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New Poetic Work By Ethiopian Immigrant Promotes Respect, Courage And Cultural Sensitivity


McLean, VA - "The Healing Conscious" tells the story of an Ethiopian immigrant boy on his fascinating journey to America and adulthood. Author Kifle Bantayehu, a 23 year-old second-generation Ethiopian immigrant, recounts this poignant tale in poetic format.

A Happiness Poem


If a happiness poem could bring forth a smile, Then my face would always dress in style.If my ears could hear my computer screen,From one to another, they, too, would grin.

The Art of Receiving Poetic Critique


You can show your poem to your mom, your spouse, your co-workers, or your friends, but you might not get the responses that you can suck up into your little writing fingers to use in an effort to refine your craft. What does it really mean when someone who cares about you, but not for poetry says, "Wow, this is great.

Write Your Way to Fame


Have you ever thought about how nice it would be to see your poem discussed in the New York Times? Think you have what it takes to become a famous poet? Well the unfortunate truth is that no one has what it takes to be a famous poet. Here's a little exercise: Name the most famous contemporary poet you can think of.

Rules for Writing Poetry


You've been writing poetry since that first assignment in your high school writing class. You know the rules about writing poetry, right? Are there rules? Well, if you frequent the poetry forums across the Internet as much as I do, you'd find that there are a lot of amateur poets who adamantly declare that there are no rules for writing poetry and if someone even suggests reading poetry or books on poetry, many of the amateur poets will throw up a defensive front.

The Butcher of Lima and Footprints to Mantaro Valley (Two Poems)


Footprints to Mantaro Valley(Peru; in English and Spanish)In what retreat art hid?-Where falling mountains groanIn shadow and amongThe rapids of the Rio?Is not your name Mantaro Valley?Beyond the footprints of the Andes--?I can hear your voice in echoesI can hear thy voice, divinely low.I do but know thy by a glanceAs the clouds above me know? .

Learn About Love From Poet Rumi


In this modern age of technology, busy lifestyles, and obsession with consumerism have taken a lot of the romance and love out of our lives. The Internet has become a medium to connect with people as everyone is finding it a lot harder to meet one another in the 'real' world.

The Dead God of Copan (in English and Spanish)


English VersionAnd the Death God said: "Let it rise to its glory in the Rio Valley-for a season; then let it be gone, we shall call it Copan?"Prologue: Empires come and go, liken to cosmic events, or the storms around the world: Atlantis, Mu, Greece, Persia, Rome, the Inca Nation, and even the great Maya heroic times of Copan, in Central America. All came and all left, one way or another; now just dust and artifacts in the spiral of time.

The Spirits de Copan


Part oneI see them in the skiesI hear them in their hellsThey whisper and they moanAnd never are alone-The Spirits and the Ghouls?The Spirits de Copan!They are shadows in my worldEchoes in my dreamsA mystery and a forceTo a cosmic happening!The Spirits and the Ghouls?The Spirits de Copan!..

Im Sorry Mom! A Mothers Day Poem


Mother's Day Poetry,I'm Sorry Mom!I'm sorry for the troubles And the worries I brought you.I'm sorry for my mistakes, I didn't mean to make you blue.

Three Poems (While in Transition/English and Spanish)


Here are three more poems by the author, Dennis Siluk, while traveling througout Central and South America.Three Poems While in Transition (In Spanish and English)Poem OneEnglish VersionOrange Timid MoonO´er the Copan skyan arch of shadows weave their webswith low-lights, as the moon rises.

Become A Poet In Ten Minutes


Have you ever sat there staring at the paper, ready to write, but unsure where to begin? Want a solution that will overcome even the worst writer's block? Anyone can start writing poetry today using a few simple techniques.One, two, .

Learn About Love From Poet Rumi


Learn about love by reading poetry by a long dead poet named Rumi. No need to look for ancient texts hidden in caves.

Poetry in a Nutshell


Poetry is more than just rhyming and prose that is in meters and verse. It is an art form.

Savage Nature: The Life of Ted Hughes


One of the most important poets of the post-war period, Edward James Hughes (1930-1998), was drawn towards the primitive. He was enchanted by the beauty of the natural world, frequently portraying its cruel and savage temperament in his work as a reflection of his own personal suffering and mystical beliefs - convinced that modern man had lost touch with the primordial side of his nature.

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Turkey restores citizenship of celebrated poet
The Associated Press - Jan 5, 2009
He wrote some of his best poetry in prison, including his epic masterpiece, "Human Landscapes." Poetry written in prison was smuggled abroad, bringing him ...
Poems of freedom from behind iron bars, exile Hürriyet
Turkey rehabilitates poet Hikmet BBC News
Turkey's Poet Hikmet to Have Citizenship Restored The Epoch Times
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Peter Bennet on his latest poetry
Journal Live, UK - 19 hours ago
Shortlisted for poetry’s most prestigious award, Peter Bennet’s latest collection invokes a world of mysteries, spirits and alchmey. ...


"Poetry Out Loud," Student Poetry Contest Slated
Appalachian Independent, MD - 5 hours ago
The next round of the Allegany County "Poetry Out Loud" competition will take place Monday, January 12 at 6 pm in the Allegany Arts Council's Community Room ...


Poetry on stikers, walls fills city
Jakarta Post, Indonesia - 57 minutes ago
10 at 4 pm at Menteng Park in Central Jakarta. The event is scheduled to present a poetry recital, with free stickers and T-shirts being distributed.


Library to feature new poetry group
The Tribune, TX - 10 hours ago
After approaching Krippel with the possibility of having a poetry group, he researched and developed a blueprint for a group that will hold its first ...


Boston Globe

A look at a life, a war, and poetry under fire
Boston Globe, United States - 21 hours ago
Whitman was also trying to convert horror into poetry. But as Roper points out, making sense of war is daunting work. Whitman's efforts are collected in ...


Poetry champ to be crowned
Bethany Beach Wave, DE - 19 hours ago
By Susan Canfora • January 6, 2009 Poetry, wrote philosopher and poet Kahlil Gibran, "is not an opinion expressed. It is a song that rises from a bleeding ...


AMERICAN LIFE IN POETRY: Warm, gooey and fun
Grand Forks Herald, ND - Jan 4, 2009
American Life in Poetry is made possible by The Poetry Foundation (www.poetryfoundation.org), publisher of Poetry magazine. It is also supported by the ...
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Discover How Poetry Can Heal You
BlackNews.com (press release), OH - 11 hours ago
His poem, Looking through a Window, has certified him as a Semi-finalist in the International Open Poetry contest of June 2008. ...


Poetry contest deadline
Wicked Local Middleton, MA - 22 hours ago
By Staff reports The deadline for the annual Naomi Cherkofsky Memorial Poetry contest, sponsored by the North Shore Poets’ Forum, is March 10, 2009. ...

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