..getting things ready for the 19th…we thought it would be nice to share pint of home brew poetry while we take a break from working…
So if you already want to get a bit familiar with the new place, be careful not to stumble upon the paint cans, random tools or adventurous ideas laying scattered all over the place. You might get your pants a bit dirty with wallpaper paste and such things, don’t say we did not warn you.
We’d just like to say, “Welcome Poet. First round is on us. Now let’s share a verse or two.”
The theme for today is construction, building, new beginnings, publife, community..whatever jumps to your mind with the start up on the 19th ahead…have fun with it…and drop us a link…
Cheers!
dVerse 
welcome to d’Verse…we still have some work to do…but please look around…the tabs at the top are active…add some poetry to the prompt…we will officially open the doors Tuesday, but wanted to give you a little taste…
We’re here! Can’t wait to link up and see who joins in! Thanks for breaking long enough to allow us a sneak peak! 🙂 Write on, Poet!
Well the pub’s coming along nicely, isn’t it? Think I’ll have a pint and peruse the works of some fellow poets when they swing on by for the fun. Construction, new beginnings…hm. I’ll have to sift through my works at some point today if I have something appropriate for the sharing…
Got one. Linky’s being…odd, but here’s the link to this oldy, that’s equal parts creation and destruction: http://cianphelan.wordpress.com/2010/06/18/creation-and-destruction/
Looking forward to a Saturday of reading!
have fun anna – some nice stuff around..
so mr. linky is not working…trying to fix it…
*clapping hands with glee* I’ll have a glass of wine please.. 🙂
you can for sure…the cellar is filled with some of the best wine from around the world..smiles – welcome at dVerse
I linked one.. it looked to link but no wit isn’t showing. Yours was first,
Brian
I’m not there twice. Just once on the link. Claudia has a great poem up and I just wanted to talk about where it all started – letters, words, paragraphs, readers, notebooks, essays, papers, poems. That’s my progression. How about you? Did you start with A Child’s Garden of Verse? We’re here to have fun and learn too.
Stop by on Thurs/Friday for my FormsForAll alternating with Luke Prater’s Meeting The Bar/Friday Crit. over in that corner by the window.
Crap now the cat has an idea, just because I came to peer…haha..fun stuff!
nice cat look forward to it…
Well, the place *is* under construction, after all. Till Mr Linky cooperates, you can find my contribution here:
http://versiscape-lifesentences.blogspot.com/2011/07/transitiondverse-poets-pub.html
I’ll be back later to check everyone’s contribution to the festivities.
Whoops! Looks like you might be treated to me twice! (blush)
I will try to link something up in a bit…i didnt see any links…so not sure of linky dude is up and working again…I;ll take a shot of Jager while a wait..
Annie just click on the mr. linky button to link up and see the other links
yeah, this is why we do these preparties to work out the bugs…mr linky is giving me fits…if you click the button you canlink in and will have the regular linky working by opening night…
I hope you like the poem I just threw together for you.
And I’ll take my Scotch neat, please.
Nice place, excited for the actual launch, but this preparty preview was definitely nice, thanks look forward to Tuesday:)
if you click it to link you can also see all the links already there and visit each other. So to visit click on it also
Whoohoo…. Nice to meet all of you ~
cool you’re here
heaven is in the house! smiles.
well….guess i need a beer after that mr. linky trouble…haha…at least we managed to get one up…an unfamiliar one though…
cool you’re here to say Hi – looking forward to reading your construction poems if you don’t mind me coming to your blog in work clothes and with tousled hair…smiles
Hi, all! Claudia, did you save me my barstool? What’s on tap?
I brought a little something I just whipped up for you all to share at this “soft” opening. Hope it’s palatable.
the little something you whipped up was very palatable joe and of course i saved you a baarstool..see the one over there with your name painted on it…?
Oh I’m so flipping excited I may just bust:-) so far it looks fabulous..
great job to all the construction crew.. so if you don’t mind I think I’ll take a peek around while I sip my cold brew!!!
glad you like it. it only gets better from here…we have a wonderful painting by alison Jardine on the way for our header that should be up by launch and a few other surprises on the way…we have a wonderful staff as well which we will be announcing before the launch…thanks lynne
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Linked myself in…Salud!
