Number one at Woof!

WOOF Contest – Top Picks for June 26, 2009

It was a poem inspired by the words of a fellow poet that made the top pick of this weeks Woof Contest! My sincerest gratitude to the participants and more power to PlotDog Press!

Poetry

Zorlone – “Under the pale moon” - Events that occur to our mortal lives have been witnessed by the light of the pale moon. A poetry challenge to myself, inspired by the words of Robin of Robin's Nest.

Dragon Blogger – “Doggy Day Dream” - Whimsical poem about what dogs do when left home alone.

Jennifer M Scott – “Wicked Victory” - A surreal poem.

Jennifer M Scott – “At the Lake Haiku Series” - A series of haikus about swimming at the local lake.

Fiction

Romeo -“ Memories in the Shadows” - A short story about the past, the love one can recieve from a loving mother, a caring sister, and the onset of a terrible medical conditon- all linked together by a river flowing freely through an open field.

(WOOF participants should re-post all the links above by next Monday. The following links may be excluded as long as you include all the above links.)

Presenting the finest of the writer’s blogs by the bloggers who write them. Highlighting the top posts as chosen by the June 26, 2009 WOOF Contest participants. Want in to join the next WOOF? The next contest ends July 3. Submit a link to your best writing post of the last 3 weeks using the form on this page. Participants, repost the winning link list within a week and you’re all set.

Other WOOF Contestants for 06/26/09

About Writing

Writing Nag – “How Else Could We Discover the Stars?” - What is story and how can you add the elements of good fiction to your writing. A short piece of fiction is discussed.

Poetry

Zorlone – “I am my father's son” - "This little tribute, to one of such great importance in your life, points out many things that you must have been taught from his word and deed. Such as the connection that you have to your ancestors, the responsibility that you feel towards upholding your family name, determination and education and perhaps you hint that life has made difficult the upholding of his ideals, yet he has persevered to be a great man and a great father." - Strawberry Girl

Romeo – “Memories of the Past” - A elderly man recalls the love of his youth, battling the ever-present loneliness that comes with age.

Dragon Blogger – “Rescue From The Witch” - Fantasy poem about hunters rescuing a girl.

Poetry Friday

Puddles

I
Splattering traces of brown and black,

against the white and pink of your dress.

Your feet landed on puddles of mud,

the rain spits out hues at your gaiety.

II

Footsteps of a ballerinas' accolade,

pirouettes and fouettes executed passionately.

Waltzing drizzles of steady drums of thunder,

soaked your lavished hair and your pale skin.

To read the rest of the poem, please visit A Blinding Heart by Julia Ward. She has been keeping Poetry Friday alive. I also entered this poem at Helium.

Another guest poet is Deeptesh Sen.

Under the pale moon

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Under the pale moon, magic erupted,
legends spoke of new life.
Sorcery and trickery reigned
from this cold and dark strife.

Shakespear's immortal story,
fell under the pale moon's radiance.
A myth of generations once told,
love story of endless essence.

Heroes shed blood, tears and sweat,
in the dimmed sky with a lone light.
that came from the pale moon,
losing and winning battles delight.

A father's eternal promise to his son,
that he shall return from a bitter war.
Returned lifeless - a ghost of heart,
pale moon witnessed memoir,

Sacrifice to pagan gods of the pale moon,
for harvest, fertility, and for wealth untold.
Only sorrows were earned - loss of souls,
repentance from darkness that unfolded.

Inspired by the words of Robin of Robin's Nest, a superb poet, her "Moonwatchers" brought forth to this poem. A sort of poetry challenge to myself using the words "pale moon."

I just heard that Robin will be gone for a while, so I rushed to post this poem.

Come back soon with more poetry Robin. Take care!

Random Haiku

Sex Appeal
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Your kitty cat walk,
alluring soft temptation.
Stunned - I followed.

Acting out
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Tactless act of note.
Blazing stormy confusions.
Falling on your butt.

Misdemeanor
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Touch of cold shoulder,
arrogance flung at its best.
regret is too late.

WOOF Contest – Top Picks for June 19

About Writing

Izzy Daniels – “Improving Your Writing Through Article Elements: How to Make a Good Title” - This is the 1st entry in my series about improving more of the elements in your post. In this post I cover the impotance of a title and you can change it to get more readers.

Poetry

Dragon Blogger – “Death of Beauty” - A dark poem artistically rendering a woman’s murder.

