5th Anniversary Message from Myna

What a strange world we find ourselves in.  It goes without saying, that in the "really" real world we find ourselves in new waters, floundering, struggling, trying to keep from drowning.  Has the world, as a collective, faced things like this before?  Yes and No.  Yes...our history books harken back to many calamities the world has endured.  No...you and I, have not faced anything like this before.  There are the old sayings such as, "There is nothing new under the sun."  Or "History is destined to repeat itself."  I think these sayings are only partially true. 

Every generation faces "calamities", whether old or new, faces them differently.  Every generation has the wisdom and mistakes of the past to look to, but it is how we move forward that will define us.  It is our future that makes us different than those that came before us.  It is the PROMISE of tomorrow, the HOPE of a new dawn, that keeps us moving forward searching for a way to win the day. Will we survive...OH YES!! Will we be forever changed because if this...OH YES!! Will we be stronger for it...OH YES!!!

I say all of this...to say this...We will be celebrating the 5th Anniversary of the Poets Pub this month.  And although our "virtual pub" is relatively untouched by the craziness of the world, Bill and I not only want this to be a celebration of the 5 years that brought us here, but a celebration of the years that stand before us.  We want to remember where we have been, as well as, revel in the future that beckons us come.  We want to celebrate the fact, that the Pub has become a virtual haven, that allows us to hide for a few moments from the realities of life and fosters creativity, lifting us high into the waiting arms of joy and camaraderie. We want to celebrate YOU, the poems you have written and the poems you will write!! Congratulations Poets Pub!! Happy Anniversary!!!!

Finally, I want to send out a HUGE THANK YOU, TO BILL TEMPLE FOR BRINGING US ALL TOGETHER!!! Thank you, Bill, for making your dream a reality!! Thank you, Bill!! Our gratitude is sincere and unending!

HAPPY 5TH ANNIVERSARY POETS PUB!!!
I RAISE A GLASS IN CHEERS!!!
HERE IS TO THE LAST 5 YEARS,
AND MAYBE MORE IMPORTANTLY,
HERE IS TO THE NEXT 5 YEARS!!

"Hope" is the thing with feathers - (314)
By Emily Dickinson

"Hope" is the thing with feathers -
That perches in the soul -
And sings the tune without the words -
And never stops - at all -

And sweetest - in the Gale - is heard -
And sore must be the storm -
That could abash the little Bird
That kept so many warm -

I've heard it in the chillest land -
And on the strangest Sea -
Yet - never - in Extremity,
It asked a crumb - of me.

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Random Poetry Prompt
Write a poem about a goal you want to achieve.

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APRIL CONTEST –

Our April 2020 contest is now closed.  Thank you so very much for the amazing submissions!! The quality of the poems was top notch!! Y'all make it really hard on our judges!! And we love you for it!! We will be announcing the April winners in next week's Chatter.

MAY CONTEST –

Our May contest is open for submissions.  This month's theme is "FORWARD TO THE FUTURE"!!  We spent last month looking at our past and remembering out history, I think it is only fair that we take some time to look forward to the future!! Check out this month's contest book for all the details!

POETS PUB 5TH ANNIVERSARY –

May is the Pub's 5th Anniversary!!! It wouldn't be an anniversary celebration without a 5th Anniversary Collection. We have over 6000 members and we would like to challenge all of you to fill this collection!!

5TH ANNIVERSARY "VIRTUAL" BLOCK PARTY –

As a part of our Anniversary celebrations we are going to be throwing a "virtual" month long block party!!! All members are invited and encouraged to participate.  Each week here in the Chatter we will put forth challenges to add to our Anniversary Collection.  These challenges will not only include poems, but messages to fellow Pubbers, fond memories you have of the Pub, funny stories and songs you would like to dedicate to Pubbers. 

For our first challenge, we would like to ask ALL OF PUB MEMBERS to send in a poem to be included in this collection.  It should be a poem that represents you as a poet. 

FOUNDER'S CHALLENGE #2 –

Our second Founder's Challenge is in full swing!! For this second challenge we want to know how you like to ESCAPE.  How or where do you find time to refuel or recharge?  Do you have a special place, physical or mental, that brings you peace and allows you to seek out inspiration? Check out the challenge book for all the details.

POEM-A-WEEK –

As an encouragement to all of our members that have joined in on the Poem-a-Week challenge I would like to invite all our Pub members to stop by and check out our Poem-A-Week challenge book, read some of the poems and leave a comment for those participating.

To participate in the challenge, all you need to do is create a book on your own profile or use one of your existing books, then let us know what book it is and start writing.  You can also send in your poems to include in our collection here.  Please PM us if you take on the challenge so we can add your name to the participants list and send you a link for the participant sticker.

