I got the opportunity to attend poetry reading at the Art opening night of the Mana Contemporary Art Centre as part of the ongoing Jersey City poetry Festival ( Apr 25- Apr 30). The event was moderated by the poet laureate of Jersey City, Rashad Wright. The event was sponsored by Jersey City Arts Council … Continue reading Poetry reading at Mana Contemporary Art Centre as part of the Jersey City Poetry Festival 2019- “Intermedium”
Month: April 2019
Tuesday Writing Prompt Challenge: Tuesday, March 30, 2019
Anybody up for a challenge?
Today’s Prompt: Use Drift To Sleep in a poem or prose
Devereaux Frazier and Beth Amanda are currently hosting the Tuesday Writing Prompt Challenge which was started by our star writer Christine Ray. We hope to offer all of you something that will spark your creativity and willingness to participate.
The prompts are designed to be quick challengesthat can be written in 10 to 15minutes, inspire you creatively, are fun, and get everyone interacting. Please post your response to the prompt in the comments below and show your fellow posters some love and support. All members of the Go Dog Go community, including Baristas, are welcome to participate. Feel free to share this post on yourown blogs and/or Facebook.
Today’s Prompt: Use Drift To Sleep in a poem or prose
A beautiful Me ( Micro Poetry)- Last day of #NaPoWriMo
On the last day of the #NationalPoetryMonth, here is my ode to the beautiful poetry which surrounds us all and makes us into something beautiful with every verse, with every syllable. Hope you all enjoy being part of it this month and many more.
Love Story ( Micro poetry)
Promote Yourself Monday April 29, 2019
Welcome to Promote Yourself Monday. All Go Dog Go Cafe readers, guest writers, and baristas are invited to post one link to one specific post (600 words or less please!) from your blog into the comments section below.
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Perception-a matter of discussion
Lately, the discussion of Laurel vs Yanny on the internet had so much of
discussion and uproar about it that It has inspired me to write this poem.
Let me know your thoughts.
Difference of opinion
a matter for discussion
should open our closed thoughts
open new spaces to possibility
and should widen our perception
they should not be served as
gateways for our narrow
preconceived emotions
rather a vehicle
to carry those thoughts
to inception
those little tiny thoughts
translucent or may be opaque,
wandering in deep crevices of our
beautiful and resplendent minds
should be the food for thoughts
not our tricks for perception
Welcome the thoughts and varied opinions
be open to facts and to fictions
what relevant or what is not
should not hamper
your vision
I respect your views
and you are welcome too
Is this not the point of
living in an amicable society
the very essence
of…
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Poetry published in Vita Brevis Literature-“Those hushed whispers”
So thankful to the editor of Vita Brevis Literature, Brian Geiger to give a beautiful home to my poem in his literary journal. Vita Brevis Poetry Magazine is much more than a publication. It has its own built-in community, a growing collection of thorough articles and guides about poetry publication, indexes of opportunities, and even interviews. You can find … Continue reading Poetry published in Vita Brevis Literature-“Those hushed whispers”
Galaxy (Micro poetry)
Poetry Published in the Brooklyn, NY based Visitant Lit- “Stray”
I cannot contain my excitement as I see my poem featured in the Brooklyn based Literary Journal Visitant Lit. I'm really grateful to the Managing editor Andrea for supporting my work and helping me through the process of publication. Visitant lit has a circulation of around 10,000 readers in the area. A visitant is … Continue reading Poetry Published in the Brooklyn, NY based Visitant Lit- “Stray”
Reminder
First Published in the Vox Poetica Time is a gentle reminder of you a sepia stain on my white blouse Time gently scrubs you and yet you are here /always here/ like a nostalgia a whiff of that strong aroma in the middle of the street which blanks you mind and numbs your senses … Continue reading Reminder
We, the broken
Dreams crushed and pulverized to the core I walk alone on this path broken and sore; this emptiness seeps loneliness sits neatly in my pores Silence screams the loudest at its core; a flag stripped of its mast I'm trying to gather the pieces of me splintered and stuck in hundreds of soul faces-- known … Continue reading We, the broken
Meeting Jericho Brown at the Lillian Vernon Writers House, NYC, NY
One more wish crossed off my bucket list as I went to a poetry reading today at the Lillian Vernon Writers House as a part of Spring 2019 Poetry Reading Series. Jericho Brown read a few poems from his third book "Tradition" and few duplexes, a new poetry form he created. Jericho Brown is … Continue reading Meeting Jericho Brown at the Lillian Vernon Writers House, NYC, NY
Prayer ( Micro poetry)
We Will Not Be Silenced Honored by Toi Magazine
Scroll to page 28-28 to read the four-page spread covering the interviews of the four editors behind this amazing anthology.
I’m so proud to be part of this book.
