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Member Since: April 2003 Posts: 63,033 Send Message	AnninGlos	Report	25 Mar 2011 15:25
	I was hoping that Maggie might visit this thread and explain the above for me. I have had a go atw riting an acrostic poem, a very simple one - I don't do complicated - but I am really unsure whether to send it out. No confidence in my ability to write poetry at all. However it was good exercise for the brain.
	Researching: Photo spring Researching Somerset, Dorset, Hampshire, Derbyshire, Staffs, Devon, Glamorganshire. Ingram, Masters, Tamblyn, Knight, Warner, Bate, Allen, Riggs, Dominey, Duffin
Member Since: February 2006 Posts: 36,149 Send Message	Rambling	Report	25 Mar 2011 15:35
	Ann do send it out! Your lake district poem was very good and I have forgotten to comment on it :( but i will, this evening.
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Member Since: September 2006 Posts: 535 Send Message	.magnolia.*	Report	25 Mar 2011 16:20
	Hi Ladies ~~~ Ann, I haven't come across the 'minute' poetry before, but have studied several other forms, and find them extremely difficult to master ! Funny you should mention an acrostic poem (please send it out ) as there is a challenge on at the poetry forum I visit, for the best Acrostic Dectina. Never heard of that either until yesterday. It is very complex, but if I succeed in tackling it, I will send out to you. Maggie
Member Since: April 2003 Posts: 63,033 Send Message	AnninGlos	Report	25 Mar 2011 17:21
	OK I will send it out, it is very basic but I was trying to get to grips with the form. That one sounds as if it will be beyond me though Maggie. I quite liked the sound of the minute one when read out loud.
	Researching: Photo spring Researching Somerset, Dorset, Hampshire, Derbyshire, Staffs, Devon, Glamorganshire. Ingram, Masters, Tamblyn, Knight, Warner, Bate, Allen, Riggs, Dominey, Duffin
Member Since: February 2009 Posts: 7,691 Send Message	Wend	Report	26 Mar 2011 09:34
	Ann, Peter told me yesterday that he really liked your Lake District poem.
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Member Since: April 2003 Posts: 63,033 Send Message	AnninGlos	Report	26 Mar 2011 14:21
	Thank you Wend, yes he did tell me he liked it which was very encouraging.
	Researching: Photo spring Researching Somerset, Dorset, Hampshire, Derbyshire, Staffs, Devon, Glamorganshire. Ingram, Masters, Tamblyn, Knight, Warner, Bate, Allen, Riggs, Dominey, Duffin
Member Since: February 2006 Posts: 36,149 Send Message	Rambling	Report	26 Mar 2011 20:40
	“The two most engaging powers of an author are, to make new things familiar, and familiar things new.” -- attributed to Samuel Johnson, in reference to Pope’s Rape of the Lock Anyone needing ideas for this week? or have any we could use? xx
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Member Since: April 2003 Posts: 63,033 Send Message	AnninGlos	Report	26 Mar 2011 22:48
	A few titles to jog brains. The holiday from hell Getting lost Mechanical breakdown Not getting what you expected Sleepless nights Fear of failure The end of an era Uncovering a secret Looking for something Pursuit Making a sacrifice Being tempted
	Researching: Photo spring Researching Somerset, Dorset, Hampshire, Derbyshire, Staffs, Devon, Glamorganshire. Ingram, Masters, Tamblyn, Knight, Warner, Bate, Allen, Riggs, Dominey, Duffin
Member Since: February 2004 Posts: 28,517 Send Message	ButtercupFields	Report	27 Mar 2011 08:07
	I am so sorry for my non contribution of late. I have come to a screeching halt but I am sure I shall be giving myself a kick in the bottom soon, not sure how, and managing my time more efficiently. In my defence I have had a lot of comings and goings here and hospital visits but that's no excuse! I think the word 'lethargic' fits the bill right now. lol... Back soon. BC XX
Member Since: April 2003 Posts: 63,033 Send Message	AnninGlos	Report	27 Mar 2011 09:15
	*Sends virtual kick in BC's direction. Look forward to something from you very soon BC.
