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Tangled Web
by champagne1982 ©

champ made something I deeply dislike (phobia worthy) into something I will give a second look before I sweep it away.
 
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annaswirls said:
Telepathic Cashier
by dorksicle ©


I really love this poet's work. If you have not yet checked it out, please do. Sometimes deceptively simple, sarcastic or cynical, but always in tune with bits of humanity that often go unnoticed or un-noted.


dorksicle

Thanks for this. I read her poems and agree. The E she got for Nature is well deserved. It's an honest, lovely poem.

I'm gonna go read the Tess and Champers recs now. Thank you all for drawing our attention to them.

And yours, Anna. I didn't see the rec for your poem until a moment ago. But I already know you and Tess and Champagne are good. I'd just recommend that everyone read everything you three wrote. :D
 
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Tango with Me -Artificial I

I really liked this

It can be read as a metaphor for perhaps romance, or gentleness in love making, or as is, a woman who wants to dance a fiery tango with someone who, perhaps, wouldn't give up his flamenco to take a partner in a " poor man's dance"
Some excellent phrasing and I love the way the poem moves
have a look

http://english.literotica.com/stories/showstory.php?id=206991
 
I hope your not out there nursing hangovers and smelling of fireworks.

There were fifteen new poems today. Among the very personal poems written for that Special One are my picks.

Bluerain’s piece for the cellar door challenge is lovely and mysterious. You don’t need to understand Cherokee to find the beauty here A-se-quu-I tsi-s-quu

Another poem from the challenge is Remec’s clever play on words Sloe Seller Dor deftly conjuring up the sights and sounds of a country Fair.

Cool Cat by dcpoet44 is a gentle poem for that cat we’ve all seen., an outsider answering to no one.

A Big Beautiful Woman by msboy8 is a bit shaky with its uneven rhyming but well worth a read.

So, there you have my picks for today. There’s something for all tastes, read, vote and comment and then – go write a poem. !
 
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I'm not sure which poet has Wednesdays but I'd like to draw attention to Mister Jenkins by bogusbrig which appeared today.
 
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New Poems of Thursday July 7, 2005

There are 36 new poems today; of those 11 (of which I choose I am a Flower) are by a three day old Lit poet rose butterfly and five by the prolific Uncle Pervey (all written in classic Pervey doggerel style, and three even being listed as non-erotic).

That drops the rest of the list down to 20, a much more manageable number. Of the 20 four are by A Very Good Girl another new (first time) Lit poet. Her topics rage from rose and chess metaphor to addiction to. . . Well, this is the one I thought her best: Once Bitten
(Almost all of the above poets could occasionally benefit from a friendly editor or at least a spell checker.)

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Other poems I choose to mention today:

In Gossamer Wings, Savannah Skye takes some very old and trite images and phrases and presents them with a new polish. It shouldn’t work, but it does. Her style wipes away the jade from elderly eyes as well as the wordly tarnish of the Prozac prosaic and what’s old id new again in a child’s fresh voice. (There is a little editing that could be done here also.)

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At Rest by b8dbreth is a simple set of couplets that work nicely to the poet’s purpose. This is the first offering by another brand new Lit. member. There are a lot of new voices around today. It is a good day!

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Next comes quietpoet with an erotic version of a nature poem. His image descriptions are very strong and the poet almost creates an initial feeling of rapture/epiphany. Go read Voices In The Night.

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My last is not my least by any means. It is my favorite of the day! :rose:
She never lets you down does she?
It's these days that follow nights
packed in tight, time condensed
like honey.
It is these days
chemicals battle for dominance
in blood. The dirty fighters win.
and hours until night time stretch
like a mile of hot tar.
. . .
Thank you annaswirls for open season.
(I do wish you would let us lovers of swirly words vote.) :(

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Today's Past-Blast:
This poem I spun-up from November of 2004.

