Well, summer is almost gone and fall is just around the corner. So let's write about the approach of autumn. Check the contest tab for the skimpy rules and have fun. (remember to put (September contest) next to title.............stan

I am pleased to announce the winner of the August contest is Dennis the Menace for his poem "WHAT IF GOD BECAME A WOMAN". Please join me in congratulating him. Here is his poem :

What if, God became a woman - what a difference we would see,
Bet the first thing that she'd tackle is the way that we all pee.
She’ll have seen all the advantages, that’s there when you’re a boy;
How it saves with all that squatting, and at night becomes a toy!

Would anybody be interested in a short shop where we'd change free verse to western classic and western classic to free verse?

The deadline for entering August contest is today. If you haven't entered best get moving as it will close at 8:00 this evening...........stan

What kinds of workshops would ya'll like to see?

Hi folks. The time to enter August contest is getting short. So if ya got one post it and if you've already posted a contest poem make sure you put (August contest) next to title........stan

advice sought two times
and, with thought, freely given
returned with contempt.

Hi folks. Please don't forget to put (August contest ) next to title and to hit contest button at bottom of submission page. Thanks......stan PS also don't forget to Enter lol

The August contest parameters have been posted. I think this should be fun and a good challenge especially for those who seldom use rhyme. Remember these contests are supposed to be for fun so don't be afraid to enter........stan

We've all heard the saying " A picture is worth a thousand words." Well the July contest is the reverse. Write a poem about a famous painting ! 100 word minimum. Try to use vivid imagery and to also convey what the artist meant to convey in their painting. Either free verse or western classic. Click on "Contest" tab for details and have fun........stan