So, my book signing this month was a little better than the one last month. I managed to sell 4 books this time! I even got to read some poems. Unfortunately, the weather last weekend was miserable here on the east coast, rainy and cold, which I'm sure hindered the turnout. But I'll keep plugging away at it while I work on book number 2.
I am trying to branch out to different styles of poetry, mainly I just write and however it sounds best to me is how I leave it. I need to be inspired to write my best stuff and thankfully, my muse always finds a way to twist me inside out. So I really have no choice but to write...that or go insane with the thoughts/questions in my head. Well, I hope you like my stuff. But don't be afraid to tell me if you don't, I'm a big boy I can handle it. If you think I might need to try something, suggest it. (try that is with my poetry....)
My latest challenge to myself is to take all my current poetry and redo them as Haiku. So now, I ask you out there to look at them and give me some feedback. If I haven't posted the original poem it goes with, I will, so you can let me know if the Haiku can convey a similar feeling as the original.
I am trying to branch out to different styles of poetry, mainly I just write and however it sounds best to me is how I leave it. I need to be inspired to write my best stuff and thankfully, my muse always finds a way to twist me inside out. So I really have no choice but to write...that or go insane with the thoughts/questions in my head. Well, I hope you like my stuff. But don't be afraid to tell me if you don't, I'm a big boy I can handle it. If you think I might need to try something, suggest it. (try that is with my poetry....)
My latest challenge to myself is to take all my current poetry and redo them as Haiku. So now, I ask you out there to look at them and give me some feedback. If I haven't posted the original poem it goes with, I will, so you can let me know if the Haiku can convey a similar feeling as the original.
- Last seen right now. Member since August 5, 2004.
- I'm a carnelian hope poet for 124 comments.
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, and quote is "Just being me for now...". - I am a 44 year old guy from Virginia (United States)
- When I'm not writing, I'm writing code...?.
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- I am in the groups HEaRt BRokEn, Hopeless Romantics come together, Love hate anger confused, Love or Life, We Are Broken, love poems, the forgotten, those who want someone to love
- I have 124 comments, 2 contests, 51 poems, 8 stories, 5 journals
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Words seem simple enough when spoken
Light off the tongue, they float on our breath
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My Stories
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A Warhammer 40k story886 lines, September 24. In 600-2000 words, Fiction
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A Warhammer 40k story877 lines, September 24. In 600-2000 words, Fiction
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A Warhammer 40k story1307 lines, September 24. In 600-2000 words, Fiction
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Decided to take someone's advice and look at deviantart.com for some inspiration...here's the first one. 1 Inspired by: http://art-is-that.deviantart.com/art/Soul-touch-2-137207460 2 Fading away in my rearview mirror She stands til I turn the corner Away from sight but not my mind Feeling flush full ofSeptember 16, In Angst, Depression, First person, Life, Love, My own personal thoughts, Pain, Personal. 200 words. → 1 comment, Add one?
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Slight of frame But not so that she looks frail Her curves all natural Perfectly proportioned All her without exaggeration No line out of place To see her walking toward me Brings a smile to my face To see her walk away Lets me admire her even more Smiling so bright sometimes She outshines the sun Her eye
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Angel-of-Chaos : No Worries on October 17The more you get out there, the more you will sell. Some people are just too blind to see goodd writes when it's in front of them. I would come if I could, but I'm nowhere near Va. Good luck, I know it will pick up for you before you know it!
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Frances : Dear graydeth, on August 30This is Frances again I hope you don't mind but I added a couple more of my poems to your contest. I hope you allow my poetry
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Angel-of-Chaos on June 9You write so well, I can't wait to read more of your writes. I can feel every emotion in your words.
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jasminerose on October 14, 2006Hi graydeth,
So very sorry for the delay in adding you into the group!
But I just wanted to come by and say WELCOME!!
I am very delighted that you wanted to join, feel free to say hello on the Group Board and use the group IM to promote any contest you have that may be of interest to the group members!!
Thank you so much for wanting to be apart of our Romantics Dreamers Group and have fun!
Looking forward to reading your poetry!!
Jasminerose