Zorlone – “Creature of the Night” - "...this has excitement, darkness and a touch of sensual longing..." - jodapoet

Fiction

Webbielady – “A Poor Boy's Memoir” - He was born poor but he had fun. See how this young son worked his way to childhood enjoyment despite his situation....

Memoir

Jennifer M Scott – “Twister” - A short remembrance of a tornado I saw when I was a kid.

Brought to you by PlotDog Press with the Serial Suspense Screenplay "Intervention"

(WOOF participants should re-post all the links above by next Monday. The following links may be excluded as long as you include all the above links.)

Presenting the finest of the writer’s blogs by the bloggers who write them. Highlighting the top posts as chosen by the June 19, 2009 WOOF Contest participants. Want in to join the next WOOF? The next contest ends June 26. Submit a link to your best writing post of the last 3 weeks using the form on this page. Participants, repost the winning link list within a week and you’re all set.

Other WOOF Contestants for 06/19/09

Poetry

Zorlone – “Memories of you” - "A heart-rending poem... the anguish and feeling of loss is palpable to me, even across the distance. The lines are reaching out and mercilessly striking me, like vicious streaks of lightning." - JenaIsle

Dragon Blogger – “The Broken” - Poem about a broken heart.

Dragon Blogger – “The Next Morning” - Comical poem about the aftermath of a night spent partying. Crafted with random words included.

Fiction

Jennifer M Scott – “GI Blues Song Chapter 1” - A completely revised chapter of GI Blues Song a story about club singer and the fast romance and marriage to Jason, a man who will be sent to Iraq to fight. There is a link to the original chapter, the story was started in 2005 and ended in 2006. I think my writing has improved over the years what do you think.

I am my father's son

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I am my father's son.

His ancestors live in my blood,
the root of who I am today.
His legacy of time foretold
future of generations someday.

His strong adamant will,
determined calculated mind.
His eager child of education,
offspring of a covenant - twined.

I am my father's son.

I wish of honor to his name,
justice to this life's ideals.
Enigmatic walls only exclaim,
for they tore asunder from his ordeals.

With me is the family's repute,
my strength comes from this power.
Unafraid of mistakes - trivial pursuits,
lifeless sorrows shrink and wither.

I am my father's son.

Top Ten Emerging Influential Bloggers 2009

I give to you my nominees for the top ten emerging influential bloggers for 2009

Jan
(Carpe diem)
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Illustrious with words, few on pride,
he's out there, braving this journey called life.

Dove to fathom the vast oceans,
jumped out of mountaintops without reservations.

In twenty four hours, his influence kept growing,
His creative and unique style - appealing.

All it took was a breath of ideas, writing to exhale
tomorrow is a timeless work his pen drew today.

Carpe diem
Latin expression that means 'seize the day.' Carpe diem poems have a theme of living for today.

Dee
(Free verse)
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Latticed love in a five walled house,
brought summer from a winter's drought.
Cool words of a whisperer's tale,
from the mom's side you hail.

Your honor is the lady's palace,
of sweet love and a radiant fragrance.
All eyes shall we leave a graceful plea,
to join your domain so willingly.

Free verse (vers libre)
Poetry written in either rhyme or unrhymed lines that have no set fixed metrical pattern.

Roy
(haiku)
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Thirteen more crosses,
owner of a challenged past,
rise again and walk.




Haiku
A Japanese poem composed of three unrhymed lines of five, seven, and five morae, usually containing a season word.

Silver
(Free verse)

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Courage of a worthy knight,
sharp skilled mind and brave true heart.
No sweet talking can ever force her,
bend these iron will of art.

Awake all hours of the day,
armed - a ready pen at hand.
No distance shall impede her wit,
tell the news across the land.

Fedhz
(Cinquain)
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Home,
unconventionally solid,
writing walls of experience,
warm and fuzzy contemplations,
family.



Cinquain
Poetry with five lines. Line 1 has one word (the title). Line 2 has two words that describe the title. Line 3 has three words that tell the action. Line 4 has four words that express the feeling, and line 5 has one word which recalls the title.

Irene
(Couplet)
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"Lifelots" came alive with inspirations,
Humble words met mature wisdom.

Tactful phrases sung lovely tunes,
warmed up hearts from this cool June.

Painting rainbows across lines of freedom,
ever wonder where they came from?

Charitable soul, selfless child,
A divine inspiration, a guiding light.

Couplet
A couplet has rhyming stanzas made up of two lines.

