Back to po'ing
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Kym
Re: Back to po'ing
True Marty. I'm guilty of only "playing" in the General Chit Chat area, mainly because of the recent "published" kerfuffle. Not game to post stuff any more in case someone gets their hackles up. And because I haven't written many poems in ages - just don't have anything po'ing to contribute. Sorry.
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Heather
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I have missed your poing Marty. It has been very, very quiet lately. It goes in cycles - that's just the way it is and we chat to keep the site alive. I miss the poems too but you can't force the writing and right now I ain't writing and I guess others aren't too which is why some of us have put up old poems from the old site. I also have a couple that I haven't posted yet because they are in comps at the moment. They'll show up soon I hope.
Heather
Heather
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Heather
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I reckon the competition thing is a big reason Kym. I know a couple with poems in comps at the moment so that means a lot of poems out of circulation. It is a shame.
Heather
Heather
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Bob Pacey
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I don't know Marty I think I can count eleven posted poems in the past week ??
Just as Heather says sometimes you just don't write and at the monent I have about seven on the go but other things take first place like learning new ones again three on the go and performing plus back to playing golf, learnig to play the guitar and fishing.
Oh the published thing must have an effect on some so I'm happy to share some banter and fun with friends till the time is available and the juices start flownig again. But then as you can see I lead a pretty dull and boring life anyway ???
Cheers Bob
Just as Heather says sometimes you just don't write and at the monent I have about seven on the go but other things take first place like learning new ones again three on the go and performing plus back to playing golf, learnig to play the guitar and fishing.
Oh the published thing must have an effect on some so I'm happy to share some banter and fun with friends till the time is available and the juices start flownig again. But then as you can see I lead a pretty dull and boring life anyway ???
Cheers Bob
The purpose in life is to have fun.
After you grasp that everything else seems insignificant !!!
After you grasp that everything else seems insignificant !!!
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Zondrae
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G'day Marty,
Yes, me too. I have the added problem of not wishing to post poems that I think are a bit dodgy but still wanting to keep the better (in MHO) ones for competitions. If I could just write something worthy of a big win, that is one of the 'titled' trophies, then I would not bother with comps as much. I seem to be able to get up there (3rd, 4th, HC etc) but just not good enough to take home the 'silver'.
Yes, me too. I have the added problem of not wishing to post poems that I think are a bit dodgy but still wanting to keep the better (in MHO) ones for competitions. If I could just write something worthy of a big win, that is one of the 'titled' trophies, then I would not bother with comps as much. I seem to be able to get up there (3rd, 4th, HC etc) but just not good enough to take home the 'silver'.
Zondrae King
a woman of words
a woman of words
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Leonie
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Nice one Marty. I tend to agree with you.
I have been just popping in to read the occasional poem lately and staying out of the other threads, but they can be addictive, especially when it gets quiet. I'm also a bit like Zondrae. I don't like to post poems that I'm not all that happy with, and if I am happy with them then I think they might be worth putting into a comp. Catch 22. But having said that, I'm just not writing anywhere near as much as I used too. I think for two years or so I wrote at least one a week and slowly I just ran out of puff.
I have been just popping in to read the occasional poem lately and staying out of the other threads, but they can be addictive, especially when it gets quiet. I'm also a bit like Zondrae. I don't like to post poems that I'm not all that happy with, and if I am happy with them then I think they might be worth putting into a comp. Catch 22. But having said that, I'm just not writing anywhere near as much as I used too. I think for two years or so I wrote at least one a week and slowly I just ran out of puff.
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Neville Briggs
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I agree in the main Marty. We could probably benefit from a bit more interest in presenting poems, although I think it is better to work on quality rather than try and build up sheer volume of output.
I don't think it does any harm to try some other forms occasionally for comparison, I don't think for a minute that these things will overtake the main style of "bush" poetry, they are only of passing interest.
Did you know that Henry Kendall wrote sonnets, and he is listed as " one of the greats who came before " as you have put it.
I think the main factor that affects some people in posting is the competition rules that forbid pre-published entries. Speaking for myself, I've had other things to attend to and haven't had time to think about verse.
I don't think that a supposed lack of group focus is a problem. The wandering themes of the banter can provide a source of inspiration for poetry ideas. And poetry comes from observation and person to person interaction. We are looking for poetry not formulating government policy.
I think you make reference to the need for courtesy as an ingredient for our group enjoyment. I couldn't agree more.
And a final thought. I think that your poem posted here shows that you have made some good progress in construction of the forms.Keep up the good work.
I don't think it does any harm to try some other forms occasionally for comparison, I don't think for a minute that these things will overtake the main style of "bush" poetry, they are only of passing interest.
Did you know that Henry Kendall wrote sonnets, and he is listed as " one of the greats who came before " as you have put it.
I think the main factor that affects some people in posting is the competition rules that forbid pre-published entries. Speaking for myself, I've had other things to attend to and haven't had time to think about verse.
I don't think that a supposed lack of group focus is a problem. The wandering themes of the banter can provide a source of inspiration for poetry ideas. And poetry comes from observation and person to person interaction. We are looking for poetry not formulating government policy.
I think you make reference to the need for courtesy as an ingredient for our group enjoyment. I couldn't agree more.
And a final thought. I think that your poem posted here shows that you have made some good progress in construction of the forms.Keep up the good work.
Neville
" Prose is description, poetry is presence " Les Murray.
" Prose is description, poetry is presence " Les Murray.
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Terry
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G/day Marty,
I have only been popping in for a quick look now and again as I have a few things on at the moment.
But there is no doubt that the published rule thing has upset the apple cart a bit.
In the past a lot really good poems were posted before they were entered in comps and no one seemed
over fussed about it, but like the carbon tax things have changed now.
But I agree with what you're saying.
Cheers Terry
I have only been popping in for a quick look now and again as I have a few things on at the moment.
But there is no doubt that the published rule thing has upset the apple cart a bit.
In the past a lot really good poems were posted before they were entered in comps and no one seemed
over fussed about it, but like the carbon tax things have changed now.
But I agree with what you're saying.
Cheers Terry
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Kym
Re: Back to po'ing
OK, I'll stop chatting so much, but without all the chit-chat to fill the gaps, there'll just be an echo on the forum ... forum ... forum ...