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   Stina Annposted 13 years ago

   After discussing this with my husband, I decided to revise the notes section on my poetry post. We talked about how explanations of poems don't really add anything to the poem, and in fact detract from the reader's experience of the poem. What do you all think? How can we make the word count of the contest with our shorter poems if we do not wish to include an explanation of the poem? You can see what I did here in my revision: http://stina-ann.hubpages.com/hub/Poem- … le-Hipster
   Let me know what you think.

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      SirDentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Before I go and read your poem, I will write what I try to do.  As you stated explaining a poem takes the experience away from the reader.  I try and show what inspired me to write the poem.  I do an introduction speaking about this.  I then try and relate something to the poem without giving the explanation of the poem itself.

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         Stina Annposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         That seems like a good approach. I'll be posting another poem tomorrow, even shorter (!), and I'll give this a shot!

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            SirDentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            I also write a little about the type of poem it is. IE, if it is a Shakespearean sonnet I will write a little about it and try to give an explanation of what it means to be that type of poem.

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               Stina Annposted 13 years agoin reply to this

               Yeah, I really like that idea. The reader learns a little something about poetry along with the experience of the poem itself.

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         Lisa HWposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         I don't even know if I should have entered, because I don't really consider myself a "serious poet".  Anyway...
         
         I did something similar (I think - haven't looked at his) as SirDent did.  I wrote an introduction.   I didn't refer to the poem at all.  I "led into it" by presenting the "background idea" (kind of "the main part of the poem's message but in "straight, non-poem" words).  The poem is about being strong, so the intro is as if someone said to me, "Say a few words about being strong," and I did.    I spaced the "blurb" far enough away from the actual poem to kind of emphasize that it's a separate thing (and maybe make the page look better).
         
         In view of the fact that I'm not a big fan of explaining the poem or writing a little "story" to go with it, I'm OK enough with the approach I ended up going with.  (Whether anyone else is "OK enough" with it - who knows.    )

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         Phyllis Doyleposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         I agree with Sir Dent. Writing an explanation takes away from the readers fun of coming up with their own thoughts on the poem. I write what inspired the my poem and try not to give an explanation or interpretation.

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            kimberlyslyricsposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            

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            SweetiePieposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            Maybe you can put the poem at the top of the hub with a picture, and then write the commentary underneath it.  This way people would have to read your poem first, draw their own conclusions, and then you could explain part of why you wanted to write it.  If you want to be a bit more cryptic, you could just ask questions, like what does this poem mean to you? or what kind of impressions or feelings do you have reading this poem.

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               Phyllis Doyleposted 13 years agoin reply to this

               That is a good idea SweetiePie. Putting the explanation at the bottom gives the poem a chance to stand alone and give its own impression.

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                  SweetiePieposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                  I would put several pictures directly below the poem, followed by the explanation.  This will force people to read the poem as a stand-alone, admire the pictures, and this scroll down to read the explanation.  I think keeping the explanation as more of a question session, kind of like with a book club, you can keep the interpretation open as well.  Just some thoughts .

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                     Phyllis Doyleposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                     I like the idea of using the explanation at the bottom to promote discussions like a book club. Where are you coming up with these idea? They are great!

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                        SweetiePieposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                        I have been hubbing for about four years now, and I have had my own websites for about as long, so I have learned a few tricks along the way .

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   SirDentposted 13 years ago

   I wrote one about the poetry contest and some of the drama that ensued when the contest was first announced. 
   
   HubPages Poetry Contest
   
   I am not responsible for spilled drinks, coke spewing from the nostrils, heart attacks, or anything else a person might consider the fault of reading this hub.  You must enter at your own risk.

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   habeeposted 13 years ago

   A long short story (is that an oxymoron?):
   
   http://habee.hubpages.com/hub/Sins-of-t … hort-Story

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   FloraBreenRobisonposted 13 years ago

   Here is my new photo gallery on Amy:
   
   http://florabreenrobison.hubpages.com/h … to-Gallery

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      Happyboomernurseposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Beautiful photo gallery of your beloved Amy and the story behind it is heartwarming and delightful.

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         FloraBreenRobisonposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         thanks. I love writing about her.

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      Peggy Wposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Loved this!  Such a cute hub about your Amy and the Christmas tree.

