What's The Word In Poetry and Literature?

[Bethra]

Woot we have a place to make our anouncements all in one space. Wonderful idea thanks guys :hugz:

Ok so what's the word on your Poetry and Lit Forum? (http://www.mysticwicks.com/forumdisplay.php?f=19)

Well the year is coming to a close and we've been running poetry competitions all year. There is a submissions thread for the November Competition (http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=113025) so if you'd like to take part head on in there. We also have a poll for you all to choose your favorite poem from last month. We always aprichiate everyone taking their time to just choose a favorite poem so come on over and give us your vote (http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=113027)

Still on the subject of the Poetry competitions we need help with illustrations for the MW Poetry of the Year Book (http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=112725) We really need a lot of help with this and it would be a wonderful way to maybe get this whole community involved on a project. So if you would like to enter the competition for a design for the book then click the hyper link above. :D

Moving swifty along to another competition I'm currently setting up Short Story Quarterly (http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=112693) I'm probably going to look at starting this with the beginning of the new year but I need to hear from people who would be interested in joining in on this. I'm going to make it quarterly so everyone has more time to get writing but other than that the rules are once again pretty simple. We have a maximum word count and your stories get polled by the community at the end of the quarter.

Also in Poetry and Lit we have the National Novel Writing Month Thread (http://http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=35870) for help, suport and crits on your submissions. We have the Word of the Day Thread (http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=114411) for helping us all expand our creative writings with wonderful new words. You can read all the poems that have been submitted so far to the MW Poetry Competitions (http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=98660) and get writers suport (http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=30040) when ever the muse leaves you.

There's a whole lot going on in Poetry and Lit so make sure you pop over soon and join us :reading:

On a sad note, my partner in crime LittlePerson has had to relinquish her position as forum guide for Poetry and Lit. I'm sure you will all join me in thanking her for the time she has given to our little community and in sending her lots of love. Due to difficulties in the real world, LittlePerson won't be able to get online as often. Best wishes LP. I hope things go well for you!:fprtyman3 :hugz::huddle:

[amakaliani]

I have a few that I think I would like to submit...I will look into it

[EternalMaiden]

I think it's worth noting that there is this aweful trend of not actively responding to other people's poems.
As a poet I love recourse about a poem, good or bad, some acknowledgement for a writers work is always appreciated by them.

So while you're entering contests and writing your own works, remember to stop by someone else's thread and give their stuff a read.

Thanks for Considering.
Tara

[Bethra]

I think it's worth noting that there is this aweful trend of not actively responding to other people's poems.
As a poet I love recourse about a poem, good or bad, some acknowledgement for a writers work is always appreciated by them.

So while you're entering contests and writing your own works, remember to stop by someone else's thread and give their stuff a read.

Thanks for Considering.
Tara


I agree while I am forum guide and part of my job is to make sure I answer un answered posts, it really isn't my soul perpose or my soul responcability. Besides I can't be the only crit, it wouldn't be right. We need much more active partisipation from the comunity in our little forum but I do my best to bring new blood into it with all these events.

[Mithrea]

I'm a poet and an English teacher. People never respond positively to what I consider to be constructive criticism so I stopped. Also, people often times aren't posting for criticism, so unless it's specifically asked for, I think people don't want to accidentally offend.

[Bethra]

I think you are a bit confused. Go to the hyper link to submit your poetry http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=113025
Not here this is just announcements

[Jolixte]

I'm a poet and an English teacher. People never respond positively to what I consider to be constructive criticism so I stopped. Also, people often times aren't posting for criticism, so unless it's specifically asked for, I think people don't want to accidentally offend.
I love getting constructive criticism from people as it helps me, as a writer, to improve. My father is an writer and he's certainly not shy about his critiques, but I would like some input from a different source.

[Bethra]

I love getting constructive criticism from people as it helps me, as a writer, to improve. My father is an writer and he's certainly not shy about his critiques, but I would like some input from a different source.

:lol: yeh comments like "Noooooooooooooo!!!!!" always help SOOOoo very much :lol:

[Mithrea]

I love getting constructive criticism from people as it helps me, as a writer, to improve. My father is an writer and he's certainly not shy about his critiques, but I would like some input from a different source.