- It took me 11 spins to find this poem by LadyJeanne. This poet has been a member for just over a year and I must admit that I am unfamiliar with her work. She has four stories and eight poems posted on Literotica. Every one of her poems and stories is “H” rated. Either she is very good or she has a large loyal following. I guess I will have to go read some more of her work and find out. I know that I do like this first one that I spun up. She handles the vignettes of conjured photo images very powerfully. (PS I did and she is good as the varied and respected commentators show.)
Kaleidoscope Trip

Flip, shuffle, click,
the pieces coalesce...

into a spring night under the elms
where you shook my hand
while the Triumph roared around us,
or would have if the engine
hadn't died earlier that day...

into the pink rocks under my feet
encircling the tinted fountain where I strolled,
blindfolded, and giddy enough to scrub
museum caryatids with a toothbrush...

into red, white and blue flags
wapping in the breeze while the
snow moved in my hand
and the kids never got tired of playing
basketball in Safety Town...

into a squeaking paddle boat on a dirty lagoon
of blue jello, sculpted mushrooms,
and crunchy popsicle sticks;
even the pussy willows turned into mice...

into doors always open
where the perfect host or hostess
never let the glasses empty,
whether it be a crowd or a private
party of two...

into a Streetside Cafe
where those pretzels sure made me thirsty,
and football players gave me autographs
that I then gave to you...

into a poolside chair
in the hot southern town where
hoppy smiles and antebellum homes
lulled the lovers' hearts when
they weren't looking...

into a blur of electronic words and digital voices
linked by smoke signals and jet fuel;
the soundtrack no less stirring for its distant sound;
the pool as wet as ever...

Flip, shuffle, click,
through our kaleidoscope trip...
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Taste is always an individual thing so there may certainly be other poems out there today that you will thoroughly enjoy. If you find ones you really like on the New Poems page, please come back and tell us about them!

And please remember that our poets need your support, so Read Vote Comment Feedback. It won’t come back around if you don’t send it out! ;)

Regards, Rybka


To A Poet, Who Would Have Me Praise Certain Bad Poets. . .
You say, as I have often given tongue
In praise of what another's said or sung,
'Twere politic to do the like by these;
But was there ever dog that praised his fleas?
~ Yeats
 
New Poems Reviews
Saturday 09, 2005

I wish the one goal that the intellects of
this world strive for... world peace!
Un-fortunately there are those who live with
hearts of hatred and jealousy, their one
wish ... to shatter tranquility.
May we all take a moment for those lost this
week by the cowards bite of a snake that
trembles and hides in the crevices of our world.

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unmask by Dusystar ...

fingering to unmask the meaning. But then poetry need not to point but to absorb in the soul. Read for your self and comment, I could have gone for an old poem but then again there are new poems to read and review. Hince the name new poems review.

Days of Sonnet...
another poem posted today, by Dustystar

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Dvorak by Trent-Dutch

Break out the poem decoder rings for this mystical write, I always enjoy Trents literary wit, If I had the time or desire (I normally don't but I like Trent so here's the hints)>>> I looked up Dvorak for the reviews so that others would know it's meaning. Orchestrator of music or a keyboard. I think music <grin>

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I Dream by angel_in_disguise ...

a swift and pleasant read, a write about dreams~
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The words of the Tongue by rosebutterfly
either a survivor contestant posting for scores or just 9 poems to post, rosebutterfly has a string of poems out today, (Most do not take time to read this many by one poet), but since there are only a few poets posted, maybe a couple will be acknowledged by comments and votes.

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That's it for me and keep your eyes peeled
we are now fighting this war of terrorism
in our own back yards, I could only hope to capture
me a 'turban head,' my gators are hungry.

Have a great week

Art~
 
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Sunday's Reviews

Many poems to explore today. Please all feel free to mention your favorites....
here are the ones that caught my attention.

Pop-Tart by UBU

A sensual read of honest intimate cravings. Extremly erotic that touches hidden desires within the reader.

Just Hope for the Worst by dorksicle

A short but powerful honest appraisal of ones shortcomings and grace. The land of hopeless hope simply written for all to ponder.

Cellar Door Challenge Thingy by Man Ray

An excellent write of the inner battle and surrender to the dark side of our self....