Snow
(Quatrain)
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Fair as white as the snow in winter skin,
her fame has welcomed all of her readers.
Building friendships and lasting bonds of new,
a household name, so sweet and so tender.

Quatrain
A stanza or poem consisting of four lines. Lines 2 and 4 must rhyme while having a similar number of syllables.

Kelvin
(Tanka)
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Youth inspired writer,
creating themes from his eyes.
Eager pictures - blaze,
to follow crystal shadows,
daring intentions.



Tanka
A Japanese poem of five lines, the first and third composed of five syllables and the other seven.

JeDChan
(Acrostic)
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Juvenile thoughts encountered,
endlessly questioning thirst,
doorway to ascension of spirits,
chosen to represent.
Here he stood awaiting judgement.
A worthy son of patriots,
no righteous man opposes.

Acrostic
Poetry that certain letters, usually the first in each line form a word or message when read in a sequence.

Angel
(Rhyme)
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Passionate father, blogger, and writer,
his advocacy is keep families together.
Armed with numerous trials from the past,
his shield is God's grace of strength and steadfast.

This modest hero with his heartfelt sword,
face this sometimes demented world.
A cross tied firmly in his fair heart,
withdrew disarray from this troubled art.

Rhyme
A rhyming poem has the repetition of the same or similar sounds of two or more words, often at the end of the line.

This is a writing project that aims to identify new and emerging blogs that are making an impact to the readers of 2009. For the rules and blog qualifications, please visit Ms. Janette’s original post.

Thank you to the sponsors that made this project possible: Absolute Traders, My Brute Cheats, Business Summaries, Fitness Advantage Club, Events and Corporate Video, Events@Work, Dominguez Marketing Communications, Red Mobile and Blog4Reviews.com.

I hope you also learned some of the forms of poetry. I tried my best to give justice to the styles each nominee was classified under.

A plurker friend of mine Earthlingorgeous is looking for her own top 10 nominees. So, please let us help Earthlingorgeous discover emerging influential blogs to finally complete her list.

WOOF Contest – Top Picks

After joining the woof for more than ten times, my poetry submissions have been consistently listed in the weekly contest. Thank you for the votes!

Congratulations to Jena Isle for taking the number one spot in writing and to Dragonblogger in poetry.

About Poetry and Writing

Jena Isle – “Poets and Poems” - Are poets defined by their poems?

Poetry

Dragon Blogger – “Chance Encounter” - Random word poem about falling in love with a girl who works at a register.

Zorlone – “War Cry” - "To me this is like a tale of the redirection of energy. From one source to another, energy does not go away it is only redirected. That is energy from the electricity of nature, to energy from the electricity of human souls." - Straberry Girl

Jennifer M Scott – “Broken Cacophony” - A journey into the surreal complete with an original picture drawn by me.

Zorlone – “Goodbye” - "Saying goodbye is the hardest thing to do..." - Snow (This is a poetry challenge by Jenn Scott)

Deeptesh Sen – “Angel of the Dark” - Surreal love and fear....and some soft magic!

Fiction

Webbielady – “Her Garden Has Something” - Her garden is her passion. She did not ask for any return but one day something unexpected came up and she could not believe it!

Brought to you by PlotDog Press with the Serial Suspense Screenplay "Intervention"

(WOOF participants should re-post all the links above by next Monday. The following links may be excluded as long as you include all the above links.)

Presenting the finest of the writer’s blogs by the bloggers who write them. Highlighting the top posts as chosen by the June 12, 2009 WOOF Contest participants. Want in to join the next WOOF? The next contest ends June 19. Submit a link to your best writing post of the last 3 weeks using the form on this page. Participants, repost the winning link list within a week and you’re all set.

Other WOOF Contestants for 06/12/09

Poetry

Deeptesh Sen – “Boatman and some love songs” - The divine, a girl and a boatman.......the air of surreal tunes.

Roy – “numbed” - a heart turned cold... frozen... numbed... because of a broken trust

Roy – “One-words – Death” - an attempt to sound poetic using only one word per line

Dragon Blogger – “Reflections from on High” – Random word poem about our place in the universe.

Zorlone – “A poet's meal: Oven baked” - "...writing something is like cooking something and then sharing it to your readers. Also, creations do start from dreams which are fueled by inspiration." - Lucrecio Emerito

Dragon Blogger – “Unfinished Book” - A poem challenge to use the words Verbum Me Vocat inspired this poem.

