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Here you will find some poems selected by myself of poets that I have met in my travels or on the net. I thought it would be nice to show a community of writers that I admire and read, and many of them have become friends. Many as well have helped me to grow in my writings, and so it’s such a pleasure to share their works here.
This section will also contain some articles, comments and short stories from guest writers that I think would be on interest. |
Casarah Nance
Jan Allison
Constance Lafrance
Lucilla Carrillo
Charmaine Chircop
Eileen Manassian
Andrea Dietrich
Emile Pinet
Tim Smith
Robert Lindley
Frederick H. Spinney
Jan Allison
Constance Lafrance
Lucilla Carrillo
Charmaine Chircop
Eileen Manassian
Andrea Dietrich
Emile Pinet
Tim Smith
Robert Lindley
Frederick H. Spinney
July 28, 2014
This is very special that I welcome a published poet long gone, yet a friend of the family. I wish to add that should anyone who is related to him, or a friend of him, please feel free to get in touch with me!
This has been a project over a year in the making. The guest poet was a friend of the families, however he has passed on, and the publishing company no longer exists. It took a fair amount of research to obtain a book, and then legal permissions to be able to proceed. I want to thank the dedicated team I have behind the scenes, for not only their legal help, but the research that was required to get to this point. Many do not realize the great people behind any writer that makes all things possible. My web site would not be what it is without their help. As I write on current day and political issues, is great to have such legal expertise behind me, before publishing posts and writings. You all know who you are and thank-you.
Any errors in fact are mine, as I have relied on stories from a few people, and as I didn’t take notes at the time I hope I have remembered correctly.
Fredick H. Spinney was a teacher in Quebec, Canada, however I believe he came from Nova Scotia, and then had a summer home in Morin Heights Quebec, where my relatives met him. He was a school teacher, and a few of his hobbies were gardening and poetry. I had never heard of this person, and only when, a few years ago, I mentioned to my family, my poetic skills or lack there of, my father, told me of this man. He remembers spending summers in Morin Heights, Quebec as a boy, and when he was outside hearing the clack clack of Mr. Spinney’s typewriter.
I have managed to get hold of a book he published, called "Sense and Nonsense" and if only for the family connection, read it from cover to cover. I admit some poems, didn’t tickle my fancy, and yet a few really did. He was unpretentious, and just seemed to jot down his impressions at the moment. For me, what I enjoyed reading, is the book was published in 1947 and so you get to see the style of language used at the time, as well as the mood. This was just after the war, and thus there are many references within his poems. He seemed also to be an avid gardener also reflected in his poetry.
As I Have done a few posts on Darrens garden I found this to be very interesting, and I hope Darren will smile. Hopefully we will both laugh and the sense and the nonsense of life.
What is also interesting, in reading poetry from years ago, is how some things never change. I found that to be very amusing, and even I am sure thise who need to learn from this, will not have the eyes open, so to speak. For the rest, enjoy this whimiscal poetry.
I hope to post more poems from this poet as times permits
This is very special that I welcome a published poet long gone, yet a friend of the family. I wish to add that should anyone who is related to him, or a friend of him, please feel free to get in touch with me!
This has been a project over a year in the making. The guest poet was a friend of the families, however he has passed on, and the publishing company no longer exists. It took a fair amount of research to obtain a book, and then legal permissions to be able to proceed. I want to thank the dedicated team I have behind the scenes, for not only their legal help, but the research that was required to get to this point. Many do not realize the great people behind any writer that makes all things possible. My web site would not be what it is without their help. As I write on current day and political issues, is great to have such legal expertise behind me, before publishing posts and writings. You all know who you are and thank-you.
Any errors in fact are mine, as I have relied on stories from a few people, and as I didn’t take notes at the time I hope I have remembered correctly.
Fredick H. Spinney was a teacher in Quebec, Canada, however I believe he came from Nova Scotia, and then had a summer home in Morin Heights Quebec, where my relatives met him. He was a school teacher, and a few of his hobbies were gardening and poetry. I had never heard of this person, and only when, a few years ago, I mentioned to my family, my poetic skills or lack there of, my father, told me of this man. He remembers spending summers in Morin Heights, Quebec as a boy, and when he was outside hearing the clack clack of Mr. Spinney’s typewriter.
I have managed to get hold of a book he published, called "Sense and Nonsense" and if only for the family connection, read it from cover to cover. I admit some poems, didn’t tickle my fancy, and yet a few really did. He was unpretentious, and just seemed to jot down his impressions at the moment. For me, what I enjoyed reading, is the book was published in 1947 and so you get to see the style of language used at the time, as well as the mood. This was just after the war, and thus there are many references within his poems. He seemed also to be an avid gardener also reflected in his poetry.