	Researching: Photo spring Researching Somerset, Dorset, Hampshire, Derbyshire, Staffs, Devon, Glamorganshire. Ingram, Masters, Tamblyn, Knight, Warner, Bate, Allen, Riggs, Dominey, Duffin
Member Since: April 2003 Posts: 63,033 Send Message	AnninGlos	Report	28 Mar 2011 21:29
	another thread dying the death so thought I'd gee it up a bit.
	Researching: Photo spring Researching Somerset, Dorset, Hampshire, Derbyshire, Staffs, Devon, Glamorganshire. Ingram, Masters, Tamblyn, Knight, Warner, Bate, Allen, Riggs, Dominey, Duffin
Member Since: July 2003 Posts: 13,170 Send Message	Mauatthecoast	Report	29 Mar 2011 20:30
	Hi fellow scribblers :O) I'm 'trying'.....very trying.... to write an Acrostic poem and like you say Ann taxing on the brain lol Mau xx "Arranged in 12 lines 8.4.4.4.8.4.4.4.8.4.4.4. And the rhyme pattern being aabbccddeeff"...????.....I don't think soo lolol xx
	Researching: In my own little world where everybody knows me... ..... best thing about happy memories is making them....
Member Since: July 2006 Posts: 3,393 Send Message	SpanishEyes	Report	29 Mar 2011 20:54
	I have been reading this site but as many of you may know I have been rather unwell and very "down" since last September however having formally retired now and back home in Spain with my husband I am considerably better. I have posted on another tree about rejoining so please do not let this tree die, it is much to precious. Kind regards to everyone 21.54 hrs Spain
	Researching: Wrenn, Ford, and many others!
Member Since: February 2006 Posts: 36,149 Send Message	Rambling	Report	29 Mar 2011 21:02
	We fade in and out a bit don't we? but I think we all want to keep the thread and the group going. I haven't much time at the moment and PC is driving me quietly round the bend ( wireless thingy has hissy fits) but I AM trying to be 'inspired' lol. xx
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Member Since: April 2003 Posts: 63,033 Send Message	AnninGlos	Report	29 Mar 2011 21:05
	Lol Rose ('trying to be inspired'). Mau the one you mention is the 'Minute' form . Don't think i can attempt that either.
	Researching: Photo spring Researching Somerset, Dorset, Hampshire, Derbyshire, Staffs, Devon, Glamorganshire. Ingram, Masters, Tamblyn, Knight, Warner, Bate, Allen, Riggs, Dominey, Duffin
Member Since: July 2003 Posts: 13,170 Send Message	Mauatthecoast	Report	1 Apr 2011 14:07
	Well I've just sent out my first attempt at an acrostic......might even have a go next with acrostic 'at both ends' (if you get my meaning lol) Mau xx
	Researching: In my own little world where everybody knows me... ..... best thing about happy memories is making them....
Member Since: January 2003 Posts: 2,489 Send Message	Helen in Kent	Report	1 Apr 2011 14:48
	Thank-you Ann for all your suggestions, I think I must have "writers' block" at the moment!
	Researching: Locke, Rochester, Portsea, Derby
Member Since: July 2003 Posts: 13,170 Send Message	Mauatthecoast	Report	11 Apr 2011 13:35
	I think our thread needs a gentle bump up the boards. :O) Can I ask ....does anyone have readers who seldom reply or not at all? I sometimes wonder if I have correct email addys. We al have ' Zee block' sometimes Helen, then one day inspiration and an ooh moment lol Mau xx
	Researching: In my own little world where everybody knows me... ..... best thing about happy memories is making them....
Member Since: January 2003 Posts: 2,489 Send Message	Helen in Kent	Report	11 Apr 2011 13:56
	Shall we sign in? I always reply (I think)
	Researching: Locke, Rochester, Portsea, Derby
Member Since: February 2006 Posts: 36,149 Send Message	Rambling	Report	11 Apr 2011 14:05
	Mau. I have yours, Ann's , BCs and Maggie's, thankyou...I have not done anything this week as having trouble with my wireless thingy which is cutting me off at least three times an hour and always just as I press 'send' it seems lol ...will either have to replace or fling the whole kit and caboodle out the window ! ~~~Helen :)
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