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Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Are the Poets on Strike?I'm beginning to wonder lately if there is a world-wide poetry
strike. I've received very few entries. We're still in the single digits, actually.
So what does that
mean to you if you write poetry? Here's a great opportunity. Enter a poem--or enter three! Take a chance. For one thing,
you'll get feedback. Every poem receives a free critique. Secondly, most likely you have poems already written, waiting
patiently in a computer file somewhere. Why not let someone take a look at one or more of them? Thirdly, if you don't
have poems already written, here's yet another opportunity. Write one! Have fun. Use your creativity!
Poetry is fun to write. It's like no other medium. Too often I hear people say, "I can't write poetry."
Or, "I don't like poetry." I'd just about bet that if you found a poet you liked, that would change your
whole attitude. I'd also suggest that if there's a song you like or find meaningful, then you can't say you don't
like poetry. Where do you think song lyrics come from?
So c'mon, poets and poet wannabees. Write something
and send it to me. Find your inner poet. Enter our Burning the Midnight Oil Poetry Contest today.
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