About workshops

Workshops on Neopoet are groups that meet for a certain period of time to focus on a certain aspect of poetry. Each workshop participant is asked to critique all the other poems submitted into a workshop. A workshop leader helps coordinate -- they set the agenda, give participants feedback on whether their submissions and critique are at they level expected of them, and after the workshop is over, give feedback to participants. 

To join a workshop, first find one that is of interest to you. Once you have found the right workshop (and verified that it is open -- you can find this out in the description below), you can apply to join the workshop.


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Poets first poems

Status: 
Program description/goal: 

Description: Post your first ever or earliest poem

Leader: Jess (weirdelf)
Moderator(s): Wesley

Objectives: Just for curiosity, to see where we've come from.

Level of expertise: Open to all

Subject matter: Most of these poems will be polished or not actively editing. This is not really a workshop but more 'I'll show you mine if you show me yours' of our earliest works.

Most important:- Remember when posting your first poem to scroll down to 'Workshop' dropdown and select 'Poets first poems'.

Length: 
1000 days
Number of participants (limit): 
100 people
Skill level: 
Date: 
Friday, June 23, 2017 to Tuesday, June 23, 2020

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W. H. Snow

A poet is a nightingale, who sits in darkness and sings to cheer its own solitude with sweet sounds. Percy Bysshe Shelley

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with 'Poets first poems' workshop selected so this thread doesn't become long and unmanageable.

So edit your post, cut "Sonnet on The Man" from it, then post that as a poem on the Stream with Workshop 'Poets first poems selected.?
Will you please edit this that way?

cheers,
Jess
A new workshop on the most important element of poetry-
'Rhythm and Meter in Poetry'
https://www.neopoet.com/workshop/rhythm-and-meter-poetry

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Without it occupying heaps of space on this thread.

cheers,
Jess
A new workshop on the most important element of poetry-
'Rhythm and Meter in Poetry'
https://www.neopoet.com/workshop/rhythm-and-meter-poetry

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may I join this workshop? thanks in advance, Cat

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When someone reads your work
And responds, please be courteous
And reply in kind, thanks.

and welcome.

cheers,
Jess
A new workshop on the most important element of poetry-
'Rhythm and Meter in Poetry'
https://www.neopoet.com/workshop/rhythm-and-meter-poetry

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May I join the workshop please!?

T. Henk

We eagerly anticipate your first poem. Post a message on this thread when you do so we don't miss it.

Most important:- Remember when posting your first poem to scroll down to 'Workshop' dropdown and select 'Poets first poems'.

cheers,
Jess
A new workshop on the most important element of poetry-
'Rhythm and Meter in Poetry'
https://www.neopoet.com/workshop/rhythm-and-meter-poetry

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I'd like to join.
This will absolutely tell about how much I and my mentor sir Wesley and everyone in Neopoet have put to improve my poetry.

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Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words
........Robert Frost☺

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Done,

and welcome.

cheers,
Jess
A new workshop on the most important element of poetry-
'Rhythm and Meter in Poetry'
https://www.neopoet.com/workshop/rhythm-and-meter-poetry

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I don't have copies of any of the earliest of my poems, but I remember this one
because I used to tell this one to my children and nieces and nephews when baby-sitting them.
I used to tell them mixed-up fables and children's stories at bed-time and they loved them. Anyways, they liked the one about the bare bear. ~ Gee.
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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.

Done,

and welcome.

cheers,
Jess
A new workshop on the most important element of poetry-
'Rhythm and Meter in Poetry'
https://www.neopoet.com/workshop/rhythm-and-meter-poetry

author comment

Most recent poems
>> View all poems submitted to this workshop
at top right of this page.
From Jane, Wesley and I

cheers,
Jess
A new workshop on the most important element of poetry-
'Rhythm and Meter in Poetry'
https://www.neopoet.com/workshop/rhythm-and-meter-poetry

author comment

Cat and Gee have shared their raw talent.

See 'Most recent poems'
>> View all poems submitted to this workshop
at top right of this page.

This applies to all workshops.

cheers,
Jess
A new workshop on the most important element of poetry-
'Rhythm and Meter in Poetry'
https://www.neopoet.com/workshop/rhythm-and-meter-poetry

author comment

See 'Most recent poems'
>> View all poems submitted to this workshop
at top right of this page.

cheers,
Jess
A new workshop on the most important element of poetry-
'Rhythm and Meter in Poetry'
https://www.neopoet.com/workshop/rhythm-and-meter-poetry

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You can add me to the list, here is my first written poem:-

Being
Nowhere does the sun feel so good
Nowhere does the wind blow so gentle
As in the heart of a peaceful man.

Ian-1957

PS:- The title was added at a later date I still have the original in an exercise book along with a few other scribbles..
Take care loves you all,
Yours Ian..

