In this post I forgot to mention a reading that Storyteller Journal had this past weekend. I read one of my poems from Kin Types, a poem I’ve never read aloud before. Here’s a link if you’re interested. My poem is at the 20 minute mark.
The challenge for 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 21 is Early Spring, Part II. I wrote a Butterfly Cinquain because I liked the name and the idea of it for early spring. I have bolded the kigo words, “coming of spring.”
The Weather Has Shifted Toward Spring
Today
I celebrate
the coming of spring days
the sun has turned up its wattage
I smile
without even realizing
so glad for sun-kissed skin
for blossoms tipped
upward
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The Power of the Feminine I, Volume 1, a poetry anthology edited by Christal Ann Rice Cooper and Donna Biffar is one of the most exciting anthologies I’ve read. The perspective of each poem is from a feminine speaker, and the inspirations come from mythology, history, the female body, and the contemporary world. The breadth of subjects is astonishing, and the poems well-crafted. I am thrilled to have a poem in this book, keeping company with work by many of the finest poets. I expect Volume 2 to be just as exceptional as this one.
My poem is about a healer woman accused of being a witch. I’ll have two more in the second volume. But SERIOUSLY this is a book you want. I am so impressed with all these wonderful poems. It would also make a great gift for anyone interested in women’s voices, women’s history, feminism, etc.
This thick book is only $10.99 on Amazon–or if you prefer a Kindle version, only $3!
The Lothlorien Poetry Journal has published a new volume. Five of my poems are in there, along with lots of poetry by other poets.
If you’re reading this today, February 14, Happy Valentine’s Day. Currently, my Valentine is my grandson, who is the cutest baby the world has ever known.
May you bask in your success, Luanne. Congratulations!
Thank you, Joy!
What a lot of great news! I love your happy Butterfly Cinquain and cutest baby ever!
Thank you :)!!!
I like the image of blossoms tipped upward.
They are so precious. We have some darling little pansies looking up at the sun and the brilliant blue sky today.
That’s just how I feel when we get those first rays of “real” sunshine in the spring (stretching my face up to soak up the warmth).
Yes, and that’s what I was doing yesterday!
Nice.
Congratulations on your publication news! You’re on a roll.
Thank you!
You’re welcome!
You may be interested in the Blood Funny project
The event is sponsored by @littlesomethingspress and the workshop is supported by @revisionaryartsaz
Contributors will receive one free copy of the zine, and additional copies will be available for purchase with the Period Pieces anthology.
Submissions must be:
• Centered on first periods, fertility, or menopause. Please clarify which category your piece falls into.
• Funny: We know this is subjective, but we have all been to sad literary events that explored trauma. Instead, let’s transform the pain and shame in a space where we can all laugh.
• 750 words or less for prose.
• 30 lines or less for poetry.
Please send submissions to me at somcgove@gmail.com by Friday, February 23rd to be considered for this event.
Info from Sophia McGovern
Thanks so much! So funny especially since I published a short story about my period club when I was a kid in Longridge Review! Are you submitting?
Yes, I am not sure it’ll work. I like writing short poetry and most editors like longer poems. We will see.
Congratulations on all your publications!
Thanks, Merril!
You’re welcome, Luanne.
Congratulations and Happy Valentine’s Day
I just listening to your reading! I loved the fat little house.
Thank you, Liz! I was going to read something else and all of a sudden I wanted to read that poem because I felt I was ignoring it, and my grandparents were so dear.
You’re welcome, Luanne! That’s a very good reason to read a poem!!
Congrats on both your poems and your grandson!
Thank you so much, Kate!
I loved the poem you read. Poems just sound so much better when read!
Thank you so much for listening to it! I agree that they do!!
Congrats on the poem reading and the poem writing and the world’s cutest grand baby!
Thanks, Ally! Hah, yeah, so super cute.
Wonderful news about your work, Luanne!
And even more joy when you said your grandson is the cutest baby ever – welcome to the the grandmother club!!
Thank you for the welcome haha! Yeah, he is really super duper cute. He has a very serious little face. I am excited for him to get to a laughing phase.
Wow! You’ve got a lot going on there. Congratulations on all the published work.
I love your Spring poem! I am ready for springtime! 🙂
Our weather is in see-saw mode. We are back to heavy snow this evening! Stay warm 🙂
Luanne, so wonderful to see your work being published by others. Congratulations!
Bravo Luanne, on these anthologies. Your poem for TT is delightful.
Thank you so much, Robbie, for both comments!
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I love your Butterfly Cinquain, Luanne! Your grandbaby is your best Valentine, ever! Congratulations on your reading!
Thank you 3X!!!! He is such a cutie. I watched him again yesterday :).
Isn’t it wonderful to watch your grandbaby? My grandkids are coming this afternoon. 😊
Hope you are having fun right now!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations, Luanne. I enjoyed your butterfly cinquain. It’s cold and windy today. A little sun would be nice. 😊
Thanks, Colleen! Ugh, you poor things!!! I won’t tell you how lovely it was on my walk today!
At least today, it’s sunny! Otherwise, I’ve got a cold and feel horrible. 😷
Ugh, I’m so sorry you’re sick. I hope you feel better very soon! When we lived in Michigan my son was little, and every time he went outside in the winter, he got a cold! I’m not even kidding.
Congratulations, Luanne. Wonderful news! And your poem is lovely. 😊
Gwen, thank you so much!!!
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Ah, spring! Love “sun-kissed skin”
and “for blossoms tipped
upward”
Thank you!!!!
I enjoyed the joy of your spring poem and the power of the poem you read. Congratulations on all of your publications, I’ve added the anthology to my ‘to buy’ list.
Ah, thank you, Andrea. So glad you enjoyed them!!!! I hope all is well.