Folded Image by bluerains

Simple wording that dives deeply into a bottomless pool of pain. Written so any reader can feel and embrace the emotional qualities of this write.

Snake Watching by My Erotic Tale

A powerful write versed towards the ravages of war but encompassing an universal truth about living.

Marfa Lights by steve porter

While the imagery is stunning in this write creating an illusion of beauty... there is an underlying darkness that filters through the lines of this poem driven home by the final line...

Gentle Strokes by quiet poet

A beautiful flowing display of the power of poetry and how the write can drench anothers soul.... connective communication.......

De Noche by Lauren Hynde

A romantic night breeze of a poem. Depth traveling within the simplicity of the rhetoric and the moment the poet soaks the reader into....

So there they are all! Feel free to explore, comment and learn from all the writers here at Lit... feel what they do regardless of the good or bad... connect to another through the written word..
blessings
du lac~
 
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in his own words

I am quite ashamed to say that I did not notice this poet until the little green E came up next to his name. Shame on me.






I know I would have found him sooner or later, thanks to Laurel for highlighting his work for us all to enjoy, which I am quite certain you will.

Check out how he can change the voice within a poem and between his pieces. Check out the phrasing, count how many you have never seen before... of course, everyone falls into a bit of cliche here and there, and you will find more worn phrases, but this poet shows he knows how to write...

in his own words.

UBU


The most daring Bettie
Immaculate in grainy seduction
The warm reception of Bettie
Eyes shining sex through mascara
Bettie quite frankly nude
Happy as a hairy clam
Naked as a fuckbird
 
Monday's New Poems Reviews....

morphic maiden
by bluerains

I thoroughly enjoyed the shaping of this, the way the simplicity of the words around it highlight 'transmogrifies', and the ending alliteration. It all just...fits together so well.

And for the lazybones:

transmogrify: To change into a different shape or form, especially one that is fantastic or bizarre.

Amante XV
by Eleanora Day

This series of poems is smoothly sensual, captivating, and almost...ethereal. Start at the beginning and enjoy them all.

Slow Hands
by Tristesse

The quiet eroticism of this entices the reader with words set to simmer in the mind.


And the rest of the New Poems for your reading enjoyment. :)
 
My bouquet of New Poems for 12/6/05


Alchemy by bogusbrig searches for The Meaning of Life through the great authors, it could have been dry as dust but he carries it of well.

“For all that is said it is no belief
To believe in the end at the beginning
But to begin the end is pre-empted
And so with reverence he opened the first page”


champagne1982 ‘s wonderful cellar door was one of the runners up in the latest challenge.

Willow Rain took a trip to Miami that her muse obviously enjoyed to the full. She has no less than twenty new poems today.

Slow by Lauren Hynde was also a finalist in the Slow Cellar Door challenge. I feel I cheated both Lauren and champers out of 1st place, two truly great poets.

Smear a caustic slant on life by. dcpoet44

” survival means:
work them over - the camouflage appearance
has power in two distinct ways
to expose injustices -
subtly - or not.”



As always - taste is an individual thing. There's something for everyone, read, comment and vote. Above all write!
 
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Tristesse said:
Willow Rain took a trip to Miami that her muse obviously enjoyed to the full. She has no less than twenty-two new poems today.


damn, this poet needs to be read. Willow Rain

i don't know why she put up some 20 new poems at once. i suggest you do not let that overwhelm you.

she has things to say, and a way of saying them.

:rose:
 
PatCarrington said:
damn, this poet needs to be read. Willow Rain

i don't know why she put up some 20 new poems at once. i suggest you do not let that overwhelm you.

she has things to say, and a way of saying them.

:rose:


I agree and was just coming in to say so.

two that I wished I'd written..

Miami - Canadian Moose Kings


Slow Cellar Door

I also emailed her and told her she should spread 'em out.
Some great stuff
I'm reading them all
:D
 
Gaia_Lorraine is a Lit. member of not quite three months. Her presentation of today is the first that has really caught my eye. If you like word games than you must read Spine of a Penis!