Welcome to the party? Wearing your fancy dress? 😉
Congratulations, Brian and Claudia! I’ve posted my poem — and Mr. Linky works fine!
cool to see you here glynn – mr. linky and i have a difficult relationship…we have to work on this..smiles
Yes Mr. Linky got some play from the cat, after I saw the construction lead, I went and got constructive at my mat. Not bad for 30mins wouldn’t you say, be back later to lurk, view others and cause dismay. As your food here just doesn’t fill me up, I think I need more than an imaginary cup..haha
Great site too, that you knew!
we will have to stock some vitals for the cat behind the bar for next time…smiles. thanks for playing along pat
oh there’s some tuna and milk in the fridge for the cat…smiles
As long as the pub has free refills on diet cola, I am content. 🙂
haha – we’re exchanging diet coke for poetry…smiles
Hey! I love this. Added a poem that sort of fits the prompt and will spend some time seeing what others offered. Best of luck with this new adventure!
welcome bath – good to see you here
Well done! You’ll have all the kinks worked out and the place spit-spot by the 19th.
yes, we will….thanks for popping in Kim
hello brian, hello claudia, (and hello mr hatt),
i can’t believe that i could do this impromptu. when i started blogging, i never wrote a single line of poem or poetry, now i am at dverse. thank you, thank you.
smiles. great to see you ocean, cant wait to see what you do with your poetry!
i could not see where my mistake it. but we’ll try again.
smiles – welcome and the poetic journeys seem to be the most adventurous..
So happy to be here. Creative space and a bar! Poets so know how to party. Congrats all.
Carys
thanks carys! great to see you here…and yes poets do it with flare…haha
Thanks Brian, great to be here.
so good to see you here julie…and with a beautiful poem as well…just wanted to say..i’m wearing my 4 inch heels today…smiles
Thanks Claudia, I thought it was Chris who’d typed that, was getting kinda worried haha Fab place, great welcome, I feel at home already.
Hurrah! Welcome to the fun!
great you stopped by on your way to colorado..
Chris I read the reply above and thought you were wearing 4 inch heels. Then I realised it was Claudia haha
i’d like to see chris wearing 4 inch heels though…smiles
Haha me too!
Oh dears.
wow when do we get pics?
Pub? Is that swank for saloon?
sumtin like that coal…you can come sing anytime you would like
mine is about travel from place to place.
dang, it’s only 4 am, and i had to break in to leave my link.
wimps.
😀
Looking good…..can ask Artemisia to help with the painting..she’s stuck back at FEPC….we are raising our glasses…cheers!!
Becky you’ll need to get yourself a blog started….
Looking so forward to have a brew with all of you…..Nice Place you have here…love the decorations….bkm
..and you will love the poetry as well…smiles
welcome bk – good to see you here
Under construction and brimming with enthusiasm… Good to see!
good to see you kerry! yeah trying to have a bit of early fun tonight….
A pub theme for my first post: http://bit.ly/dxEjiG
I look forward to the official opening. Good luck with your final preparations
thanks james…off to read…
james, you are singing tonight right…didn’t i read that on twitter…smiles.
The site looks awesome, can’t wait to see what comes to fruition here. Cheers!
thanks stephen!
Wow what a wonderful place you have right here. I raise my glass in cheer!
I’m so happy to be here at the birth of something new.
katherine…i am glad you are here…smiles.
Pubs and poets go together like …beer and beer nuts! 🙂 I’m happy to be here at the very beginning. I posted a short funny one, ‘Cinderblocks’
ha. thanks for the snort HGS! great poem…smiles.
wow, what a busy place…bravo 🙂
we are getting there friend…great to see you
for the record we just went over 1100 pageviews for the day…oh my…we might need to expand…
More crab legs Brian! This is out of control! lol Loving it! Wonderful words being spun all evening long! Good on you guys 🙂
the truck is backing up to the loading dock as we speak…fresh from the coast…
Hi! Brian and Claudia…
I can see that the construction work is moving at a steady pace…as opening day is almost underway. I’m not a poet, but I most definitely, plan to be on hand in order to visit and read the poetic words by the poets here at dVerse.
a cup Of coffee and cake will suffice…Thanks, for sharing most gracious host and hostess!
deedee 🙂
thank you for ever being a supporter deedee
great to see you here deedee – let’s have a cake and a cup of coffee together
Is there going to be a linky or do I just “link” here? I will add dverse to the blogs I follow!
Margaret, great to see you. If you click on the Linky button it opens a pop up with all the links and a place for you to link your own poem….sorry we had some difficulty with the linky and had to fall back to this unfamiliar type. We are working on it for Tuesday.
Thanks for the patience and understanding.
Glad to see the party is still on… a bit late, I’m sure I’ve missed a few of the fun ones. Things truly look to be off to a great start at the pre-party! Thanks for the invite.
Sorry I’m late. Can I get a pitcher of Bacardi 151 and diet caramel pepsi? I’ll share it while I read/listen. 🙂
BigUrban in the house!!!!
peace homies! heading to bed…check back in the morning…be as loud as you want…smiles.
