Thanks. I did not really know if I should break them apart or keep it the same poem. Maybe I could retitle the whole thing three days in August.
Thanks ash. I wrote punkins deliberately!In one line " flowers and punkins...." : I think you meant " pumpkins". I lovedur' poems!!!
Oh Wow: didn't know of this spelling!!!
Hi Ash.
If it's working for you that's all that matters. Otoh I do think you could publish your poetry if you polished it up some and I always try to suggest that path....though I'm not sure why because, Literotica aside, the publishing game can be a huge pain in the ass. And of course it's really easy now to self-publish. But I'm just thinking out loud!I don’t recall the state fair, but we would go to the hundred and County fair at the old racetrack ever since I was a kid. Great memories!! We did go to Trenton for the races but I don’t think we ever went for the fairs.
I don’t really know who the poems are for. Mostly for me and my wife. For me, it’s just a good creative outlet.
I really wouldn’t know how to start editing them, although I do edit them down considerably.
I simply like the fact that poetry seems to have very few rules. Sort of works for me.
Wow! That must’ve been cool seeing the band.If it's working for you that's all that matters. Otoh I do think you could publish your poetry if you polished it up some and I always try to suggest that path....though I'm not sure why because, Literotica aside, the publishing game can be a huge pain in the ass. And of course it's really easy now to self-publish. But I'm just thinking out loud!
So yes the NJ State Fair used to be in Hamilton Township. I think it moved to the Meadowlands in the 80s. It was off Nottingham Way, where the Grounds for Sculpture is now. It was a big deal with the racetrack, a huge midway, the ag halls and competitions. Dick Clark used to bring a big rock and roll revue show every year. And school-aged kids would get free tickets and a half day off to attend at the start of the school year. They'd have big concerts there too. I saw The Band there when I was around 14.
U're so right , Angie: every district of India has a distinct dialect, spelling, pronunciation quite different from neighboring district...Hi Ash.
Punkin isn't technically an alternate spelling. It's more an American dialect thing that you see in casual uses and folk tales, etc. I'm sure there are analogs in Hindi, Marathi, even Urdu right? (I won't even try to name any more of the bazillion languages and dialects on the Indian subcontinent!!!)
). If otoh you haven't been posting lately know that we love you all and hope you'll be back. Really. 
I enjoy this format.So. 2025 is moving inexorably to an end. And that means an end to our poem-a-week challenge. We've all done really well thus far. Sure we've missed weeks, some more than others. I think the stalwart Tzara is the only poet who hasn't missed a week (correct me if I'm wrong), but folks are coming back and trying. I count that as a win. And if you're not feeling the muse lately (count me in that group), give it your best shot anyway. For me the challenge is about writing among friends and lovers of the art. Some of us have written more than one poem each week (Land has at least two chapbooks worth already!). And some have been more active lately (glad to be reading more from you Ash
Which brings me to 2026. It'll be here in a few months. I am inclined (because I'm crazy: y'all have figured that out by now right?) to repeat this challenge. What say you? Bear in mind that, like the current challenge, no one will think less of you if you miss weeks or post poems that make you wince even as you write them.
Of course we can always do other challenges, maybe a monthly same title challenge for example, or even some form prompts. And lest you think that's too ambitious we can always allow a poem from Challenge Whatever to count as your poem-a-week entry.
Just think about it and let me know your thoughts, ideas, recommendations. And thank you for being here and making this forum an oasis of creativity and support in an often troubled world.
So. 2025 is moving inexorably to an end. And that means an end to our poem-a-week challenge. We've all done really well thus far. Sure we've missed weeks, some more than others. I think the stalwart Tzara is the only poet who hasn't missed a week (correct me if I'm wrong), but folks are coming back and trying. I count that as a win. And if you're not feeling the muse lately (count me in that group), give it your best shot anyway. For me the challenge is about writing among friends and lovers of the art. Some of us have written more than one poem each week (Land has at least two chapbooks worth already!). And some have been more active lately (glad to be reading more from you Ash
Which brings me to 2026. It'll be here in a few months. I am inclined (because I'm crazy: y'all have figured that out by now right?) to repeat this challenge. What say you? Bear in mind that, like the current challenge, no one will think less of you if you miss weeks or post poems that make you wince even as you write them.