Jennifer M Scott – “Verbum me Vocat” - A poem about writing verbum me vocat means word calls me.

Jennifer M Scott – “cold heat” - A somber poem.

Jennifer M Scott – “When the Lights Go Out” - Hoping for the power to go out because of a thunderstorm.

Jennifer M Scott – “May” - A poem about may in acrostic.

Fiction

Ferox – “The She-Demon's Anatomy part 2” - Part 2 of an encounter with a she-demon in a fantasy story.

About Poetry and Writing

Izzy Daniels – “How to avoid messing up your post schedule” - This is a post on ideas to prevent messing up your writing schedule.

Izzy Daniels – “How flame can actually benifit you if you use it right” - Most people get hacked off when some flames on their article, but what if you could use the strong criticism to better yourself and you blog? In this post I give you the reasons why keeping flame is actually good for you.

Twitter fun!

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While Z was sleeping,
@Jan_Geronimo super tweeted a bunch of stuff about blogging, (TNTM)
@elmot and @yatotchronicles were tweeting when they ought to be working. (LOL)

While Z was sleeping,
@Jan_Geronimo, @houseofpuroy, and @yatotchronicles RTied playfully, (really guys?!?)
and @minnie_madz earned some money! (Share the love)

While Z was sleeping,
@babyfuzz listed her influential bloggers - brigade (thank you)
while @solitarypanda's hotel room neighbor got laid. (woot)

While Z was sleeping,
@robangeles tweeted about the NBA, weddings and politics. (thumbs up)
@elmot searched for ways to increase money, work and blog traffic! (good job)

While Z was sleeping,
@Ceblogger has been tweeting from rainy Cebu! (Lakers won!)
@elmot got wet from the rain - de javu? (LOL)

While Z was sleping,
@houseofpuroy wrote about blogging and self esteem, (wink)
@fjords went to school, fervently running. (go kiddo)


Inspired by the events on twitter while @Zorlone was having a siesta.

Memories of you

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Glimpses of an undying past,
invited brothers sorrow and remorse.
A mountain of diaries that amassed,
conveyed fear of this ill-fated course.

Flowers that your beauty once graced,
withered from an ocean of memories.
Your words sincerely spoken - my ears ached,
were feathers that brushed against mortal agonies.

Recollections of you - forgotten,
this pain of being alone once again.
Paintings of this once surreal love - stolen,
burned painfully bright in the end.

This weeping desire, I humbly embraced,
a hunger for your once pleasant warmth - bereft.
Mere reflections on a glazed mirrors surface,
of this broken heart, betrayed when you left.

Personal note: JenaIsle after writing several poems, I think this is "the style" I am most comfortable with.

Creature of the night

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Longing fervent howl deep in a new moon night,
into the woods she braved an untrodden path.
A lonesome soul searches her heart tonight
through grimy, decaying, and smog filled tracks.

Lightning flashes were tricksters that struck,
these luminous folks of the misty cold.
Heavy breathing of a girl's love - amuck,
his sweet heart's call in the woods - she trolled.

At last laid upon her, patiently waiting,
no movement seen, claws protracted.
With ruby red eyes - fangs wide and gaping,
the thick furry coat this beast shrouded.

Upon eye contact she knew what she'd seen,
this creature of the night, temporarily astray.
His familiar shadow struggled within,
she laid by his side, 'til this spell cast away.

Goodbye

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This verbum me vocat,

while I got lost in the crowds,
of unending condolences.

Moments of private cries,
and mourning handshakes.

This verbum me vocat,

as faces blurred,
in the tired dead of the night.

Half awakened expressions,
of delightful exhaustion.

This verbum me vocat,

of fond memories of you,
shall be engraved in our hearts.

The wisdom you shared,
shall be made heirlooms.

This verbum me vocat,

as a weary body lie,
under sighs of solemness.


honored forever - graciously,
only to say good bye.

This verbum me vocat,

as candles danced,
sorrowfully in your funeral.

As flowers wept,
on your newly laid slab of marble.

This verbum me vocat,

"Apo."

Jennifer M Scott's new poetry challenge is to use the phrase: "verbum me vocat" at least once in your poem. Of course you can use it as many times as you wish! Verbum me vocat means “word calls me”.

Addendum: "Apo" is a Filipino term that means Grandchild

This poem is dedicated to my Lolo Poleng (Grandpa Poleng) who passed away last May 30, 2009 at a tender age of 81.

Winner of the War Cry Interpretation

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Strawberry girl of Creatively written,
punctiliously interpreted this simple poem.