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Unconditional love to you all.
"Learn to love yourself first"
Yours as always, Ian.T, Sparrow, and Yenti

wow, written in the year of my birth!
Perhaps it encourages my coming into being for the good sun and gentle wind. Still working on the peaceful man bit [smiles]

Please post it to the workshop so we can comment there and this thread doesn't become unweildy.

cheers,
Jess
A new workshop on the most important element of poetry-
'Rhythm and Meter in Poetry'
https://www.neopoet.com/workshop/rhythm-and-meter-poetry

author comment

moved

and welcome

cheers,
Jess
A new workshop on the most important element of poetry-
'Rhythm and Meter in Poetry'
https://www.neopoet.com/workshop/rhythm-and-meter-poetry

author comment

. can I join?

when posting or editing a poem to be seen in this workshop please remember to scroll down, click Workshop and select 'Poets first poems' before saving.

cheers,
Jess
A new workshop on the most important element of poetry-
'Rhythm and Meter in Poetry'
https://www.neopoet.com/workshop/rhythm-and-meter-poetry

author comment

i will like to join your workshop im a little confused about the whole concept cause im still new but i know i will be very useful in this group

what you do is post your first poem and scroll down, just above 'preview' or 'save' you will see Workshop, click on the dropdown and choose 'Poets First poems'.

Let me know if you have any difficulty.

cheers,
Jess
A new workshop on the most important element of poetry-
'Rhythm and Meter in Poetry'
https://www.neopoet.com/workshop/rhythm-and-meter-poetry

author comment

i have submitted my first poem...but will it be okay to re-post here?

what you do is post your first poem and scroll down, just above 'preview' or 'save' you will see Workshop, click on the dropdown and choose 'Poets First poems'.

cheers,
Jess
A new workshop on the most important element of poetry-
'Rhythm and Meter in Poetry'
https://www.neopoet.com/workshop/rhythm-and-meter-poetry

author comment

thanks..

But I'd like to join, if that's okay.

you know how to post to a workshop,
looking forward to it,
not too late, this is more popular than I suspected,
and far more interesting,

cheers,
Jess
A new workshop on the most important element of poetry-
'Rhythm and Meter in Poetry'
https://www.neopoet.com/workshop/rhythm-and-meter-poetry

author comment

I've posted my poem.

be sure to check out Sewie's original post of "fear", Wesley's and Rhiannon's first poems.
This is proving quite fun and offering interesting insights.

cheers,
Jess
A new workshop on the most important element of poetry-
'Rhythm and Meter in Poetry'
https://www.neopoet.com/workshop/rhythm-and-meter-poetry

author comment

Cheers.

Chris.

Chris Hall - Tasmania

Grossbooted draymen rolled barrels dullthudding out of Prince's stores and bumped them up on the brewery float. On the brewery float bumped dullthudding barrels rolled by grossbooted draymen out of Prince's stores.

remember to select the workshop when you post your first poem

cheers,
Jess
A new workshop on the most important element of poetry-
'Rhythm and Meter in Poetry'
https://www.neopoet.com/workshop/rhythm-and-meter-poetry

author comment

Thanks Jess.

Chris Hall - Tasmania

Grossbooted draymen rolled barrels dullthudding out of Prince's stores and bumped them up on the brewery float. On the brewery float bumped dullthudding barrels rolled by grossbooted draymen out of Prince's stores.

Hi again, is it okay for me to post first poem?

remember to scroll down and select workshop 'Poets first poems' when submitting.

cheers,
Jess
A new workshop on the most important element of poetry-
'Rhythm and Meter in Poetry'
https://www.neopoet.com/workshop/rhythm-and-meter-poetry

author comment

check it out

cheers,
Jess
A new workshop on the most important element of poetry-
'Rhythm and Meter in Poetry'
https://www.neopoet.com/workshop/rhythm-and-meter-poetry

author comment

I'd like to join please

Mario Vitale

I’m in

*Collaborative Poetry Workshop* American Version of Japanese Poetry ~ Renga ~ Haiku, Senyru, Tanka.

Neopoet Community

Message me when you post your first poem so I don't miss it, please.

cheers,
Jess
A new workshop on the most important element of poetry-
'Rhythm and Meter in Poetry'
https://www.neopoet.com/workshop/rhythm-and-meter-poetry

author comment

The earliest poem. I didn’t do any changes. Ok just posted it

*Collaborative Poetry Workshop* American Version of Japanese Poetry ~ Renga ~ Haiku, Senyru, Tanka.

Neopoet Community

It is a great idea.
First poems are like first memories.
It is often hard to tell which one was the first, and where is the thin border line between initial mumble and the text one calls my first poem. Lol.

IRiz

and welcome new Advocate.

cheers,
Jess
A new workshop on the most important element of poetry-
'Rhythm and Meter in Poetry'
https://www.neopoet.com/workshop/rhythm-and-meter-poetry

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Looking forward to new role at Neopoet

IRiz

Please add me. Do I post the first poem with or without the comments by others?

