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Do You Really Want to Know What GOOD Poetry Is? Read These Poets (Part I)

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Please, no hurt feelings if you aren't on this list...YET;

this is the first in a series. I chose to list people I have known for years

& admired the longest...They are in no particular order.

 

Please read my author's notes below.




http://www.allpoetry.com/wattle (who still insists he's not a Poet)




 
And there are so many more yet to come...










 

 

Author notes









Art: "Poetic Muse" by Alphonse Mucha



"If you are a poet, you will see clearly that there
is a cloud floating in this sheet of paper.

Without a cloud there will be no water; without water,
the trees cannot grow; and without trees, you cannot make paper.

So the cloud is in here. The existence of this page
is dependent upon the existence of a cloud. Paper
and cloud are so close."

~ Thich Nhat Hahn
"Engaged Buddhism"


Quotation courtesy of Thoreau47...
who knows these words by heart.





Painting: "Poetic Muse" by Alphonse Mucha


Drawing: "A Swan for Swanee", by ILTL4eva7 ~
Kelsey drew this beautiful picture for me when she was only 14. It belongs on this page.


I adore each & every one of you.
But then, you already knew that.
Or should, by now.



Please, no hurt feelings if you aren't on this list...YET; this is the first in a series. I chose to list people I have known for years & admired the longest...(except for one or two, who still belong on this first list, as they have so impressed me with their gifts). They are in no particular order, except for the first two; Kelsey led me to AP in June 2004 & Ian was one of my very first commenters. I've loved all of these people for a very long time. I've read their work until I wept for the grace of beauty, for the soul they pour into every poem they write. Become familiar with their work; you'll be glad you did. Everyone on this list has inspired me in so many ways. Check out my own list of favorites (highlighted below). You'll see why I stopped where I did. lol.


I will do other lists as I have time, which is very precious these days.


If you'd like to, please leave a name or two in your comment;
I'm quite sure there's genius out there I have yet to encounter.




"AP Published Poets: My Friends Are So Amazing"

http://www.allpoetry.com/poem/2887080



Part II, as promised:

www.allpoetry.com/poem/4095847






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  • maa gold member
    April 26

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    your generosity of heart is amazing ...
    I am truly grateful to you for introducing me continuously to poets I have not crossed yet on ap, after soaring through its ethers for more than two years now ...
    I fully trust your intuition and judgment in presenting the finest poets in this manner ...

    it is a great service to us all ...

    you are a blessing to all of us,
    maa


  • crisstiena gold member
    April 7

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    Thank you so much for including me in this prestigious list! You are always in my thoughts, and in my heart...

    Here's a newie for ya (if you like sensual)...

    http://allpoetry.com/Ashcock

    ♥ ~ crissy


  • Namita silver member
    April 6
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    True... this collection has the bestest of poets on AP... kind lady, you...


  • ArtFullyMe gold member
    April 5

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    this is wonderful!
    and would be just as wonderful even if my name wasn't on it..

    what a wonderful thing to hand new people who show up and don't know where to look




  • MJ Donnelly gold member
    April 5
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    Wanda, you are so sweet! I just love you dear!


  • tomisb gold member
    April 2

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    Part I, Part CCC any part makes me happy. I like thinking of myself as a twinkle in the corner of your eye.
    Thanks.
    Tom B.


  • grannyeri gold member
    April 2

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    Great idea to do this. Many of these are on my favorite list as well - including you - thanks for sharing this - glad there is a list 2 on the way....

    . Rewarded 4


  • SpiritMother gold member
    March 18

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    MY "Inspiration" as well...

    From the very first day that I joined AP, you welcomed me with open arms and I have loved you ever since!!! I am truly amazed with your talent and your caring! Thank you for the gifts that you have bestowed upon me and all the members of AP..it has and will always be a blessing to have you as a friend..
    Helen aka SpiritMother


  • lordoftherings gold member
    March 18

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    I Have a few for You

    Hugh Wyles
    angelica
    Blushfulmoon
    catz
    DeeCrepit
    plus numerous on my front page are ecellant poets also for the above reasons you have mentioned in your various responses to people who have left messages.

    Can we nominate ourselves also? I do not mean to be egotistic but from comments left on my poetry and homepage I feel that I am a poet that should be on any list that promotes GOOD Poetry with messages in a lot of my poetry. But that is other people's opinions and comments about what I write.