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   whaturmissingposted 13 years ago

   I just found that I can post my contest entries here.  Creative writing called The Flying Sock.  http://whaturmissing.hubpages.com/hub/The-Flying-Sock
   
   Flash Fiction:  Airport Nerves.  http://whaturmissing.hubpages.com/hub/F … ort-Nerves

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   barryrutherfordposted 13 years ago

   Follow up Letter
   
   
   http://barryrutherford.hubpages.com/hub … udges?done

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   Lisa HWposted 13 years ago

   Poem:  http://lisahwarren.hubpages.com/hub/The-Swimmer-A-Poem

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   annmackiemillerposted 13 years ago

   here's my today's poetry entry - http://annmackiemiller.hubpages.com/hub … About-Home
   It is written in phonetic Scots but I'm included a literal translation for anyone who needs it.

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      Hyphenbirdposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I loved this. Excellent!!

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      rebekahELLEposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I loved reading this, delightful!
      
      
      WOW, poet hubbers, I'm enjoying reading the poetry hubs so much. The talent here is quite impressive! You've made the judges task very difficult -- in a good way!
      
      The muses are busy this month!

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   Teresa Coppensposted 13 years ago

   Here's my first three entries together with correct links:
   
   http://teresacoppens.hubpages.com/hub/Ravenscliffe
   
   http://teresacoppens.hubpages.com/hub/Daisys-Story
   
   http://teresacoppens.hubpages.com/hub/Weird-Science

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    Tom Rubenoffposted 13 years ago

    I done it again.  I used good English this time, I promises. 
    
    http://tomrubenoff.hubpages.com/hub/Poetic-Form-The-Bop

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    SirDentposted 13 years ago

    First one this morning.
    
    Secret Prayer

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    saddlerider1posted 13 years ago

    For those of you Poets wondering and some have asked the question? Will the poet judges be reading every poem? My answer is NO it's impossible to read and comment on every poem entered in the contest:-) We will be sent on 3 separate installments throughout November, poetry filtered, screened and accepted by the Hub Team.
    
    We as judges will read, review and pick the top 5 candidates and send our choices back to our moderator. Thus the contest winner will be chosen. Good luck with all the entries, there are so many great poems coming in and I am proud and honored to be chosen as one of the poetry judges to help select those candidates.

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       kimberlyslyricsposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks saddle

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       Rosemay50posted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you for that info Saddlerider

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       rebekahELLEposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       yes, it is impossible to read all of the entries - so I have been reading a number of poems when I catch them on the feed, or some posted in this thread. I haven't left many comments, but I've rated up many hubs after reading. I'm so excited to have the arts as a focus for this contest.
       
       The judges will submit the top 5 choices from the final list of candidates after the contest ends. The top ranked choices across all the judges will be the first, second and third choice winners. SO, every entry is important if you want to make it to that final list!  Since there are so many quality entries, the competition is apparent!
       
       My suggestion, write for the joy of writing and make it the very best you can. Have a great title and format and let the hub flow. It will be a quality hub you can be proud of as part of your HubPages portfolio!

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       Phyllis Doyleposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you, Ken and rebekahELLE for your comments and advice. Much appreciated!

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    Melovyposted 13 years ago

    I’m shivering after preparing my latest entry to the contest. You’ll see why if you take a look:
    http://melovy.hubpages.com/hub/The-Beauty-of-Snow

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       Happyboomernurseposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Beautiful photos and a heartwarming narrative despite the frosty weather. That snowstorm is one the kids will remember forever.

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          Melovyposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Thank you, Happyboomernurse.

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             akirchnerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             Here's my entry so far....
             
             http://akirchner.hubpages.com/hub/Short … The-Affair

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    soni2006posted 13 years ago

    Short Poem - United We Stand, Divided We Fall
    
    http://soni2006.hubpages.com/hub/Short- … ed-We-Fall

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    Dorsiposted 13 years ago

    Good morning everyone.
    My entries for the day:
    
    In the creative writing category I have published my 13th chapter of my book. This chapter is about my battle with infertility:
    http://dorsi.hubpages.com/hub/Infertili … Chapter-13
    
    In the poetry category a poem about my porch (based on a beautiful photo that I took of my porch several years ago) " Come and Have a Seat on the Porch":
    http://dorsi.hubpages.com/hub/Come-have … -the-porch
    
    And my last entry for the day in the photo category, "How to Take Photos for Posting on Craigslist":
    http://dorsi.hubpages.com/hub/How-to-ta … -Craigsist

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    PaulaHenry1posted 13 years ago

    Memory of Dying
    
    http://paulahenry1.hubpages.com/hub/Memory-of-Death
    
    Creative writing submission.

