I provided a prompt yesterday, at Imaginary Garden with Real Toads, to try some Guerilla Poetry. A dare if you will, to expose your poem or one you like to the world. Today I printed out 3 poems, Hope by Emily Dickinson, Pablo Neruda's poem Bird and in honor of Halloween, an Edgar Allan Poe poem. I was going to go to the library, but didn't make it. It was warm and breezy and I stopped for an Iced Coffee at Starbucks, which is located in a grocery store. There were so many people, I was intimidated, but knew I had to come through. I went over as I was adding some Splenda and half n' half to my treat and using Post it tape, stuck it below the spice section. I saw the barista smile at me, when my camera flashed. She was busy, but I wondered what she thought. Next stop I hit the book, magazine section. There was a stuffed animal sitting oddly on a stack of books, as if some child had wanted it, but was told not today. I taped a poem to the large tag on the bear. Next stop, big box store. I knew the Poe poem had to go in the Halloween section. Perfect, a lot of people will see it. Many are still purchasing last minute items for the holiday. An old man smiled at me, when I hurried out of the aisle, I saw him reading it. The other poems, I did not observe anyone viewing them. I will try this again, when I have more time to linger and see how those around me react. It was fun and I enjoyed thinking about who would find it and what their reaction will be. I am going to an art show on Saturday, yes I entered a photo. I just may try it there and will be able to see the reactions. Do you think that is cheating? A lot of people come to purchase the art...What do you think? I am thinking quotes might be fun too~ Have you ever done anything like this?
Poets United prompt #72 this week is Writer's Block, I have had this lately, but now to write a poem about it?! Yikes! I have felt drained this month. A lot has happened, my Mom moved into her new place, I wasn't there. My son's car accident, he is fine. Surgery... bleck...not a big deal, but the side effects where a pain, etc. It has been an odd month... My writing seems to be influenced, by my mood. When I am stressed, it just doesn't flow the same.
Zig zagged thoughts demand balance
Sieved memories punctured
mushroom brain lacks luster
dullness disputes hope's view
Pressure probes endless thought
Biorhythms low
Mystery high
Cycle of 3 encompass daily path
Symbolic trust will return
Patience must remain intact
Past connects the course
To hope’s door
Comments
Enjoyed reading your blog, not sure how to write a poem about writers block though.
Have a good week-end.
Yvonne.
Not cheating, go for it. :)
Jules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow
As for the guerilla poetry attack, not cheating at all. I say leave poetry everywhere. I agree with Kerry. Sometimes leave a poem of your own.
By channeling your challenges, you created one of the best pieces I've seen today. Well done!
I love the idea of leaving poetry or art for other people to enjoy in unexpected places. I have never done this, but maybe someday.
Wonderful!
Too many things to do.
and
"Pressure probes endless thought
"
Hank
I had to come visit and say congratulations on your article in Somerset.
I have only glanced at the issue but your article is a stand-out.
My pieces are merely in the Readers' Expressions, I have such a long way to go before I can be as an artist like yourself.
Wishes
Lynne
Delia-I love this; do tell me more!
I will be by to visit! The worst part for me, was taking photos! You tend to catch attention that way, especially when the flash goes off~ ;D
Dave-You made my week! Thank you~
Sunny-Life has been crazy, but I will stop by! :D I made 50 Monster cupcakes for a party. Yes, my monsters helped, lol~
Hank-Yes, so true! I hate to think of the lack of exposure, today! It won't hurt to share and expose beauty of the written word ;D
Thank you!
Dave-I stand corrected, you have made my month ;D Thank you~
Zongrik-Check this out: http://ellasedge.blogspot.com/2011/09/triolet.html I found inspiration in my yard :D
Yes, they are....
Judy-Thank you; I bet a lot of us are~ I enjoyed your version!
Philip-Thanks for sharing! It is nice to know I'm not alone~ :D
Peter-Thank you, I so agree! It was no big deal, till I had the camera out. I saw people watching me out of the corner of my eye~
Then I felt odd~ I will do it again! I love what you posted ;D
Hart-Thanks you; things arrive in 3's for me. Yes, it was fun! Now, you make me think of naked poetry, lol ;D
Janelle-Thank you; yes try it and let me know~ Oh, with the holidays coming leaving positive quotes things to inspire the true meaning~
rch-Thank you so much~ :D
Kim-Thank you, that means a lot~
Maybe my muse woke up; she has been a zombie lately~
Thank you Sunny! I thought it would attract attention :D
Mary-I will be brave and try it!
I think though I would want to observe if I did~ ;D Thank you; I wanted to leave it on a positive note~
Yvonne-It was a difficult challenge!
I bet you could do it~ Thank you :D
Alex-I will try again and be brave and use one of my own! Then I will have to wait and see what the reaction is ;D
Melissa-How generous and kind you are~ I love that idea... Yes, I thought those places would be interesting! I will do it again ;D
Kerry-Thank you; I might just do that, but I will put one poem in each genre. If I am real brave I'll add my email and see what kind of reaction I get...don't know if I am that brave?!
Here's hoping November will be a better month, very LOW stress and good health!
~Scarlett
I wish you the best!
♥.•*¨Elizabeth¨*•.♥
I am intrigued by your book~ Congrats!!!