Do you say that in your threads?

[Jolixte]

yeh comments like "Noooooooooooooo!!!!!" always help SOOOoo very muchhehe.

Do you say that in your threads?
Some, but not all. I'll try to remember to do that.

[Zhr Morgana]

I think it's worth noting that there is this aweful trend of not actively responding to other people's poems.
As a poet I love recourse about a poem, good or bad, some acknowledgement for a writers work is always appreciated by them.

So while you're entering contests and writing your own works, remember to stop by someone else's thread and give their stuff a read.

Thanks for Considering.
Tara
Yes I quite agree! I have submitted several poems and hardly any of them got much response. It's nice to get some attention for your work...as that is what I'm seeking...

[RavensEye]

Originally Posted by Mithrea I'm a poet and an English teacher. People never respond positively to what I consider to be constructive criticism so I stopped. Also, people often times aren't posting for criticism, so unless it's specifically asked for, I think people don't want to accidentally offend.
Ok there Missy then where are you when I needed the Criticism eh?:D

[EternalMaiden]

Attention: The following people are active in the Poetry section and would like to network among other poets.

Joli De Mort
Zhr Morgana
Hymnia
EternalMaiden
Mithrea

Criticism and readers wanted, feedback and support for our writers at MW!
Enter Here-->Poetry And Literature (http://www.mysticwicks.com/forumdisplay.php?f=19)

[Agaliha]

Hey everyone, I just wanted to mention that for a few years I have been a Moderator on a Poetry forum called The Poets Sanctuary (http://poetsanctuary.proboards47.com/index.cgi) [I'm Amaranthine on there]. You all should check it out, it's great and you get feedback guarenteed.
My main duties are commenting to and helping people with their poems.
And I myself am a poet-- I have ove 1500 haiku and short pieces and 500 long ones and a billion half finished.
I used to post my poems online [at the Poets Sanctuary and a few other places] but someone stole a few of mine and I've been paranoid since. That's why you never see any of mine on MW, which is an open foum-- that makes the chance of people stealing them even higher. :(. It's a shame people do things like that.

So if I have free time I could comment to peoples poems in the Poetry area here, it'll be just like in TPS :).
And if anyone would like any criticism, comments and help with their poems feel free to PM me. I love helping fellow poets out, and I have a lot of personal experiece [years], creativity and poems under my belt.

:)

[Bethra]

I'm so glad this is encouraging people to come into our little forum and offer their help. Lets just see some action over there to back it all up with :D

[SilverAnnie]

i dont write poetry very often but i do write other things... do you only take poetry posts in the poetry and lit forum?

[Mithrea]

i dont write poetry very often but i do write other things... do you only take poetry posts in the poetry and lit forum?


The Poetry and Lit forum has a subforum for stories and novellas. It can be found here: http://www.mysticwicks.com/forumdisplay.php?f=68

Any creative piece of writing you want to share will go somewhere in P&L though. :)

[The Dagda]

I havent really read any poetry, (ashamedly as i love poetry), i would have no problem, commenting on my feelings regarding other peoples work, but just one question, is there a mechanism in place to afford the writers some privacy in the face of constructive criticism? i mean, not all criticism is that nice, especially if you are being bluntly honest, which is the best form....

anyway just wondering...

[EternalMaiden]

That's nice :). I don't know about others, but I'm sure they might say the same. When I ask for criticism I appreciate all of it, but just think about it. If you're going to tell someone what they're doing wrong, it helps to tell them you see what they're doing right.

Especially if you're really blunt and foreward.

"Well, it has no rythm, rhyme scheme and it has plenty of spelling and grammatical errs. But, I like the 'vibe' you're trying to get across"

[Cynyr]

Attention: The following people are active in the Poetry section and would like to network among other poets.

Joli De Mort
Zhr Morgana
Hymnia
EternalMaiden
Mithrea

Criticism and readers wanted, feedback and support for our writers at MW!
Enter Here-->Poetry And Literature (http://www.mysticwicks.com/forumdisplay.php?f=19)

I'm glad to be a critique. Just tell me where to go. (uh oh, I left myself wide open on that one.)

