Category: Poetry

May 23, 2013

The Buoy

http://www.allposters.com/-sp/Crashing-Waves-Posters_i8652711_.htm

Like a Buoy

Tossing to and fro

Thrashing crashing

In the mashing of waves

Of sound

And of time

Slipping leaving

Behind a life bound

Like buoy

Like a bobbing toy Continue reading →

May 23, 2013

PAY DAY THURSDAY COLLABORATION with Jessica from The Carpenter’s Quill

Welcome back for another installment of Pay Day Thursday.

Today I would like to introduce you to Jessica. She approached me with a desire to collaborate and to have a letter exchange type dialogue.

Jessica’s Blog is The Carpenter’s Quill

So what is your name, age and where are you from?
My name is Jessica Carpenter, and I will be turning the big 3-0 next month. We currently live in Las Vegas, Nevada. Originally from Victorville CA! Continue reading →

May 23, 2013

Be the Candle.

May 22, 2013

5 Tips for Writers

5 Things to help you write.

We have all heard it said many a time that as a writer you need to have a voice. I find this to be especially true in poetry, freelancing and blogging.

If you are writing a book or short story I don’t think the voice is as important as your style and flair. What you need to do is tell a story and tell it well. While well is a vague word I will attempt to give some tips and reminders to help you do just that, write well.

First you will need to determine what your goals are. Do you want to sell a million copies of your book? If so it has to blow peoples minds. In order to do this you have to have confidence in your writing and in your voice. That is the one common denominator with all top-selling authors.

If you find that your confidence is waivering at times, these tips might help you. Continue reading →

May 22, 2013

Wordle Wednesdays

Give this a try! It’s so fun.
I came up with :
Misadventure stamped simply
Loosely visits Chaos.
Details periodically resemble reality correctly.

May 22, 2013

Do not Limit Yourself!

Poem written by: Karen Ravn

May 22, 2013

The Mask

http://yareah.com/what-is-the-mask-of-nicole-lane/

The Mask

Mystery and allure

The self-confidence of the self-assured

The enticing appeal of femininity

The daunting desire of a hidden face

The ability to be seen but not replaced Continue reading →

May 21, 2013

Stuff It Tuesday! Storetry #3 the blogger Collaboration Challenge! Come join us poets, writers and artisits!

Welcome to the third week of Stuff it Tuesday a blogging collaboration challenge for poets, writers, artists and photographers.

I offer the opening paragraph and the closing poem. I ask contributors to fill in the middle, I then link the story together as best as I can. I include all submissions.

I put the link to each persons submission below their piece so that you can check out their blog. Please show support and give the blogs a look to see if it’s something that interests you.

You can find next weeks Stuff It opening and closing paragraphs on my home page under the Stuff it Tuesdays Tab. It will be updated tomorrow.

This weeks ‘storetry’ is beautiful. I think it’s my favorite yet. Thank you for participating and I encourage you to continue and for those of you that hesitate, don’t! Participate!

Please feel free to re blog so that we can get more people involved.

‘STORETRY’ # 3 MOONLIT MYSTERY Continue reading →

May 21, 2013

Something to think about.

May 21, 2013

Welcome, the poem, soon to be ‘spoken word’

I created this poem to perform as spoken word for my first Pay Day collaboration turning my Gravy Baby poem to song Introducing Ray the Musical Poet. It was to be my intro but I’m not nearly ready to attempt spoken word yet, it’s quite the challenge. If you don’t know much about spoken word I encourage you take a look.

I want to share the poem with you. I’m excited to get it ready to perform. This poem puts into word my passion for collaboration of the arts, to create something new.