Monday 11 July 2011

Poetry Schmoetry Blogfest


Yay!! Time for another Blogfest. This one is hosted by Shelly, and you can sign up here! Here are the details though, for what you have to do!

1. Follow this blog
2. Sign up by filling out the Linky below
3. Write a Poem
(ANY kind of poem or you could even blog about 'why I hate poetry.' I'm cool with that.)
4. Post your poem the week of July 11th-14th (midnight PST)

And now it's time for me to share my poem! It is in fact an older poem, and one that's been converted into a song, which you can hear/download for free here.


"Xerxes"

Where there is a will
There is a way
My will is strong
The way will follow

Lots of talk
And a lot of action
This I promise
There's no forgetting me

I'm going in
I'm searching for the key
I'll open your door
I'll find you

Little boy lost
You're hiding away
You can't live that way
No you can't live that way

Lots of kissing
Lots of tumbling
Push you up against the wall
No you won't forget me

I'm going in
I'm searching for the key
I'll open your door
I'll find you
Posted by at 10:13
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38 comments:

  1. J.L. Campbell11 July 2011 at 10:58

    I'm useless at poetry, but it seems you've written one determined girl here.

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  2. Brooke R. Busse11 July 2011 at 11:01

    I wish I had known about this one (though I guess there's still time). I just don't like the 'have to follow' rule. I wouldn't mind following, I just like to read the blog first, and to get to feel like I know them.

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  3. Trisha11 July 2011 at 11:03

    I know how you feel Brooke...but oh well, it makes sense that they want to get something out of it - read, more followers!

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  4. Rachael Harrie11 July 2011 at 20:36

    Ooh I love it! The first para says so much about your spirit and determination!!!

    Hugs,

    Rach

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  5. Julie Flanders11 July 2011 at 21:53

    Wow, this is a great poem! I'm totally hopeless when it comes to poetry, I'm really impressed. I especially love this:

    "I'm going in
    I'm searching for the key
    I'll open your door
    I'll find you"

    Great work! :)

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  6. L. Diane Wolfe11 July 2011 at 21:58

    That is really good!

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  7. Summer Ross12 July 2011 at 01:31

    Wonderful and lyrical. I will have mine posted tomorrow

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  8. Amy12 July 2011 at 02:55

    Great poem, I love it! :)

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  9. Ciara12 July 2011 at 04:12

    Great poem! I'm afraid I'm not good with poetry. I wish everyone else a successful blog hop though :)

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  10. Trisha12 July 2011 at 08:47

    Thanks guys :) I can be good/bad with poetry, depends on the day. and I guess it depends on the reader's interpretation too. Look forward to reading everyone else's poem(s)! :)

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  11. Jolene Perry12 July 2011 at 09:12

    That is SUPER cool! LOVE :D

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  12. Anonymous12 July 2011 at 10:22

    Oooh, nice poem! It's such a skill to write poetry. ;)

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  13. Lana12 July 2011 at 10:28

    my favourite stanza is the second last one. nice poem :)

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  14. Trisha12 July 2011 at 10:33

    Thanks everyone, glad you enjoyed!

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  15. Danette12 July 2011 at 12:03

    Very nice poem Trish! I might post one from my WIP out of inspiration sometime this weekend. Thanks! ~db

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  16. Trisha12 July 2011 at 14:04

    Cool Danette, I'd like to see it :)

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  17. Francine Howarth12 July 2011 at 20:24

    Hi,

    Hee hee, spunky poem! ;)

    best
    F

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  18. Krispy13 July 2011 at 06:37

    I think it's super cool this poem turned into a song. There's definitely a lyrical quality to it. Thanks for sharing!

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  19. Trisha13 July 2011 at 08:07

    @Francine - thank you :)

    @Krispy - no worries! glad to share. :)

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  20. Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy13 July 2011 at 08:44

    Great poem!

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  21. Angela Cothran13 July 2011 at 10:38

    Fantastic! Sounds like the great start of a book :)

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  22. Trisha13 July 2011 at 14:47

    Thanks Lynda and Angie :)

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  23. Talli Roland14 July 2011 at 02:23

    Ooh! Loved this - excellent poem!

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  24. Anonymous14 July 2011 at 06:57

    Oh I had to go hear the song and this is SO MUCH awesomer when you actually hear it sung.

    And thanks for stopping by my blog to read my entry!

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  25. Trisha14 July 2011 at 09:26

    Thanks Talli :) and greenwoman, thanks for listening too! Glad you liked the song.

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  26. ali cross14 July 2011 at 10:52

    I *love* this!!!

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  27. Brenda Sills14 July 2011 at 11:31

    Your poem is strong, confident, powerful - what a message a few words can send. Makes me want to go out and conquer a fear or save something vital. Thanks!

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  28. Trisha14 July 2011 at 11:56

    Thanks Ali!
    and Brenda, thanks so much for the feedback, glad you enjoyed.

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  29. M Pax15 July 2011 at 04:54

    Loved this. Sounds like Xerxes. Very strong lines.

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  30. Trisha15 July 2011 at 08:17

    Thank you M Pax :)

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  31. Randy15 July 2011 at 17:24

    Excellent job on this poem.

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  32. Simon Kewin15 July 2011 at 23:41

    Really fine poem - and I can see why you converted it into a song. It felt like it wanted to be sung.

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  33. Angela16 July 2011 at 01:48

    This is my favorite stanza:

    Lots of kissing
    Lots of tumbling
    Push you up against the wall
    No you won't forget me

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  34. Tyrean Martinson16 July 2011 at 04:31

    Very powerful poem! Nice!

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  35. Small Town Shelly Brown16 July 2011 at 07:26

    Awesome poem.
    Thanks so much for entering the blogfest. Thanks for posting your poem and sharing it with all of us.
    So...thanks! :D

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  36. Anonymous16 July 2011 at 12:05

    Love this poem, Trisha! The fifth stanza is definitely my favorite. :)

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  37. Precy Larkins16 July 2011 at 12:44

    I love the rhythm, the beat of your words. They pulse and come to life. Well done!

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  38. Trisha17 July 2011 at 19:11

    @Randy - thank you!

    @Simon - yeah, sometimes I will write music, then trawl through years of poems looking for the right words. But this time the words were sort of written with music in mind.

    @Angela and Madeline - must be something about that stanza! Personally I kind of like it myself too. hehe

    @Tyrean - thank you!

    @Shelly - no worries. Thank YOU for hosting a great blogfest.

    @Cherie - thank you, glad you enjoyed it.

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