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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State 
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I sent my poem in, not expecting to win a prize, but thinking I might get a critique or even a bit of encouragement. I didn't win of course, but I received a book of the winning poetry. The book's cover was sleek with a picture of an oversized plant with blobs of white paint representing clouds. There was a building too, a crudely drawn picture of an outhouse. Six dollars if I were to buy the book. I opened it to a short poem and read it and then I read it again. It made me uneasy as though it had been written in an unfamiliar language. It was not a poem to read aloud to my children. There were words that I would blush to have them hear from my lips. I turned a page. More confusion. It has been a long time since I went to school and studied literature. Back then poetry was called the "Language of Romance". Perhaps I should sign up for night classes. Joyce Johnson 2/6/02 [This message has been edited by Joyce Johnson (02-06-2002 06:18 PM).] |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Joyce~ Thank goodness your entry was NOT chosen for inclusion in that book~ Sometimes 'rejection' is a good thing, huh ? I recently decided to not participate in the publication of an anthology of poetry because I previewed all of the poems that were to be included and KNEW I didn't want to be part of something I'd be ashamed to have my family and friends read~ Haven't regretted it one little bit~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Thank you Marge It truly is unbelievable what is considered first rate poetry and prose, these days. Love, Joyce |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Sounds like you made the right choice...your poetry deserves a book all it's own! Hugs, Ellie A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Joyce: Bravo! You're work is too fine to be cheapened by vulgarity! Betty Lou Hebert |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
Joyce..I to have experienced this situation. Further, I used to post at a few other sites but withdrew because some of the stuff written there really offended me.That's what I like about the pub. the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Being rejected by them was a blessing, for sure, Joyce! |
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leafseranade Member
since 2001-07-06
Posts 118Wisconsin, USA |
a poem that tells a story. those are perhaps my favorite kinds. remember, rejection is only rejection if you respect the publication, and even then...it should be called 'a learning experience' however corny it sounds. again, i liked this very much. |
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