Okay guys and gals, I realize it that here in America it is still "technically" Thanksgiving weekend, but I just can't stand it anymore!!!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS

I think because this year has been so crazy, I am really, really in the mood for some Holiday Cheer, so I hope y'all don't mind me inundating you all with Holiday pictures, Holiday poems and all things Christmas!!

  I am READY to spread some JOY!!!!!

A Message from MysteriousDryad

I hope everyone has had a great thanksgiving full of love and laughter, if you celebrate the holiday.

I'm grateful for how successful the Forum has been since it has started anew. So, thank you for that!

I do want to point out that I am doing this on a volunteer basis. I do not get paid or anything like that. But, that's fine because I love what I do. I know that I may not log in for a day or two at a time but that is because I have a life and personal matters that I attend to.

Managing the forum is what I enjoy. Seeing the numerous notifications brings a smile to my face. From your submissions to your conversations between each other. It makes me feel privileged to take care of the site and give y'all awesome contests.

I do want to ask if y'all could spread the word around please, if possible. It is more fun to meet and see new faces around. No one writer is the same and it's a pleasure to see different yet unique stories competing.

Other than that, I wish everyone well and happy holidays!!

Ode to The Poets Pub (inspired by Beethoven's Ode to Joy)
By aMusedAndPoetic

O friends, more of these words!
Let us write cheerful poems,
and fill them with hope!

Thy magic pencil unites
in a world that seems so divided
Let strangers become sisters and brothers
Under the wings of The Pub

As Christmas yet again nears
our spirits are ruffled and torn
A tried people in trying times
We shall not succumb and give in

In these challenging times
with our invisible foe
More than ever is needed
Thy sanctuary

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Random Poetry Prompt
Write a poem for our Holiday Challenge.
(I know, I know it is the same challenge as last week,
but we want more Holiday poems!!)
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2020 YEAR END AWARDS –

For our first ever Poets Pub Year End Awards, we are going to need your help!! We have not finalized our list of awards, but we do have a few we that we know we want to include.  They are

~~ Pubber of the Year ~~

~~ Poem of the Year ~~

~~ Poetry Book of the Year ~~

For these awards we need your help with nominations.  (All nominees must be members of the Pub)

Poet of the Year Nominations:

1. Someone that has had a large presence at the Pub.

2. Someone that has shown kindness to other Pubbers, with a willingness to help, support and encourage fellow members.

3.  Someone that participates in most of the contests and challenges, votes and comments on submissions.

Poem of the Year Nominations:

These will be chosen out of the First Place Winners through out this year.  You can find all of the poems in our book 'The Winner Is...Poets Pub Contest Winners'.  ONLY THE POEMS POSTED FOR 2020 WILL BE ELIGBLE FOR THIS AWARD.

Poetry Book of the Year:

In an effort to help promote one another's work we thought it would be a great idea to help you all promote your own collected works.  For this award we would like all of you to nominate your own poetry books or those of your fellow Pubbers. 

1.  You many nominate your own poetry book for your own original poems.

2. You many nominate poetry books of other Pubbers, as long as they are original work of the poet and they are also members of the Pub.

3. PLEASE INCLUDE A LINK TO THE BOOK YOU ARE NOMINATING. 

NOMINATIONS START TODAY AND WILL RUN THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF DECEMBER.

NOMINATIONS SHOULD BE SENT TO THE PUB IN A PRIVATE MESSAGE.

POET OF THE YEAR CONTEST –

Week two of our Poet of the Year contest is now finished.  If you haven't had a chance to check out the entries, we encourage you to do so.  Don't forget to vote and comment on your favorite poems.

Week three is now open for submissions. 

Our annual Poet of the Year contest will begin November 15th and run through December 12th.  Only those members that have qualified by winning one of our contests throughout the year will be eligible to enter.  Check out our contest book for the list of the qualified poets.

