Poetry Friday, Week 31: A Few Poetry Announcements

8/4/2022

Thanks to Molly at Nix the Comfort Zone for hosting today.
It's really great to be back. June and July zipped by me. Part of the time I was in Ireland and Scotland. I am still processing the trip and can't believe I've been home almost a month. What a month it's been! I have news.

The Poeming Pigeon: A Journal of Poetry and Art (Issue #12)

I am thrilled to announce that my poem, "A Story While Chopping Onions", will be featured in this upcoming issue of the The Poeming Pigeon.

It's ready for preorders at the website and is $18.00 if ordered before September 30, 2022. It's $24.00 after. Publication is set for October 25, 2022.

Summer Poetry Swap, 2022

Thanks to Tabatha, each summer welcomes the Summer Swap of poetry. One of the favorite places in the world for me is the Grand Canyon. And Patricia kicked off the season with these wonderful haiku.

layered bands, compressed
remains of Panagea
carved over eons

canyon colors, rise
desert sun sinks into time
nature's memory

pastel pink and gold
a day yawns, remebering
sandstone lullabies

how many lingered
in awe of earth's majesty
prayer of gratitude

© Patricia J. Frantz

In Other News

Three years ago, Klaire Lockhart and Aaron Packard, wanted to host an art exhibit in their community of Vermillion, SD comprised of artists from all over the country.

I submitted two photos and the mixed media piece, "Coda". They were accepted into the show.

The artwork will be professionally printed and wheat-pasted to the exterior of No. 7 Center Gallery, and the images will be included in an online exhibition hosted by packardgroupllc.com. The opening reception will occur on Final Friday, August 26th, 2022 at No. 7 Center Gallery, 7 Center St., Vermillion, SD. All selected artwork will be projected as a drive-in movie. The exhibition of 8x10” prints will be on display from August 26th through September 23rd, 2022.

I am so excited to be included and when the online link becomes available, I will share.

Linda Mitchell

8/5/2022 03:37:21 am

Hooray! Great publication news...I love that postcard. I need a trip to the GC. I need to renew my summer like I renew books!

Irene Latham

8/5/2022 05:05:11 am

Jone, I'm excited to hear more about your travels...and so many congratulations on these lovely happenings in your poet-artist-life. Lovely and inspiring! xo

Michelle Kogan link

8/5/2022 06:58:55 am

Congrats all around Jone, on the poem publication and art exhibit, I look forward to reading the poem and seeing the exhibit online! Thanks for sharing Patricia's enticing poem postcard and haikus!

I'll be a tad late with my poetry swap for you as I'm now in my 3rd week taking care of my husband with Covid rebound, while also teaching…

PATRICIA J FRANZ link

8/5/2022 07:42:30 am

Congratulations on both your poem and your art! How serendipitous that my Grand Canyon musings struck a heartchord for you! And, not having found your email, I'll thank you here for the lovely Calanais stones notebook and collage artcard poem. I will have much to post about in the coming weeks from all of the poetry swaps this summer!

Laura Purdie Salas link

8/5/2022 08:11:10 am

Jone, congratulations on ALL the things!!! And thanks for sharing Patricia's lovely haiku. Also, random question for my upcoming Scotland trip. Do they have salt and pepper on the table at most restaurants? I can't recall, and my sister needs to know :>D

janice scully link

8/5/2022 08:14:34 am

Wonderful, Jone! Congratulations. Welcome back to the USA. It must have been a thrill to travel to Scotland and Ireland. You inspire me to submit more and write more. Looking forward to reading your poem in the Poeming Pigeon!

Laura Shovan link

8/5/2022 11:47:47 am

Congrats on the upcoming publication, Jone! Patricia's poem makes me hungry to visit the Grand Canyon.

Alan j Wright

8/5/2022 10:55:41 pm

Great endeavours have led to great recognition, Jone. Well done you! Recognition fills us with an energy to continue striving and sharing our creative urges.

Molly Hogan link

8/6/2022 05:28:08 am

There's so much to be excited about in your post--a fantastic journey, home-coming, new publications, and sublime GC-inspired haiku from Patricia! Wow! I'm so happy for you!

Karen Eastlund

8/6/2022 05:54:10 am

Jone: Congratulations on all your news! Fabulous! Your excitement is contagious! Thanks...

Mary Lee Hahn

8/7/2022 07:23:26 am

What great news you shared to day! Yay you! How fun to have your art pasted to a building and shown as a drive in movie?!?!

Heidi Mordhorst link

8/7/2022 05:33:24 pm

Jone, your publications are so well-deserved--congratulations! "The Poeming Pigeon" makes me laugh as a title. I'd love to read "A Story While Chopping Onions." And Patricia's Grand Canyon haiku are just about all as a lovely as the canyon!

Bridget Magee link

8/9/2022 12:32:48 am

Woot! A healthy dose of good vibes all around, Jone! Congrats on your publication. :)

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