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Here is the Eye’s Open sonnet. Thank you, Richard, for helping me understand the nuances of a sonnet
Was born with eyes wide-open on that day,
to be prepared for seeing every truth …
not wanting to offend in any way,
for what had happened up there on the roof.While holding onto pasts, like in a box …
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Beautifully rendered, Fia
You make sharing and teaching a distinct pleasure.
Thank you for always joining-in and inspiring us! ⁓ Richard-
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“KLINK!”
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This is my “Magic of Poetic Voice” submission
The Beast Confession
Confessions are made to come from the heart
To make you feel the weight of it
Whether is it good or bad from the start
I need you to sit and understand me a bitI wandered into a space without time
Alone with my thoughts
Never hoping that someone could be…Read More![Profile Photo]()
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This is my Magic of Poetic Voice submission
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The Beast Confession
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·Confessions are made to come from the heart
To make you feel the weight of it
Whether is it good or bad from the start
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hopin to receive partial credit for late assignments…
swore under oath
rationality
face down hands cuffed to my tongue
heart screams alibi![Profile Photo]()
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Love it, Dru
Excellent, in every sense of the word: counts, directives, and intent in following in the spirit that one of the truly tangible facets of what the Senryu is meant to convey.
For me, your Senryu literally strives to express needed fervor for acceptance and the strife to be trusted and believed-in, even though the opposite may appear…Read More
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SESSION FIVE
Wednesday, November 26th, 2025
This session is “The MAGIC of POETIC VOICE.”~———————————•§•———————————~
WHAT IN THE HECK “IS” The MAGIC of POETIC VOICE?
by Richard W. Jenkins, MFA
©2002After reading, closely studying, and writing poetry with considerable depth for many ye…Read More
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Senryu
HauntedA single tear drops
Haunted by her lost lover
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Halloween may be over, Fia
But, you’ve learned the trick of keeping the ghostly treat of love’s forever haunting passion vibrantly alive, and what better than a beautifully laid Senryu to share it all with us in such a sweet way … maybe, a lover’s spell will be cast, returning “him” to your warming, tear-filled heart and arms.
Your i…Read More
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“ BACK TO POETRY BASICS ”
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This group is created to help those who want to learn new techniques in poetry, to brush-up on, and/or refine their skills.
The group is led by longtime poetry teacher, Richard “Rascal” Jenkins.
If you have questions about any aspect of poetry, he’s a wealth of knowledge and is always available to lend a hand or furnish answers.
Just message and he’ll respond.
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“DUE TO LITTLE INTEREST SHOWN,”
Sessions are on hold until further
notice; maybe, resuming this year.
Anyone interested, message me.
I wish you all “HAPPIEST WRITING.”
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Just drop-in and follow the lesson posted on your left. Anything you want to know – not included – post it on this site after you’ve finished reading, and Richard will answer.
(taking notes or copy/pasting/printing is a great idea that will serve you well as a reference while studying.)
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