The Poetry Pantry
2nd Chance Poems or 1st time shares
I think closing Mr. Linky at 12 noon Central on Monday works out well, so I will continue this. I think that should give people enough time to link their poem. And remember, you can visit other poems even after Mr. Linky is closed.
Please leave us a comment as well when you link. It gives the site a personal touch. I will be linking early, but my comment will appear in the morning (here) after those of you from Europe, Australia, Africa, and Asia have had a go at it. Ha!
Even if you wrote your poem for another site originally, consider also including a link back to Poetry Pantry to spread the word and the joy of poetry and help others to discover our site. I have been heartened by the number of people who really have gotten into the habit of visiting a large number of fellow poets. Please try to visit as many other poets as you can. I do understand sometime we have times in our life when we are unable to make a lot of visits, but please do the best you can.
If you see someone's name you don't recognize, stop in and say "Welcome." And if you are a person new to this site, the best way to be known is to visit others' sites. If you are someone who links on the second day, the best thing for you to do is visit others' sites as well; and hopefully they will then return your visit. And don't forget to leave a comment here at this site after you link. Even if just to say hi to your poet friends.
And now...here is the procedure: Each Sunday we start a new post with a New Mr. Linky for you. This is so that you can post a link to a poem in your blog. The link will close Monday at 12:00 p.m. (CDT), but you can still visit the links of those who have posted them.
1. Link only 1 poem per week. If you link more than one, anything after #1 will be removed.
2. Please visit several other poems linked here when you link to yours. Please
don't just link and run, waiting for others to visit you.
don't just link and run, waiting for others to visit you.
3. Leave a comment after you have posted
your link. I find that people who leave comments tend to be more participatory. They wish to be part of the community. A little of this goes a long way. It feels good for all.
your link. I find that people who leave comments tend to be more participatory. They wish to be part of the community. A little of this goes a long way. It feels good for all.
Are you in a different part of the world than I am? Because when the Linky Widget expires, it will be 10:30 a.m. Sunday, 9 December here in the Desert Southwest, USA.
ReplyDeleteI often do not leave a comment here. Today will be different.
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday, and thanks as always for this forum!
ReplyDeleteI always look forward to this on Sunday too Mary. And as far as shopping this time of year, yikes, I'm doing most of it online!
ReplyDeleteOff to read some poems, I haven't written in a while, it's good to have a poem to post here.
ReplyDeleteI would like to share an experience here which is not related to my poem. I work with severely disabled young people and I finished at their school on Friday one of the mothers said do I mind if her daughter texts me because it would would be good for her communication. So I said yes and this girl can't speak, her communication is looking up for yes and down for no. But she can text. And she said thanks for making her laugh this year, and did she make me laugh when she pretended to be a dog. Now, I never knew this girl who has very limited movement, ever pretended to be a dog, but for some reason this little exchange brought tears to my eyes, and I texted back "yeah, you really made smile". Because that was the truth.
ReplyDeleteHappy Christmas everybody
What a touching story, Simon. Happy Christmas to bayou too.
DeleteThis made me smile, too. Thanks.
DeleteWhat a wonderful story to share, Simon. Generous in so many ways. Thank you.
DeleteA pleasant Sunday to all. There's snow on the hills and coffee in the pot. Time to read some poetry methinks.
ReplyDeleteGood morning everyone, hope you all have a great Sunday
ReplyDeleteHello everyone. Today I am going to spend time on reading more poems on the site. I have really enjoyed what I have read so far.
ReplyDeleteThank you Mary for all the hard work that you do for the prompts.
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday to everyone ~
ReplyDeleteIt rained last night! Maybe the ground will let go of some weeds I need to pull. See you all later.
ReplyDeleteWe MAY get a bit of snow for the first time today. Just MAY. We have broken the record for the most snowless days in a row EVER here! As far as I am concerned, I wish the streak would last longer. Hope all is well wherever you are! I am off to make rounds....see you on the trail.
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday, All!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful feast of poetry I have just had. I have totally made the rounds...will return later.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to return here to read and enjoy your poems... and to learn too. Happy Sunday to all!
ReplyDeleteHave fun storming the castle!
ReplyDeleteHi, I'm not sure I've understood it right, but I have linked a piece I just wrote. I will go trough and comment a few. Hope to learn by reading even more. Bjorn
ReplyDeletehappy to be participating again. will read & comment once i get some sleep. :)
ReplyDeleteHiya Mary,
ReplyDeleteDon't get stressed out. Or if you do, my poem is so soothing, it will calm you down. Send you to sleep even:-)
Happy Sunday, all! As always I wondered what to post, this week, but God gave me to post a poem about "to be". To be or not is always a question, but as a general rule The Lord expects ... love. Thank you Lord for being The Lord!
ReplyDeleteI am new here and I am glad to be here. Looking forward to reading the entries. :)
ReplyDeleteHi, all! I haven't shared a poem for awhile because I merged my poetry blog with another blog. Will be checking out some of your poems.
ReplyDeleteWell I am now current on commenting on everyone's. I will check back again at another time. Have a poetic day and a good week.
ReplyDeleteShort of inspiration, I decided to steal and rearrange words from the television guide for my poem this week. Look forward to reading some real inspiration though..
ReplyDeleteKids, I am going out for a couple of hours, but look forward to a good read when I get back....will make my way through this rich feast on return.
ReplyDeleteSimon, I will e you about a young man I heard about last night - talk about inspiring, the youtube clip may help your young friend.
Well, I have spent time putting this together. I find prescriptivism in all walks of life. Not just poetry.
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday--I am not posting today because between church and teaching, I won't be able to comment much--hope to see you all next week!
ReplyDeleteI've ended up writing something new because the candle and this evenings service inspired me. I've got one more poem puddling round my brain and then I'll be back to read your poems.
ReplyDeleteI am morbid this week. Next week? Levity for sure. Off to go poetry reading.
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy this form poem!
ReplyDeleteBridging three sites today--thank you for the place to share :-)
ReplyDeleteI wrote this a while ago. Kinda like it.
ReplyDeleteThank you for providing this opportunity to share.
ReplyDeleteAnna :o]
This week, this poem asked for more exposure. Thank you Mary for opening the pantry.
ReplyDeleteOops. Could do with a few more verses.(very tired)
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