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Hey everyone, I see I'm the first person to post in this thread since early 2017, but I figured i'd introduce myself anyway. I mostly write fiction prose (and the occasional blog), but in my novel I wrote several ballads. I joined this group because I would love to discuss with (and learn from) others about the art of poetry! Ian
Hello all. My first book of poetry will be available January 1, 2019 on all the major online book sellers including Amazon. The book is called "Poems In The Keys Of LifePoems In The Keys Of Life". Looking forward to getting feedback and discussing poetry with this group.
Hi I am Emily. I am an aspiring poetry author looking for beta readers for my finished draft called Tears and Dolphins. It discusses climate change and is about 4,000 words. I am excited to be apart of this community.
Hi Everyone,My name is Jen but my pen name is JAnn. I have been writing poetry for 12+ years and in the process of bringing back my work to the online community after taking some time off.
Hi... I’m here? Lol idk how to introduce myself. XD
Hi everyone! I'm fairly new to Goodreads, but I love reading and I love writing, especially poetry. I've been on allpoetry.com for a good while now and I'm technically trying to get some collection of it published at some stage. :)
Not sure if I have posted here, before or not.Hello to all. I'm a free verse poet and storyteller from North East Victoria (Australia).
I brought out my first collection
in December 2018, and am just about to release my second collection
within a couple of weeks.I recorded a poetry reading as a podcast for my local community radio station, Indigo FM 88.0, today.
If anyone cares to listen, the location of the podcast is here:
https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/in...
Cheers,
Frank
Hello everyone!My name is Cendrine Marrouat. I am a photographer, poet and the author of 13 books. I am also the co-founder of a poetry journal (Auroras & Blossoms Poetry Journal) and a photography collective (FPoint Collective), and the creator of the Sixku, a short poetry form based on the haiku.
Very happy to be here!
https://www.cendrinemedia.com
Tristesse wrote: "Tell us a little about you.."HI, my name is Jenny. I absolutely adore poetry. I am 24 and live in OH. I am a married mum of 2 sweet girls. I love to read poetry bc typically there are good breaks in the book to pause at, (bc of my kiddos) :)
Hello everyone, my name is D. L. Winters, I am a self published poet of Christian Poetry, so I dont know if I fit in this group but I am willing to give it a try.
Hi Everyone! Noor here 🙂. Happy to be part of the group. I recently published the book Purple Sunset. I’d love for people to read it and for us to have a discussion on that and other books.
Hello Everybody,My name is Leon and I am a new writer. I’m a writer, songwriter, composer, and an artist. I initially wrote for myself and I finally decided to share my creations.My first book of poetry will be out in Dec 2019 (fingers crossed).
I'll put my promo details in the appropriate section.
Leon
Hi everyone. I am not new to Goodreads, but this is my first real "go" at socializing here. I have a bew book to promote so here I am :)
The book is receiving very good reviews but I'd like to see it continue to do well, now in its 3rd week on Amazon.
Please read the description and see if it appeals to you. I'd love to have more reviews as well.
organic: Fiddleheads & Floss vol. 1
The book is receiving very good reviews but I'd like to see it continue to do well, now in its 3rd week on Amazon.
Please read the description and see if it appeals to you. I'd love to have more reviews as well.
organic: Fiddleheads & Floss vol. 1
Hi! My name’s Amber and I’m a newly published poet, thanks to Amazon’s kindle direct publishing program. I’m really hoping to get more reads and reviews on my first book, Pantheon. I’ve always loved poetry and I’ve been writing free verse and slam for two years, now, and I’m already working on my next book, tentatively titled “Sara”.
I’m really excited about being in a group for poetry and getting to connect with more poetry enthusiasts!
https://www.amazon.com/Pantheon-Amber...
Hello! I am Arthur Turfa. I post a link to my four published poetry books below. All have publishers, but one ended up on Amazon KDP. There are a few anthologies and two books of ekphrastic poetry as well. I am looking for some reviews and am willing to review as well.https://www.amazon.com/Arthur-Turfa/e...