It’s been bugging me all day! I know the term that means “words formed from the same letters”, but I can’t remember it! :(
Anyway, whatever the word is, this poem deserves a 5 for creativity in the use of language. It doesn’t makes as much sense as it might, or flow smoothly all the time, but when you realize that the important words in a line are of the same letters rearranged, you can forgive some of its weaknesses. This is more a tour-de-force of linguistic skills, starting with the title, than a poem of meaning. Being a sucker for word-play, it is my favorite of the day. :rose:

Well played, Not so sweet, Earth Mother (Apologies to Joe McDonald.). Thank you for a fun read that makes you think and read closely!

I wonder how long it takes most readers to realize what you are doing in this poem?
 
Rybka said:
Gaia_Lorraine is a Lit. member of not quite three months. Her presentation of today is the first that has really caught my eye. If you like word games than you must read Spine of a Penis!

It’s been bugging me all day! I know the term that means “words formed from the same letters”, but I can’t remember it! :(
Anyway, whatever the word is, this poem deserves a 5 for creativity in the use of language. It doesn’t makes as much sense as it might, or flow smoothly all the time, but when you realize that the important words in a line are of the same letters rearranged, you can forgive some of its weaknesses. This is more a tour-de-force of linguistic skills, starting with the title, than a poem of meaning. Being a sucker for word-play, it is my favorite of the day. :rose:

Well played, Not so sweet, Earth Mother (Apologies to Joe McDonald.). Thank you for a fun read that makes you think and read closely!

I wonder how long it takes most readers to realize what you are doing in this poem?

I just read it, fishie, and you are right--it is really really good. It's tightly written and precise but nutty creative. She nailed it.

So to speak.
 
Holy crap, it's Happy Nude Day on this thread!



Oh, ummm... read.... pocket full by Willow Rain. Even though it has that "secreted" word! And not all berries by annaswirls. Delicious!
 
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New Poems of Thursday July 14, 2005

There are 17 new submissions on the second Thursday of July, and I bring you one non-erotic "spinner" from the archives.

Today's Golden Oldie:
This poem I spun-up from May of last year. - It took me 3 spins to find this poem by JCSTREET. This poet has been a member for over a year and was very active in 2004. He has five stories and more than 100 poems posted on Literotica, all but one poem posted last year. JC has been quiet since February. I hope this lures him out of hiding. I like his writing.
Sweet Lorraine

You built your house well, shading it
from the eastern sun, shielding it
from the West Wind, making it
impregnable, you

grow lilies and quaint tropical plants in
window boxes to thwart the insects
that dance there and fill your nights
with the warm candle smoke of the South.

I found you beyond your fortress tossed
on a hill in a weak moment and
talked of trade and barter, concrete
waters where you swam safely, then

I penetrated your shell boat, you
filled with water and sank
like a stone. I
hammered the For Sale sign into your garden with
a mallet of jade


--30-- Montreal, June 1968
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Here are three from today you may like. I did.

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Today starts off with an E for What Becomes of a Veil? by Curiouswife, the second for this Lit. poet of just a month. In this work, reminiscent of the "attic challenge" poems, the writer learns that that is what she is and must be. This poem gets stronger with each reading. – Well done! :rose:
In the closet
under a box
next to that old yellow notebook
left over from college days
there
is my hiding place
. . .
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Next, RazzRajen is back with the alliterative and Razz style Orai to Jhansi. Those of you who are not familiar with this writer should click on his name and go read some of his earlier work. You will find there is quite a lot to choose from.

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And Thirdly; here she comes again! :rose:
not all berries
by annaswirls


I will close my eyes
and tell you what is mine.

This, your beauty I carry with me down aisles
calling for lost children, selecting
the box with the reddest of strawberries.

All of these are mine.

Not all berries, these berries.
Not all children, these children.
Not all of you, but this part of you only I hold.

Other lips may taste juices,
I see them on display,
but not these, not mine.


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Taste is always an individual thing so there may certainly be other poems out there today that you will thoroughly enjoy. If you find ones you really like on the New Poems page, please come back and tell us about them!