The editors of Indie Blue Publishing were thrilled and honored when we were contacted by Toi Magazine about We Will Not Be Silenced: The Lived Experience of Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Told Powerfully Through Poetry, Prose, Essay, and Art. Editor-in-chief Autumn Farr had stumbled across WWNBS, and was deeply moved by it.
She asked if it could be featured as a resource in the magazine’s April/May 2019 Issue which highlights the mental weight of sexual assault. They interviewed all of the editors and created a four page spread about the book! We are beyond excited to see WWNBS get the recognition we think it deserves. You can read the full issue online but we ask that you consider supporting the wonderful folks at Toi magazine by buying a print copy of the issue.
Poetry published in Poetic Diversity-“Deception”
So thankful to the editor Marie Lecrivain of LA-based poetry ezine Poetic Diversity to publish my poem "Deception" in the April edition. Marie has been generous and kind enough to give me second chance in submitting my poetry and have been so gracious to guide me through the process. Really appreciate her input. You can … Continue reading Poetry published in Poetic Diversity-“Deception”
Shortlisted for a state level poetry contest- Please vote-“A Journey towards freedom”
Dear blogging family, I’m happy and excited to share the news that one of my poems got shortlisted for “NAMI NJ Dara Axelrod Expressive Arts 2019 Mental Health Poetry Contest” among top 10 finalists. They will be choosing the winners based on voting. Please click on the link here to cast your vote. They have concealed the … Continue reading Shortlisted for a state level poetry contest- Please vote-“A Journey towards freedom”
Poetry published in Spillwords-“Pedigree”
It's always a delight to see my words in the NY based online press Spill words. Please read and rate my poem here. Happy blogging! Megha Sood
Poetry forthcoming in the RECLAIM anthology
I'm so excited and honored to be part of the anthology coming soon alongside 46 other talent women writers. The anthology has been curated by Elizabeth Jane Deyro. RECLAIM / RESIST: The Enraged Feminine Anthology Series is a forthcoming two-part anthology series that aims to weaponize contemporary literature in reclaiming women's body from the oppression and … Continue reading Poetry forthcoming in the RECLAIM anthology
Promote Yourself Monday April 22, 2019
Welcome toPromote Yourself Monday. All Go Dog Go Cafe readers, guest writers, and baristas are invited to postonelink to one specific post (600 words or less please!) from yourblog into the comments section below.
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Pleated Seas ( Micro poetry)
Cocoon
“and when all the wars are over, a butterfly will still be beautiful.”
― Ruskin Bond
Break the cocoon and crack the shell
come out of it alive and refreshed
you need a transformation
you need an inevitable change
you need to come out of the chrysalis
so you can be colorful again
Break the cocoon and crack the shell
the claustrophobia is setting in
and you need to shift
to make some space
you don’t want to be shoved into a corner
or cordoned off in a pen
you need your emotions to be alive
you need your feelings to take flight
Break the cocoon and crack the shell
the tightness in your chest
your labored breathing
will stop your heart someday
you need to stretch your limitations
and broaden your horizons again
Break the cocoon and crack the shell
the misogyny, the patriarchy
the archaic rules
can’t keep…
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Desire ( Micro poetry)
Spilled Ink ( Micro poetry)
Poetry published in the Vox Poetica – “Reminder”
I'm beyond excited to be accepted by the New Jersey-based Poetry Journal Vox Poetica for giving a home to my four poems in their beautiful journal. So thankful to the editors Annmarie Lockhart and Nathan Gunter for accepting and supporting my work. Vox poetica was founded in May 2009. In service to its mission, bringing … Continue reading Poetry published in the Vox Poetica – “Reminder”
Wednesday (oops)Writing Prompt Challenge, April 17, 2019
Here is my response to the “fading light ” prompt. Do share your with 4000 readers of the GoDogGo Cafe
That sliver of light
at the crack of the early dawn
laced with the hope and the desires
in equal proportionThat sliver of bright light
carrying a million dreams
as a speck traveling on its filigree endsThat sliver of light
the demarcation between the darkness and light
that thin fading light is the
hope I carry in my heart
that breaks the darkness within.
Apologies for this not being posted yesterday!!! We hope you will still join us!
Devereaux Frazier and Beth Amanda are currently hosting the Tuesday Writing Prompt Challenge which was started by our star writer Christine Ray. We hope to offer all of you something that will spark your creativity and willingness to participate.
The prompts are designed to be quick challenges that can be written in 10 to 15minutes, inspire you creatively, are fun, and get everyone interacting. Please post your response to the prompt in the comments below and show your fellow posters some love and support. All members of the Go Dog Go community, including Baristas, are welcome to participate. Feel free to share this post on your own blogs and/or Facebook.
Today’s prompt:
Use the phrase “fading light” in a poem or piece of prose.
Happy writing!
Megha's World 
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