Discussion for "Calling Card" Thread

William Haskins · Dec 5, 2005

thought i'd open a separate thread in case anyone wants to discuss the Calling Card Thread.

Nicholas S.H.J.M Woodhouse · Dec 5, 2005

i think its a very interesting idea and would be a definite eye opener for someone such as I

dear william, would people who post only have one post on the thread?

what if our position changes over time, in beautifully organic ways?

William Haskins · Dec 5, 2005

i would have no objection to anyone adding a new poem every so often, as his or her style evolves or skills sharpen. i think that could only add value.

Susie · Dec 5, 2005

Great idea, William.

Elisa, I love your poem. Very well done and shows you have a great talent.

William Haskins · Dec 5, 2005

thank you for sharing, elisa and susie.

Pat~ · Dec 5, 2005

William, I had a question...I'd like to post a poem, but it has been submitted for publication; what about first rights issues? I know if we post on a password thread they are supposedly protected, but not on this thread?

William Haskins · Dec 5, 2005

yes, i see your dilemma. perhaps you could post a quick note about your chosen poem in the thread out here and provide a link to a post in the password section?

Pat~ · Dec 5, 2005

Thanks, William. That's a good suggestion. I wish I were computer savvy enough to know how to post links, but some poems that I think are representative are in the "Poetry Game, Anyone?" thread (password citrus):

p. 28 - Grace (#698)
p. 29 - Dark Night of the Soul (#702)
p. 31 - The Lord is My Light and My Salvation (#768)

I would welcome any feedback you might have on these.

William Haskins · Dec 6, 2005

i went ahead and linked them up for you, pat.

thank you (and everyone) for sharing your work. i plan to comment on all of them as soon as i can shake these FBI agents and get a few free minutes.

-william

Sarita · Dec 6, 2005

I'm really enjoying all the poems you're sharing! Great work, thanks.

William Haskins · Dec 6, 2005

shouldn't you have posted one by now, sara?

Sarita · Dec 6, 2005

William Haskins said:
shouldn't you have posted one by now, sara?

shouldn't you have? (i'm getting there!)

William Haskins · Dec 6, 2005

i don't write poetry anymore. i'm just a fan.

scarletpeaches · Dec 6, 2005

How do you stop yourself writing it?!

William Haskins · Dec 6, 2005

homemade lobotomy kit.

scarletpeaches · Dec 6, 2005

Mind if I write a sonnet about that invention?

unthoughtknown · Dec 6, 2005

I'm kind of in agony here.

I go to pick one of my poems for calling card thread but then I'm haunted by the phrase: that in some way represents them.

I can't choose.

William Haskins · Dec 6, 2005

yes scarlet, you certainly should.

jennifer, don't overthink it. the purpose is certainly not to judge the person or his or her entire poetic output by one poem. just choose one that you like for any reason.

scarletpeaches · Dec 6, 2005

William, you will regret saying that. Honestly. My poems aren't all as brilliant as the one in the calling card thread. :ROFL:

unthoughtknown · Dec 6, 2005

William Haskins said:
just choose one that you like for any reason.

Yay! One just-because-I-like-It poem coming up!

KTC · Dec 6, 2005

Wow! William. You stopped writing poetry? I couldn't do it. I have always just done poetry for warm up. I know that sounds mundane, but it comforts me to get poetic right before slipping into my freelance stuff or my fiction. I need it! It's a pleasure for me. I guess that's why I wouldn't cut myself off of it. Nobody can take it away from me...and it doesn't matter to me whether it's good or bad...it's just there...something to get the words flowing.

William Haskins · Dec 6, 2005

i was being facetious.

KTC · Dec 6, 2005

Damn! I wish you would use the facetious smiley face when you're doing that.

MacAllister · Dec 6, 2005

Heh--I actually don't write poetry. Haven't, since about high school. I had Geoff Chaucer for third period English. He made me promise to cease and desist.

But I do love to come over here and read everyone's stuff.

So I whipped up mine last night. I wanted to work in the words "I promise not to do this to you too often" as a bit of a joke--meaning, I promise not to test the patience of the good denizens of the Poetry forum, too often. Sort of a subliminal message.

I crack myself up.

Perks · Dec 6, 2005

MacAllister said:
So I whipped up mine last night. I wanted to work in the words "I promise not to do this to you too often" as a bit of a joke--meaning, I promise not to test the patience of the good denizens of the Poetry forum, too often. Sort of a subliminal message.

Oh please do! I don't even belong in there. I've written one poem in years and a few haiku at the prompting of JAlpha or too much wine. So, I threw it in there and feel half a fool for having done so. I need a few non-poets to contribute or I'm gonna have to go in and delete mine in humiliation for trying to play in a sandbox too lofty.

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