Poetic Diversity April 2012

"Greetings!
    In early 2011, I decided to take a hiatus from the poetry scene. I resigned as the curator for the Beyond Baroque first Sunday of the Month reading, stopped going to poetry readings, publishing poeticdiversity... I even stopped submitting my own work.
    I spent most of the latter half of 2011 writing. I needed that time to devote to my vocation. It was time well-spent. The world went on its own dark way, and I watched, along with millions of other Americans, the disturbing tide of censure that eroded our civil liberties, particularly, the constitutional right to freedom of speech.
    I have been, as the executive editor/publisher, adamant about representing freedom of expression, in art, as in all things. poeticdiversity does not censure its poets, writers, and artists. This magazine exists as a forum for those who need to be heard, who believe in truth as beauty, and as a fundamental right.
    I want to thank the poets/writers/artists who generously contributed to this issue; Michelle Angelini, aka Rina Rose, for her awesome photos that beautify this issue; and most of all, Reggie Ige, poeticdiversity's webmaster, for his skill, his artistry, and his patience. April is National Poetry Month. If you, reader, believe in supporting the arts, and your right to express yourself, do something revolutionary. Buy a poetry book. Go to an open mic. Write a poem. Share the truth.
    Enjoy this issue!"

Ygdrasil April 2012 Issue

Introduction

Poetry flows inside our veins. The poet bleeds these words onto paper and displays the product to the world.
If an audience is found for this lurid display it is because those red words have somehow touched the mass
subconscious. The poet has become one of the “unelected legislators of the world,” a prophet uttering truths
the masses have felt in their bones, but have not quite had the skill or the time to articulate in succinct
and memorable form.

The life of the individual and personal struggles is valid fodder for poetry. We all live human lives, poet
and reader alike. We all suffer. We all experience joy. We sing best when sad or happy, less so when in between.
The poet’s song is his or her own, but the emotions can be recognized, experience and give catharsis to those
who have felt similarly.

From a technical perspective, I try to use as many of the tools I have inherited from poets of past generations
as I can. I believe in breath lines, rhythm, and even rhyme when I feel it is necessary. The overall structure
of a poem tends to be organic. It grows from the thought and music driving the poem, creating a unique prayer
or unique song.  The success of each of these word experiments can only be gauged by the reader. If a piece
stimulates thought or a desire to read the words again, then at some fundamental level, it has been a success.
If the reader finds an image or phrase haunting his or her mind hours later, then the poem has been an even
greater success. The sound should be addictive; the meaning thought provoking.

I have said what I must say. Now read, and decide whether or not these poems speak to you.

Joseph Farley
April 2012

Ascent Aspirations Magazine News April Issue

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Ascent Aspirations Current Issue April 2012
http://ascentaspirations.ca/tableofcontents.htm


Special Anthology of Art and Children's Stories Contest
There is still time to submit by email before the deadline and then follow up with the snail mail entry and fee.
Deadline March 31
http://www.ascentaspirations.ca/childrensstorycontest.htm
 
Disorders Anthology - Advanced Orders
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Archived Copies of Ascent Aspirations Print Magazine
We are no longer publishing a print magazine so these copies are becoming collector's items. Special offer. See details.
http://www.ascentaspirations.ca/anthologycovers.htm

Caught in My Throat, David Fraser's fourth collection available on-line
http://www.davidpfraser.ca/collectionsdavidfraser.htm


Submissions
http://ascentaspirations.ca/guidelines.htm
We accept submissions year round and decide on placement of accepted submissions for issues forthcoming or as far away as four months.


On Poetry
Poetry and Poetics with Naomi Beth Wakan and David Fraser
http://www.ascentaspirations.ca/publishing.htm


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Performances
Wellington Library National Poetry Month Reading April 5, 2012
Harbourfront Library Poetry Gallery Reading 1:00 p.m. April 15, 2012
Honeymoon Poets Reading 7:00 p.m. Diners Rendezvous April 23rd, 2012
Island Writer Reading, Victoria, May 2, 2012
Hazelwood Writers' Festival, 1:00 p.m. Hazelwood Herb Farm  August 12, 2012

Regional Rep, The Islands, Federation of BC Writers
"Be who your dog thinks you are."
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www.wordstorm.ca
www.patriciacarroll.ca

Ygdrasil March 2012 Issue

March 2012
VOL XX, Issue 3, Number 227

Editor: Klaus J. Gerken

Production Editor: Heather Ferguson

European Editor: Mois Benarroch

Contributing Editors: Michael Collings; Jack R. Wesdorp; Oswald Le Winter

Previous Associate Editors: Igal Koshevoy; Evan Light; Pedro Sena
ISSN 1480-6401

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Ascent Aspirations Magazine News March Issue

Ascent Aspirations Current Issue March 2012
http://ascentaspirations.ca/tableofcontents.htm

Special Anthology of Art and Children's Stories Contest
Deadline March 31
http://www.ascentaspirations.ca/childrensstorycontest.htm
 
Disorders Anthology - Advanced Orders
http://www.ascentaspirations.ca/ascentspring2012.htm

Archived Copies of Ascent Aspirations Print Magazine
We are no longer publishing a print magazine so these copies are becoming collector's items. Special offer. See details.
http://www.ascentaspirations.ca/anthologycovers.htm

Caught in My Throat, David Fraser's fourth collection available on-line
http://www.davidpfraser.ca/collectionsdavidfraser.htm

Submissions
http://ascentaspirations.ca/guidelines.htm
We accept submissions year round and decide on placement of accepted submissions for issues forthcoming or as far away as four months.

