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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA 
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All righty - since Munda asked so nicely - Let's do a class on Free and Blank verse... I promise we can get into the heavy stuff next - but being the season of valentines, poetry needs to come "from the heart", as they say.... It just seems appropriate - So, who's in for Free/Blank verse? |
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Poertree Senior Member
since 1999-11-05
Posts 1359UK |
Ahhh ha .. I sense an opportunity to have something that has long been a complete mystery to me .... explained ! Please yes Nancy if I may. Ahem just three requests: 1. Protect me from the Jabberwock (specially in his new inflated status)  2. Haul Ruth back in here to help me 3. And allow me also to employ the Mistress of Free Verse herself as a personal consultant during this class .. lol Philip |
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jbouder Member Elite
since 1999-09-18
Posts 2534Whole Sort Of Genl Mish Mash |
You do realize how much it pains me to say this but ... I'm in. Is free-verse really poetry, btw? *Jim ducks to avoid the rotten fruit*Ahem just three requests: 1. Protect me from Knave Philip(specially now that he has that vorpal blade) 2. Tell Ruth the tack was Pete's idea. 3. And allow me also to employ Philip as the go-between to the Mistress of Free Verse herself as a personal consultant during this class .. lol The Whiffling JimBouderwocky |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Well, since I love free verse, you needn't even ask me but rather just count me in...oh, but since everyone else is making their demands...lol #1. Allow me to sit between Jim and Philip to seperate the two and ref any fights which may insue (not to mention to look off their papers since I've seen some great free verse out of these two who both at one point told me the didn't understand the concept) #2. Do not allow the class to blame me for tacks on the seat when I have not been in class for a few days #3. Make a rule not allowing fruit in the class room, is quite tired of ducking it all the time  |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
I'll play too! I am in the process of starting a new business so patience with me when I am slow would be greatly appreciated!!}X{Angel}X{ "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." ~Eleanor Roosevelt~ |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
YES, YES, YES.....PLEASE !!!!  |
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Poertree Senior Member
since 1999-11-05
Posts 1359UK |
Ruth .. you missed your vocation - you should have been a diplomat ..... P |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Justin Spite of all this rebellious insubordination... I'm throwing a ringer into this session...... YEP!!!  |
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Angel Senior Member
since 1999-07-02
Posts 551Pennsylvania |
My I play too? I'm not really good at this stuff but can I try, pretty pretty please? I promise to behave myself. ~Susie~ |
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Poertree Senior Member
since 1999-11-05
Posts 1359UK |
Good heavens Nancy .. isn't life here exciting enough already? .. |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
Kess sneaks in to see if she can watch without being made to participate, as free verse is by far her weakest area ... (shhh!) --Kess Full fathom five thy father lies, Of his bones are coral made, Those are pearls that were his eyes; Nothing of him that doth fade But doth suffer a sea-change Into something rich and strange... --William Shakespeare, from The Tempest |
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thumper4him Junior Member
since 2000-02-06
Posts 27Newport Beach Ca |
Hey- Sorry to jump in on the action but all I write is free verse and I know I need to stretch the limits a little but i would love to be involved in this next session so atleast i came be confidant in one form Nan if you would e-mail me at thumper4him@yahoo.com i would be much oblidged! you can't make footprints in the sand of times that you are sitting down |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
I have a poem ready! Am I supposed to post it here under the topic? The dratted forum won't let me post it any other way without a password *sigh* someone pleassssssssse tell me what to do Thanks~X~ "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." ~Eleanor Roosevelt~ |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
X Angel, just wait a bit. The great Wizard (who else but Ron) will put his magic spell on the Workshop soon, which allows you to post a new topic. Patience is all we need, my dear, and a little magic |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
Thanks! I was frettin there for a minute. I guess I got too excited, I sat down and made myself write a poem which is something I usually don't do, I usually wait til they come to me. But I went out searching and found one! So then I wanted to post it ASAP! *wink*Thanks and Nite! ~X~ "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." ~Eleanor Roosevelt~ |
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jbouder Member Elite
since 1999-09-18
Posts 2534Whole Sort Of Genl Mish Mash |
Hey Nan! When are you going to tell us how to write free-verse? Jim "If I rest, I rust." - Martin Luther |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Wake up bouderwocker..... I did it yesterday - and X... I'll see what I can do for you.... |
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jbouder Member Elite
since 1999-09-18
Posts 2534Whole Sort Of Genl Mish Mash |
Nan: Sorry ... I had just waken up, and it's Monday, and Philip was talking to me and I didn't notice, and ... Jim |
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Ron
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-05-19
Posts 8669Michigan, US |
The following new students have been enabled: X Angel thumper4him If I forgot someone else new, please let me know... (yea, like Nan would be too shy if I didn't ask? ) |
