New Poetry Recommendations

[LeBroz]

Wednesday's Review

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Here we go again, another Wednesday, bracketed by that Chicago lady. Ain't I the lucky one. So, let's see if anything out there among today's 7 rings my bell...

seannelson seems to be having second thoughts about a youthful life frittered away in An Ode To My Inner Maniac. Just don't get too serious else life's fun vanishes.

AnAmericanDarling has another of her raucous, gaudy bits in The Little Lady goes to Town.


Over the last 10 days of October, I went poring through Lit's archives, reading nearly 2,000 poems that I'd never read before. Most struck me as needing considerable editorial help {and a spell check program, as well}. But I found 3 to recommend. Really, give them a try. You may be pleasantly surprised.


And The Clock Went Tick. How will CSI solve this one from Shady_Lady?
Apples Grow In New Hampshire. A nice pastoral feel to this one from Rybka.
Ascending Angel. A young mother on chemo, days numbered, twin babies - you get the picture. Go read what Debbie wrote. You've got to be dead to not be affected.



I'll keep you posted if I find other gems in the gravel hidden away in Lit's vault. In the meantime, read, vote, comment ~ it's the least you can do. Above all, comment ~ a fair exchange for the pleasure of reading free poetry.


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[MyNecroticSnail]

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Over the last 10 days of October, I went poring through Lit's archives, reading nearly 2,000 poems that I'd never read before. Most struck me as needing considerable editorial help {and a spell check program, as well}. But I found 3 to recommend. Really, give them a try. You may be pleasantly surprised.


And The Clock Went Tick. How will CSI solve this one from Shady_Lady?
Apples Grow In New Hampshire. A nice pastoral feel to this one from Rybka.
Ascending Angel. A young mother on chemo, days numbered, twin babies - you get the picture. Go read what Debbie wrote. You've got to be dead to not be affected.



I'll keep you posted if I find other gems in the gravel hidden away in Lit's vault. In the meantime, read, vote, comment ~ it's the least you can do. Above all, comment ~ a fair exchange for the pleasure of reading free poetry.


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3/2000 ~ that bad, huh? Did you tell any of the 1997? Part of writing/reviewing well is determining what is good, what is not. Most calls will be iffy. Congrats you are getting there.

anyway your link on Ascending Angel points to Apples Grow In New Hampshire

Here is an iffy call, because it goes exactly where you expect, (but MNS, most do!) and one line does not seem to fit, (But MNS, just one line?) but since
bogusbrig

has two "E''s to his name and the rest of
Great Uncle Joe
has enough to hold my interest, despite yadda, yadda, yadda.
I won't mention the line, see if you can find it, dear commentors.

 

[SpectaclesInSkirt]

Thursday - Cold and Lovely

Y'all, I grew up in Florida. Two seasons: Wet and hot, and Wet and slightly less hot. Awful. Then I moved to Chicago. On this lovely Thursday morning it is slate gray and fluctuating between 35 and 25 degrees, with small flurries of snow.

I hate the Midwest, but I love the cold.

Anyway, 9 New Poems up today. Please give all of them a read and send their prodigious authors feedback. Although the work was good today, nothing really knocked my socks off.

Have a good Friday, all.

Specs

 

[Angeline]

Friday, November 3

No one reviewed the 11/03 poems here and I am available, so here's my opinion:

There were 16 new poems submitted yesterday. Most of them are either graphic "Oh baby, baby" poems or of the vacuous "I Love you" variety. If you want a cheap thrill or a romance moment, go read 'em. There are a few though that (in my opinion) have real promise.

First is Glue by CrackerjackHrt, his first formal submission here. Jack writes some lovely erotica and he knows his way around words. We need to take him in hand and help him tighten up those poemies--get rid of cliche and extaneous words. (He wuvs me and won't mind constructive crit. In fact. I happen to know he wants that!) Glue has promise: the title establishes a metaphor that builds across the poem. There are some terrific images:

Her body a snare to my head,
responding to my every move.
Moans matching mine,
undulating hip to hip,
cock fist vulva. Fast.

Please read this one and give Jack some feedback. He needs us to help him sharpen his poetry tools.

