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New Poets (Neopoet Around The World Anthology Contest)
Immerse yourself into this realm of poetry -
move within the rhythm
play with the rhyme
dissect each pause and period
study the style, form, and structure
dissolve into what you read
absorb and ingest its energy
While here, you shall meet poets -
dreamers, realists
sages, discoverers
protesters, peacemakers
messengers of a world
unpolished and bold
Lovers of the written word
voices of the spoken word
travelers in the passionate
paradise of verse and rhyme
Immerse yourself into
a thousand words of wonder
imagined by a myriad of
wanderers and their words -
the poets and their poems.
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Style / type:
Free verse
Review Request (Intensity):
I appreciate moderate constructive criticism
Editing stage:
Content level:
Not Explicit Content
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United States
Favorite Poets
I tend to read Ted Kooser, Jim Harrison, Paul Simon, Robert Frost. I like minimalist poetry, and poems reflecting on nature and Mother Earth.
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Comments
Rosewood Apothecary
Wed, 2022-10-05 20:23
I quit
Uncle. You win.
Tim
Lavender
Thu, 2022-10-06 10:03
Hi, Tim,
Thank you for reading, Tim. The subject matter for this particular contest seems very dear to all of us!
Best regards to you!
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author commentJackweb
Thu, 2022-10-06 05:24
Wow
This is a mesmerizing word dribble!
Beautiful!
.
"By virtue of creativity, my literary genre is poetry".
~Jackweb
Lavender
Thu, 2022-10-06 10:04
Hello, Jackweb,
Thank you for your kind words!
L
author commentJackweb
Fri, 2022-10-07 08:42
You're welcome
Once again, beautiful poetry!
.
"By virtue of creativity, my literary genre is poetry".
~Jackweb
RoseBlack
Thu, 2022-10-06 16:44
Well done...
Sums up the Neopoet experience beautifully.
~RoseBlack~
Lavender
Thu, 2022-10-06 20:11
Hello, RoseBlack,
Thank you very much! Certainly how I view Neo!
L
author commentlovedly
Thu, 2022-10-06 20:30
and my normal inquiry
where do I fit in
lol
no butter please
as Neos need to improve
belt me you may
madam LAV
Lavender
Fri, 2022-10-07 11:17
Hello, Lovedly,
There is no other poetry like Lovedly's! You own your own special place.
L
author commentlovedly
Fri, 2022-11-04 09:32
I'm fainting thanks
heavens hold me
Lavender
Fri, 2022-11-04 08:13
Good morning, Mark,
Good suggestion - I had trouble choosing the correct description. I was going for something a little more passionate. I'll work on that word.
Thank you for your help!
L
author commentRoseBlack
Fri, 2022-11-04 09:09
Great resource
Definitely going to check this out
~RoseBlack~
Lavender
Fri, 2022-11-04 12:50
Thank you, Mark!
Yes, I refer to that great resource all the time!
author commentLavender
Fri, 2022-11-04 17:39
Hi, Mark,
Yes, that word didn't feel right. Your comments are very generous. Thank you for helping with this!
L
author commentRay Whitaker
Mon, 2022-11-14 16:33
A great poem here
I enjoyed this
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Lavender
Mon, 2022-11-14 18:47
Hello, Ray,
Thank you very much!
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author commentLavender
Sat, 2022-12-24 18:57
Thank you!
I feel very honored!
L
author commentGeezer
Wed, 2022-12-28 22:18
I feel like...
such an ass! How did I miss this? I will have to plead my standby, a sick day! I'm glad that I didn't enter this contest, I don't think I could stand being whupped so badly! Holy Cow! You the man! ~ Geez.
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There is value to commenting and critique, tell us how you feel about our work.
This must be the place, 'cause there ain't no place like this place anywhere near this place.
Lavender
Thu, 2022-12-29 09:42
Thank you, Geezer...
thank you very much!
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author commentRula
Sat, 2022-12-31 01:14
Congratulations dear Lavender
Well merited indeed!
Well done!
❤❤❤❤❤❤
Please follow me on Instagram
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Lavender
Sat, 2022-12-31 08:45
Thank you, Rula,
I am so touched and honored, and grateful to be among wise poets such as yourself!
L
author commentRoseBlack
Sat, 2022-12-31 05:08
Congratulations
Well deserved. Could not be happier for you. Congratulations on such a fine achievement.
~RoseBlack~
Lavender
Sat, 2022-12-31 08:49
Thank you, Carrie,
I appreciate your kind words, and all the support and lovely poetry you have shared!
L
author commentRosewood Apothecary
Sat, 2022-12-31 09:06
Congratulations on the win!
Well deserved. You are a wonderful writer and an engaging member of the site. I think I speak for everyone when I say you are an indispensable asset to our community. Enjoy this recognition of your talent, it is well placed in great writer and a quality human.
Kudos,
Tim
Lavender
Sat, 2022-12-31 11:08
Thank you, Tim,
I am truly honored and appreciate your support and help. I feel blessed to share this love of poetry with you, and all the wonderful words and thoughts you gift to all of us!
L
author commentAbby
Sun, 2023-01-01 23:35
Congrats on the win! This is
Congrats on the win! This is a wonderful poem, your win is well deserved.
"To fly is to fall."
Lavender
Mon, 2023-01-02 09:33
Hello, Abby,
Thank you for your support and enthusiasm, and for sharing your lovely poetry.
Best wishes for the New Year!
L
author commentJackweb
Wed, 2023-01-04 11:12
Wow!
Hearty Congratulations esteemed poet!
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"By virtue of creativity, my literary genre is poetry".
~Jackweb
Lavender
Wed, 2023-01-04 17:48
Hello, Jackweb,
Truly, truly an honor. I appreciate your support and never-ending enthusiasm for poetry!
Thank you!
L
author commentlovedly
Mon, 2023-01-16 10:47
I hope
all your poems find a luminous place
in the forthcoming NEO anthology
Lavender
Mon, 2023-01-16 11:20
Hello, Lovedly,
Thank you for always giving encouragement and sharing your generous love of poetry.
Lav
author commentlovedly
Mon, 2023-01-16 13:01
I love to smile
I love to smile
firstly at myself mostly
makes all happy Lav
Poets Hand
Thu, 2023-02-09 19:36
Is This What I do
Is this what I do when critiquing a poem. Ah I see. There is a whole world out there.
Thanks for the guidance, the insights the invitation and the dressage.
This is a fantastic introduction to poetry.
Beautiful words
Poets Hand
Hannah
Lavender
Thu, 2023-02-09 19:53
Why, thank you, Hannah!
What a lovely critique, and I am so grateful that you took the time to visit and read!
Lavender
author commentPoets Hand
Thu, 2023-02-09 20:32
Poetry around the world
Thanks. If only you knew how much you are teaching me by having inspiring poems at my fingertips.
Poets Hand
Hannah
Lavender
Thu, 2023-02-09 20:42
There is something to learn
every day from reading and sharing poetry. I am genuinely inspired by poets like you and others here.
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author commentPoets Hand
Thu, 2023-02-09 20:59
On the Learning Curve
Thank you so much
Poets Hand
Hannah