The Not-So Austen Bookclub discussion

XD I look forward to reading whatever you come up with ^^

Hmm...*taps chin* my feelings kinda go along with the rose in bloom...*goes to notes*

YES Tiaaaaa please do one! Nobody else has done a rose in bloom one I don't think. I've written quite a few but I want to see other oness

I'm doing one ^^ I only have a stanza and a half tho so far, but maybe by morning I can post it

This one is for Rose in Bloom ^^ not my best work but *shrugs*

I didn't know
That I would fall for you
When we met nine months ago

Our relationship was nothing more
Than a budding little rose
A rose I felt blooming all the way to my core

Our relationship is still growing
Becoming something new
Can you even tell how hard for you I'm falling?

My beautiful rose
You hold my heart
Please promise me you'll always keep it close

OMG tiaaaaaaa *huggles pillow because I have nobody to huggle* I loveeeeeeeeeeeeeee it

Thanks Xanie! :D I kinda lost it in the last two stanzas but oh wells xP

I loved the last stanza

I just wasn't sure how well it went with the overall poem. I like the stanza but I wasn't sure if it went together

I think I'm gonna write another one :p

It did, but yay! I wanna seeeeee

Another for Rose in Bloom ^^

A rose in bloom
Is a sight; is a clue
This is what I think
When I catch a glimpse of you

You are my rose
The sight I long to see
You are my everything
You mean so much to me

I feel our relationship blooming
Becoming something new
Do you feel the same?
Please tell me that it's true

But then you tell me things
That break my heart in two
I want for you to say instead
That it will forever be me and you

That was literally perfection, Tia. I ADORED ABSOLUTELY ADORED that

:D yay! Thank you! I liked that one way better than my first one xD I think that's actually my favorite poem I've ever written to be honest

It is amazing Tia. So so so so so good

:DDD

Mer I have to go to bed now :( maybe I'll write some more tomorrow...I actually like writing poems..who knew xD

Seeeeeeeeee?? That's what happened to me too

XD you're the one that inspired me to try writing again, so I have to thank you ^^

Awwww ^^

Gnight Xanie <3 I'll talk to you in the morning

Night Tia and awesome poems again keep it up!

Thank youuu ;D

One more before bed xD rose in bloom themee

Hallow ground
Hardened earth
Is there even anything growing
Beneath this packed dirt?

Oh look! Over there
Can't you see?
A tiny, little bud
How can it be?

It's a Daffodil,
It's a Lily
No, it's neither
It's a Rose

A rose in bloom
You can see it clearly
The little rose
Shows strength early

It pushes through
The hardened ground
Who knew a flower
Would be the strongest life around

Ooooh meeee like Tia

And it's not about my feelings XD

*like, Tia

Tia - trueee it's really good but I still like the second one best ^^

Me too xD

Oh wow, I've literally read ALL the entries for August, they are absolutely amazing! <3 :) You are all really talented.

August has definitely been a month of creativity!! Loving the quantity and unquestionable quality of poetry <3

I'm sorry i've missed august's months of great creative writing and poetry.

hope to get back writing in September

I assume since August isn't quite over yet that I can still submit? Because I have one last one for Rose in Bloom that I just conjured less than ten minutes ago....

The day I met you, you gave me a rose
It was only a bud, but I held it close
I treasured it, gave it lots of care
Hoping it would bloom, for me a flower so rare

The day that followed
Left me feeling hollow
You had left your fingertips' grace
With just one glance, you made my heart race

The flower slowly opened up to me
I wish you'd been here to see
I had thought this flower was a symbol of us
But you left me behind, I lay in the dust

The day after that
You came back, tipped your hat
The rose was still glorious, perfect as can be
Maybe I was wrong and there still was a you and me

A week went by
You stayed by my side
But then the rose wilted, then the rose died
Our love had stopped there, my tears never dried

Will the September poetry contest be starting soon?

*challenge

This afternoon! I'm actually currently at uni, but I finish at 4pm and will announce last month's winners and set up this month's challenge when I get back home :)

Yay! :D

Yay :)) can't wait!!

Tiaaaa didja read my thingy

*poem

Yesh I diiiid ^.^ I just didn't have a chance to comment on it. I liked it a lot :D

Yay :DD

The winners for August are:

(For the theme Rose in bloom)
Rose in Bloom by Xandra

(For the theme Illusion)
Reflections of the Heart By Zahraa

Congratulations to the winners and a massive thank you to everyone who gave August's themes a try. We had so many entries - and not only were there so many, but they were all of such stellar quality across the board.

Keep up the excellent poetry, guys!

Winners for August: please comment below letting me know which of the two prizes for August you would like + your preferred email address. Check the post here for details regarding the prizes: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

The theme/s for September are:

Winged victory
AND/OR
Triskaidekaphobia

**Quick Tip**: Try researching the themes to get a better idea of what you'll be writing about. And don't forget - you don't have to actually use the word given. Just be sure to make sure the theme is obvious throughout the piece :)

The winner of September's comp will receive an ebook copy of their choice. Either:
- The Art of Lainey
OR
- Opposition


Looking forward to reading lots of brilliant entries! <3

Oh this is so cool! Thanks Booknut :) And congrats to Xandra :D

I'd like Shatter Me: The Complete Collection (Including Novellas) by Tahereh Mafi

my email is [email protected]

Thanks :)

Thank you so much! And congrats to Zahraa :))

I'd also like Shatter Me: The Complete Collection

[email protected]

Thanks!

And for September I have a short little poem for "winged victory"

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Clashing swords
Falling skies
He's always been the reason why

Be strong, stand tall
Don't let them see you fall
Fight back
Your strength cannot lack

Nike's call, victory's lips
Will clear a path, sink enemy ships
Hurry, hurry before it's too late
Go to him quickly, before they turn to hate

Love the poem!! *fangirling*

Thank youu :DD

Btw the prizes have been sent. Enjoy! :)

Thank you :)

For Triskaidekaphobia:

One and Twelve
Do you hear hearts beating?
Two and Eleven
Do you see shadows lengthing?
Three and Ten
Do you hear lovers fighting?
Four and Nine
Do you see eyes emptying?
Five and Eight
Do you hear voices whispering?
Six and Seven
Do you see arms opening?
Seven and Six
Do you hear wolves howling?
Eight and Five
Do you see fangs dripping?
Nine and Four
Do you hear children screaming?
Ten and Three
Do you see us dying?
Eleven and Two
Do you hear them laughing?
Twelve and One
Did you see them coming?
Thirteen


(view spoiler)[ Gonna be honest, I'm not entirely pleased with how this turned out. I had a different outcome in mind. Oh, well. I'm heading out of town and wanted to get something in before the deadline. (hide spoiler)]

Xandra ~ ∂σєs тнιs ∂єαfєиιиg sιℓєиcє мєαи иσтнιиg тσ иσ σиє вυт мє? wrote: "And for September I have a short little poem for "winged victory"

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Clashing swords
Falling skies
He's always been the reason why

Be strong, stand tall
Don't let them see you fall
Fight back
..."

Fantastic poem!!