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Poems I'm focused on

Alice's Gown

In your sweet little Alice blue gown.

24 lines, 8 comments, September 9
Bipolar success story

110 lines, 18 comments, September 4. In Contest
Alice Cat and Panda Cat

Alice Cat and Panda Cat agreed to have a battle
for Panda Cat saw Alice Cat about to go and tattle.

7 lines, 12 comments, August 11
Another Alice Poem

Have you noticed with tabbies
the wonderful way their front legs

14 lines, 6 comments, May 3. In Contest
Alice

In the morning, Alice
creeps up to my head

30 lines, 4 comments, March 12. In Contest
Death of Joan

Illness sapped her final breath.
Propriety and Christian faith

8 lines, 5 comments, February 19. In Contest

Long Walks on the Beach

long walks on the beach? i'm afraid this contest concerns long walks in the street, cold and grimy, by those who walk in wet and dirty socks and have no place of their own to lay their heards or their feet. Here's w

900 points, ends November 25, 8 entries

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Column: Sound and Sense at allpoetry
SOUND AND SENSE, AN INTRODUCITON TO POETRY was used by many students in the 1950s and '60s. I have been reading it and would like to share parts of it with Allpoetry members.

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Shame and Pride

FOUR 1 This entry contains no other people unless a random voice on the radio counts as a person. The cats are here too, sprawling in favourite places. 2 "I don't care if the sun don't shine. I get my lovin' in the evenin' time." Some jazz singer. But I was going to write about the projects that people

November 15, In Contemplative. 400 words. → 1 comment, Add one?
Shame and Pride

THREE 1 "I don't have much money," said the phone message from my friend. After coffee the following evening, she scooted off into the subway, when I spotted a branch of the new gourmet pizza chain. She said it was good pizza. That's what they gave them at the lunch provided at her telephone job, fundraising f

November 13, 400 words. → 9 comments, Add one?
Shame and Pride

TWO 1 On Wellesley, a young Filipino man came towards me along the sidewalk and I recognized Louis, looking prosperous in a new black and taupe overcoat. He had gained some weight in his face. 2 "I haven't seen you in ages," I said. 3 "You're looking well. You haven't aged. How are your cats?" 4 "W

November 11, 200 words. → 2 comments, Add one?

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kareneisenlord on October 21

I like the change I see in some of your poetry. A "breaking free," so to speak. I think you are developing your own unique style. It's wonderful! Karen
Freed by Mercy : Re: By the Grace of Hard Work on July 25

I really like this poem, the space you inhabit in it, your pride in your accomplishments and how far you've come, the darkness contrasted with light.
Most of all, it's honesty.
kareneisenlord : Hi! on July 25

Sorry to not be around as much. Life is keeping me busy. I am posting a class on carpal tunnel syndrome soon in our PwD class if you are interested.

thank you for remembering me. Karen
How are you these days?
Lyndon : Dear Judith on June 24

A rose:

Ron.