As I Have done a few posts on Darrens garden I found this to be very interesting, and I hope Darren will smile. Hopefully we will both laugh and the sense and the nonsense of life.
What is also interesting, in reading poetry from years ago, is how some things never change. I found that to be very amusing, and even I am sure thise who need to learn from this, will not have the eyes open, so to speak. For the rest, enjoy this whimiscal poetry.
I hope to post more poems from this poet as times permits
June 24, 2016
I would like to welcome a new Guest Poet, the very talented Robert Lindley. I have met Robert on the poetry site “Poetry Soup” and over time, we have exchanged comments, emails, discussions, and other than being a fine poet, what strikes me is what a kind hearted, compassionate person Robert is.
Recently, Robert has has been having health and memory issues, and no matter his own situation, always has a kind word for others. Now when we are going through difficult periods in out lives, it’s a time of self doubt, and one day he asked me if I thought he was a good poet! Well I guess him being featured here, is the best answer I could give back.
I find it ironic at times that not only in poetry, but in many, especially subjective professions, its always the most talented that are filled with self doubt, and its humbling to know someone as talented as Robert.
I often think of him as the “King of Sonnets” and I also enjoy, that he not only posts his recent writings but older pieces he has written as well. If you asked me without being told, to select his older poems verse's the ones he writes today I could not. Thus, it seems he was born a poet.
As with all the Guest poets featured here, there is no way in my opinion, one can fairly show their work in just a few poems. The toughest job is selecting one poem over another. It takes not hours but days to read their material, and often what I have set out to select, is completely changed by the time I publish them. Often my choices are based on a theme, and I change the theme after reading more poems, or simply based on moods you prefer one poem over another on that particular day.
I hope you all enjoy the ones I have selected for this feature!
I would like to welcome a new Guest Poet, the very talented Robert Lindley. I have met Robert on the poetry site “Poetry Soup” and over time, we have exchanged comments, emails, discussions, and other than being a fine poet, what strikes me is what a kind hearted, compassionate person Robert is.
Recently, Robert has has been having health and memory issues, and no matter his own situation, always has a kind word for others. Now when we are going through difficult periods in out lives, it’s a time of self doubt, and one day he asked me if I thought he was a good poet! Well I guess him being featured here, is the best answer I could give back.
I find it ironic at times that not only in poetry, but in many, especially subjective professions, its always the most talented that are filled with self doubt, and its humbling to know someone as talented as Robert.
I often think of him as the “King of Sonnets” and I also enjoy, that he not only posts his recent writings but older pieces he has written as well. If you asked me without being told, to select his older poems verse's the ones he writes today I could not. Thus, it seems he was born a poet.
As with all the Guest poets featured here, there is no way in my opinion, one can fairly show their work in just a few poems. The toughest job is selecting one poem over another. It takes not hours but days to read their material, and often what I have set out to select, is completely changed by the time I publish them. Often my choices are based on a theme, and I change the theme after reading more poems, or simply based on moods you prefer one poem over another on that particular day.
I hope you all enjoy the ones I have selected for this feature!
May 28, 2016
Tim Smith is an American poet from Chicago. I have known Tim for a few years now, and we have assisted each other on poems, as well as collaborating on a few ideas. Tim Smith is a pleasure to work with, and like most of the guest here, it was an impossible task selecting poems. I know I have not done justice to his body of works however, I hope this will at least give people a taste to go and enjoy for themselves his collection of poetry.
Tim Smith is an American poet from Chicago. I have known Tim for a few years now, and we have assisted each other on poems, as well as collaborating on a few ideas. Tim Smith is a pleasure to work with, and like most of the guest here, it was an impossible task selecting poems. I know I have not done justice to his body of works however, I hope this will at least give people a taste to go and enjoy for themselves his collection of poetry.
May 11, 2016
I would like to introduce this weeks Guest poet, a fellow Canadian and Maritimer from Bathurst, New Brunswick, Emile Pinet. I know I repeat myself, however the most difficult task is always selecting a few poems when there is just so many as deserving to be shown here.
I find his poems no matter the topic, whether dark, sad, love, hope, or life, carry with them a beauty, and throughout his poetry, you feel the soul of a man, that may at times feels darkness, but always has hope and the idea of better days. I find Emile to have a huge compassion for humanity and the human spirit, and nothing would make me happier than one sitting down and having a coffee with this upstanding poet.
I would like to introduce this weeks Guest poet, a fellow Canadian and Maritimer from Bathurst, New Brunswick, Emile Pinet. I know I repeat myself, however the most difficult task is always selecting a few poems when there is just so many as deserving to be shown here.