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    VirginiaLynneposted 13 years ago

    I've got another photo gallary entry on Monarch Butterfles on migration.  To add to the discussion about writing with poems/pictures, I've sometimes written a story which leads up to the pictures or poem.  My writing is actually sometimes a separate piece which could stand on its own.  I think that makes the whole hub more interesting.
    
    http://virginialynne.hubpages.com/hub/M … fly-Photos

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    SirDentposted 13 years ago

    Another poem for today.
    
    Peace of Life

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    Ania Lposted 13 years ago

    My 5th story has seen the light just a moment ago:
    http://anial.hubpages.com/hub/A-Nice-Person-Short-Story

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    AliciaCposted 13 years ago

    I've written a story about a woman's interaction with her reflection in a strange mirror.
    
    http://aliciac.hubpages.com/hub/The-Ref … hort-Story

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    tlpoagueposted 13 years ago

    Again, I'm a little slow, but here is an addition to my Big Nam series.
    http://tlpoague.hubpages.com/hub/The-Ad … g-Dentures

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       Happyboomernurseposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Just finished reading it and can't stop chuckling. Loved Grams and the campfire feel of this delightful story.

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          tlpoagueposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Thanks Happy, I am so glad you enjoyed it. I am currently trying to work on more before we have to get back on the road. I was nervous about posting them at first, but feel like I am on a small roll now. Thanks again!

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    Hyphenbirdposted 13 years ago

    Here is my entry for today. Now that my work is done, I can go visit some of the other new ones I see here. Yippee!
    http://hyphenbird.hubpages.com/hub/Fun-With-Focus-Color

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       Happyboomernurseposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       It's awesome, Hyphenbird.
       Great tips and stunning photos!

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       Peggy Wposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Very beautiful examples.  Thanks!  That bumble bee was amazing!

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    Jerilee Weiposted 13 years ago

    My 5th poem in the French fixed poetry forms:
    
    http://jerileewei.hubpages.com/hub/Type … ndel-Poems

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    Chaya Parmessurposted 13 years ago

    Well this poem is to do with my work and although I promised not to write too much about the oil industry, I could not resist!
    Hope you enjoy reading something very different.
    
    http://chayaparmessur.hubpages.com/hub/The-Prison

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    ThoughtSandwichesposted 13 years ago

    Hi...this is my third entry for the contest and I certainly hope people enjoy it!
    
    http://thoughtsandwiches.hubpages.com/h … as-a-Bitch

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    snakeslaneposted 13 years ago

    http://snakeslane.hubpages.com/_26tq0pa … A-Rant-Rap

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    jami l. pereiraposted 13 years ago

    http://jami-l-pereira.hubpages.com/hub/-Little-Things
    
    number 5 and then number 6 below
    
    http://jami-l-pereira.hubpages.com/hub/Sounds_of_all

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    SirDentposted 13 years ago

    Probably be my last one for a couple of days.  Hope you enjoy it.
    
    The Lost Cause

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    shibashakeposted 13 years ago

    Entry in Photo Galleries -
    
    How to Remove Your Photo Background

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    cre8ivOneposted 13 years ago

    Hi
    This is my first contest!  Here is my poem for consideration.  Thanks!
    
    http://cre8ivone.hubpages.com/hub/Shewaitsforyou

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    BlissfulWriterposted 13 years ago

    My first entry is a poem:
    http://blissfulwriter.hubpages.com/hub/ … Chores-Day

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    cashmereposted 13 years ago

    Here's my first humble attempt at a short story on hubpages...
    http://cashmere.hubpages.com/hub/Short-Story-The-Pact

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    Greekgeekposted 13 years ago

    I'm a poet and a fiction writer. Yet somehow, I found myself writing a ... a what? A short essay? I don't know what this is, except that it's creative writing:
    
    The Miracle of a Milk Carton
    
    Even when I write prose, I can hear traces of classical meter, caesuras and alliteration rattling around under the hood. Most parents of children my generation were afraid their kids would go deaf listening to loud rock music with headphones; I went tone-deaf listening to Sappho and Cicero.