Leave a stool by the bar with a pint of Old Speckled waiting for my return…best of luck you two..when I find myself and begin my travels again I know I will always find a welcome within your place…cheers Pete
there’s always a stool by the bar with your name on it pete…can’t wait to raise my glass with you
you are always welcome here my friend. we will keep a spot warm for you.
Hi Pete, good to see you man
haven’t linked yet as the words aren’t playing for me today…maybe a Guiness will help…do you have it on draught and cold? I think I’ll like it here…just looking for a quiet corner seat…
we’ve got just the place you…smiles. good to see you.
Can’t wait!
haha – me neither…it’s exciting and i’m counting days…smiles
hey annell great to see you!
Nice to see this is off to a fine start. I will be back on the 19th. Congrats guys!
Pamela
looking forward to seeing you on the 19th pamela
Looks like this is shaping up to be a wonderful pub: homey, good company, and great “music” (i.e., poetry). Is it okay if I find a corner nook to sit in–I’d be very quiet, mostly watching and learning…
Looking forward to Tuesday!
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Woooohhooooo!! My first poem at dVerse!! I am thrilled about this, ye guys!
Thanks .. well, for everything! And for being so awesome! 🙂
woohoo – kavita’s in the house…good to see you lovely lady
yay!!!!!!
Hello Claudia/Brian
I love the concept; a nice warm feel. I have posted a new poem called ‘first love’ on http://www.myghostanchor.com/2011/07/first-love.html . Yes, I know, totally not creative. But sometimes cliches are a perfect fit 🙂
Cheers
Padmavani
ah you did well…great to see you!
thanx guys for doing this, i can’t wait
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I feel right at home in a construction site. Very happy to be here.
cool to have you on board mark…
good luck and every good wish ~ cheers!!!! Lib
@Libithina
thanks lib!
so I didn’t realize everyone was linking directly to a certain poem. So the first of mine just goes to the blog. Live and learn I guess. Glad to see another great poetry site 🙂
Nice place!!! It’s already got a huge crowd. Congratulations and cat wait to see you all on opening day!
hope all went well yesterday. 🙂
ha – we ran out of beer and crab legs but had a great party..smiles
Great to be here, it’s looking good!
You’re right, I guess it is a building, of sorts. LOL Thanks Brian. Good luck to you and your co partner in this new venture, it seems as if it’s already a success~!
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{happy dance} {can we dance on the bar?} i’m sorry i’m late and only have a baby poem for this prompt, but i’m THRILLED to be here. i’ll have to come back tomorrow to visit everyone. so grateful you’re doing this Brian & Claudia! ♥
dance on dani! smiles.
are you going to sing bette midler songs? {smile}
i’m going to accompany bri on my sax when he sings bette midler songs.. smiles – great to see you here dani
maybe you can do an audio post playing your sax, Claudia? ♥
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aaawwww helena – this is lovely…
Great to see the new place, very happy to have found you. I’m looking forward to hanging out on a regular basis.
welcome elizabeth!
Brian and Claudia – i have come to extend my advance congratulations for the official opening of “dverse pub” this Tuesday. I am sorry i won’t be around then. The 1st pre-board exam will be held this Saturday and Sunday and i am setting off my muse for now to devote myself more on reviewing lectures, lessons, tough jots and everything that has to be reviewed. Again, congratz to both of you for giving life to this another wonderful place. Hopefully by next week i can write again. God bless and to all – enjoy!!!(:
Good day!
have fun at the pre-board exam…and looking forward to seeing you next week
Hi, Happened to see this site referenced on several poetry pieces that I’ve read and thought I’d check it out. What a clever idea, a ‘Poet’s Pub,’ where people can share ideas and comments and ‘drink’ the poetry. Am so reminded of James Joyce with this!
Two questions: 1) Are all writers and poets welcome? I may have missed this explanation somewhere and wasn’t sure if we had to be invited or asked, and 2) Do we need a Word Press blog to sign up. I can’t seem to “Like” this without being asked for a Word Press sign in.
Love the idea, beautiful site!
hey ginny – you don’t need a wordpress account and no special invitation. all writers are welcome….good to see you over here
You’re already bookmarked! Looking forward to meeting at the pub!
Hey Brian,
Just want to say thanks to you and the gang for putting yourselves out there. You make writers feel comfortable… something which can be hard to do and welcomed. Pray you find the balance between work, family, and your gift to write. Thanks to all for making “new beginnings” possible.
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I am looking forward to the grand opening–today already. Here is my contribution to building, renewing, with a spiritual twist. http://biblepoetry.wordpress.com/spring/