THOUGHT FOR THURSDAY - POE

This is one of those things that makes you say, "Hummm"

POE(M) - they obviously are linked together?

QUESTION: How many poems did Edgar Allen Poe Have Published?

Take a guess and then come back around 3:00 p.m. to see if you're right.

And remember, there's still time to post your own poem HERE - prizes are to be given away.

Writer's Market Challenge - April is National Poetry Month

APRIL POEM-A-DAY CHALLENGE

In April, Writer's Market will be leading a poem-a-day challenge at the Poetic Asides blog. Last year, more than 400 poets posted more than 4,000 poems during the month of April. This year, the participation may be even greater for two reasons: possible publication and well-known poet guest judges.

Anyone who completes the poem-a-day challenge for the month of April will receive a certificate and an online badge (for display on your blog or website) like last year. But this year, we'll also be publishing the top 50 poems from the month in a free eBook designed by F+W Media's own wonderful designers.

That's sweet enough, but 30 of those top 50 poems will be selected by 30 well-published poets, including Mark Doty, Marilyn Nelson, Patricia Smith, S.A. Griffin, Alex Lemon, Dorianne Laux, and 24 others.

Participation is free. All you have to do is show up to the Poetic Asides blog on April 1, write a poem a day, and have a great time. Go to http://blog.writersdigest.com/poeticasides to learn more.

A FEEL GOOD THING - APRIL IS NATIONAL POETRY MONTH

Dancing the day away
Come on - everybody let's play
post a poem, you have all week - it's not too late
April is National Poetry Month - let's celebrate!!!

Watch this video for a quick smile

It was filmed at the Liverpool Street Subway Station in London Jan 15, 2009. Only the dancers knew what was happening; the general public didn't know what was about to unfold but many joined in and then they all went about their daily routine.



Remember to post your poem in the original entry HERE, in the comments section. Good luck!

POETRY CONTEST PRIZES

April is National Poetry Month and I'm offering prizes for people willing to play along in my first ever Poetry Contest.

Look at the photo above. These are some of the prizes. There will be a first, second and third place winner. Each winner will get to pick their prize. Some of these books are autographed copies.

So come on people post a poem on the original post under the comments: here - what have you got to lose - and you've got a pretty good chance to win.

FUN SURVEY: Dining Out in the World

Check this out and see how savvy you are when it comes to eating out in the world.

Just click here.

But don't forget to come back and tell me how you scored.

I only got 6 out of 11 - guess I need to travel more.

EARTH HOUR IN PICTURES

BEFORE EARTH HOUR 2009:





DURING EARTH HOUR 2009:

EARTH HOUR 2009 - Let's Answer the Call

Don't forget about EARTH HOUR

It all began in Sydney in 2007, when over 2 million homes and businesses switched off their lights for one hour.

The message grew and so did the momentum. 50 million joined in during 2008.

The goal on March 28, 2009, is 1 billion people. So come on, let's switch off our lights as part of a global vote. Unlike any election in history, it is not about what country you’re from, but instead, what planet you’re from.

VOTE for EARTH HOUR. It's a call to stand up and take control over the future of our planet. So, come on people let's answer that call.

Over 74 countries and territories have pledged their support to VOTE EARTH during Earth Hour 2009, and this number is growing everyday.

VOTE EARTH by simply switching off your lights for one hour, and join the world for Earth Hour.

Saturday, March 28, 8:30-9:30 p.m.