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Featured Poet | GrammarFreak
Featured Poet | GrammarFreak
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Wandering Through the Forest Mention fleetingly that you’re going to a friend’s house. You’re not really, Are you? Instead, you turn left, along the path; Not right, towards the village. You’re going towards the forest. The magical forest Your mother says it’s off limits. What she doesn’t know, Won’t ever hurt her. You reach the edge of the forest. It’s dark in there And cool. Taking out your Jacket from your bag, You slip off your shoes And put them into the bag, Along with the sketch pad And pastel blue pencil case. You know the sweet spot. Tip toe, Barefoot on the cool, dry leaves. Quietly; It’s like there’s A big do not disturb sign. You here a bird chirp here, Nervous scurrying there. Suddenly a strong wind Picks up. Blows, almost howling. Awakens the whole forest The loose leaves, Now floating around your knees, The trees, now alive. Watching. You’re nearly there. It’s a small clearing. Like Jacob’s Ladder, A patch of sun Shines upon the grass Between gnarled old Maple Tree roots. You sit, and lean against one. Now you watch silently And wait. You take out your pad and pencils. You run a pale hand over the roots, Then sketch them. You sketch the critters That scurry with Such nervous haste. The trees; The entire forest. In all its beauty, It’s your one spot To truly call your own. Where by taking off your shoes, You can feel the leaves, Feel her breaths; Beneath your feet. It’s your place Where you Can feel alive.
As I Sit
As I sit,
I stare
At the bright blank page.
It screams at me:
Write something meaningful,
Or humorous,
But something people
Will actually like.
And if it turns into a chore,
You must cease.
As I sit,
And ponder,
I stare around my surroundings
Whatever to write about?
I wonder.
Perhaps a dashing man,
A lost cause;
A yearning love.
Perhaps a wild horse;
Or even one of
My fears;
My dreams.
Behind this veil,
I write what I wish.
Those people
Who read this
Won’t ever know
Whether it’s imagination
Or maybe something more.
As I sit,
I smile.
For what
I have created
May not be a masterpiece,
But, man;
Writing it
Was like living a second life.
Article by Candace Matwijiw
Article by Candace Matwijiw
“Would you take a $30,000 a year pay-cut?” asks my lunch companion. “No! Do you know what I would do for $30,000?” I laugh back across my menu. Two years ago that is exactly what local author Jayanne Sindt did. Jayanne’s journey began as a child, listening bright-eyed to stories of reincarnation as [...]
Mato Finds True North | Children’s Book
Mato Finds True North | Children’s Book
I was prompted to ask my fellow poet, Jim Hawks, if he could draw polar bears. He sent me a couple of sketches and I knew I had the cover for my novel (unfinished), True North. As I looked at the sketch more, I had to write some verse. [...]
Writer’s Page | Site Submissions
Writer’s Page | Site Submissions
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Personal Verse has a new Writer’s Page with some general guidelines for writers to send submissions to be published on our weekly posting. Simply visit our Writer’s Page for all the info that you need to make your submission.
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True North | A Novel
True North| A Novel
I am feeling ready to introduce my novel featuring polar bears entitled True North. I just handed over the first three chapters to Jake Whiting for editing. Stay tuned for postings and watch for The Writer’s Page link to be added to this site. Here is some verse to give you an idea [...]
Lyrical Poetry | Song Lyrics
Lyrical Poetry | Song Lyrics
When I hear the same suggestion from many different sources, I better listen. Over the past week I have heard from several people that Personal Verse should offer song lyrics. So, here is a lyrical version of an earlier post, “Truth is True”. Only lyrics are offered, as the extent of [...]
Notecards | A Great Verse Buy
Notecards | A Great Verse Buy
Personal Verse is now offering notecards. Each card has its own unique verse. All cards are blank inside to add your own personal message. Cards may be purchased one at a time or in quantities of 5 and 20. The price gets better the more you buy, so get an [...]
Cyberspace Race
Cyberspace Race
It seems we are in a race
to be number one in cyberspace
not just a name, but also a face
if the site is down- What a disgrace!
Finally, my site is new and complete
with very few others do I compete
not as literary poet or one that’s “beat”
but an artist of verse which is pretty neat
So I hired [...]
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