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    Phyllis Doyleposted 13 years ago

    I just found this thread and am having so much fun reading through it. I am going to read as many poems as I can, hopefully all of them! Thank you, Simone, for starting this for us.
    
    Here are my entries so far:
    
    11/1 In A Moment Of Sanity
    http://phyllisdoyle.hubpages.com/hub/In … -Of-Sanity
    
    This is a poem about an elderly woman who once loved and was loved. She is now alone with her memories only, for he is gone now -- yet he is still near.
    
    
    11/2 Visions of Profound Love
    http://phyllisdoyle.hubpages.com/hub/Vi … found-Love
    
    Some believe in twin souls, many do not. Let us imagine that one woman does and the man she loves also believes. Their love is so profound that there is no barrier to stop their spiritual love, nothing on Earth that can break that bond.
    
    11/3 And There He Would Live and Die
    http://phyllisdoyle.hubpages.com/hub/An … ve-and-Die
    
    This is a poem about a man who lost his love, all he owned, and now wanders on the streets, homeless and alone.
    
    11/4 Let Not the Night Come So Soon
    http://phyllisdoyle.hubpages.com/hub/Le … me-So-Soon
    
    Most of my poetry is inspired by the deep love for my twin soul. He is my greatest love, my spiritual love,
    
    11/5 Ode To Nature's Child
    http://phyllisdoyle.hubpages.com/hub/Od … ures-Child
    
    This poem was inspired by Jordan, the lizard I found one day on my patio. I had intended to focus more on the love the woman had for her husband and the torment she went through when he had gone missing -- yet, it seems, Jordan demanded more attention. I felt Jordan deserved an ode for all the trouble he had gone to when inspiring my poem.

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       Phyllis Doyleposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       This is my entry for today:
       11/06/11 Eve Of Immortality
       http://phyllisdoyle.hubpages.com/hub/Eve-Of-Immortality
       
       "Before the horror, the shameless passion, and generations of being a part of the demonic undead I was a young and innocent girl. Before Abram..."

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          Phyllis Doyleposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          This is my poem entry for 11/7/11
          Autumn Leaves On A Sunday Afternoon
          http://phyllisdoyle.hubpages.com/hub/Au … -Afternoon

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             Phyllis Doyleposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             I do not understand what is happening. When I go down to the last post and click on Post A Reply to this thread, it pops me into the Official Contest thread where we are NOT supposed to post any links. Why does it do that? Do I have to keep scrolling through to find these posts of mine to reply to? How do I easily get into this thread to post my links to poems?

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                wordscribe43posted 13 years agoin reply to this

                I can see the links you posted here though.  Maybe you're viewing this in "threaded" instead of "chronological"...  That's all I can guess.  I can't imagine how you can be popped into another thread when you try to reply.  Weird stuff...

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                   Phyllis Doyleposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                   My poem for 11/8/11
                   Ireland Is Calling Me
                   http://phyllisdoyle.hubpages.com/hub/Ir … Calling-Me

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                      Phyllis Doyleposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                      My poem for 11/9/11
                      Memories Shall Not Fade
                      http://phyllisdoyle.hubpages.com/hub/Me … l-Not-Fade

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                         Phyllis Doyleposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                         11/10/11 Just Call Me Calamity
                         http://phyllisdoyle.hubpages.com/hub/Ju … e-Calamity
                         
                         This free verse poem in no way is meant to "butter up" any of the judges of the HubPages Patron Of The Arts Contest - however, if it gives them a little something to giggle about, that's just fine with me -- at this point they may need a good laugh or two!

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                            Phyllis Doyleposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                            11/11/11   I Lost Him When I Found Him
                            http://phyllisdoyle.hubpages.com/hub/I- … -Found-Him

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                               Phyllis Doyleposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                               11/12/11 Once More Sing Me Home Laddie
                               http://phyllisdoyle.hubpages.com/hub/On … ome-Laddie

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                                  Phyllis Doyleposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                                  SO - what happens when I run out of room here?  I cannot find out how to submit a new post in this thread. How do the rest of you do it?  I have to keep coming back to this place and hit reply - if I hit reply at the bottom of the page, it pops me into the other thread where we are not supposed to post links.
                                  