HOLIDAY CHALLENGE –

We are going to be bringing you one final Challenge for the end of the year.  This will be our Holiday Challenge and it will begin on November 22 and run through the end of the year.  Our year in Holiday Challenge is going to be an opportunity for all Pubbers to share some HOLIDAY SPIRIT with each other.  We encourage EVERYONE to join in and share as many poems as possible!! Maybe we can even fill our Holiday Book by the end of the year!!

We challenge all Pub Members to write GIFT poems to other Pub members or to the Pub in general.  If you would like to tag or dedicate another member you can do so or it can remain anonymous.

1. Write a "GIFT" poem either, to another Pub member or, to the Pub in general.

2. The poem can be any style, form or length.

3.  You can submit as many poems as you like but only ONE PER DAY.

4. The poem can be dedicated to a specific Pub member, please let us know who, when you submit the poem. ONE dedication per poem please.

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

Musings by aMusedAndPoetic

Sillage by -Nynaeve

Weekly Whimsy by Anneshiningstar

Twenty-twenty's Poetic Bounty 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

A Paintbucket of Words by nubivagant_words

Words of Yesterday by Mysterywriter_007

To be a Poet by ElizabethAndersonJr

A geek's musings... by KrishnaVashisht

Roses and Thorns By wambuinjau_

Poetic Diversity! By General_Dyer

MUSINGS.. A collection of poetry By AayZuh

melancholy soul By AtypicalJello

A Poem For Each Thought By annahmbui

Written Feelings By EyvindrAstrophel

Tell Tales By pOetbysOuL

Lingering Thoughts By Cheryl325

Peaches n Brew's By Eerierosse

Autumn By PriscillaYiadom4

Poetry Book By RhysWatts

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 Forty-Eight Prompt
Write a personification poem about a snowman.
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Busted Gulch Vol. 14 Update:

Jacob didn't believe a single word that came out of Sallie's mouth. To make matters worse, Jujube appeared and Jacob knew this was definitely going to reach Rue. When Sallie introduced herself to Jujube, she called Jacob her fiancé. She started to threaten him but he left her in the saloon. Jacob wanted to tell Jujube and Rue everything and come clean about it. Ron told the sheriff about what he had found regarding CG. The sheriff told him to go home and he planned a visit to Tent City to see William Land. Jasper kissed Rue and the one kiss told Rue everything she needed to know. Jasper and Rue talked to Done and Dusted. That night, they were no more and the West was free from their tyranny.

Thank you for the Busted Gulch MysteriousDryad!

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Random Poetry Prompt
Write a poem about a joyful holiday memory.
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November Contest/Founder's Challenge –

The Founder's Challenge's final week is now underway. Please take note that submissions will close on December 2nd at 12pm EST.

This month we are doing a picture-based challenge. For each week, we will present you with 2 different photos and you must write a story based off those photos. You are allowed to send in two entries for the course of the week. These pictures are random and do not stick to a certain theme.

The Abominable Snowman
By Ogden Nash

I've never seen an abominable snowman,
I'm hoping not to see one,
I'm also hoping, if I do,
That it will be a wee one.

Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
By Robert Frost

Whose woods these are I think I know.  
His house is in the village though;  
He will not see me stopping here  
To watch his woods fill up with snow.

My little horse must think it queer  
To stop without a farmhouse near  
Between the woods and frozen lake  
The darkest evening of the year.

He gives his harness bells a shake  
To ask if there is some mistake.  
The only other sound's the sweep  
Of easy wind and downy flake.

The woods are lovely, dark and deep,  
But I have promises to keep,  
And miles to go before I sleep,  
And miles to go before I sleep.

This brings us to the end/beginning of another week here at the Pub!! We want you all to know how much we appreciate each and everyone of you!! Each of you has a unique voice that contributes to the beautiful music made here at the Pub! Thank you for helping us create a place of serenity in a chaotic world. 

And remember to keep those pens and keyboards flying!!

Cheers from you Mystres of Chatter
MystresMyna

P.S. – Children's Poetry Corner by BB

Write an acrostic poem using the word SNOWMAN.