I’ve updated my site’s rating on Google Chrome to a B+ which should make downloading the PDF easier.
I apologize for the inconvenience. It’s been a comedy of errors this week. ~Colleen~
Yay for teamwork! The 2019 Poet of the Week & Honorable Mention Poetry Compilation from last year’s challenges is ready for distribution.
Please join me in thanking H. R. R. Gorman for her help in putting this publication together, including her many artistic skills. Not only did she reformat the PDF, but she also designed the cover art – all during the time she was graduating with her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Thanks, Dr. G. I literally could not have done this without your help!
I’m so proud of all of you… the poets, who worked so hard to perfect their writing craft to make this challenge what it is today. I’ve learned so much from you all. I can’t wait for the new challenges to begin!
Enjoy the Gift of Poetry!
As promised, this is a FREE download. This collection contains a copyright:
“Copyright ©2020 by Colleen M. Chesebro. All authors of poems contained in this compilation retain the rights to their work. The cover of this work was created by H.R.R. Gorman. All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the poet or artist.”
The NEW challenge starts tomorrow, January 7, 2020. Are you ready to take the plunge and write some syllabic poetry? Let’s do it together!
August Specific Form: Yvette
August Photo Prompt: Reena
August Theme Prompt: Sarah
Thanks, Colleen. Have altered my reblog of the original post to link to this one now.
Thanks so much, Sue. <3
Ah, you let the cat out of the bag and now I know H.R.R. is a man. Thanks for this, Colleen, it is lovely. Can I download and put it on my blog?
Yes, if you’d like. I had to use a special pdf plugin to add the PDF, Robbie. If you have another way, please share it. Thanks, so much. <3
Hehe, I don’t do it myself, Colleen. I have someone who does these things for me.
Oh, nice! I’m a hands on girl! 😍
Ah, but how can you be so sure? 😉
Also, spoiler: I’m going to do a gender reveal soon because I published a short story and couldn’t write a good bio without using pronouns. I thought about using ‘they,’ but then I thought it’d be disrespectful to non-binary people, so it’ll truly be out of the bag soon.
I can’t say it would bother me, H, whichever pronoun it is – he, she, it , they, it doesn’t matter, its the nature of the person that counts, isn’t it?
Haha, I suppose so! The reason I’m worried is 1) I started off vague because I was being weird and trying a social experiment 2) I realized I wanted to actually make a go at this, but I’d already started with the “lie” and couldn’t stop 3) Now I’ve reached a point where I don’t think I can keep the lie up, and I’m worried people will be disappointed.
Well, I don’t think you are an alien so you can only be one of four categories (male, female, gay or gender transient).
Truth! Though robot is the eventual goal.
If I can find a robot who does the laundry, I’m sold. LOL!
For me too. Robots don’t get neck pain from to much writing and working.
Yes! 😂
LOL! As far as I’m concerned it doesn’t matter. We’re all writers here and your sexual orientation is irrelevant to me. Just so you know. 😀
LOL! I’m going to laugh hard if you’re a woman! Chemical engineers aren’t usually women but if that’s so… you go girl! 🤣❤️
Haha, Colleen, so you don’t actually know.
I’ve assumed that Dr. G is a man, but a huge part of me wants this person to be a woman with a P.h.D in chemical engineering. That’s kind of bad ass, I think. LOL!
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Bravo, Colleen. <3
Thanks, Margie. So sorry for the mixup. <3
Omygosh, Colleen! I didn’t realize I’d won honorable mention for Stars & Fruit! I’m SO excited and ready to head to this year’s challenges! Thank you!
Well, what a fabulous surprise for you, Traci. You did an excellent job! <3
Thank you! Hugs!
Lol, how do I delete the other one off my kindle 🙂 xx
I’ll tell you tonight. ❤️
Waiting? LOL <3
Oh. You’ll have to google it because you use that ancient kindle. Otherwise go to your Documents area and delete it from there. How do you delete other docs on your kindle?
I never do LOL. I’m going to try going to my Kindle content directly through Amazon and try. And are you inferring I’m a dinosaur??? LOL <3
LOL! NEVER, Sis. 😀
Lollllllllllllll 🙂 xx
Thanks for the update Colleen… great job..hugs♥
Thanks, Sally. 😍
What total fun, Colleen. I love seeing all those familiar poets. Thank you for all the hard work to pull this together. Thanks for HRR too. Now… to download and cherish. 🙂
Thank you so much, Diana. That makes me so happy. <3
It’s awesome. 😀 And I’m just tickled to be in there. Woo hoo!
It was a fabulous year for sure! <3
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Thank you for compiling this and for the weekly challenges, Colleen.
You’re so welcome, Ken. We sure have fun. ❤️
These are fabulous picks, Colleen. I downloaded it so I can take more time to read, but I read through March. Wow. I love Sally’s thoughts on communication. I am amazed how people can think and express such deep thoughts in poetry. Astounding. I also loved the dog sled poem. Haiban, right?
Thanks, Marsha. That is why I LOVE poetry… it’s all about experiences, perceptions, and sharing thoughts and feelings with others. I’m so happy you enjoyed. <3
Yes, and now it’s time to do it again, isn’t it?
LOL! Right? You better get busy! 😂
Where’s that whip??? 🙂
LOL! 😂🔮
This is fabulousssssssss. So happy to be part of. Sis, I’m having huge technical problems. I’m on my third older desktop and it won’t let me ‘like’ anywhere, and hurdles to comment. Also, can you message me the PDF link as I’m not able to do anything here with it. <3
Well done everyone!!! Congrats!
I’ve updated a few things on the blog. 😍❤️