                                  Can someone else try it? Go down to the bottom of this page and hit 'Post A Reply' and see what happens, where it sends you - please?

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                                     Randy Godwinposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                                     So how did you ever get to post on this thread if it kept popping you into the other one?

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                                        Phyllis Doyleposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                                        I don't know... if I knew that I would not keep asking for some help here.
                                        
                                        I just cannot figure it out.  How do you post a NEW post to this thread?

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                                     wordscribe43posted 13 years agoin reply to this

                                     I don't have the same issue.  If I hit the black post a reply button, it doesn't send me off to any other thread.  I've never heard of such a thing.  What browser do you use?

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                                        Phyllis Doyleposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                                        Mozilla Firefox

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                                           wordscribe43posted 13 years agoin reply to this

                                           Weird...  I use FF too.  I am confused...

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                                        Phyllis Doyleposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                                        Well...I am even more confused. I just made sure I have the latest version of FF and I do. 
                                        
                                        I just cannot post a new reply in this thread. Is no one else having this problem? My replies to my own replies are so far right that I have no more room!

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                                           SirDentposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                                           When you come to the forum look on the top right of the page just under the HubPages banner you will see Threaded and Chronological.  I am sure you are in threaded mode so you need to click chronological and let it reset the page.

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          Phyllis Doyleposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          11/17/11 Mount Rainier - Majestic Monument Of Her Dead
          http://phyllisdoyle.hubpages.com/hub/Mo … o-Her-Dead

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       Phyllis Doyleposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       11/13/11 Spirits Of The Canyon
       http://phyllisdoyle.hubpages.com/hub/Sp … The-Canyon

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          Phyllis Doyleposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          11/14/11 WHEN SPIRIT MEETS DESTINY
          http://phyllisdoyle.hubpages.com/hub/Wh … ts-Destiny

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             Phyllis Doyleposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             11/16/11 TRIBUTE TO THE NEWSPAPER
             http://phyllisdoyle.hubpages.com/hub/Tr … -Newspaper
             
             Just having some fun with this one to help break up my emotional and serious poetry with a little levity.

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       Phyllis Doyleposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       My last poem for this contest.
       
       A BABE IN MY MOTHERS ARMS
       http://phyllisdoyle.hubpages.com/hub/A- … -Arms?done

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    kimberlyslyricsposted 13 years ago

    well best attempt at defining love
    
    http://kimberlyslyrics.hubpages.com/hub … -yesterday
    
    my gallery will be finished as soon as I wake up
    
    good morning all

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    SweetiePieposted 13 years ago

    Also, a bit of encouragement I want to add here it is not about winning the contest, it is about being creative and artistic for yourself.  I do not even post my links here because I have come to believe so deeply in myself as an artist, so even though my comments dropped way off as of late, I am encouraged that my page views have gone up higher than these have been in months.  Also, I am selling artwork on my own websites, so a lot of what you do creatively as an artist, writer, or poet needs to be derived from your own satisfaction.  Art is a very subjective thing.

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       Dorsiposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Agreed Sweetie Pie. Although it would be great to win this contest, my focus is on my creativity as an artist, photographer and writer right now. I have had an amazing "re-birth" during this contest because it is getting me to release that "artist" in me!
       This is a great contest HubPages!

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          Phyllis Doyleposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          I appreciate this contest as an opportunity to learn and grow with my poetry writing. Just to have the satisfaction of knowing  I am learning and am pleased with my poetry is rewarding to me. As SweetiePie says:" I have come to believe so deeply in myself as an artist, " which is the best thing an artist can say about their work and self.

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          rebekahELLEposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          + 
          
          That's what we're looking for!
          
          
          
          I've seen a number of posts regarding the 'explanation' of the poem. This certainly doesn't mean to explain the poems meaning, as it may mean something different to each reader. You can add a bit of background, what inspired you, reflection on the topic of the poem.. be just as creative with this part of the hub as you are with the actual poem. Different formats may grab our attention.
          There is no right or wrong way to format your hub. You could even add a video if it's relevant, and if you do, make sure it can be used freely.  I've seen some hubs with a video to play (optional) as one reads the poem.
          I've also noticed new members writing their first hubs for the contest. Very impressive. Welcome to HP!
          