These sense of words that came to me,
on a night of thunderstorm and literary.

To you my cheers and congratulations,
I offer Thor's hammer's invigoration.

My made up gods of heavens bow,
vocables lined up from this poet-nouveau.

Profound meanings of excitation,
twists of language beyond expectation.

You probed in this bizarre mind of mine,
and elegantly written what's inside this time line.

Congratulations again for the beautiful interpretation of War Cry.

I shall be sending 2000 Entrecard credits once you have joined Entrecard. But, if you will not be joining EC, then I hope this simple recognition would suffice.

Thank you to JenaIsle of Gewgaw Writings for generously sponsoring this simple contest.

Sleep

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Slowly,
the clouds clear
from my eyes.

Episodes,
of black and white
memories.

Shadows,
grew ever closer
inside.

Memories,
lagging but dismissed
within.

Sleep,
comforts an embrace
of warmth.

Honored Tailor

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Pieces graciously sewn together,
tapestry of stories and tales.
Talents molded, folded, and displayed,
portraying new ideas and imagery.

Elegantly painted charismatic tributes,
of a one newly inducted apprentice,
Lurking beneath the glamor of your shadow,
now owning a spotlight, that revealed.

Honored tailor that is you,
displayed courage of magnificence,
Light hearted man with an endearing soul,
Touched creative hands, bow and thread.

My sincerest thanks to Jan Geronimo of writingtoexhale for the cool post on his website that was included with the book he will be sending me.

One and four at the woof contest!

WOOF Contest – Top Picks

Thank you guys for voting my poems at the recent woof contest. Congratulations to the other participants. 

Poetry

Zorlone – “The Ice King's Vow” - "The message of the poem is slowly unravelled in exquisite lines. First it deals with thoughts and desires, then flows unerringly into the climax/denouement and finally the explosive ending or rather the chilling final lines..."  -- JenaIsle

Jennifer M Scott – “Icicles” - A picture poem comparing ice to love.

Roy – “I Thought I Was Tough” - Another poem borne out of frustrations of not being able to beat what life has to dish out tome.

Zorlone – “Shy Guitar” - "Melodious, a story about love and music intertwined." - Strawberry Girl.

Dragon Blogger – “Icy Passion” - Challenged to write a poem about love and comparing it ICE without using the words heart or love, I came up with this poem about "Icy" love.

Fiction

Ferox – “The She-Demon's Anatomy” - Part one of a demonic confrontation in a fantasy novel.

Webbielady – “What's the True Measure of Intelligence?” - A recent call to two of her friends made Rogue question what is the real meaning of intelligence... Why? Why? How can we tell if a person is really intelligent? Can we really measure this thing?

Brought to you by PlotDog Press with the Serial Suspense Screenplay "Intervention"

(WOOF participants should re-post all the links above by next Monday. The following links may be excluded as long as you include all the above links.)

Presenting the finest of the writer’s blogs by the bloggers who write them. Highlighting the top posts as chosen by the May 29, 2009 WOOF Contest participants. Want in to join the next WOOF? The next contest ends June 12. Submit a link to your best writing post of the last 3 weeks using the form on this page. Participants, repost the winning link list within a week and you’re all set.

Other WOOF Contestants for 05/29/09

Prose

Sidney Williams – “What's on the iPod? - Montego Bay” - As I drove through another rainy morning cloaked with a grey, wet blanket, Bobby Bloom's Montego Bay popped up as my iPod shuffled songs.

About Writing

Izzy Daniels – “7 Things I Learned in High School that Can be Applied to Writing/Life” - Taking lessons learned from high school and applying them to writing.

Poetry

Roy – “I'm A Bad Liar” - A satirical poem about earning money online.

Jennifer M Scott – “Garnet Teardrops” - Inspired by a art created by a fellow blogger.

Dragon Blogger – “You've Got Mail” - Poem crafted from random words about a spam email.

Dragon Blogger – “Strength of Loss” - Memorial Day poem about losing a loved one in the service.

When I Wander – “European Patent Office (EPO) Experience, Cherished” - I have so many good things to tell about my previous colleagues and how I wish I still work with them. Now that I am in another company, all I can do is to thank each of them in a form of poem.

Deeptesh Sen – “Boatman and some love songs” - The divine, a girl and a boatman.......the air of surreal tunes.

Deeptesh Sen – “Angel of dark” - Surreal love and fear....and some soft magic!