And please remember that our poets need your support, so Read Vote Comment Feedback. It won’t come back around if you don’t send it out! ;)

Regards, Rybka


To A Poet, Who Would Have Me Praise Certain Bad Poets. . .
You say, as I have often given tongue
In praise of what another's said or sung,
'Twere politic to do the like by these;
But was there ever dog that praised his fleas?
~ Yeats
 
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New Poems Reviews
Saturday 16, 2005


Ten poems posted today,
every single one was a pleasure to read.
I selected these (4) as a must read, vote and comment.
I say again all ten poems are a delight to taste

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night lace by annaswirls

Like a flame, I know not how it works but I did notice the flicker of some erotic words that leads me to believe anna has written an erotic, non-erotic poem. I can only say go and read and decipher for your self. The poetress has laid out her heart in words for us to gaze upon once again, thanks Anna~

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Monument to the last Horse by steve porter

Another intriguing writer has laid out an ode to the last Horse to serve in the U. S. Army, (1942). I didn't catch some of the twists of words but steves meaning is loud and clear. I can only hope the remount program (U. S. military) 1/2 a million horses were purchased at 150.00$ (2003) each does not re-create history, thanks steve~

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I want by RyhmeFairy

Hot Poetry an Erotic poem that is sure to fuel passions fire <grin> thanks RF
We are pleased to have ya back and writing <chuckleboned>
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The Rose by cuddles 140

Cute poem that has a mavelous flow and fell to it. The tragic ending is just an added twist to this well worded poem. Thanks cuddles.

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Thanks for supporting our poets,
have a great week

Art~
 
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Sunday Reviews

Hi all it is the day of rest again but for this reviewer it is nothing but!!! So many outstanding reads today my heart and head spun around and flew against the wall!!! I play games with the reviews.. sometimes it is association etc.. but today I said I would only pick three to be mentioned.. OMG an impossible task! So dear ones no fretting if you are not mentioned it is just how I am doing the reviews today..... 3 hmmm maybe 5!

here we go!

Letter to K by Bogusbrig

As soon as I read the first stanza I knew I was in trouble narrowing my choices down to three! This is a truthful honest poem filled with emotional zest. The poet takes us on not only a physical battle but melds the mental and spiritual essence of connected souls into his wonderful write...

House Arrest by OhMissScarlett

The intimate references in this work pour forth the pain frustration and rage of the poet. Short but powerpacked a wonderful read

Don't You by Neonurotic

A hot delving write that explores the hidden needs and desires of the female essence... making all question just what the hell was I thinking? I felt personally drawn into this work for my own reasons and felt as if the poet had been sitting in the corner of my bedroom watching me with my lover.... hmmmm a strong write

OKAY so now you see where I am at.. hardly even touching the reads and three already mentioned... I surrender and see what the hell happens next!

Prepared to Shallow by Curious Wife

a taste:
Drinking a bit too much
I lay down on a friend’s bed
waking up with my pants half-down
a man next to me

Begging me to swallow reality

Reality screams in this poem. I loved how it was formed and the breaks really punch the message home.... very intense writing that deems recognition

ZMP~Ivy to the Sky by My Erotic Tale

Art takes us once again on a zen journey. A wonderful reflective piece that connects nature with the essence of just who and what we are... and how are we living life...

Okay is it a zen thing that the next poet I pick is..... (behave BOYS!)
When I Walk by sack

An enchanting bittersweet look from the poets eye view....intimate but distant all in a breathe. A read that leaves you sitting by your window wondering just how does this relate to my life... does it?

So three became 6! lol.. double the pleasure! Please all comment and vote on your favorite poems of the day. Be kind to each other with wisdom that flows through gentle probing if you have a suggestion to make a work more powerful...
blessings
du lac~
 
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Yet another beautiful Monday morning here (or not so beautiful, if you're not a fan of extreme early-morning heat), and there is only one audio poem posted as of yet. Will keep checking back in for the day's postings. :)
 
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