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Resources : Poetry Critiques : 2011 : July
with critique by Tracy Koretsky
So sweet the rose, that opens in the sun,
How soft the light, when day is almost done.
Gardenias scent wafts gently on the breeze,
And fresh the air across the lapping seas.
The gentle touch, when love is said, and felt,
Sounds, far away, from distant ringing bells.
Sweet kiss of lips, when given in surprise,
A song of birds, on blue and cloudless skies.
Wind blows light, thru' tresses, soft' and fair,
The music plays, and love songs fill the air.
Turn of head, when words are softly spoken,
A promise kept, and never to be broken.
These things there are, and here for all to see,
But only you, mean all of this, to me.
Copyright 2011 by Norman William Kearney
with critique by Tracy Koretsky
A winter's day 'tho it be sharp might be a man's delight,
When a hard days work is done, it quickly turn to night.
The sight and sound of rain on roof, or twinkling stars above,
Brings thoughts anew, and fresh, and keen perhaps ideas of love.
The warmth that comes from heart of man might serve to overcome,
A cold and cheerless time, from the weakening of the sun.
And were you there and waiting still, for man's return from toil,
Then I would never feel the cold that comes from winter's chill.
Your presence cheers and fills the heart so that my blood runs full,
And always would I hurry home, for comfort, in the evening's cool.
If only you forever stood and always by my side,
I should feel always tall and strong, from darkness never hide.
From winter there could be no care, and nothing that forbode,
If you were there and kept me warm, and free from life's great load.
Copyright 2011 by Norman William Kearney
Critique by Tracy Koretsky
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Critique of Two Poems by Norman William Kearney
Where could poems like "Meanings" and "A Winter's Night" be submitted? The following contests may be of interest:
Excel for Charity's Swale Life Poetry Competition
Entries must be received by July 20
Top prize of 100 pounds in this British poetry contest that raises money for charitable organizations (2011 beneficiary is Diversity House); no simultaneous submissions
Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest
Postmark Deadline: July 31
Twice-yearly contest for emerging writers offers prizes up to $500 for prose, $250 for poetry, plus web publication; previously published work accepted
Poetry Society of Texas Annual Contests
Postmark Deadline: August 15
The Poetry Society of Texas offers a members-only prize of $450 and 99 other prizes ranging from $25 to $400, with various restrictions on theme and genre (some are also members-only); no simultaneous submissions
Helen Schaible Shakespearean/Petrarchan Sonnet Contest
Postmark Deadline: September 1
Free contest from the Poets' Club of Chicago and the Illinois State Poetry Society offers top prize of $50 for a sonnet
Green River Writers Writing Contest
Postmark Deadline: September 30
Kentucky-based literary society offers prizes up to $175 for unpublished poems and stories in a variety of styles and themes
These poems and critique appeared in the July 2011 issue of Winning Writers Newsletter (subscribe free). If you'd like a chance to be critiqued, please email your poem to critique@winningwriters.com. Please send your poem in the body of your email, rather than as an attachment. One poem per month only, please.
Several of our critique poets have asked me whether their poem would be considered "published", and therefore ineligible for most contests, after appearing in our newsletter. My guess would be yes, but check with the contest coordinator just in case, because some publishers may treat print and online publications differently.
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