2020 Poem-a-Week Participants

Poems & Writings inspired by Webster's Dictionary by aMusedAndPoetic

Sillage by -Nynaeve

Weekly Whimsy by Anneshiningstar

Poem A Week - 2020 by most_bay

Concours by Schwethz

The Quantum Journal by MichaelTyger

Poetry Beans by undoubtedlymine

Pieces of Me by ShaunAllan

Pastel Paean by ImperfectPsychotic04

Narrow Feelings by SoulFarAway

Beautifully Mysterious by MysteriousDyrad

Genteel Reveries of an Outrié Poetess by MystresMyna

Rhyming Feelings by EmLover123

THAT SCHEME IN OUR MINDS by user42439792 (Mina)

That Orange Energy by gemkawiraa

Void of Morsels by AbhayDavid

Ragtag Poetry by NAGAdventures

Reverie by Gadralneure

Please stop by and check out their books, show them some Poets Pub love!

IF I MISSED ANYONE PLEASE LET ME KNOW AND I WILL ADD YOUR NAME TO THE LIST!

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Poem-a-Week Prompt
Week Eighteen Prompt
Write a poem about what the world will be like 1000 years from now.

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SOCIAL MEDIA –

POETS PUB -

We encourage everyone to like/follow us, it will help you to stay in the loop.

Poets Pub Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poets_pub/

Poets Pub Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/Poets-Pub

Poets Pub Twitter: https://twitter.com/pub_poets

STORYTELLERS-SALOON –

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Storytellers-saloon Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/storytellerssaloon/

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MAY CHALLENGE –

The May content is open and eagerly awaiting your submissions.  This month's prompt is, "On the Campaign Trail". You have the last two weeks of April and the entire month of May to get your stories in!

You would have to head over to the contest book to get the full details of this month's challenge.

We have only received one entry so far by lyttlejoe with "Stumping". Grab those pens, or pencils, and get writing Pubbers! Let's get those stories in!

If you haven't read any of the Write The Story submissions, I highly recommend you take a moment to check them out! Maybe even join in as well. If you know anyone who would be interested in this challenge, then send them on over to the Saloon.

Every month there will be a new contest posted along with a couple words to use in your story. The stories will completely vary in genres. Check out the contest book for more details!

Come on by and support your fellow pubbers by reading, voting, and commenting, and then consider to join in as well!!

Lyttlejoe's Busted Gulch Volume 14:

Chechi finally returned home with a friend by the name of Charlotte. Jasper found Rue but she was hurt and tired. He took some where safe, away from the storm and dealt with her wounds. She soon returned to BG but Jujube reached her. He said that he hadn't heard anything about Jake or from him. Strop closed his shop momentarily to go visit his brother, Ronan. He told him about two strange men that made him uneasy. Ronan assured his brother that he would handle it and drive them out of town.

If you want to find out what happens next, head over to the Saloon and check it out for yourself! New chapters are posted daily, so don't forget to add it to your reading list!

Thank you MysteriousDryad for another excellent update!!

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For the month of April, we are all gonna play the fool. We are asking everyone to send in your fav funny little story, poem, anecdote, sayings, jokes .... anything at all, that will give a laugh, a chuckle, or even a smile.

April is April's Foolishness month at the FFF and with respect to what is happening in the world, we feel we could all use a laugh. So, pop over to the FFF and become part of the April Foolishness.

You can send in something new every day. Come on Pubbers. Pop over to your sister/brother/undisclosed site and share a laugh with everyone.

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Random Poetry Prompt
Write a poem about hope.

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Cinquain

The Cinquain was created by American poet Adelaide Crapsey (1878-1914).  She was fascinated with rhythm and meter and it led her to create the Cinquain, a variation of the quintain, influenced by the Japanese haiku and tanka.  Her original creation was based on iambic meter/syllable count, but various other forms have become acceptable.

Her original style was based upon stressed syllables.

Stresses Per Line

Line 1 -  one stress, (usually iambic meter with the first syllable unstressed and the second stressed.)
Line 2 - two stresses
Line 3 - three stresses
Line 4 - four stresses
Line 5 - one stress

After a little more tinkering with the form, Crapsey made changes to include a certain number of syllables per line.

Syllables Per Line

Line 1- two syllables
Line 2- four syllables
Line 3- six syllables
Line 4- eight syllables
Line 5- two syllables

Even though iambic feet were typically used in these Cinquains, it was not a requirement of the structure.

Here is one of her most famous Cinquains:

November Night
by Adelaide Crapsey

Listen.
With faint dry sound,
Like steps of passing ghosts,
The leaves, frost-crisp'd, break from the trees
And fall.

Continued Next Week...

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Double Mega Poetry Challenge
Leave a SEVEN-WORD poem in the comments below that describes the Poets Pub!!

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This month is shaping up to be one of our biggest ever, I hope everyone jumps right in to all the festivities!!

I want you ALL to know that I am GRATEFUL for each and everyone of you!! You bring joy and light and life into my world.  You remind me everyday that there is good in this world!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making the Pub the success that it is!! We would not be here right now without all of you!! Thank you for blessing my life!!

I hope everyone has a super-duper, fantastic week!! Stay safe and remember to keep those pens and keyboards flying!!

Cheers from you Mystres of Chatter
MystresMyna

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