There are a significant number of great bloggers out there who write poetry among all sorts of other great posts. I thought I would use today’s post to share a bit about three of the part-time poetry bloggers. I consider that I fall into this category of poetry blogger too.
Sally Cronin
Sally has a lovely blog called Smorgasbord where she shares everything from posts about gardening, food and recipes, history and mythology and health and diet. Sally also has Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore where she show cases the books and reviews of an enormous number of her fellow writers and authors.
Sally is a wonderful writers and I have read a number of her books. You can read my reviews here (you’ll find a couple of reviews for other great books featured too):
Sam, A Shaggy Dog Story and What in a Name?
You can purchase Sally Cronin’s books here: Sally Cronin’s Amazon Page
From time to time, Sally also writes a lovely poem, like this one below:
You can find Sally’s blog here: https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/about-me/
Christopher Graham (aka The Story Reading Ape)
Chris Graham, aka The Story Reading Ape, is an avid reader and has a lovely blog, https://thestoryreadingapeblog.com/, which offers an array of resources for writers, as well as humour, publishing news and a platform where writers, who feature in his Hall of Fame can be read, share their expertise and promote their work.
Chris seldom promotes his own work, but he has published a book of poems, My Vibrating Vertebrae, which is the legacy of his mother, Agnes Mae Graham. You can read my review of this lovely book here: https://robbiesinspiration.wordpress.com/2018/01/25/bookreview-my-vibrating-vertebrae-and-other-poems-by-agnes-mae-graham/
You can purchase My Vibrating Vertebrae here:
Send an Extra Card this Christmas
in these troubled times of ours.
Spare a thought for what was wrought
Before the Earth had flowers.
No Christmas cheer, not even beer
was anywhere to be found.
The world was hot, and believe it or not,
it wasn’t even round.
Years in millions, nay, even billions,
have passed since that forming time.
Yet somehow life grew from that strife
And pushed up through the slime.
So why complain, and talk of pain,
because you’ve spent some money.
Enjoy the food, and try to be good,
it’ll surely please your honey.
You can read the rest of this great poem, shared by poet and author, Sue Vincent, here: Christopher Graham poem
Dan Alatorre
Dan Alatorre is another versatile writer, author and blogger who provides a lot of support to the blogging community with his private critiques and writing competitions. Dan shares lot of advice on writing and is available to answer questions writers and authors may have.
Dan is the author of numerous best sellers, host of the YouTube video show Writers Off Task With Friends, blogger… and father to a hilarious and precocious daughter, “Savvy” of the bestselling book series Savvy Stories. His novels, short stories, illustrated children’s books and cookbooks have been translated into 12 different languages and are enjoyed around the world.
I have read a few of Dan’s books. You can read my reviews here (you’ll find a few reviews for other great books featured too):
Savvy Stories: Funny Things I Learned From My Daughter
You can purchase Dan Alatorre’s books here: Dan Alatorre’s Amazon Page
Now comes death
“A somber conversation had
Two brothers from the hospice bed.
Traveled far to see young Blane,
A chance that would not come again.
Just thirty years was this grown child
But older, much, from cancer’s trials
And in this brother’s eyes did see
The arc of life soon to complete.
We talked of pleasant stories past
And as my brother breathed his last
A favor, holding hands, I asked;
And one which he agreed would pass.
“Always protect me,” he said
As tears fell on the hospice bed.
“No one protects me now from this.”
The journey, all alone, was his.
The favor asked, agreed, and done,
My brother, with the setting sun,
Did go ahead to that which waits
To tell me what’s past Heaven’s gate.
No more for me to do but leave
And in my solitude, to grieve.
And so I left that cold, hard place
A dark hotel room now to face.
As sleep upon me later came
The night now dark, began the rain
A rustling to my ear did make
To pull me from my restless state.
Outside my room and through the glass
A hooded shadow figure passed
Awaiting me in dark and gloom
I rose to cross my hotel room.
And solemn was the face inside,
A glimpse the black cloak did not hide,
Three globes did he hold out to me
– To gaze upon my destiny?
A face of peacefulness and pain,
No message could I ascertain,
Just holding out a crystal ball
For me to gaze upon it all.
Past, present, future? Who could tell?
Or hope and fear? The depths of Hell?
And so I gazed upon the ball
And saw a glimmer in its walls.
The stories that the globes did say
Were mysteries to come my way
And if mistakes the tales contain
I did my best to ascertain.
And once this information gained
The figure disappeared again.
The shadow and the crystal balls
As if they’d never been at all.
A promise kept? Or lies for show?
The crystal told me in its glow.
“Beyond is but for Death to know.”