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Not A Poet Member Elite
since 1999-11-03
Posts 3885Oklahoma, USA |
OK Nan, I guess I'd like to try. But can I audit the course or otherwise take it for non-credit? I'm afraid of what it might do to my GPA. Pete What terms shall I find sufficiently simple in their sublimity -- sufficiently sublime in their simplicity -- for the mere enunciation of my theme? Edgar Allan Poe |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
I've been activated! *wink* [This message has been edited by X Angel (edited 02-07-2000).] |
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warmhrt Senior Member
since 1999-12-18
Posts 1563 |
I would like to join, if I could, if it's not too late. (Hey, Jim! I thought you told me YOU were the teacher.) Kristine "If I can ease one life the aching, Or cool one pain,... I shall not live in vain" - Emily Dickinson |
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jbouder Member Elite
since 1999-09-18
Posts 2534Whole Sort Of Genl Mish Mash |
Kris: I am A teacher ... Nan is THE Teacher. Come-on ... get it right, Grasshoppa. JimTeacher |
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Poertree Senior Member
since 1999-11-05
Posts 1359UK |
Ahhhhhhh hi Kris .. wondered if you might happen along ........ now then while Jim is busy waking up I just wanna little chat with you ...... ~draws Kris outta sight of the sleeping dragonwocky~ Now listen up .. JB's got entirely too much adulation in this forum (I ask you even Ruth nearly defected the other day) .. so I don't want you comin' along here and making him worse .. watch my lips ... "no partisanship"..... except towards me of course .. .. see ya in class Philip |
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Poertree Senior Member
since 1999-11-05
Posts 1359UK |
Well there ye have it Kris .. even while i was posting my "advice" to you .. prime example of the uppishness (or even uffishness a la Lewis C ) I was goin' on about ...Whaddya say to a partnership ??? LOL P [This message has been edited by Poertree (edited 02-08-2000).] |
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jbouder Member Elite
since 1999-09-18
Posts 2534Whole Sort Of Genl Mish Mash |
Philip: If you would try using more than two fingers to type with at a time perhaps you would beat me to the punch more often. Jim P.S. Leave old Clive Staples out of it, will ya? I owe much to the Inklings inspite of their being your countrymen. |
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warmhrt Senior Member
since 1999-12-18
Posts 1563 |
P & J (lol...that's quite a sandwich), I've decided to sit at the back of the class, be silent (since I have been labeled as "fiesty", which is the furthest thing from the truth. ) I don't want MY fingers slapped with Nan's ruler! And no pulling on my braids...it hurts, and then I'll make noise, and disrupt the class, and get in trouble. You two just sit in the front, deal? I'm gonna be a good girl.P...I'll never say "can't quite put my finger on it again." Jimteach...I forgot...you're the phys ed. teacher. Kris P.S. Do I have to be accepted or anything, or is this open to all members? I do have transcripts, if needed. < !signature--> If I can ease one life the aching, Or cool one pain,... I shall not live in vain - Emily Dickinson [This message has been edited by warmhrt (edited 02-08-2000).] |
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Poertree Senior Member
since 1999-11-05
Posts 1359UK |
MEEEEEE sit at the front ... nooooo chance .. it's hard enough gettin' Ruth's notes under the desk as it is .. "Braids" .. I LOVE braids .. lemme at 'em !! Whaddya reckon Jim? Does she get to escape the initiation ceremony or not??? P [This message has been edited by Poertree (edited 02-08-2000).] |
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jbouder Member Elite
since 1999-09-18
Posts 2534Whole Sort Of Genl Mish Mash |
That's a silly question, Philip. NOBODY escapes the initiation ceremony. Do you want to bring the shaving cream, jalipeno peppers and Absolut this time or should I? I'll bring my leg waxing kit, funnel and paddle. Initiations are SOOOO much fun.Jim "If I rest, I rust." - Martin Luther |
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Poertree Senior Member
since 1999-11-05
Posts 1359UK |
I'm on for the ice cubes, the peppermint oil and the cuffs .... LMAO ..... ....here Kris .. where are you running to?? lol |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
IS ANYBODY IN THIS CLASS |
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jbouder Member Elite
since 1999-09-18
Posts 2534Whole Sort Of Genl Mish Mash |
Ooooooooo! Teacher called Kris a miscreant!  |
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warmhrt Senior Member
since 1999-12-18
Posts 1563 |
Ms. Nan...Teacher, Instead of a slap with a ruler, I get a slap with a word. (See what you guys did!!!) Please allow me to stay...I am not what you say. An innocent am I, manipulated by those two true villains, sucked in by their toothy grins and sharp wit. I promise...I will be a perfect angel. warmhrt< !signature--> If I can ease one life the aching, Or cool one pain,... I shall not live in vain - Emily Dickinson [This message has been edited by warmhrt (edited 02-11-2000).] |
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Poertree Senior Member
since 1999-11-05
Posts 1359UK |
Tis true Nancy ~blush~ .. she's innocent as the driven snow ... please could you remind Ron to activate her so as she can post ....... P [This message has been edited by Poertree (edited 02-11-2000).] |
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White Wolf Member
since 1999-09-18
Posts 371Somewhere in the vast wasteland |
Is it too late for me to join. Honest, I will cause no one no trouble. My free verse could always use some polishing and if I understood what exactly free verse was, I think that might help. If dying is the process of living life to its end. Then what is living? |
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