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PoDoc
The PoDoc (Poetry Documentary) is a series of six poetry documentaries. The series’ goal is to expose the craft of poets within our network, and to be a catalyst for the artistic community. Video is a perfect medium for poetry and combined with words and performance it becomes the ultimate art experience.
You can watch excerpts of the first documentary (PoDoc 1.0 expression) here on the network.
If you would like to be screened for upcoming productions, or would like to purchase a copy of the documentary or need more information call:
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Word Of The Day
ventral
DEFINITION: (adjective) Of or on the lower or inner surface of an organ that faces the axis.SYNONYMS: adaxial.
USAGE: The ventral surface of the leaf was coated with a waxy cuticle that prevented it from drying out.
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tincture
DEFINITION: (verb) Fill, as with a certain quality.SYNONYMS: impregnate, infuse, instill.
USAGE: The heavy traffic tinctures the air with carbon monoxide.
ruck
DEFINITION: (noun) A crowd especially of ordinary or undistinguished persons or things.SYNONYMS: herd.
USAGE: There seemed to be a great ruck of men and munitions spread about in the forest and in the fields.
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Latest Activity
- Life presents... The Back to the Village Works not Words Poetry Show on December 4, 2009 from 7pm to 9:30pm
- Open Mic Night Hosted by Life on November 26, 2009 from 8pm to 11pm
- Illusions Open Mic Night on November 28, 2009 at 8pm to November 29, 2009 at 12am
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In the hulks of iron and steel beneath the China seas ghosts stir
to watch the east horizon
Six decades have passed since the last Japanese warship sailed
into harm's way
Six decades since a Japanese mother told a son
he must do his duty
Six decades since the playing of Auld Lang Syne
for naval warriors departing
for unknown destinies
Out of Kure harbor near the shadows of Hiroshima
come the Maritime Self Defense Force ships
Destroyers Sazanami and Samidare with ensigns high
the same flag that flew above
the Imperial Fleet
red disk with sixteen rays on a white field
the rising sun
In the deeps of the seven seas the currents swirl
over the graves of ships and men
who fought under that flag
and who fought against that flag
each in the duty of their time
If the ghosts could speak they would tell you
to be wary of the rising sun
On the shores of Somalia pirate bands look eastward
for new victims of their trade
Each day the new dawn offers them more targets
for their greed and sport
One day soon the ocean dawn will bring them new ships
and sailors of a navy with long traditions
returning to the blue waters of the deep
each determined to do his duty
for the blood red rising sun
Charles Griffin
Daytona Beach
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Blog Posts
How Do you Walk Away
Posted by Stephen P Canto JR on November 14, 2009 at 12:22am
How Do you Walk Away
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THE HURT
Posted by Stephen P Canto JR on July 22, 2009 at 8:55pm
there is FREEDOM in FORGIVENESS...
Posted by THE PRINCESS OF POETRY on July 18, 2009 at 1:00pm
THAT'S HOW IT FEELS
Posted by Stephen P Canto JR on July 3, 2009 at 3:26pm
Slipping
Posted by Misty Davis on June 17, 2009 at 11:00pm
Karma Sutra
Posted by Misty Davis on June 16, 2009 at 9:01am — 2 Comments
Mentally Evaluate
Posted by Misty Davis on June 16, 2009 at 8:56am
Failure / Perseverance
Posted by Misty Davis on June 16, 2009 at 8:30am
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Open Mic Night Hosted by Life
November 26, 2009 from 8pm to 11pm – 258 Sports Bar Entertainment
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Illusions Open Mic Night
November 28, 2009 at 8pm to November 29, 2009 at 12am – Community Council for the Arts
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Life presents... The Back to the Village Works not Words Poetry Show
December 4, 2009 from 7pm to 9:30pm – Tipsy Teapot
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Diversity Den Cafe added 4 events
Diversity Den Cafe added 4 events- Diversity Den Cafe - Black Cat on November 14, 2009 from 7:30pm to 10pm
- Diversity Den Cafe - Brandon Nater on November 18, 2009 from 7pm to 10pm
- Diversity Den Cafe - Girls Night Out on November 11, 2009 from 8pm to 11pm
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Poetry?..... To me poetry means.... 4 Replies
Mental expression defined by the best words for the job... or An artist viewpoint on a matter, written down... or The true meaning of the term "Talking with your hands"... or What tears or pain wou...
Started by TheEasySpeaker in Poetry? Define poetry.......... Last reply by Poetri Addict Nov. 29, 2008.
What is open Mic?!!!!! 3 Replies
An excuse to be yourself at the expense of those pushing you to step up to the mic...
Started by TheEasySpeaker in What is Open Mic?. Last reply by Tlepathy Nov. 22, 2008.
Free Verse 4 Replies
Free verse, narrative, blank verse and bio. I should be noted that I dont believe that all forms are for me and my style of writing. I have written haiku, iambic pentameter and sonnets. And I think...
Started by Tlepathy in What is your favorite form or forms of poetry?. Last reply by Misty Davis Jun 16.
Inspirational 5 Replies
Last night in Greenville at the Spoken Serenity venue, I felt alive again. I felt reborn and powerful. There was so much positive energy in the room. Has any every felt so inspired that they couldn...
Tagged: inspired
Started by Cerebellum in Uncategorized. Last reply by Nia-Logic Aug. 22, 2008.
I have writers block right now! 20 Replies
I need inspiration - by looking and listening to the good poetry on this network I'm comming out but it a slow process....
Started by Tlepathy in The internet.... does it inspire or strangle poetry?. Last reply by TheEasySpeaker Apr. 28, 2008.
i need some inspiration 9 Replies
okay yall...i haven't written any real poetry in a while. i need some inspiration. i got a chance to be in the presence of some extremely creative souls in greenville last weekend. most of which ar...
Started by THE PRINCESS OF POETRY in The internet.... does it inspire or strangle poetry?. Last reply by Daniel J. Pels Nov. 13, 2008.
What happened to Individuality? 17 Replies
Is it just me or does it seem as though a lot of my fellow poets are conforming to the same style..... Is it because it is the new fad and to be in you must follow that style? Feed back please......!
Tagged: individuality, writing, what, easy, happened
Started by TheEasySpeaker in Uncategorized. Last reply by Charles Griffin Nov. 12, 2008.
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