What's New
http://www.ascentaspirations.ca/whatsnew.htm

On Poetry
Poetry and Poetics with Naomi Beth Wakan and David Fraser
http://www.ascentaspirations.ca/publishing.htm

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Performances
Wellington Library National Poetry Month Reading April 5, 2012
Honeymoon Poets Reading April 23rd, 2012
Hazelwood Writers' Festival, August 12, 2012


"Be who your dog thinks you are."
www.davidpfraser.ca
www.ascentaspirations.ca
www.wordstorm.ca
www.patriciacarroll.ca

A Message from TCE's Editor: Eve Hanninen

Dear TCE Readers and Contributors,

Our Winter/Holiday 2012 issue C Nose Like a Cherry:  Scents & Sense Memories C is now available in its collector=s‑edition, print format.

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Ascent Aspirations Magazine News February Issue

Ascent Aspirations Current Issue February 2012
http://ascentaspirations.ca/tableofcontents.htm


Yearly Anthology Contest (Publishing Date 2012)
Theme: Disorders January 31 Deadline
http://www.ascentaspirations.ca/ascentspring2012.htm

Special Anthology of Art and Children's Stories Contest
Extended Deadline
http://www.ascentaspirations.ca/childrensstorycontest.htm


Archived Copies of Ascent Aspirations Print Magazine
Inexpensive but Impressive and Interesting Xmas Gifts
We are no longer publishing a print magazine so these copies are becoming collector's items. Special offer. See details.
http://www.ascentaspirations.ca/anthologycovers.htm

Caught in My Throat, David Fraser's fourth collection available on-line
http://www.davidpfraser.ca/collectionsdavidfraser.htm

What's New
http://ascentaspirations.ca/whatsnew.htm

Submissions
http://ascentaspirations.ca/guidelines.htm
We accept submissions year round and decide on placement of accepted submissions for issues forthcoming or as far away as four months.

What's New
http://www.ascentaspirations.ca/whatsnew.htm

On Poetry
Poetry and Poetics with Naomi Beth Wakan and David Fraser
http://www.ascentaspirations.ca/publishing.htm

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Performances
Dezart Studio, Palm Springs, December 4, 2011
Planet Earth Poetry, Victoria January 27, 2012
Hazelwood Writers' Festival, August 12, 2012

"Metaphors be with you."

www.davidpfraser.ca
www.ascentaspirations.ca
www.wordstorm.ca
www.patriciacarroll.ca

Ascent Aspirations Magazine News November Issue

Ascent Aspirations Current Issue November
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Ascent Aspirations Publishing
Partnership Publishing
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Yearly Anthology Contest (Publishing Date 2012)
Theme: Disorders Extended Daedline
http://www.ascentaspirations.ca/ascentspring2012.htm

Special Anthology of Art and Children's Stories Contest
Extended Deadline
http://www.ascentaspirations.ca/childrensstorycontest.htm


Archived Copies of Ascent Aspirations Print Magazine
Inexpensive but Impressive and Interesting Xmas Gifts
We are no longer publishing a print magazine so these copies are becoming collector's items. Special offer. See details.
http://www.ascentaspirations.ca/anthologycovers.htm

Caught in My Throat, David Fraser's fourth collection available on-line
http://www.davidpfraser.ca/collectionsdavidfraser.htm

What's New
http://ascentaspirations.ca/whatsnew.htm

Submissions
http://ascentaspirations.ca/guidelines.htm
We accept submissions year round and decide on placement of accepted submissions for issues forthcoming or as far away as four months.

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Future Performance
WordStorm October 24  7:00 PM Diners Rendezvous, Nanaimo
Qualicum Acoustic Cafe Nov. 4,  7:00 PM Qualicum Beach
SIGNPOST - A Prairie Town by Dan Lundine, Book Launch, Quality Inn, Parksville,  Nov. 8, 7:00 PM
www.davidpfraser.ca
www.ascentaspirations.ca
www.wordstorm.ca
www.patriciacarroll.ca

mgv2_69 Fifty Stars & A Maple Leaf 01_12: Submissions Open

You may now send your submissions for the January 2012 issue of mgversion2>datura: Fifty Stars & A Maple Leaf. See guidelines here.