Hello everyone, Anthony Desmond behind the bar tonight.
Before we get into the prompt, I would like to announce that
I am leaving d’verse. But, some good news! I’ve just been signed
to a publisher, an imprint through Underwater Mountains,
and seeing the dream of my own book(s) finally become a reality.
All my love and appreciation for everyone on the squad,
even those who have come and gone. My faith in the
poetry world was restored when I discovered OneStopPoetry
and followed right along to d’Verse. I’ve always felt like
a part of this family even before I was asked to be a member,
and for that, I am grateful. Stay true and love poetry…
now moving on…
For this week’s poetics, I have a simple and fun challenge.
Below are eight of my own original lines:
Flood me like a lone streetlight amongst the darkness
Craved images of you
A lost love found me, in you
Like a lioness with belladonna in her eyes
Shooting eggs with guns
Fluidity of your presence
Shade like shadow
The heart makes the simplest things so damn complicated
You will write a poem and include at least three lines in it;
there’s no specific topic, just get creative and bring some new life into the lines.
The Rules:
Write a poem that fits the prompt on your blog/webpage
Click the Mr. Linky button, enter your name & direct url to your ONE poem
There you will find other poets’ work for today’s prompt – engage with one another and have a good time learning from each other
Feel free to share using the social media of your choice
dVerse 
yooooo!
Hi there… wonderful prompt, I had great fun with those lines.. curious where they came from, especially the lioness with belladonna in her eyes.
Hey, Bjorn! I went through a few of my own poems and picked, some are made especially for this prompt… I dig them tho, prolly will use all of them one day… smiles
🙂 I was tempted to use them all, and I’m proud to say I did shoot the eggs with guns in my poem.
Mary did that! Smiles.
Congratulations, Anthony! So excited for you. I will look forward to following you on this new journey and watching it come to fruition. It is also my dream, and it gives me hope to see my fellow poets and writers achieving their dreams and goals! I love that first line…I may have to see what my muse says and do suspect I may return later with a few lines to offer along with you and all tonight. Fingers crossed. 😉
Thank you! Same here… especially new school poets! it can seem a little dim at times, this journey… but nothing can stop what’s meant to be. Keep pushing!
I have a little medallion that says “What’s for you will not pass you.” Amen. OK, so I will be pestering you about the details…as I am submitting and would love to know any tips about those periodicals where I might find acceptance. Meanwhile…tell me everything. lol. Just kidding. BUT, will look forward to hearing, reading, etc.
So, this is a great time to say both that we are all sorry you are leaving, and congrats for being signed.. a dream for many of us I think… The prompt was wonderful fun, like a puzzle, yet a very nice result so far.
Yes, I was a bit stumped on what to do for my last… I hope everyone enjoys it, I tried my best to make sure the lines could be used in many ways
Hi Anthony. First, thank you for this wonderful prompt and the gift of these lines. Second: WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA I wish you only the best and know there are kinds of things going on. I hope you will find time to sometimes visit or post. Family gets lonely without visits from family, for indeed, you are family. Soul of our poetic souls. blessing to you.
Thank you! and of course, I will still be hangin around from time to time… def not gonna be a ghost!
I am delighted for you and your publishing deal – but of course will miss you loads over here at the Pub. Hope you’ll still stop by for the occasional refreshment every now and then…
Now that I talked about prompts, I’m going to have to do this one, aren’t I? Not had the time to think about it so far, but will do my best to give it a serious shot tomorrow. Meanwhile, I look forward to seeing what the others have written.
Hey and thank you, Marina! Oh please, take your time 🙂
Congratulations, Anthony. But we will miss you here. Perhaps we can stand you a drink now and then?
ViV
Thanks! and of course, Viv!
Naive me, I didn’t even know that these days poets could be signed up by publishing companies; hell of an accomplishment, brother. Great that the old dVerse Pub helped to launch your budding career. Hope you do drop by once in a while. Your voice will be missed for now.
Thanks, bro! Yes, it is possible, Glenn! Where I am signed, they are working to bring poetry forward in the art world and they have a big following already… Poetry will have its punch back very soon
Thank you for all the hard work and friendship through all these years Anthony ~ We will miss your youthful voice ~
Do let us know how you are doing and visit us when you can ~
Congrats and all the best ~
Thank you so much Grace!
Good luck to you, Anthony. It definitely has been nice sharing poetry with you. Look forward to seeing you and your work around the pub from time to time!
most definitely! thanks
Anthony, you have been such an inspiring poet and friend and your leaving is a bit bittersweet–the sweetness, of course–the wonderful new about finding a publisher. We hope to see you from time-to-time with a poem and especially with news of your publications. I’m just now off to play with those lines you offer us this week. Thanks for everything.
You’re so sweet, Victoria! Thank you so much
Congrats and best wishes!
I will be back later to read and comment. I will have the recipe for Grace and Marina for the vegetarian “crab” cakes….
Send it to me, smiles ~ I am back and catching up ~
Congratulations Anthony. I’m so happy for you.
I’m sorry to see you leave Dverse though.
Not sure if I’ll get to write to your beautiful lines, but at least I’m happy I read them.
Best of luck to you!
that’s ok, Myrna! thank you… always good to see you around
This is an excellent prompt. And your lines of poetry are stunning. I’m sorry to see you go, but I’m so happy for you and all your successes.
Thanks and thank you for stopping by
Well, Anthony, i challenged myself and wrote a poem using EVERY one of the seven phrases.
Ooohhhhh on my way!
All the best to you, Anthony! Drop in every now and again to let us know how you are doing.
will do!
Congrats on being signed..I wish you all the best! Thanks for all you have done here at the pub.
Thank you!
Congrats!!! That is terrific. Be watching for your visits back here. Proud of your hard work and well deserved accomplishments.
Thanks so much!
Anthony, your work deserves this recognition and I wish you all the best ! I always look forward to your poetry on dVerse and I will definitely miss your unique style..fearless, intriguing…mesmerizing.
Congratulations!
~Mish~
Thank you Mish!
Congratulations, Anthony, and best of luck to you! A well deserved honor, indeed.
Thank you!
Hey Anthony, sorry I typed the wrong name at first…thinking “A”….and sorry to see you leave but know there is a time for everything and sometimes one has to prioritize to make room for new adventures. Good luck. I enjoyed writing a poem around your words, however, I wish I had separated the lines further from each other. Until I reread it I thought I had not done that. Thank you.
It’s totally fine… will be by to read yours in a bit! Thank you!
Congratulations, Anthony, for your much-deserved success. I wish you well on your future writing career. Thank you for your service to dVerse Poets and helping us to become better writers.
Gayle ~
I’ve had a lot of fun here… and will continue for sure 😉 TThank you!
You’re welcome! I’m glad we’ll still see you around. :~)
Thanks for the opportunity to steal lines legally and to stretch my creative muscles.
Thanks for dropping by Gail ~
no prob buddy!
Congratulations!!! I’ve always known this day would come for you!
How lovely to see you Anna ~ I hope you are well ~
Hey Anna!! thank you so much!
Félicitations!