Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Invitation--Michael Todd--United States

Invitation

Whispers in the wind:
Words and phrases, poetry laced;
Who has some to lend?

Join in, bring a friend;
Others here will share your taste,
As your voices blend.

This offer we extend,
Is sincere, not made in haste;
Stone carved, not a trend.

Read and comprehend;
Nary a post goes to waste;
I highly recommend.

Tie up a loose end;
Your efforts will be embraced,
Just around this bend.

Michael Todd aka Myke Todd has been writing and posting stories and poetry on social networking sites since 2006. He can currently be found at his dedicated poetry site... http://myketodd.blogspot.com/
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21 comments:

  1. Karen O'LearyJuly 1, 2015 at 1:16 PM

    Dear Michael,

    I'm deeply touched by your words. Your poem is an extension of what I envisioned for Whispers when opening this online journal/poetry community. Thank you so much for this beautiful invitation.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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    1. Michael ToddJuly 1, 2015 at 1:54 PM

      Thank you, Karen, for your very kind words... Whispers feels like home to me. I will never forget the first time I visited the site, because I was invited by Caroline Skanne, a contributor, and was just amazed at the format, and the quality of poems, as well as the writers.

      Best wishes from Tennessee, and as always, thanks for having me.

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    2. AnonymousJuly 1, 2015 at 2:08 PM

      Well done Michael, I enjoy your creative works and expressions.

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    3. Michael ToddJuly 1, 2015 at 2:14 PM

      Thank you very much, Drew.

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    4. Karen O'LearyJuly 1, 2015 at 2:24 PM

      Dear Michael,

      It is a pleasure having you here at Whispers. Hopefully, Carolyn will return sometime soon. Thank you for being a bright light here.

      Best wishes,
      Karen

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  2. Another Government EmployeeJuly 1, 2015 at 2:10 PM

    Excellent hakai (6 stanza haiku).

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  3. UnknownJuly 1, 2015 at 3:05 PM

    Michael,
    Before Christopher brought it up, I didn't realize this was a bunch of haiku, or a form. Did you mean to write it that
    Your friend,
    David Fox

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    1. Michael ToddJuly 1, 2015 at 3:16 PM

      Yes, Sir, David... It is a sequenced series of rhyming haiku. I just got started and could not find a stopping place.

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  4. Dahlia RamoneJuly 1, 2015 at 7:05 PM

    I think you have just become the Haiku Master with this one. It's absolutely lovely :)

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    1. Michael ToddJuly 1, 2015 at 8:18 PM

      Just a novice with a story to share, Dahlia. Thanks for visiting!

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  5. NissmechJuly 1, 2015 at 8:15 PM

    First a sonnet master now a Haiku genius! Your talents are boundless and forever increasing! Well done!

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    1. Michael ToddJuly 1, 2015 at 8:20 PM

      Nissmech, I was just getting started when Boomie reminded me, "There is a five stanzas limit."

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  6. UnknownJuly 1, 2015 at 9:42 PM

    You have amazed me with your awesome talents with this incredible poem, or should I say group of poems. Your skill is truly harmonious. What a grandiose piece, Great work,

    Russell

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    1. Michael ToddJuly 1, 2015 at 11:13 PM

      Thank you very much for your generous remarks, Russell.

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  7. Jack HorneJuly 2, 2015 at 12:37 PM

    wow, rhyming - I LIKE it

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  8. pdfrenchJuly 2, 2015 at 5:31 PM

    Enjoyed your work!

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  9. AnonymousJuly 6, 2015 at 12:04 PM

    Nice poem, Michael. Thank you for sharing and continued blessings!

    -MJ (www.tgbtgpublictions.com)

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