I’m proud to announce that one of my “history haiku” has been published over at Whispers and Echoes. It actually went up Friday, September 30th, the anniversary of James Dean death.
Bartholomew Barker is an organizer of Living Poetry, a collection of poets in the Triangle region of North Carolina where he has hosted a monthly feedback workshop for more than decade. His first poetry collection, Wednesday Night Regular, written in and about strip clubs, was published in 2013. His second, Milkshakes and Chilidogs, a chapbook of food inspired poetry was served in 2017. He was nominated for a Pushcart Prize in 2021. Born and raised in Ohio, studied in Chicago, he worked in Connecticut for nearly twenty years before moving to Hillsborough where he lives and writes poetry.
My lord Bart – first – James Dean’s grave – heart-hitting.
‘Too fast to live – too young to die’
Then – that poem – about lies and truth.
My lord – the damage one lie – or rather – evasion – re-enforced by lies – caused in my family alone – multiply by …the world – my oh my – another one going in m’blog.
Bartholomew Barker, Poet 
Congratulations. That is awesome.
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Thank you, Anita.
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Congrats again, Bart. You seem to be getting a lot of hits.
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It’s only because I do a lot of submissions.
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Congratulations!
Is it the Reality Sucks poem?
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Thanks! And, no, the Reality Sucks featured on W&E is from last summer. It was from the “healing haiku” series she put out.
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Wonderful news! Congratulations Bartholomew! 😊
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Thank you, Gypsie!
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You are most welcome Bartholomew! 🙏
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My lord Bart – first – James Dean’s grave – heart-hitting.
‘Too fast to live – too young to die’
Then – that poem – about lies and truth.
My lord – the damage one lie – or rather – evasion – re-enforced by lies – caused in my family alone – multiply by …the world – my oh my – another one going in m’blog.
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Thank you, Bernie! While he wasn’t the first to die young, Dean’s death probably cemented his legacy more than if we’d watched him grow old.
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Ta-dah!…
http://www.spanglefish.com/berniesblog/blog.asp?msg=Entry%20Added
My Mum used to say…”Tell the truth and shame the Devil.”
Wise woman, my Mum.
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Thanks for reposting that old haiku of mine.
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PS…..On Thursday it’s National Poetry Day – and by National – I mean Scotland!!! https://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/national-poetry-day-2022/
The theme is The Environment……over to you poetry people?
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Very cool! I’ll have to celebrate from afar.
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I wondered if you’d have a go at a circle poem?
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Sure, I’m always up for a poetic challenge. What do you mean circle poem. I searched online couldn’t find a concise definition of the form.
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Very nice, both of them! Congratulations!
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Thank you very much, Dawn.
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Re. circle poems….. https://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/national-poetry-day-2022/ . I tried to ‘lift’ the specific section o send to you but….t’Internet wouldn’t let me!
I’ve had a go myself….. http://www.spanglefish.com/berniesblog/blog.asp?msg=Entry%20Added
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I’ll see what I can do.
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Congratulations. That’s great!
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Thank you, Luisa!
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You’re highly welcome 🌼
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Congratulations. I will check them out
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Thank you, Ali. Hope you enjoy them.
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Congratulations!
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Thank you, July.
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You’re most welcome. 🙂
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