    Thank ever again for another list of someone else's favorite poets, and I have read most works by about 50% of the poets you have listed and could not agree with you more about their writing abilities. The other 50% of your list is bookmarked so that I can meet other poets in this community.

    Gregg

  • ILTL4eva7
    March 18

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    O.O

    Oh my goodness, Swanee! This is... wow. The amount of work (and heart) you've put into this is amazing - and so very characteristic. I feel humbled to be included with such wonderful poets... in my head, I'm still the 13-year-old who wandered to this site writing poems about werewolves and vampires, and I can remember being awed by some of these poets even then.
    I'm so grateful for you, Swans. :-D You've been my encouragement and inspiration for years, and seeing something like this reminds me how well off I am by having you to look up to. I love you lots, my literary mommy!
    ~Princess Goof


  • Rev Alimae
    March 18

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    Bravo!

    I must applaud you for this endevor. This is a brilliant idea, it enables new poets and old ones alike, the ability to re-visit or discover new poetic verse and ability. It also helps each and everyone of us to strive harder or be able to just sit back and enjoy poetry at its finest. I know that it makes it so that I can fall in love with poetry all over again.

    Thank you,

    Rev. Alimae

    . Rewarded 8

  • Yvette Champ
    March 18

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    A fine line up of poets that are known to me and those that are not I shall look forward to reading. It's a lovely gesture to promote and introduce other poets, it is possible that some simply pass, like ships in the night, never meeting or greeting and by providing links you leave us free to find them and enjoy the embrace of good poetry. Well done Wanda.


  • Sonja silver member
    March 18

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    Oh my, dear Wanda, with the touch of your gentle feathers you will forever leave traces on this site and in our hearts. Thank you Swanee.
    ~Sonja~

    . Rewarded 4

  • Bad Bill
    March 18

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    Thank you for drawing my attention to the poets you've chosen to highlight--you have excellent taste and I'm pleased to see that some of the poets are also on my own favourites list.

    Cheers,
    Bill

    . Rewarded 4


  • Lord Gegishov silver member
    March 18
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    I think I am going to make it a goal of mine to read every poet on this list.

  • Sanguinarius gold member
    March 17
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    This is some list, It will take a a few moons to get through the entire thing, but thank you ~Bret~


    • Night Hope gold member
      March 17
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      Well, I hope you're young & have lots of moons left, Poet...'cause this is only Part I. Every one of 'em is well~worth your time. Thanks for comin' by. Wanda

  • ukelova
    March 17

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    good poetry

    Hello there.

    I recognize some of the names on this list and know that they have talent in the way they use words - which is what true poetry is.

    I'll look through some of the ones I don't know, because it's so difficult finding good poetry sometimes.

    Thank you very much for your hard work.

    Have an awesome day,
    BJ.

    PS Others who I admire include:
    ArtFullyMe
    Timespell
    Tishu
    Azure85
    Emerald13


    • Night Hope gold member
      March 17
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      Thanks for comin' by, BJ. (Nice pic; I love "Stargate", let alone "McGuyver") As I said, this is only Part I. Lisa (ArtFullyMe) is already on this one. (I know, you couldn't see her name for all the brilliant lights shinin') Lorena & Gina will be on a future list, as soon as I have the time. The other 2, I'm not familiar with, so thank you for leaving their names. If you enjoy Lisa's work, that's a good enough recommendation for me. Be well, Poet. Wanda

  • Barbara gold member
    March 17

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    I know a lot of these!!! wattle... sir wattle... he's a poet, regardless if he wants to admit it or not (pretty great fiction writer, too!)

    • Night Hope gold member
      March 17
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      He used to call me "Lady Peach". wattle's a wonder, alright. A damned fine writer AND Poet, whether he'll admit to it or not. Thanks for comin' by, Barbara. Wanda

  • Starz.Still.Shine
    March 17

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    thx for bringing these poets to my attention I will definately go check them out when i have the chance and some of yor works as well

  • Mad Moon silver member
    March 17

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    Oh Wanders....I am so very honored to be on this incredible list of word artists!
    Hmmmmmm...
    Where's YOUR name...HUH?

    My girl, you are one enormous hugely abundant heart with two legs and arms!! I LOVES ya woman!! So many of my favs on this list, too. I am bookmarking this, for sure, so I can come back and read a few of those I haven't read yet.

    Love Ya Wander Woman!!


    • Night Hope gold member
      March 17
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      Ummm...my name is in the top right~hand corner of the screen, Luna. Thanks, Sweetie.