[RavensEye]

i mean, not all criticism is that nice, especially if you are being bluntly honest, which is the best form....
Ya bluntly hoenst is a good thing, but one type of criticism I do not like is when it leads to the poet being flamed and personally attacked. I have had that happen and that is why I was reluctant to even share my work here but so far so good :D

I'm glad to be a critique. Just tell me where to go. (uh oh, I left myself wide open on that one.)
Yes you did Cynyr, look forward to your posts :D

[EternalMaiden]

Mwaha, Cynyr. I'd never make it that easy for you ;)

Please click the "BIG BUTTON"

[RavensEye]

Mwaha, Cynyr. I'd never make it that easy for you ;)

Please click the "BIG BUTTON":lol::lol::lol::lol:

[EternalMaiden]

ATTN: There will be a new thread in secular week rotation on Subjects for Writing. I will be paraphrasing and quoting from a book "The Poet's Companion-Guide to the Pleasures of Writing Poetry," By Kim Addonizio and Dorianne Laux (http://www.cuppalove.com/Shopping/Details/0393316548.aspx)

It should be up and running no later than Monday.

Just giving a heads up!

[Bethra]

ATTN: There will be a new thread in secular week rotation on Subjects for Writing. I will be paraphrasing and quoting from a book "The Poet's Companion-Guide to the Pleasures of Writing Poetry," By Kim Addonizio and Dorianne Laux (http://www.cuppalove.com/Shopping/Details/0393316548.aspx)

It should be up and running no later than Monday.

Just giving a heads up!

This sounds good make a new anouncment thread with a link when you've done it
This is just going to get lost in all the other posts if you don't Mols idea with this place is that we make new anouncments in new threads :) This instantly gets attention where as other stuff can get lost along the way :D

[Bethra]

We have new winners in last months poetry competition.

Congrats to
Auroro - Dead Is My Heart and Black Is My Soul
LittlePerson - Jack-O-Lantern
Kalandriel - Day
and me :lol:

There is a banner for you all to go collect here
http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?p=2250291#post2250291

:fprtyman3 congratulations everyone :D

[Bethra]

We have an out right winner for the November poem of the month compertition ,
Congratulations to PropheticMonkey for the wonderful poem Dig
:wave: :cheers: :boing: :hahugh: :boing: :cheers: :wave:
http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?p=2300125#post2300125

[Bethra]

We are also now running the short story quarterly competition. I will be negosiating with Semi regarding entering the winners into the MW Mag so come on and join the competition you never know you might get published :D
http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=118680

[RavensEye]

We have an out right winner for the November poem of the month compertition ,
Congratulations to PropheticMonkey for the wonderful poem Dig



That was an awesome poem congrats PropheticMonkey.:wave:

[Bethra]

I'd like to let everyone know about the new guess the word game we have going in the poetry and literature forum. The rules are simple, the words however aren't. Good luck everyone, I look forward to hearing some of the most obscure words in the English language.

http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=120314

[Bethra]

Well the years poetry competitions have all been voted on folks so now we need to find Mystic Wicks best poemt of the year. It's a very tough call the competition was very stiff. Please pop along and give us your vote for your favorite poem of 2,005.
http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=122157

Good luck to all those who took part there are a few on the list now who seem to have become absent friends but they still diserve some credit for their wonderfull work.

[EternalMaiden]

The month of February is almost done, you guys!
The theme is Fire, and we've got good competition so bring your stuff!

Good luck and see you there!

[EternalMaiden]

ATTN!

The poll has been started for February's submissions. We've had alot of great entries this month, I'll go ahead and say it "Check out Mine!"
The theme was inspiring in itself; Fire.

And now it's time to vote!
So, please clicky: http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=124703

This Poll will close March 24th!

Thanks!

[RavensEye]

March Poem of the Month Submission Thread has been posted and this month we are looking at the using Air as this months theme.

So please click on the link below to add your submission.
http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?p=2442112#post2442112


Also do not for get there is still time to vote in the February Poem of the Month poll to.

[RavensEye]

And now it's time to vote!
So, please clicky: http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=124703

This Poll will close March 24th!


3 days left and counting...