This poem features in Dark Visions, an anthology of 34 horror stories from 27 authors (1 of which is me!)
Poetry review round up to date
To date the wonderful review that have been shared for the various participating poetry books are as follows:
Fairies, Myths & Magic by Colleen Chesebro
Open a new door by Kim Blades and Robbie Cheadle
Sublime Shadows of Life by Balroop Singh
Summer Magic by Marcia Meara
A Haiku Perspective, 2015 by Annette Rochelle Aben
Poetry bloggers featured this week:
Meet poet and new author Frank Prem
Meet poetry blogger, author and writer Sue Vincent
Thanks for spreading the word about these creative bloggers!
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My pleasure, Barbara. Glad you enjoyed it.
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Wonderful bloggers and poets too!
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Thank you, Ritu.
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Thank you very much Robbie.. as you are going out this evening.. I have pressed this one for tomorrow.. Very grateful for the mention.. hugs Sally
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Thank you, Sally
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Many thanks for the shout out, Robbie ❤️❤️❤️
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My pleasure, Chris. Thanks for everything you do for us all.
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It’s my pleasure, Robbie 🤗❤️🤗
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A wonderful week of poetry, Robbie! ❤
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It has been, Dorinda. I have your book scheduled for next week.
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Thank you, Robbie. I hope you enjoy 😊
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An amazing group for sure, Robbie. Well done.
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Thank you, John. All big sharers and carers.
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For sure.
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Thanks for the awesome share and for telling us about these great bloggers, Robbie. Loved the poem such deep words penned.
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Thank you, Kamal. I am glad you are enjoying this series.
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Yes absolutely true Robbie. Welcome
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Wow, Robbie. Thanks so much. What a fabulous post. ❤
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This readathon is going so well, Colleen, and it is so much fun too.
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I agree. I just finished my last review for the month. I read and reviewed 49 books this year. ❤
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Congratulations, Colleen. That is amazing.
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Robbie, this is a fabulous posts highlighting the amazing bloggers and poets. You have a busy week! Thank you for your work!
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Thank you, Miriam. I am enjoying this Poetry Readathon and it does seem to be drawing favourable attention.
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Yes, this is great. My review posts on Twitter got many attention also. It’s going great. Good job, Robbie.
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Great selection. Good to see so many blogger friends here. Thanks, Robbie.
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We have a wonderful community, Olga. Very talented too.
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Robbie, a terrific informative post. I had no idea Sally wrote poetry and loved this taster one here and the photo is fantastic! Interesting to learn more about Chris and his mother’s book of poetry as well as ‘meeting’ Dan properly for the first time.
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Thank you, Annika. Sally is a Jack of many trades and master of all. Chris and Dan are great friends to all us bloggers and writers.
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Thanks Robbie… that is very kind… I think Jack of all trades covers it…..hugsxx
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Thanks Annika.. glad you enjoyed..hugsx
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Poetry is growing on me. Talented writers, for sure!
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Thank you, Jacquie. I like poetry. It is like the lemon sorbet between meals, it clears the palette.
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Great analogy! ❤
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So nice to see Sally and Chris featured. Great talents and bloggers. Thanks, Robbie. 🙂
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Thank you, Diana, they are and great sharers and carers too.
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Lovely to see all these amazing faces I see often All in one place.. Great talent, All of them.. 🙂
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Thank you Sue.. in great company..hugsx
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You are indeed Sally
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Thank you, Sue, I was surprised at how many reviews I have written for Sally and Dan. Such talented writers.
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Indeed they are 🙂
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Wonderful selection of writers here today Robbie:)
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I agree, Debby. Three of the best.
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Thanks Debby.. ♥
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Thank you for sharing some nice poems Robbie, your venture into introducing poets to each other is going well and I admire how many posts you could manage!
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I planned it for while I am less busy at work and then on leave, Balroop. I couldn’t find a review by you and I was sure I read one, please share the link here if I did miss it and I will include next week.
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So far I have written the review of Dorinda’s book. I have read Miriam’s book too and would be posting a review too later. You know I am a slow reader and good poetry makes me slower as I try to savor each image and try to enter into the mind of the poet. I have shared the link at your Facebook page. do you want me to share that link?
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Thank you very much, Balroop. I was sure I had seen a review of Dorinda’s book from you but I couldn’t find it. I will check my Facebook page as I looked on the Poetry Sharing Page. Hugs.
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You’ve included some real talent here, Robbie!
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Absolutely, Teri. Talented authors, writers and friends.
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Reblogged this on Dan Alatorre – AUTHOR and commented:
A great post by my friend Robbie Cheadle!
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