Of course we can always do other challenges, maybe a monthly same title challenge for example, or even some form prompts. And lest you think that's too ambitious we can always allow a poem from Challenge Whatever to count as your poem-a-week entry.
Just think about it and let me know your thoughts, ideas, recommendations. And thank you for being here and making this forum an oasis of creativity and support in an often troubled world.
Things that stand out about Moochienanu’s poetry, she never posts a dog of a poem. Everyone since read, is tightly woven. Moochienanu masterfully writes in incomplete sentences, perhaps it’s her topic, easily and readily imagined. Perhaps she trusts her reader’s end of line imaginations, before completing the image in the next line? Regardless, the incomplete sentences add anticipation. Clever and skillful writing. Love reading poets that show me something in action.
I agree with everyone else. A collective space to write as individuals is vital. We can always have impromptu unofficial challenges inside thread, as per individual want or seasonal occassion. Or not. If you’ve read this far, fuck off and write something (if that offends you write a poem about it).So. 2025 is moving inexorably to an end. And that means an end to our poem-a-week challenge. We've all done really well thus far. Sure we've missed weeks, some more than others. I think the stalwart Tzara is the only poet who hasn't missed a week (correct me if I'm wrong), but folks are coming back and trying. I count that as a win. And if you're not feeling the muse lately (count me in that group), give it your best shot anyway. For me the challenge is about writing among friends and lovers of the art. Some of us have written more than one poem each week (Land has at least two chapbooks worth already!). And some have been more active lately (glad to be reading more from you Ash
Which brings me to 2026. It'll be here in a few months. I am inclined (because I'm crazy: y'all have figured that out by now right?) to repeat this challenge. What say you? Bear in mind that, like the current challenge, no one will think less of you if you miss weeks or post poems that make you wince even as you write them.
Of course we can always do other challenges, maybe a monthly same title challenge for example, or even some form prompts. And lest you think that's too ambitious we can always allow a poem from Challenge Whatever to count as your poem-a-week entry.
Just think about it and let me know your thoughts, ideas, recommendations. And thank you for being here and making this forum an oasis of creativity and support in an often troubled world.
ballad I translated and posted in Poem a Week Poetry only thread has been published in original Hindi in Audio with Poetry section. Wud be prepared for whatever reactions ---- Brickbats or Bouquets or even Bullets à la Utah in all humility!!! If fellow poets wud deign to listen to my singing 
Don’t know about listening to you singing but I do know you deserve applausehttps://literotica.com/p/raatkali-ek-khwaab
I am delighted to report the Circa 1972 love
translation is an art form.
I agree with 42. Translating is an art in itself. I enjoyed reading your poem when you posted it in the challenge thread. Yesterday I listened, voted and commented on the audio poem on your publication page. I don't know a word of Hindi but I thought you did a great job of it. This is your second foray (that I know of) in performance poetry. It was a year or two ago (right?) that you posted a ghazal you sang. Also a fine job Ash...well from what little I know listening to it.https://literotica.com/p/raatkali-ek-khwaab
I am delighted to report the Circa 1972 love
Thank U soooo Much !!!I agree with 42. Translating is an art in itself. I enjoyed reading your poem when you posted it in the challenge thread. Yesterday I listened, voted and commented on the audio poem on your publication page. I don't know a word of Hindi but I thought you did a great job of it. This is your second foray (that I know of) in performance poetry. It was a year or two ago (right?) that you posted a ghazal you sang. Also a fine job Ash...well from what little I know listening to it.
Hope others will click on your link and give your translation a listen!
U Angie!!!
How come I always get the credit?Thank U soooo Much !!!
I am writing/ translating another Folk Song , this time Bengali today: U have unleashed a Monster , Angie!!
ballad
Another lovely tune and heartfelt rendition. I think the audio quality is good and clear on this submission.https://www.literotica.com/p/koyi-hota-jisko-apna
My Hindi Bollywood translation also published here on Poem a Week...ly thread has been accepted in original Hindi version in Poetry with Audio section....as before wud be delighted if my fellow poets listened to this lonely love
Dude - that is killer! I loved it.https://literotica.com/p/raatkali-ek-khwaab
I am delighted to report the Circa 1972 love