[RavensEye]

http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?p=2477587#post2477587
Today is the last day to submit poems for March on the theme of Air !!!! Good luck to those who entered.

[RavensEye]

Ok the Submission thread is now closed and the voting will begin once the poll is up...

[RavensEye]

OK Voting has already started
Check here http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?p=2479996

[Bethra]

Also we have the short story competition poll up as of today so lets see you in there voting for your favorite. We only had three entrances t6his time I do hope more will join in for the next quartely competiton.

You can find the poll for the stories here.
http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=126697

Three great stories it was hard to choose a favorite for me. I wanted to vote for them all :D So come on down to Poetry and Lit and read the wonderful stuff we have. :cheers:

Good luck to Cynyr, Merlinawakend777 and purple dragon :boing:

[Bethra]

:rant:
Well I'm going to bump this thread again due to a general apperthy from the people here. 1 Vote on the short story comp and not much better a turn out for the poetry comps. I have to say I am once again sickened by the general lack of interest most people here show for what their fellow community members are doing. I've tried the peppy and nice forum guide bit and that seems to get lost in the general babble here. Folks you wanna chatter we have a whole freking forum called "Just Talk" for that. This place is ment for announcements about what's happening in your forum as a whole not just some thread or other our dear resident site god posted MONTHS ago. Try giving the rest of the forums AND POSTERS a bit of apprechiation for the effort they put in. We have some very talented writters you know? Well no none of you would since you can't be bothered to give 5 mins of your time to go look and click a voting box.

I tell you sometimes I really question why I bother, I really, really do, and guess what folks I am not doing this to get attention for myself since I haven't entered anything in months. Call yourselves community members? You all should be ashamed of yourselves the amount of efffort you give back to this place.

Anyway rant off please return to your regular pointless drivel posting I've said just about all I have to on the matter.

For those of you who have any interest or for those of you I've shamed into looking beyond your own little self obbsecions here are the links to the current running competitions.
Poem of the Month
http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?p=2479996
Short Story Competition
http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=126697

Oh and just incase you all have some kind of reading disability which means you can't locate the forum here's a link to the forum as a whole
http://www.mysticwicks.com/forumdisplay.php?f=19

Oh and thanks SOOOOO much anyone who makes the small amount of effort it takes to click their finger on these links and go check out the great stuff that happens outside their regular box. :D

[Bethra]

2nd Submission thread for short stories quarterly.
http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=127201

Rules
1. Word limit of no more than 8,000 words. (keep it short keep your readers interested)
2. There is no content rule other than to remind you all that this is a PG13 site and the age of your readers should be taken into consideration.
3. One story per person per quarter.
4. You have 3 months to submit a story here in this thread. So the competition will run from April through to the end of June.
5. Stories will go to poll at the begining of July. Anyone late submitting will be moved into the next months competition.

Ok everyone the time is now. Get your stories in as soon as possible. I look forward to reading all your stories.:boing:

[Bethra]

Due to her moving and haveing a lot on her plate right now Hymnia has had to step down as forum guide. Since Eternal Maiden and I also have bussy lives we feel it would be great to keep the level of forum guides on there up to three then the burden doesn't fall to heavy on anyone indervidual. So we are looking once again for nominations for a forum guide. Please go here and nominate someone you feel would do a good job of it :D
http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=127337

Anyone nominated who doesn't wish to be considered should decline the post in this thread also. Well keep this thread bumped for a little while to get some nominations and then I shall consult with Mol who would be suitable for the possition.

Best wishes folks.

[unicornwitch]

So, I am new to the community and I love to read poetry and short stories. I just read your rant Bertha and I am a happy participant in reading. Maybe someday I'll even post. I think this is wonderful, a great way to express our inner feelings about our appreciation of the cycles of life, the elements, our indivual philosphoies and how it effects us and how we touch the universe. I'm very excited.:boing:

[Bethra]

So, I am new to the community and I love to read poetry and short stories. I just read your rant Bertha and I am a happy participant in reading. Maybe someday I'll even post. I think this is wonderful, a great way to express our inner feelings about our appreciation of the cycles of life, the elements, our indivual philosphoies and how it effects us and how we touch the universe. I'm very excited.:boing:


:lol: I don't rant that often so don't worry I'm only a little bit of a bitch LOL

Welcome to MW and I really look forward to seeing you in the Poetry and Lit forum. :abanana:

[Bethra]

With Hymnia having to leave us for a while and move house we've roped in some new blood to help us in Poetry and Lit. Things are a little hectic for me also so we've got two nice squeecky clean new poetry and lit forum guides to help us out in there. Please give your congratulations to Akeyla and Vox Draconis :cheers: :boing:

Akeyla has come up with an exciting new writing challange to get your teeth into so come along and have a look see what you can come up with. I think it might a lot of fun. :D
May Writing Challenge Discussion
http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=128595

[Akeyla]

:wave:

Ah thanks Bethra. I always wanted to see my name in big red letters.:lookwhats

I'm looking forward to being a part of Poetry and Lit. I have some new ideas to intrique us all and get us writing and sharing. I look forward to seeing everyone there and meeting some more writers.

:cheers:

[Vox Draconis]

Ooo big red letters. Normally when I see my name in big red letter it means I've done something wrong :lol: like fail an exam/assignment.

I'll see you all in the P&L forum. I'm sure I'll think of something to add to it.

[Bethra]

Last chance to vote peeps :D If you haven't been there and read the poems and voted yet best get your voting fingers over there now http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?p=2534810#post2534810

[Akeyla]

We are having a writing challenge over in the Poetry and Lit Forum and any and all are welcome to join.

It is great practice and is also a great idea generating tool as well. So if you are a writer and want to hone your skill or you just want to do it for fun, or even if you don't consider yourself a writer but would like to start. Please join us.

Here is a link to the Discussion Thread where we can discuss anything and everything about the challenge.

May Writing Challenge Discussion (http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=128595&page=2)

And here is the link to the poll where we are currently voting on which opening line to use. It will be open until May 8th and then we will have two weeks to brainstorm, write and submit it.

May Challenge Poll (http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=128874)

So come join us, flex your writing muscles and have fun.:boing: :boing:

[Bethra]

Poem of the month this time was won by Njorun Alma with her lovely poem "Gust Of Air" Please join me in congratulating her on a well diserved win.:cheers:
http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=126634

Our Short Story Competition winner was Cynyr with his great story "GRAY MATTERS" Again please join me in congratulating him on a well diserved win.:cheers:
http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?p=2535572#post2535572

We still have yet to get a single entry to the next short story competition. You still have a few months left before it should be going to poll. If you hurry up and submit a story you might just win by default due to no one else bothering LOL
http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=127201

We also have a new poetry competition poll so get your voting fingers flexing and come vote for our wonderful resident poets. The theam this last month was WATER
http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=128921

And finaly before I go rest my end of month exhausted fingers we have a new poem of the month submissions thread. The challange for this month is to write a poem theamed around EARTH So get those creative juices flowing and lets see what you have for us
http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=128922

[LadyWillowHawk]

:wave: I'll give it try Bertha. Do I post my short story here?

BB
LadyWillowHawk

[Bethra]

This link is the submissions thread with all the rules in the first post. So submit your story in there.
http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=127201

I look forward to reading it when its done. 8000 words limit but that should be enough to get your teeth into and saves out dail up readers times on line. :D

[Akeyla]

The May Writing Challenge is on the go.

It's time to write and here is your inspiration....


"I was often told that red hair was a sign of bad temper, and that green eyes were a sign of evil."

A doll
A music box
A Butterfly

Use the opening line, the three items need to be mentioned somewhere in the story and we are shooting for 1000 words.

Come and try your hand at short story writing.

May Challenge (http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=128874)

Check the above link for more info and how to submit your short stories.

I can't wait to read them all. It is always interesting to see how many different stories can come from the same idea.

[Akeyla]

:colorful: :colorful: :colorful: :colorful:

May Writing Challenge Stories are up and waiting to be read and voted on

Come and read them, enjoy, vote and check out the rest of the Poetry and Literature Forum.

Here is the link to the Writing Challenge.

