Some of you may know I’m co-editor of the Poetry and Prose round-up for BritMums. This means that every other month I read as much poetry and prose written by my lovely fellow bloggers as I can, and put it together in a post on the BritMums site. You can find my last post (published early this month) here – it’s well worth a read as I was snowed-under with fabulous work to share!
My co-editor Victoria, was due to do the next roundup (which will be published in early March) but we’ve agreed that I’ll do it instead, as she’s got lots on this month, so I find myself with an extra roundup post to write. Since it’s unexpected, I thought I’d try something a bit different this time, and I was hoping for your help!
As it was Valentine’s Day last weekend I’ve already noticed a fair few creative pieces on the subject of love… and I thought, why not make my next roundup a ‘bumper, love edition’? And I’d LOVE it if you could point me in the direction of anything you’ve written on the subject. But NOT just romantic love, oh no, no, no – all sorts of love! I want the post to be a celebration of everything and everyone we care about – children, partners, parents, siblings, friends, family, cats, dogs, hobbies, gin, pizza, small pebbles… whatever – the world is your oyster! (In fact, there are extra bonus points for anyone who writes a love poem about oysters ;))
So, lovely people, if you’ve written (or posted) a poetry or prose piece on this theme during the month of February then please share it with me by Friday 26th February. Just tweet me @writingbubble or give me a nudge on my FB page. I will include as many pieces as I can in the roundup (hopefully all, space allowing). Of course, I will also be on the look out for posts too.
Please share this post with anyone you think might be interested. I’m looking forward to reading and sharing your work!
This is a good idea! If I was any good at poetry & prose & had posted anything like this, I’d submit it to you…but, sadly, I’m not & I haven’t! Hope you get lots of lovely submissions, though! #PoCoLo
Thanks – I’ve been sent quite a few! x
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Hey lovely. Feel free to use this if it fits: http://www.raisingmothers.com/for-my-sisters/
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I certainly will, Rachael, thanks. xx
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This is a great idea Maddy – and thank you so much for covering for me whilst I am away. I shall help spread the word. #PoCoLo x
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Thanks Victoria and no problem! x
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Previously published poems ok ?!
Hi, as long as it’s on your blog (so I can link to it) and posted fairly recently (it’s a monthly round up so the idea is that it’s stuff from the previous month really – in this case Feb) then that’s fine!
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What a lovely idea Maddy. I really enjoyed Rhyming with Wine’s post here: https://rhymingwithwine.wordpress.com/2016/02/14/a-valentines-rhyme-for-the-hubby/
I’m not suggesting you use it (because it’s neither poetry nor prose) but I did write about Valentine’s Day as a Tween this year.
Thanks for linking to #PoCoLo
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Thanks Morgan! I love that Rhyming with Wine poem too! And your post was great. xx
Maddy recently posted…What I’m Writing – week sixty-five
What a lovely idea! I look forward to reading your round up. #WhatImWriting
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Thanks, it should be a ‘love’ly one!
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Hi Maddy, I’d love for my latest snippet of my novel in progress to be considered
Kate meets Alex for the first time in Bangkok!
http://www.mummytries.com/kates-story-continues-meeting-alex-for-the-first-time/
I’ll definitely use it Reneé, thanks!
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I cannot contribute but this is a great idea!
Hope you will get plenty of interesting pieces. xx
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Thanks Katia!
Maddy recently posted…What I’m Writing – week sixty-five
Well I haven’t anything to add (at the moment, probably at all) for your round-up, I love (excuse the pun) the subject though, I will look forward to reading your round up. xx
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Thanks Alice, let me know if you’re suddenly inspired! x
Maddy recently posted…dead salmon, iced buns, great films and a car crash
Well, now I’m going to have to write a ‘Love’ poem as I’m not sure anything recent fits.
Oh actually this might fit? http://diaryofafatbottomedgirl.com/2016/02/19/grow/
I’ll have a go at something new too.
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Your ‘grow’ poem definitely fits, Becky!
Maddy recently posted…What I’m Writing – week sixty-five
I’m not sure I have anything suitable this month? Good luck with your round up for this month though ps thank you for your lovely comment on my story today xx
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Ah I haven’t done anything creative on my blog for aaaaages! When I saw this the other day I got thinking about all the things I *could* write… And then remembered I’m struggling to find time to fit in the novel so should probably just focus on that for the time being. I hope you find lots of great pieces to share! I’ll look forward to reading
xx
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What a great idea, I’ve got this poem about love http://www.soulexplosions.co.uk/2016/02/poem-i-love-you.html on my new poetry/prose blog if it’s any good for you
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