Next, take a look at an Ode to "Terror" by seannelson, who has quite a catalog of submissions here. Ode to "Terror" addresses terrorism and greed and ponders what has become of America in its wake. IMO, it needs some tightening up, but it's full of marvelous images and interesting word twists:

i ran from you
to a land of green smoke
where I bathed away years
in warm lakes of liquor...
but you turned into
a dread blue sea monster and
i narrowly dodged your alluring jaws

i went home to the library
but even there
I only shook you for a little while:
you turned into meaninglessness
and waited to ambush me
from many a respectable, scholarly page

Strong imagery that supports the theme makes the poem most readable. I think some editing could make its message even stronger.

Check out these (and November 3rd's other) new poems, vote and comment (publically or privately) if you are so moved. We love it when you do.

If you think I've missed any mentions, c'mon in the thread and share your opinions. You don't have to be a known reviewer to recommend a poem.

Peace,
Angeline

 

[MyNecroticSnail]

No one reviewed the 11/03 poems here and I am available, so here's my opinion:

There were 16 new poems submitted yesterday. Most of them are either graphic "Oh baby, baby" poems or of the vacuous "I Love you" variety. If you want a cheap thrill or a romance moment, go read 'em. There are a few though that (in my opinion) have real promise.

First is Glue by CrackerjackHrt, his first formal submission here. Jack writes some lovely erotica and he knows his way around words. We need to take him in hand and help him tighten up those poemies--get rid of cliche and extaneous words. (He wuvs me and won't mind constructive crit. In fact. I happen to know he wants that!) Glue has promise: the title establishes a metaphor that builds across the poem. There are some terrific images:

Her body a snare to my head,
responding to my every move.
Moans matching mine,
undulating hip to hip,
cock fist vulva. Fast.

Please read this one and give Jack some feedback. He needs us to help him sharpen his poetry tools.

Next, take a look at an Ode to "Terror" by seannelson, who has quite a catalog of submissions here. Ode to "Terror" addresses terrorism and greed and ponders what has become of America in its wake. IMO, it needs some tightening up, but it's full of marvelous images and interesting word twists:

i ran from you
to a land of green smoke
where I bathed away years
in warm lakes of liquor...
but you turned into
a dread blue sea monster and
i narrowly dodged your alluring jaws

i went home to the library
but even there
I only shook you for a little while:
you turned into meaninglessness
and waited to ambush me
from many a respectable, scholarly page

Strong imagery that supports the theme makes the poem most readable. I think some editing could make its message even stronger.

Check out these (and November 3rd's other) new poems, vote and comment (publically or privately) if you are so moved. We love it when you do.

If you think I've missed any mentions, c'mon in the thread and share your opinions. You don't have to be a known reviewer to recommend a poem.

Peace,
Angeline

A-mazing, but a little strange. I'm glad you mentioned both, I had a slightly different take on both. This DOES NOT mean I disagree with you, Angeline, just that good writing can present itself as different things to different people.
I second these.

 

[My Erotic Trail]

New Poems Review

the cream
usually rises to the top
today's first poem
at the top
an illustrated poem
by ManRay
Gensing Economy
this time the poem makes the whole... <grin
nice write.

annaswirl gives us...
The Minister's Husband

and... Legal Eagles by Krenna Smart a thought or two about morals and our current court system, an interesting read.

Have a fabulous week! (~_~)

 

[Angeline]

November 4, 2006

I saw some other poems today I think bear mention.

First, how can I resist a poem called I thought you were jazz by MinorMonster? And even if it weren't about my favorite music (which, really, it only is a little bit), it's marvelous--all word twisty and clever in that MinorMonsterish (ahem) way.

I thought you were dub,
bare feet, swinging hips,
black curls stuck on zenith
sweaty skin and lips parted
in breathless grin. Ganja
and rum, earth and hibiscus.
Happily lost in ringing filter feed
and clinging to each vibrant
molecule in a mud floor club.

That's a thing of beauty. It's also my pick for the day.

You know this MinorMonster guy reminds me of someone. Hmmmmm.