  • PatheticKt
    March 17

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    hmm, i might as well check out
    the other poets that i never knew soon

    a simple wonderful list this is, all right ^^

  • Faithbound gold member
    March 16

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    OH wonderful. You have many of my favorites here plus some I've never heard of. Which means I have some new poets to check out. This is wonderful of you to do for the poets.

  • B Chandler
    March 16

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    Commentary

    Miss Wanda....
    I
    A very impressive list of which I know several of them right off the bat..

    Can't wait to see the second part

  • Mark Rickerby gold member
    March 16

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    Wow

    This and your other post showing all the books and CD's by other poets on this site are the most generous acts I've seen anyone do on this site. You're incredible. Thanks, Wanda. May your kindness return to you a million times over.

    Love,

    Mark


  • Rowan gold member
    March 15

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    You're such a sweet person, Wanda. Thank you. I'm humbled to be included among so many of my favorites too. I've bookmarked this page so I can check out some I haven't run across, so thank you, appreciate that.
    Oh!
    I know one you forgot~ YOU!!!

    Kathleen

  • grm
    March 15

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    what's that soggy-brained polecat grm doing on that illustrious list?
    i wouldn't read his drivel even if it was the last drivel on earth!


    thanks Wander...even though i doubt your poetic taste and sanity by including Me. lolol


    • Night Hope gold member
      March 15
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      "Polecat"?!? Baby, you've been in Arkansas way too long. Guy, it wouldn't even BE a list without you. Your so~called "drivel" is most people's idea of poetic heaven...& haven, too. Hey, I may be crazy, but I ain't insane. And dammit, you KNOW I have impeccable taste. Look who my bestest gir'fren' is. You're a nut & I love ya. So there. Wander
  • Just4u
    March 15

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    Dual by nature, yes indeed
    but what will sprout that little seed
    Rains so pure and Heaven sent
    or the spit of fools who just lament

    Either way with time will grow
    but what has come, is what will know
    A mind that locked will hate light's day
    but the smart then go, the other way


    Hugs...Eddy


    • Night Hope gold member
      March 15
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      Thanks, Eddy. It seems like we've both been "goin' the other way" for some time now, doesn't it??? Hope all is well in your world, my Friend. Miss ya when you're gone, smile when you come back. Wanda

  • transcendental baby gold member
    March 15

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    Girl! You are the sweetest, most giving person in the whole world. You are the essential example of beauty and grace in poetry, and here you are including my ugly mug in such an illustrious group of gifted writers Thank you


    • Night Hope gold member
      March 15
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      "Ugly mug"??? Madame Librarian!!! No way, Jose~~~ You are beeeee~youuuuuuu~tifull, Karen. Thanks, Sweetie. I (& so many others) love your writing, my Friend. Even more, I love your heart. Don't make me come to Arkansas & whup ya upside yer head, now.

      P.S. I ain't sweet. I'm apparently evil & have no taste. Didn't ya know???

  • LadyUnique silver member
    March 15

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    thank you for including me in this list i've read most of the poets on this list and admire their work. how very cool and humbling it is to be included


  • wbiro gold member
    March 15
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    oooooh, biting...! Earning is nice, too... now remember, first impressions are just that; Hey! Let me give you a shot at me- if I posted such a title, what would be your first impression? (and I'd really like to know, I would most likely treat it as a one of my shortcoming, and work on it...!)

    • Night Hope gold member
      March 15
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      P.S.

      You just made another one of my lists. My "ignore" list.

      • poet2angels silver member
        March 15

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        That a girl, Wanda.....Block and ignore, Sweetie, like you always tell me....
        I think it is a shame that you cannot try and do something so wonderful for others without being critisized for it...All of us who know you do appreciate your hard work and efforts, my dear friend and your humble attitude. You have always been there for me when I needed you as you have for so many others. I know all who know you join me in thanking you for being such a beautiful friend and for honoring us all in this way...Don't let anyone put a damper on this wonderful thing you have done. We won't!

        Lynda

        • Night Hope gold member
          March 15
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          Ok, I'm done with this. Sighhh...Dammit. Plant a flower & someone always has to throw a brick at it. I don't get it. Thank God. I keep right on planting seeds, regardless. Thanks, Sweetie. I know you know my heart...& my good intentions.