I find his poems no matter the topic, whether dark, sad, love, hope, or life, carry with them a beauty, and throughout his poetry, you feel the soul of a man, that may at times feels darkness, but always has hope and the idea of better days. I find Emile to have a huge compassion for humanity and the human spirit, and nothing would make me happier than one sitting down and having a coffee with this upstanding poet.
April 25th, 2016
This weeks Guest poet is none other than Andrea Dietrich, one of the most well rounded and diverse poet I have met. In fact, it was a full time task trying to select a few poems out of so many good ones. I had started over and over many times, and what I have selected can not begin to do justice to her talent. I can tell you all this, I read hundreds of her poems, and I suggest you do too, as that’s the only way you will feel the depth and breadth or her writings.
Each day when I thought, yes that’s it, I have the ones I like, then the next day, I would find a completely new set of poems, so here is simply my last group that for me has a subtle common theme, but also shows her diverse skills. I hope you all enjoy my selections!
This weeks Guest poet is none other than Andrea Dietrich, one of the most well rounded and diverse poet I have met. In fact, it was a full time task trying to select a few poems out of so many good ones. I had started over and over many times, and what I have selected can not begin to do justice to her talent. I can tell you all this, I read hundreds of her poems, and I suggest you do too, as that’s the only way you will feel the depth and breadth or her writings.
Each day when I thought, yes that’s it, I have the ones I like, then the next day, I would find a completely new set of poems, so here is simply my last group that for me has a subtle common theme, but also shows her diverse skills. I hope you all enjoy my selections!
Feb 25, 2016
I introduce to you the new poet of the week, Eileen Manassian, a superb poet from Lebanon, although she is originally from Iran of Armenian decent. Now I know what you are all thinking, as a poet she was born with an unfair advantage, anyone from Persia is born practically reciting poetry straight out of the womb.
Now some have called her a Queen, and of this I can say is true, I see her as the queen of romance, even though her poetry is varied and beautiful no matter the topic. She wears her emotions on her sleeve, and her writings are often raw, heartfelt emotions that tear at the soul. As I have been to Lebanon I know full well the effects of war, the scars, and the after effects. It would be easy to be filled with hate and remorse and sadness, so to see her brighten our lives with her romantic poetry, well, what can one say? I myself find this truly admirable and she should be commended for her accomplishments.
I admire her writings, and am grateful for her appearance here.
I introduce to you the new poet of the week, Eileen Manassian, a superb poet from Lebanon, although she is originally from Iran of Armenian decent. Now I know what you are all thinking, as a poet she was born with an unfair advantage, anyone from Persia is born practically reciting poetry straight out of the womb.
Now some have called her a Queen, and of this I can say is true, I see her as the queen of romance, even though her poetry is varied and beautiful no matter the topic. She wears her emotions on her sleeve, and her writings are often raw, heartfelt emotions that tear at the soul. As I have been to Lebanon I know full well the effects of war, the scars, and the after effects. It would be easy to be filled with hate and remorse and sadness, so to see her brighten our lives with her romantic poetry, well, what can one say? I myself find this truly admirable and she should be commended for her accomplishments.
I admire her writings, and am grateful for her appearance here.
Feb 6, 2016
Please welcome the new Guest Poet of the Week Charmaine Chircop. The problem with such talented poets is in selecting the poems, as quite frankly there are so many to choose from. In the case of this poet, I was assisted in reviewing her poems by Tim Smith a talented poet in his own right.
The first poem is titled “Those Eyes Like Moonlit Snow” as this was inspired by Elton Johns song, The circle of life and the one, and also because with the reference to the moonlit snow, reminded me of a Canadian winter. It’s amazing how a poem can be so different from the song that inspired it and thus shows her beautiful creativity.
The second poem is titled “ It Is Not With These Eyes That I Have Loved You” and this was one of Tim’s selection, but what is amazing about this poem, is that it was inspired by two previous guest poets here, Casarah Nance and Jan Allison. I just thought that was a nice touch, and it brought a smile to my face.
Please welcome the new Guest Poet of the Week Charmaine Chircop. The problem with such talented poets is in selecting the poems, as quite frankly there are so many to choose from. In the case of this poet, I was assisted in reviewing her poems by Tim Smith a talented poet in his own right.
The first poem is titled “Those Eyes Like Moonlit Snow” as this was inspired by Elton Johns song, The circle of life and the one, and also because with the reference to the moonlit snow, reminded me of a Canadian winter. It’s amazing how a poem can be so different from the song that inspired it and thus shows her beautiful creativity.
The second poem is titled “ It Is Not With These Eyes That I Have Loved You” and this was one of Tim’s selection, but what is amazing about this poem, is that it was inspired by two previous guest poets here, Casarah Nance and Jan Allison. I just thought that was a nice touch, and it brought a smile to my face.