Then there's wrestling thoughts by My Erotic Trail. Ok, so he's too modest to recommend his own poem, but I will. I'm not wild about the ending, which states the obvious and thus seems unnecessary to me, but there's a lot in this poem that is teriffic.

when the soul summersaults
limbless acrobats
to tightly grip a strangle hold
upon reasoning

second guessing
previous maneuvers
kicking yourself in the butt
while in a head lock

That's good, but MET I'll smack you if you don't run spell check on my watch. There's some shifty pronouns and extraneous stuff in there too that could be corrected, but I like the imagery and wouldn't throw out the baby with the bathwater as they say.

I've always liked lobomao's poetry. He does a great balancing act, imo, between abstract and concrete. He has two new poems, submitted today: wordsmith and no exit. Of the two I prefer no exit, which I think weaves its theme more effectively. wordsmith has its moments but, imo, the affected quality of the wording descends into Yoda-speak here and there. It's eminently editable, but no exit is perfectly chilling in its spare, honest way.

So she made love to another girl
And had to call me up to tell
“you left me, babe, I don’t wanna hear”
I said admiring the view from hell

And that's my 4 cents worth for today.


Angeline

 

[vampiredust]

The Sunday Review

14 new poems up today

My picks:

Preta gets the coveted E today with her moving and beautiful Neighborhood Postcards

steve porter gives us the beautiful blame it all on me

MinorMonster has two poems up today: the haunting Cetacean and the sensual the curve of your neck has

Read them both

 

[bluerains]

Monday Review

On deck this day a new poet
GuitarsCry Masochism leaves glowing feelings from his sun and rain...welcome to lit.
*****
Next, three tasteful treats from lobomao
lava lamp being the most delectable . Think this is a new addy for my favs...
*****
And a big cheer to annaswirls on another E for
grande truth in a venti cup I always said "I'll take my coffee to heaven...smell the fresch roast aroma in the air...or heaven couldn't be there". thanks anna...

have a great week..**** is still in the sun...or the rain

 

[SpectaclesInSkirt]

Tuesday: En martes, ni te cases ni te embarques

On Tuesday, neither get married nor begin a journey. But Vote. Seriously. Vote.

7 New Poems today. A new poet named LionofLondon gives us A Soulful Mystery, which is quite lovely and considered. Looking forward to more, Lion. Lion's style is like a slow walk that takes you past several welcoming bridges. Give it a look.

Have a lovely day, all.

 

[LeBroz]

Wednesday's Review

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Since last Wednesday it's been one of those weeks. This damn bug just won't let go, though at least today's the best I've felt all day long in a week. At least today I haven't gone through the day just to crash & burn. So far...

There's an even dozen out today but only 3 really caught my eye (for different reasons).

MinorMonster got me thirsting for my cup of mocha with his Romance versus Spoons. No, that didn't make any sense, but then the things people notice about each other doesn't make much sense either.

Gaia_Lorraine has a piece out, Poetic Snail, that appears to have been inspired by our own Snail.

My Erotic Trail has an interesting piece here in outer limits. And just after Angeline warned you about using that spell check. You had all the right letters in labyrinth, just the wrong order and a couple too many in twilight.


Here's an interesting piece I unearthed from Lit's vault:


Battleground piqued my interest, due to its unusual approach. And while I tried to get my mind around it, I saw YDD had already hit it perfectly when she described it as "Anthropomorphic Spring" ~ give it a look.

That's it for this week. Give 'em all a view and read, vote, comment ~ it's the least you can do. Above all, comment ~ a fair exchange for the pleasure of reading free poetry.

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[Liar]

In addition to those above, I'd like to point y'all towards lobomao's sermon on the grounds. A wordy ramble with a juicy edge, well worth a look.

 

[SpectaclesInSkirt]

Thursday - What's With All the Dom/Sub Poems?

Seriously, in the New Poems today there seemed to be an almost pervasive theme of dominance and/or submission. Huh.

In any event, Your Pictures is filthy and great fun. Well done, Julian.

Have a lovely day, guys, I'm rushing out to see a play.