Regards...
.....................

raj (sublime_ocean)

to select this workshop as you would any workshop, no need to repost it.

cheers,
Jess
A new workshop on the most important element of poetry-
'Rhythm and Meter in Poetry'
https://www.neopoet.com/workshop/rhythm-and-meter-poetry

author comment

Thanks Jess

raj (sublime_ocean)

I just posted two poems, not sure which one was first.
Both are more or less rumbling trivialities with a touch of fresh images. I hope you will not be bored.
I think I have developed a little more self control now. Tell me what you think?

IRiz

You're in, Jori, and welcome. It's great to see how far we've come, eh?
Post your first Neopoet one too if you like.

cheers,
Jess
A new workshop on the most important element of poetry-
'Rhythm and Meter in Poetry'
https://www.neopoet.com/workshop/rhythm-and-meter-poetry

author comment

Hey, can I join fine sir ?

Mario Vitale

Mario and Jori and everyone, remember to post a comment on this thread when you post a poem so all the participants know about it.

cheers,
Jess
A new workshop on the most important element of poetry-
'Rhythm and Meter in Poetry'
https://www.neopoet.com/workshop/rhythm-and-meter-poetry

author comment

Please can I join this workshop too?

Remember when posting your first poem to scroll down to 'Workshop' dropdown and select 'Poets first poems'.

cheers,
Jess
A new workshop on the most important element of poetry-
'Rhythm and Meter in Poetry'
https://www.neopoet.com/workshop/rhythm-and-meter-poetry

author comment

I'm in if there is room. Just not sure how to post a poem I've tried to but it keeps telling me i cant post two poems in 23 hrs period. So I'm lost, going to try and sleep maybe a clear mind and I'll be able to work it out.

J.

“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” — W.B. Yeats

the 23 hour rule depends on whether you post the workshop poem first or the stream poem first. Can't remember which.

You did remember to click the workshop drop down, didn't you?

cheers,
Jess
A new workshop on the most important element of poetry-
'Rhythm and Meter in Poetry'
https://www.neopoet.com/workshop/rhythm-and-meter-poetry

author comment

Every time I go to post it wont even bring up the page to add a poem. I'd say I did it ass about face. I'll make sure I do it the other way round tonight.

J.

“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” — W.B. Yeats

How do I submit a poem ?

So now just post your first poem as you normally would but before saving click on the Workshops dropdown and select 'Poets first poems'.
then post another message here to let us know to check it out.

cheers,
Jess
A new workshop on the most important element of poetry-
'Rhythm and Meter in Poetry'
https://www.neopoet.com/workshop/rhythm-and-meter-poetry

author comment

I wanna join

I wanna join

Most important:- Remember when posting your first poem to scroll down to 'Workshop' dropdown and select 'Poets first poems'.

cheers,
Jess
A new workshop on the most important element of poetry-
'Rhythm and Meter in Poetry'
https://www.neopoet.com/workshop/rhythm-and-meter-poetry

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Supply

You have a known duration
you have a pre-set darling
you have a perfection that explains itself
and then, you have the fault of us.

I have loved this trapped persona,
haven't you gone so far?
cannot you be honest in this process
of travel,

and lie no longer, how you got here?

Terribilis est locus iste

Terribilis est locus iste

Terribilis est locus iste

Terribilis est locus iste

Terribilis est locus iste

Terribilis est locus iste

Say it over and again,

it means, "dont't enter, and this place is terrible"

if that's an initiation,
then nothing will
entice me back

no spelling mistake,
no lack of entitlement
no "specious free education"
no " waiting for Aboriginal rights, forever wronged"

yes:

In a word " bollocks" - you can wait for us.

That's poetry.

Chris Hall - Tasmania

Grossbooted draymen rolled barrels dullthudding out of Prince's stores and bumped them up on the brewery float. On the brewery float bumped dullthudding barrels rolled by grossbooted draymen out of Prince's stores.

Never to the workshop thread,it makes it impossibly long and unmanageable.
Edit your poem, scroll down to the 'Workshop' box, click the drop down, select 'Open to new participants - Poets First Poems' then save. Your poem will now be linked to the workshop at Most recent poems
   Blah blah
>> View all poems submitted to this workshop

The link is also https://www.neopoet.com/workshop/view/20398

Then go back to your submission above and replace the poem with the link to your poem, please.

 

cheers,
Jess
A new workshop on the most important element of poetry-
'Rhythm and Meter in Poetry'
https://www.neopoet.com/workshop/rhythm-and-meter-poetry

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despite still saying 'Open to new participants'.
I'll look into it. Thanks for letting me know.

cheers,
Jess
A new workshop on the most important element of poetry-
'Rhythm and Meter in Poetry'
https://www.neopoet.com/workshop/rhythm-and-meter-poetry

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