Hello from Colorado! I'm Joseph Murphy and my poetry has been published in a wide range of print and online journals, I also have authored four poetry collections -- all available on Amazon -- The Shaman Speaks, Shoreline of the Heart, Having Lived and Crafting Wings. I'm a member of the Colorado Authors’ League and for eight years (2010–18) was poetry editor for an online literary publication, Halfway Down the Stairs. Visit my website to learn more: https://www.josephmurphypoet.com
Hey there! I'm in CO too. Where you at? I'm in Aurora :)
Hey Amber! I've been an author for a while and am breaking into poetry now. Would you like to trade books for review? Nice to meet you, btw!
Hey there! I have two little boys (age 6 and 3) and we homeschool and I write and paint and music lol! So yeah...I get needing breaks for sure! Reading (and writing) a whole novel is hard! Do you write as well?
Hey Emily! I have a new poetry series that reflects on the environment and nature. Perhaps we could read and review each other's? I'd love to peek at yours!
Love Bad BestHey all! I've been a YA author for some time, and am breaking into the world of poetry! I have 4 poetry books out so far and am excited to meet everyone. My work: For Her Love Bad: Poems About Love. Not Love Poems. Love Bad More
Love Bad Best
Joseph wrote: "Hello from Colorado! I'm Joseph Murphy and my poetry has been published in a wide range of print and online journals, I also have authored four poetry collections -- all available on Amazon -- Having Lived (Kelsay Books), Shoreline of the Heart (Shanti Arts), Crafting Wings (Scars Publications) and the Shaman Speaks (Middle Creek Publications).I live in Colorado Springs, but get to the Denver area often, as my daughter lives there.
Hi Folks. It's surely good to belong to a group of like-minded, or like-penned people. I am currently compiling a book of my poems, written over the past twelve years. It also contains the lyrics of four of the songs I have written and a recording of an interview conducted by Dr. Zimkovsky on Connect Talk radio regarding my book 'ONE Life - Love - Energy'. My songs and this interview are available at https://soundcloud.com/onescribe1My books are available at
https://www.amazon.com/Vaughan-Jones/...
Thanks for the group.
hi! my name is blaine. i’m a nineteen year old gay & trans poet. i recently published my first chapbook through amazon!
Hello all,My name is Supriya, from India. I'm soon to be a published writer and I'm very excited about my first novel #AmitavGhost, a speculative fiction. I am a small scale motivational speaker ;) and keeps adding quotes under 'DEEP Thoughts' on Twitter, Instagram, Tumbler (@authorsupriya) and facebook page (@authorsupriyadeep).
I write poetry on mood of highs and lows and it helps me heal from all the wounds.
Hi I am Sakshi and I am a poet. I am just trying to learn how to use Goodreads best. Any tips and tricks are welcome. I love reading, writing, sketching and cooking. I am a SAHM and a full time writer. Have finished editing my second book. I live in Muscat, Oman. I am really active on IG and Twitter as @mssakshinarula.
Have a beautiful day
Sak
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Blaine wrote: "hi! my name is blaine. i’m a nineteen year old gay & trans poet. i recently published my first chapbook through amazon!"Looking forward to checking out your chapbook, Blaine! It is on my "to-read" list :)
- Robin
Nice to read poetry from someone who likes to write and share...look forward to read more of your poems!Good luck to you; knowing full well poetry does not sell.
I did write a poetry book twenty years back; am in the process of writing one now; nice to hear poetry sells .... Hahahaha!
My name is Anneliese Dahl, and I recently published two collections of poetry with beautiful illustrations by JD Pernoste. The first is "in these flowers of Eden", mostly short soulful, romantic, melancholic poetry, and the other is "Under Forgotten Skies", short soulful vignettes and stories. Reviews are mostly from Europe (not shown in Amazon US) but very well-received. Yes, poetry doesn't sell, but the value of it is inestimable for those of us who appreciate it.
A kind of lie
I catch myself in lies
too often,
trimming down Truth to “truth”,
as just a cunning way
to fool myself,
to lie
and feel good for a time…
or else I use pure Truth,
unvarnished and unkind,
wielded like a hammer
in sweeping self-accusation
just for being human.
That’s a kind of lie, too,
I think.
in these flowers of Eden
under forgotten skies
A kind of lie
I catch myself in lies
too often,
trimming down Truth to “truth”,
as just a cunning way
to fool myself,
to lie
and feel good for a time…
or else I use pure Truth,
unvarnished and unkind,
wielded like a hammer
in sweeping self-accusation
just for being human.