Specs

 

[annaswirls]

18 New Poems today, Friday November 10.

What to expect, from the cat by unapologetic © a short, to the point look at the feline nature, perhaps translating to humans as well

Wish I could read more Spanish...Portuguese? Enlouquecendo by gisella ©


Stella_Omega's second sonnet written to Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester (1647-1680) Sonnet; Call Down The Ages uses elegant language to describe a kind of reverse haunting-- the living present visiting Wilmot promise they mean no harm in a time twisting ode, I really enjoyed the voice used in this poem. Accessible yet challenging.


I owe this next poem three more reads. For now, a recommendation and a quote: A Fervent Ode to Human Possibility by seannelson ©

among the wise it seems agreed
that 'mid the anarchy of over-modern humanity,
there are many promising seeds
which may survive the silicon storm
and (with any luck)
push their heads above the merchantile muck.

LitbitOHoney has 8 poems up today, inspirational verse, self-reflective, introspective.... which is your favorite? I think mine was As Love Whispers

Thanks for reading my humble recommendations, and please, be encouraged to offer up your own opinions and most of all, if you like what you read, let the poet know.

 

[My Erotic Trail]

New Poem Reviews

PeaceTroopers ...another wonderful illustrated poem from ManRay! His literary Art gets better and better (~_~) The poem and the image together makes this poem a delight!


"Is there one among us un-scarred?"
Honesty by oregon_gal The truth revealed... honesty is the best policy (~_~) ...


Callia by Lady_BlackHawk Lured by the name; in hopes of an Indian vision, I was pleased with this poet's approach to... (~_~) Poetry from the heart. Charmed by truth while gazing at this poem's reality and the way this author jumped into; Wants and Needs, set the mood for the rest of the read!

This poem is a winner by a ...Landslide by bluerains... this poem's 'witty word trail' ... is Paramount!

New Poems list ...There are some great poems offered today (~_~) Have a super week

 

[vampiredust]

The Sunday Review

8 new poems up today

My picks:

annaswirls gives us the beautifully witty You Skip to Dessert

Remec gives us the sensual Her Quicksand Skin

 

[bluerains]

Monday Reviews

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Some of my favorite poets up today , giving a nod to them all!
First
Absence ... postobitum zoned the muse in the tv snooze..I enjoyed the last lines best!

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Us ... unapologetic maxs energy merging...fast pace read!

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Reflection ...oregon_gal shows the healing powers of her love...beautiful pen with just a few minor punctuation flaws to change to polish it off!

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Incisive ...tungtied2u This poem resonates to the core with me as to writing from the heart and finding words to discribe them may not always flow in syntax..great alliteration allows the meaning to slip its words off the tongue...
one thing the words thought and reflection are mispelled but, I loved the message...tis why a 4 otherwise it would have been5* and should be...

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I Am Dragonsong ... Lady_Blackhawk No poem with a McCaffrey
title shoud go without mention...love the pen name as well...


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Weather Tales ... vampiredust Words are well formed in this discriptive pen..don't know if I like the number use though...broke the flow..just my preference and imho


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hush (terzanelle) ... echoes_s So nice to have echoes back writing again with a terzanelle to warm the spirit fires...


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Breaking the Ice with Buddha ... My Erotic Trail A poem to embrace the soul and make a grin in the wellspring of the heart ..wonderful pen art..ty for sharing..


This day fills the threads with poetic bliss...ty for sharing your work!
If I forgot anyone...mention it , please...go read...til next week...enjoy your world in peace and love...the shift is changing the tides are turning....blue

 

[oregon_gal]

looking to polish...

Thank you for the nod this morning..anything offered to clean up my messes is always appreciated. im all ears! carol

 

[SpectaclesInSkirt]

Tuesday: Don's Gone!

Only 8 New Poems today. Sorry to say, nothing really caught my eye. But, taking a page from LeBroz, went running through the archives and found something fun. Check out Can you feel me by JOE DICK from back in March of 2001.

Happy Rumsfeld Resignation, y'all. Have a good one.

Specs

 

[LeBroz]

Wednesday's Review

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Only 5 up today and they've got a good batting average as 3 caught my eye.

f-cynyr is back after an absence, with two new pieces today. This For Sure Death won out for my attentions for its unusual structure and wording. You really must pay attention when reading this one.

postobitum has a rather quirky piece out in her Cliché Cut and Paste. I wonder how many of our Lit poets could craft such a cliché laden piece.