          Another reminder to make sure you add the tag: contest.
          
          
          This is pretty standard in the poetry world. If the poem has been previously published anywhere, it's often not eligible for contests or submissions to poetry magazines, etc.
          Thanks for sharing as it's a good reminder for everyone. Hopefully you will write a new poem for the contest.

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    qlcoachposted 13 years ago

    My entry is a poem called "What I Know Eby Way." It is about the awe, mystery, hardships, and blessings of life. Peace and Light...Gary.

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       Happyboomernurseposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       To other hubbers who may be reading this, please be sure to check out qlcoach's entry at: http://qlcoach.hubpages.com/hub/What-I-Know-Eby-Way
       The prose poetry is beautiful and it contains so much wisdom about maintaining our joy and zest for life regardless of our circumstances.

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    H.C Porterposted 13 years ago

    Here is my second entry- First for the photo galleries
    http://hubpages.com/http://hcporter.hub … ture-Pages
    it has a poem that goes along with the pictures as well...

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    richardmohacsiposted 13 years ago

    Hi Hubbers. I've just joined hub pages and have just published my first hub page.
    
    I would really appreciate all your comments.
    
    The hub page is a photo collage of an Indian Wedding in Mauritius.
    
    I hope you enjoy.
    
    http://richardmohacsi.hubpages.com/hub/ … od-Wedding

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       Phyllis Doyleposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I am very impresed, Richard. Very nice! Welcome to HubPages.

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    Dorsiposted 13 years ago

    Good morning everyone. Here are my entries for the day:
    
    In the photo category, I published a hub about my run-in with a ghost:
    http://dorsi.hubpages.com/hub/The-Ghost … California
    (I also have a video there with what I think was a "ghost" captured on my video)
    
    And I almost forgot, this is my 200th hub!! Yippee!!
    
    For the creative writing category: "I Don't Do Bugs!"
    http://dorsi.hubpages.com/hub/I-dont-do-bugs
    
    Good luck everyone!

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    pstraubie48posted 13 years ago

    My first submission is a little poem told from a grandmother's viewpoint.
    http://pstraubie48.hubpages.com/rightwherehewantstobe
    This second submission shares a Christmas of long ago...http://pstraubie48.hubpages.com/acountryChristmas

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    BlissfulWriterposted 13 years ago

    Second entry is also a poem about a "Robot for Sale"...
    http://blissfulwriter.hubpages.com/hub/ … t-for-Sale

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    Johnny Parkerposted 13 years ago

    Enjoying the challenge of the Poetry and Creative Writing Competition, and also reading some excellent entries, the standard is very good.
    
    Here are my first three poems - on various subjects - as usual trying to mix in a little humour with a dash of real life.
    
    http://johnnyparker.hubpages.com/hub/Co … nny-Parker
    
    http://johnnyparker.hubpages.com/hub/Fi … nny-Parker
    
    http://johnnyparker.hubpages.com/hub/Lo … nny-Parker

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    cheryloneposted 13 years ago

    Well, so far everyone has been way too good for me, but here I go trying again:
    http://cherylone.hubpages.com/hub/Mystie

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       Phyllis Doyleposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Great story, cherylone.

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    Victoria Lynnposted 13 years ago

    I'm trying again, too, cherylone. Here's my second poetry entry.
    
    http://victorialynn.hubpages.com/hub/Od … tte-a-Poem

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    Ania Lposted 13 years ago

    Hello everyone, another day and another contest entry
    http://anial.hubpages.com/hub/The-Old-M … ting-Story

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    tlpoagueposted 13 years ago

    Here is the latest installment of Big Nam. Good luck everyone!
    
    http://tlpoague.hubpages.com/hub/The-Ad … ating-Tips

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    shibashakeposted 13 years ago

    Fun Dog Art Ideas
    
    Includes some HubPages related dog art!

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    jami l. pereiraposted 13 years ago

    http://jami-l-pereira.hubpages.com/hub/ … In-the-Sea
    
    This is #7

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    barryrutherfordposted 13 years ago

    Dear Qantas...
    
    
    
    http://barryrutherford.hubpages.com/hub … antas?done

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