That’s a kind of lie, too,
I think.
in these flowers of Eden
under forgotten skies
Hi All,I'm Preeti G.
Hi
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Do read and enjoy!
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Hello everyone. I have been writing poetry for about 15 years, sporadically. I look forward to reading and sharing.
In MarshallThe news is not good: refugees huddle
in a muddy field. Channel surfing,
I’m drawn to their story,
again and again.
Like me, many in jeans; jackets
with a team logo.
Many in traditional dress
had survived a similar dread
when young.
I had left family and familiarities
without fear: traveled cross-country;
19-years-old; exhilarated.
Setting down the remote, I set out
to walk our quaint,
Midwestern main street.
Seeing my reflection
in a store’s window, I’m shaken
by the finality
of lineage and chance.
From my poetry collection, Having Lived, © Joseph Murphy, 2018
Hi everyone!I'm Thomas, a writer, poet and a self-published author from Ghana.
I published my debut collection of poetry just over a week ago and I look forward to enjoying the best support from this wonderful poetry community.
Please click to enjoy:
Thomas Ayim's books on Goodreads
Hello everyone! My name is Anansi and I'm new to Goodreads. Just published a book of poems recently and wanted to mingle with my peers. Here's to new friendships!
Hi Anansi -- Where is the book available? Can you provide a sample poem? -- Joe M
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Hi, Pleasure to join you here.Well, I've recently published my first anthology 'Virgin Rhymes' on amazon. Love, and philosophy are major themes of my poems.
http://www.bilalhassanpoet.wordpress.com
Hello! My name is Shemique Blair and I am a newly published Canadian author. I enjoy writing poems and short stories. I am a huge romance novel reader and have a variety of favorites. I look forward to sharing my thoughts with you all. Thanks for letting me be a part of your group!
Hi! I am a new author, my 1st book is a collection of poems and photographs. YOUR WORDSBeautiful and inspiring poetry about different life subjects, about my relationship with God and how I turn to Him. Other poems are just beautiful, some are for children. And the photographs (which I took myself) complement the writing.
I invite you to look at the book trailer in the Video section of my Author’s page on Goodreads.
Hello there, new author / poet here. I'm a thinker, and so poetry is a matter of me blending what I know and see with this world given unto me. I enjoy writing, good conversation, and the Lord Jesus Christ. I'm here for fellowship, exposure, and thoughts.
Hey, I'm Lauren! Florida living writer, engineer, Trekkie, and whiskey enthusiast! I've published two collections! Hope to meet some of you!
Tristesse wrote: "Tell us a little about you.."Hello, everyone! I have been a Goodreads member for quite a while as an indie author/reader, but I am fairly new to the world of poetry. I am a graduate student and collegiate teacher of record in English Composition, and I just recently published my first poetry collection titled Bluebirds and Faith. I'm excited to be here. Thank you!
Hello All. My name is Peter Serchuk. I've written three published poetry books, the most recent being "The Purpose of Things," (2020) a collection of shorter poems and photographs created in collaboration with photographer Pieter de Koninck. If you're interested, you can read more about ihttps://thepurposeofthings.net/ and more about me at: peterserchuk.com I'm currently co-curating the online poetry series "Lines Online" for the Henry Miller Memorial Library.
Hello, my name is Caleb. I'm 15 years old and just published my first collection off poems called "winter, again."
Hello, my name's Alexandre Majorczyk, I'm writing french poetry and I self-published two collections of poems, the first one in 2018 and it is called "Écueils de poésies", the second one in february 2020, called "Musiques en acrostiches" (some of poems are written in polish).I hope to find here poetry's lovers as me, to find also readers who can comment my poems and I will gladly discover some new authors.
I'm living in Poland with my wife and my son (5 years old).
Yours faithfully, Alexandre.
Hello, my name is Marc and I wrote POEMS FROM THE HEART9781432737368 It is about love and family. It is available for FREE to Kindle Unlimited on Amazon. Thanks! Take care.
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All Things in Time: A Book of Poetry (other topics)All Things in Time: A Book of Poetry (other topics)
Your Words (other topics)
in these flowers of Eden (other topics)
under forgotten skies (other topics)
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Hey, everyone! I just joined Goodreads, and my book, Magic with Skin On, was just published last weekend! I'm so happy to be part of this group. Thank you for getting all these poets together.