The Unlicensed Poet - 11.4.2012
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Still Water
Be the still water.
Read MorePoetry as Emotional Release
If a poet wants to say, “the rose is red,” that is simple and concrete enough concept to get across; but if a poet wants to say, “I have heart-wrenching pain that chases all thoughts except those about my loss out of my brain,” this is considerably more difficult to communicate.
Read MoreCara Losier Chanoine
Cara Losier Chanoine is a writer who currently resides in Manchester, New Hampshire, where she teaches at two local universities. She draws inspiration from her life experiences as well as from her very active imagination. In addition to writing poetry, Cara also writes novels and the occasional stage play. She can frequently be found at open mic poetry nights in New England.
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Poetry Book Review: “LIFE ON MARS” by Tracy K. Smith
Many readers may find it necessary to read this book more than once – both for understanding and just because they want to read it again.
Read MoreThe Unlicensed Poet - 9.24.2012
Open Mic Night... Just do it. You know you want to
Book Review: “Dearest Creature” by Amy Gerstler
I love twisted poetry, so I love this. That could be the whole review except there is much more to look at here in this collection of mysteriously concocted verses.
Read MoreAlways Seeking Poetry
Poetry Unlocked thrives on submissions. Eye On Life offers the opportunity for online publication to established, new and emerging poets who work in the English language worldwide. We are proud to feature poets from Australia, England, Italy and other countries as well as from the United States. We look forward to reading your work.
John Grey Returns to The Poetry Locksmith
Contributing poet John Grey returns this week with two new poems with : "AFTER THE CATCH" and "THE HAT IN THE SECOND-HAND STORE." John really has a way of grabbing readers with his powerful images and drawing them into the scene, much like a fisherman reeling in a fish.
I love "THE HAT IN THE SECOND-HAND STORE" because the poem is so well-built as a character portrait. But besides that, the whole hat thing reminds me of something...
The Unlicensed Poet
When I first began submitting my work to journals, I decided I would paper the walls of my study with them. After a while, however, I ran out of wall space....
... so I came up with a solution. Now I heat my home with them.
We don't promise not to reject your work, but we do promise a fast turn-around - only two or three weeks on average before you receive notice of acceptance or rejection. So send us up to five poems, less than 400 words, packed with imagery and emotion and who knows? You might be seeing your own work here with the other fine poets who have contributed their work.