: 27-August 04 From: Bariloche, Argentine Patagonia Member No.: 78 Real Name: Sylvia Evelyn Maclagan Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:David Ting |
Hi Altay, welcome to MM! Thank you for giving us a picture of your life and poetical aspirations. These sound highly interesting, so do please post some of your poems in the forums. First read about the different forums, because we mainly offer critiques & commentaries, so if you don't want to participate in any workshopping, there are spaces where you can just post polished pieces for exhibition. You may post one poem first, then make comments or critiques of two other poets' works before posting another of your own. Always leave at least a day in between postings, to give you time to answer members' commentaries, or to thank them and make revisions if you like their suggestions.  Step in, make yourself at home! Sylvia   
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The Lord replied, my precious, precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you. "There is no life higher than the grasstops Or the hearts of sheep, and the wind Pours by like destiny, bending Everything in one direction." Sylvia Plath, Crossing the Water, Wuthering Heights. Nominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here! MM Award Winner              |
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Jul 19 09, 08:09
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 Mosaic Master  Posts: 18,892 Joined: 1-August 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 2 Real Name: Lori Kanter Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Imhotep |
Hello Altay and WELCOME TO MM!
   You've certainly got an interesting background which I think must help you in your writings. We offer honest, yet friendly feedback in our workshopping forums so I do hope you'll find yourself at home here, once you settle into your own groove-thing and start interacting (we don't bite).  There are many members here with different skill levels and technique, which makes MM more comfortable, diverse and challenging if you become so inclined in your poetic journey.   There's plenty to delve into, so please, wander our halls, take in our colorful 'tiles' and join in the fun.   If you would be so kind, one of the first things we ask is to share a bit of your goals with us. What type of poetry do you enjoy writing most and are there certain forms you often write in? Shall I assume the level of critique you would like to receive on your topics is 'light' to start (until we both learn what is desired)?Each forum has its own 'forum participation rules' posted in a link at the top of the forums, so please have a read of them: http://forums.mosaicmusings.net/index.php?showtopic=8574 . If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me or any of our staff (AMETHYST, Arnfinn, Eisa, JLY, ohsteve, Psyche and Imhotep).    ~Cleo 
······· ·······"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ J.R.R Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings
Collaboration feeds innovation. In the spirit of workshopping, please revisit those threads you've critiqued to see if the author has incorporated your ideas, or requests further feedback from you. In addition, reciprocate with those who've responded to you in kind. "I believe it is the act of remembrance, long after our bones have turned to dust, to be the true essence of an afterlife." ~ Lorraine M. Kanter Nominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here!  "Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." ~ Early detection can save your life.MM Award Winner  |
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Jul 19 09, 09:12
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Assyrian  Posts: 201 Joined: 28-April 09 From: Canada Member No.: 784 Real Name: Marc-Andre Germain Writer of: Poetry |
Welcome Altay,
Interestingly, I've recommended Khayam and Rumi to you in a different thread before reading this  I've got the Avery & Heath-Stubbs translation published by Penguin Books, adorned with Persian painting reproductions. This book is like a precious jewel. Do you read English & American poets? Who? Mark ······· ······· |
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Jul 29 09, 10:32
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Hi Mark
I certainly do! A fan of Shakespeare's sonnets. Langston Hughes (A Dream Deferred especially) and Dylan Thomas (esp. Do Not Go Gentle) among others. Thanks for your book tips on this and other posts! All the best Altay |
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Sep 1 09, 03:39
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 Creative Chieftain Posts: 1,621 Joined: 18-August 05 From: Johannesburg, South Africa Member No.: 127 Real Name: Beverleigh Gail Annegarn Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Jox |
Hello! Welcome to MM! I look forward to reading your poetry! Bev ······· ······· |
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Sep 1 09, 19:40
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 Greek Posts: 698 Joined: 29-May 06 From: US East Coast Member No.: 185 Real Name: Peggy Harwood Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:just wandered in |
Hi Altay,
A warm welcome from me too. It's great to have you with us!!!  Peggy ······· ······· |
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