    • Night Hope gold member
      March 15
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      My first impression would NOT be to attempt to trash the genuinely sincere efforts of someone trying to promote the arts & artists that live their words. Did you bother to read my author's notes? These are people I've known for years, which is why I called this list "Part I"; I intend to post other lists of people I've met since then, as time permits, like I said. These are Poets & Scribes who deserve to be read & savored. They are NOT people who try to humiliate someone on purpose. I don't enjoy cruelty or attempts at degradation, nor do I consider it a becoming quality in a person. Actually, I consider it a shortcoming.

      • wbiro gold member
        March 15
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        No, I did not read anything, I gave you my very first impression, you can value or devalue it as you like... Suggestion- rather than just link to the authors, pick out a nice example from each, I was expecting poems here!

        • Night Hope gold member
          March 15
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          I worked my weary ass off to do this much. Surely you can click on a link & read something...anything of theirs will do. They are ALL consistently good writers. "Expect" all you like, Wayne. I certainly DIDN'T expect such a negative reaction from anyone, least of all from someone who should, by now, know better. I'm done discussing this. You're detracting from my purpose in posting this to begin with. I won't waste any more energy debating a non~issue with you or anyone else, for that matter. You've offended me with your sour~grapes attitude. Thanks for using up 50 of my hard~earned points for your click, then gaining 8 more with your seemingly~bitter diatribe. Go 'way. Play somewhere else.

  • poet2angels silver member
    March 15
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    Wanda this is such a precious list and I am so honored to be listed here * especially to be considered a friend of yours....Thank you and most of these poets I know already and am in awe of their work, and the ones I am not, I will try to get the chance to read!


    Lynda


  • wbiro gold member
    March 15

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    Well, Wanda, when I saw your title I said to myself, "Wanda is really asking for trouble here!" for I though you'd get a lot of sneers from those outside your views (especially from those young males from Mars!) but I see you have a lot of positive responses here...

    Before I even look I'm assuming that your catalog is filled with over-stylized adult whispering infatuation-love poetry, wholly lacking in any meaningful insight, content, or emotion outside in any of life's other endeavors...

    I've often thought of compiling compendiums based on the writings of this site from time to time, maybe someday I'll have time, and now I may begin where you left off, for you appear to have that one narrow slice heavily covered, though I'll have to verify my initial assumption;

    Now what will one find who is not excited by voice, verbiage, metaphor, form, or cliquish styles as much as the underlying content, in spite of one's creative flair with the formers? For now, let me see if my assessment is correct about my 'adult whispering' classification, or shall I be surprised with a variety of writing that spans a wide range of human thought, situations, existence, conflicts, and emotion... but three stars for the work you have done this far...

    from that old needle in your side,
    me!

    . Rewarded 8


    • Night Hope gold member
      March 15
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      "Before I even look I'm assuming that your catalog is filled with over-stylized adult whispering infatuation-love poetry, wholly lacking in any meaningful insight, content, or emotion outside in any of life's other endeavors..."

      Ehhh, bite me, Wayne. There is a wide range of writing represented here. Many are socially~conscious & very contemplative, distinguished by various philosophies. And since when have you become so jaded about passion??? I'm talking about LOVE, not pornography poorly~disguised & misclassified as "erotica". There are writers on this list from all over the world. As I stated, it's only the first list. I don't know how you can possibly justify anything you said; everyone on this list is an incredible talent in their own right. Still stirrin' the inevitable pot, are ya??? Well, tough cookies, kiddo. They all earned their spot on this page. Geez. Some people.

  • Dave Powell
    March 15

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    This is a nice list. I will have to spend some time checking these poets out.


  • jonestown tea silver member
    March 15

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    I see some of my favorites on here listed, transcendental baby and AJ Morelli to name a few. What a great way to promote all these wonderful poets!

    - Aly

    . Rewarded 4


  • Heavenly Angel
    March 15

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    I think this is a fine fine list of poets!!! Your favorites echo a lot of my own
    Wishing you and yours the very best of the best!!!

  • Allyce May
    March 15

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    I am here! Amongst many of my mentors! Yippeeeeeee!


    • Night Hope gold member
      April 5
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      Part II is now posted & pinned to my author's page.

    • Night Hope gold member
      March 15
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      Who all, of course, consider you to be THEIR mentor. Get used to it, Allyce. One day, you'll be well~known as one of your generation's finest writers. Wanda

  • Annalise
    March 15

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    Thank you for including me in a list of poets I admire (which includes the one who created the list)