May Writing Challenge (http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=130454)

:thewave: :thewave:

[Akeyla]

:abadpoker Is this thing working or what? :bangyourh

:fpoke: Come on follow me :yikess:

Over here :wave:Come look (http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=130454)

Now that you've voted, I will come give you a hug. _pounce_

[Akeyla]

May is over and our Themed Poems of the Month are in and ready to be voted on.

The Theme this month was Earth.

Please come and have a quick read and vote for the one you like the best.

May 2006, Themed Poems (http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=131520)

[Akeyla]

:thewave: :thewave:

Joli du Mort - Standing in the Rain

:thewave: :thewave:

Is the Winner of the April Poetry Contest

The theme was Water

Make sure to congratulate her.

:thewave: :thewave:

You can see her Poem and the others here. (http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=126635)

And....

:thewave: :thewave:

MinervaMind

:thewave: :thewave:

Has won our May Writing Challenge. So be sure to congratulate her too.

You can read her story and the others
here. (http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=130454)

[Akeyla]

Congratulations

Minerva Mind

Winner of the May Poetry Contest



:thewave: :thewave:

:abanana: :abanana: :abanana: :abanana: :abanana: :abanana:


Our June entries will soon be up to voting, so make sure you come by and check out all the amazing submissions all based on the color RED. Show your support for MW writers and poets and come read, vote, and comment. Don't forget to join in the contest for July, which will be based on GREEN. Come share your creative side.

[Akeyla]

The Second Short Story Quarterly Competition is done and ready to be voted on. Please come in, grab a coffee, and read the entires at your leisure, then vote for your favorite one.

2nd Short Story Voting (http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?p=2692941#post2692941)

Don't forget to come into Poetry and Lit and read the many poems submited daily and weekly. We have some very talented writers here. And of course in the Short Story section there are some great stories to read as well. It's also cheaper than going to the bookstore, and you get to give feedback to the author directly. Gives it a much more personal touch.

So please come and join us and check us out. Don't forget to give words of encouragement or submit some of your own writing.

[Akeyla]

Xirian is the WINNER of the June Poetry Challenge.

:dancy: :dancy: :dancy: :dancy:

Everyone congratulate her.

Here is her winning poem.

No Fine Line

At this moment,
Is Red what you truly desire?
This sacred life, its vivacious energy?
This fine line?

Can I be humbled by its course?
Or may I pity myself,
To make those who would,
Understand?

Droning on about this or that
Until the red heat rises in my face
Yes, the distinct red glow of anger,
Is when the mass consumption of another’s energy takes its toll.

Stillness is not an option,
Quiet is not the calm
It is the storm.
Brewed on this synthetic mirage of emotion,
This fierce competitor
This tremendous ego.

Deliverance would be welcome.
A way out could satisfy this fuse,
But in this life, that is not possible.

Life is precious, but painful
It consumes, yet soothes,
It reconciles as it destroys.
Until there is no fine line.

This vivacious energy, this sacred life,
All in Red, is what you will receive,
At this moment.

~Xirian~

Don't forget to come and vote for July's poem's, the theme was Green (http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=135859)

And check out the new submission thread for August, the them of which is Blue (http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=135861)

[Akeyla]

When was the last time you just wanted to sit back and read some nice poems but was distracted by all the shinies on the net. Well now is your chance.

New poems get posted everyday, feel free to read and comment. There are short stories to get caught up in only to have it end and curse the writer for getting you all excited.

Poetry contests every month. A short story contest every couple of months to read and vote on.

Come support your web-local writers and always feel free to add your own writing as well.

So come on in, pull up a chair in front of the cyber fire, sit back and enjoy a nice enjoyable read!

[Tanya]

I've posted this concern before.... if we post poetry here it is "published" and therefore often inellegeble to publication in Poetry journals.... how can we get around this? I would love to share my work that I'm gooming for publication but I don't feel I can right now because of this.

[Zhr Morgana]

Well I think that by the term "published" that means actually being published in a magazine or book...or even at sites like Poetry.com as well...I don't think it would count if you posted your poetry here as being officially published.

[Akeyla]

Tanya.

I've moved this discussion into the Poetry and Literature Forum as this thread is mostly for announcements and such.

Please follow the link below to discuss it there, thank-you.

http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?p=2909555#post2909555