Today, I received an early Christmas present: my copy of the amazing “Sunflower Tanka,” an Anthology of Tanka, Tanka Prose, and Experimental Tanka, superbly compiled by Robbie Cheadle and Colleen M. Chesebro, Contributing Editors. >> https://robbiesinspiration.wordpress.com/ >> https://colleenchesebro.org/
The attached scans below are my “5” Tanka, which incorporate the theme “Into The Light” and wereselected by the editors.
The anthology “Cadence-Life’s Poetic Rhythms” has been nominated as a finalist for the American Writing Awards. Congratulations to all who have contributed to this anthology! The recently published collection is a truly international poetry anthology found on Amazon, Barnes&Noble, and Bookshop.org.
The collection includes poems by Sarfraz Ahmed, Rita Anderson, Nanci Arvizu, Bartholomew Barker, arlene bice, A. C. Blake, Susi Bocks, Yasmin S. Brown, Lin Marshall Brummels, Stephen W. Buchanan, Anupama Sham Budhrani, Migel Bung, Joni Karen Caggiano, Theresa Carlie, Elizabeth Esquerra Castillo, Carla M. Cherry, Lauren M. Clemmons, Ambika Devi, Richard Fireman, Nolcha Fox, Carol Coven Grannick, Joel Haas, Mark Andrew Heathcote, Duane L. Hermann, Chyrel J. Jackson, Gerald Jatzek, Zaneta Varnado Johns, Cody Jones, Eftichia Kapardeli, Jill Sharon Kimmelman, Teresa H. Klepac, Barbara Harris Leonhard, Donna McKinney, Danielle Martin, Karuna Mistry, Howard Moon, Michelle Ayon Navajas, Nimitok, Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris, Thomas King Oloo (Babs), K. Ann Pennington, Dawn Pisturino, Sarah Merritt Ryan, Pratibha Savani, Shiela Denise Scott, Richa Dinesh Sharma, Nicole Smith, Ivor Steven, Gabriel S. Weah, Lynn White, Charlotte Alexandria Williams, Lindsay Soberano Wilson, Chanah Wizenberg, and Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld.
Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld & Zaneta Varnado Jones (eds.): Cadence – Life’s Poetic Rhythms, Prolific Pulse Press LLC, Raleigh, NC, USA, ISBN: 978-1962374903
I am proud and excited to have two poems in “Prolific Pulse Press’s” new Anthology, Cadence – Life’s Poetic Rhythms. Many thanks to the editors, Lisa and Zaneta for presenting this fabulous Anthology. >> https://www.prolificpulse.com/
Description, by the Editors We take pride in showcasing these exceptional poems crafted by devoted poets. When we issued the call for submissions, we encouraged writers to contemplate the following questions: – What do you celebrate about life? – Who do you celebrate and why? – When do you feel most joyful? – How do you define joy? – Where do you find the most happiness? – How does joyfulness feel to you? – Why is it important to find joy?
The responses received were both abundant and significant. Now is the opportunity to delve into the works of these remarkable poets and experience their unique perspectives. We are grateful for all the contributions and devotion to this theme.
Flowers in the Sky(Cadence, by Ivor Steven)
Look up high Beyond yesterday’s goodbyes Until your eyes Are caressed by the sunny sky And savor the reason why Flowers strive to fly
I’m feeling very honoured and proud to have to my poem “Where’s That Dream” published by Vita Brevis in their annual anthology, and thank you to the editor Brian Geiger, for accepting my submission.
The second Vita Brevis anthology is officially out!
I can’t thank the community enough. Whether you’re a poet whose work is featured in the new collection, a Vita Brevis regular, or a reader, you’ll find something to love.
As you all know, these anthologies keep the lights on for Vita Brevis! Thanks for making this a reality, and congratulations to all poets who made it in.
I have three of my poems in the “Heart Beats” anthology, which was diligently edited by Lisa Tomey and published via her magazine site “Prolific Pulse” … and tomorrow I’ll be reciting my poems, along with the other fabulous authors, on a Live show that you are invite to attend…
Announcing: Heart Beats Anthology of Poetry Coming Soon
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Prolific Pulse Press LLC is an author-friendly Publisher. We are passionate about helping writers from all walks of life reach their creative dreams and achieve literary success.
Thank you to Lisa Tomey, of ‘Prolific Pulse’ for publishing this wonderful anthology of love and happiness, and I am thrilled to have 3 of my poems included in the “Heart Beats” anthology, … Clear Blue Jar (above photo), Downhill Run, and, A Festival
“Heart Beats is an anthology of poetry about the various aspects of what makes us tick or makes a heart-beat. This is about love, life, happiness, anything that makes life more joyful or tolerable.
Let’s face it. These are tough times and there have been many events in 2020 which have many of us shaking our heads. People who were once friends have gone their separate ways. Some are soul searching, examining life more closely as time has leant more for this.
Heart Beats is about working through and maybe even overcoming these challenges. It is about what brings smiles to our faces or, at least, in our hearts. Heart Beats is about life, ups and down and in-betweens and how different points of view merge into one beautiful collection of poetic works.
Inviting poets from the world to participate, made this project even more meaningful. We are a world of people and the poetry community has become more culturally diverse. This is largely due to the pandemic as people are interacting virtually more than before.” – Lisa Tomey
Here I am re-posting a poem that I recently submitted to be published, however the piece didn’t get accepted, and later on today, I’m going to present this poem on “Go Dog Go Cafe’s” ‘Throwback Friday’ weekly category … but firstly, I’m posting “My Sunrise” here on my site…
To the Vita Brevis Poetry Magazine and Brian Geiger(Editor), I thank you for including my poem, and I am honoured to appear among so many accomplished writers.
Ranked #1 Best Selling New Poetry Anthology
#1 Bestselling New Poetry Anthology, Pain & Renewal features a collection of incredible voices — from Pulitzer & Pushcart prize winners to brand new poets, it’s filled with moving poetry about the highs and lows of the human experience. From love and loss to death and redemption — and beyond.”There are as many forms of pain as there are paths to renewal, and I can think of no better way to explore this than through collected stories of people from around the world. In the same way the broader themes of a good book are not conveyed in one line but through many small and dispersed instances, the broader truths of pain and renewal bare their patterns when the struggles and victories of the individual are placed alongside those of the many. Read from cover to cover, I believe many of these patterns can be found in this anthology.” – Brian Geiger (Editor)
You can get the digital versionhere, if you want to read it on your computer, phone, tablet, or Kindle device.
And you can get the print versionhere, if you’re the bookish type.
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