Poems are like truffles—horrible idea, to gobble a whole box. I need/ want one a day. A slow dispensation. Just discovered Only Poems Daily this morning and it looks to be perfect. Subscribed! Love the concept. Love the line up of what you intend to send, mixing in the classics, all wonderfully conceived. Looking forward to reading what happens.
And thanks too for community-building and asking us to introduce ourselves. I'm a poet, novelist, reader, editor living on the outskirts of a college town in rural New England, so with wild turkeys, fawns, bobcats, owls—the whole crew. And little dogs I call The Doglettes. www.dmgordon.com
New to Substack and have just found this remarkable community. A treasure trove of poetry, so much to discover. Thank you for your commitment to our craft.
(PS - by way of introduction, I'm a poet originally from New Zealand, now writing from Warsaw, Poland.)
I happened to marry a scientist—wise? it’s hard to say—who harbours deep resentment toward the lack of specificity inherent to words, “because everything is numbers anyway.” I said that may be true, and as soon as he’s able to invent a method of teaching math without language, I’d be happy to entertain the idea of doing away with letters altogether.
If they’re going to find a way free of us, machines have a ways to go yet—because, at least in my world, it’s poems all the way down. And OnlyPoems delivers a good reminder.
Checking in from Central Minnesota. I am a river girl and feel out of sorts when I am not near water. Except if I am in Santa Fe, I am "enchanted" by Santa Fe. Poet, reader, INFP.
A friend pointed me to the group, which I'm currently a free member of. I started writing after I retired from the working world five years ago, and I started writing poetry this year. I've had novellas, short stories, and poetry accepted, but not much has been published at this point. However, it is on its way.
I'd love to share a poem or two with the group.
My website is www.dreamingauthor.com. It is still under construction, but I have links to most of what has been published.
I have never felt more empowered and cherished and understood than stumbling upon the existence of Only Poems. And realizing we have a space that is ours and we are not alone!
I already subscribe to all that you do so it’s great that you’re moving here where I can easily find you 🤗 Like Sara, I’m not sure whether I’m a paid member? I was once, then you stopped as for a while, and maybe my membership continued? Did I pay for a year? I hope so because your content is awesome 🤩
O think this trip is going to be wonderful. I write poetryfrom a psychotherapist point of view
The best kind. Tied with a philosopher's point of view!
Poems are like truffles—horrible idea, to gobble a whole box. I need/ want one a day. A slow dispensation. Just discovered Only Poems Daily this morning and it looks to be perfect. Subscribed! Love the concept. Love the line up of what you intend to send, mixing in the classics, all wonderfully conceived. Looking forward to reading what happens.
And thanks too for community-building and asking us to introduce ourselves. I'm a poet, novelist, reader, editor living on the outskirts of a college town in rural New England, so with wild turkeys, fawns, bobcats, owls—the whole crew. And little dogs I call The Doglettes. www.dmgordon.com
New to Substack and have just found this remarkable community. A treasure trove of poetry, so much to discover. Thank you for your commitment to our craft.
(PS - by way of introduction, I'm a poet originally from New Zealand, now writing from Warsaw, Poland.)
I am an old poet who lives in Pennsylvania. I hope to contribute. Thanks for doing this.
You’re very welcome, Denise🌻
Love it !
Yes!! I eat poems for breakfast before breakfast.
So thank you for feeding us all!
You’re doing fine work here, my friends.
I happened to marry a scientist—wise? it’s hard to say—who harbours deep resentment toward the lack of specificity inherent to words, “because everything is numbers anyway.” I said that may be true, and as soon as he’s able to invent a method of teaching math without language, I’d be happy to entertain the idea of doing away with letters altogether.
If they’re going to find a way free of us, machines have a ways to go yet—because, at least in my world, it’s poems all the way down. And OnlyPoems delivers a good reminder.
I believe that we heal in community and Only Poems deserves an Oscar for your warm and innovative approaches!
🥹🥹 Thank you, Lucy🌻❤️
Checking in from Central Minnesota. I am a river girl and feel out of sorts when I am not near water. Except if I am in Santa Fe, I am "enchanted" by Santa Fe. Poet, reader, INFP.
A friend pointed me to the group, which I'm currently a free member of. I started writing after I retired from the working world five years ago, and I started writing poetry this year. I've had novellas, short stories, and poetry accepted, but not much has been published at this point. However, it is on its way.
I'd love to share a poem or two with the group.
My website is www.dreamingauthor.com. It is still under construction, but I have links to most of what has been published.
I have never felt more empowered and cherished and understood than stumbling upon the existence of Only Poems. And realizing we have a space that is ours and we are not alone!
This is so wonderful to hear, Kim. Thank you for your readership ❤️
Can relate! So glad we're all here.
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Yay!
I squealed when I saw this in my email box!
Happy to be here <3
I already subscribe to all that you do so it’s great that you’re moving here where I can easily find you 🤗 Like Sara, I’m not sure whether I’m a paid member? I was once, then you stopped as for a while, and maybe my membership continued? Did I pay for a year? I hope so because your content is awesome 🤩
That is very kind of you 🌻
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