Tristesse2 hits the nail on the head in her Too Touchy. Heads - you lose, tails - you lose. Comments too filled with praise - you're a fan with no taste; comments too critical - you're going to chase away potentially good poets; no comments - what's wrong with you, why aren't you contributing?



In the past 10 days I've barely had time to dig into Lit's poetry vault. Gone over maybe a couple dozen pieces and none really melted my butter. I'll take some time this weekend and look through the vault to see what else is in there.



Now I've done my part; the rest is up to you. Read, vote, comment ~ it's the least you can do. Above all, comment ~ a fair exchange for the pleasure of reading free poetry. And maybe we can get some talent to stay awhile.


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[SpectaclesInSkirt]

Thursday - Better Than Never

Hey Guys,

Sorry for the delay, a wake ran long.

Do be so kind as to check out jackfruit by Ajaloko, and Vibes by seannelson.

And don't forget to comment on the other New Poems as well.

See you guys next week. Have a good weekend.

Specs

 

[moonstormer]

New...

Hey all,

I have a new poem up, Perceived by taste. Some of you liked my earlier work, and I'd be interested in whatever feedback you all might have.

Thanks in advance!

moonstormer

 

[Angeline]

Friday, November 17

Happy Friday, Poets, from the very rainy State of Maine. Unlike my locale, the state of poetry is mostly sunny today with 15 new poems submitted. There's surely something there for everyone, but the following are my picks for the day.

Small Thing by SpectaclesInSkirt is an odd and oddly rhythmic piece on childhood and loss, and it's couched in imagery that conjures a creepy Alice in Wonderland. I think this poem would improve with some shaping: to me the rhythm is a bit off (though maybe it's meant to be somewhat atonal) here and there, but it's chock full of marvelous vivid images.

Tiny white bones like teeth in the night
Hard and clean with our own natural light
Sleeping next to her hair
Never to leave, never to care
With Alice to obscure and blur my sight

Senna Jawa's poems are often deceptively simple. They tend to make the reader think far beyond the few spare images they present. Senna knows how to make every word count. Today's California? is no exception. Is the Golden State the land of eternal youth and beauty or something more mundane? Senna's snapshot offers a sardonic image of the real world.

a fatso floats in the swimming pool
then walks around
in his whitish greyish dirtish huge
half-hanging half-lingering wet underwear

And speaking of not wasting words, there's MinorMonster's Her Quicksand Skin. I love this poem with its fleeting image of faded bruises and suggestion of pain that lingers but doesn't show.

control is skin deep,
and with time, even cuts
forget to be
white paths trampled
across quicksand

There are 12 other poems that may grab your interest. Please read them all, vote, comment--and feel free to post here and mention any that you really like.

Or use the poetry spinner to find a golden oldie. I found a delicious poem (and it only took me four spins).

third dip and swallow
by annaswirls ©

he dances with words
as if they were life long partners
anticipating moves with a quick
surprise thrown in.

he writes them
while they write him
someone invented the inventor

pull out the subconscious like day old cud
bring it up, chew it out,
this brain spit dissolves like mind saliva
crackin' down perception
we split them like a stick.


If I could cut you a straw
it would be one with a perfectly hollow stem without a crack.
monocot dried and perfect for the blow
of crushed raspberries that spray our names
across cave walls.

You tell me
the writing
is the knowing
is the writing
and I wanted to say hello,
I noticed your famous steps.

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And when you're done with the poems here, check out Irritable Mystic by Nathaniel Mackey. He just won the National Book Award prize for poetry. Do you think his style suggests a new trend in poetry?

Hope your weekend is filled with sunshine (mine will be by tomorrow) and poetry.

Peace,
Angeline

 

[annaswirls]

just another suggestion

It took three reads before I really got the full impact of Oregan_Gal's Spiraling Down As suggested by LeBroz, reading the left and right sections separately as well as the poem as a whole made a big impact on my appreciation-- it is a clever piece, an experience well worth the time.

 

[WickedEve]

Angeline, goddess of the poetry reviews, thank you.
I'm drying (edit: drying? It's suppose to be dying! lol) to read small things and I will.
I second S.J.'s poem.