Update on Tuesday’s collection here and the June Issue of Womawords Literary Press

“To be a poet is a condition, not a profession.” Robert Graves, a response to a questionnaire in Horizon, 1946.

I am without computer for the moment and will have to publish the responses to the last Wednesday Writing Prompt later in the week. This is about as much of a post as I can manage on my cell.

The June edition of Mbizo Chirasha’s Womawords Literary Press will post on Monday. Search it out. Thanks to all those who submitted work. I’ll get back to you as soon as I can. Meanwhile, everyone can read the ten poems selected for publication.

Hope your hearts are filled with joy and peace and that you are staying safe and healthy.

In the spirit of peace, love (respect) and community,
Jamie

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anjum wasim dar says:

July 18, 2020 at 8:48 am

Lines words from the heart and soul for a very brave soul a fighting spirit a wonderful friend

to send or not to send
emotions,love best wishes
animated stickers so dearly loved
and enjoyed,that make us smile laugh
and feel joyfully peaceful
so far away,unseen but not unfelt
desiring to make comfortable and be there
for you,
you are bearing pain and experiencing
difficult moments, you may be sleeping after
long disturbed hours, I may break the peace
but I am sure you do wait for a ‘ping sound
on the messenger, as I keep waiting hoping
and am overjoyed when the green light is on
how digital the world has become, a little blink
of light tells us about presence,a little beep
gives us a message, but it is tremendous to be
grateful for,
dear friend far away, you are special in my
heart,close to me in spirit, and no poetry
reaches the paper or screen without you
here I am talking to you, reaching out into a void but
I do see you-
praying for good tomorrows with full faith
whatever the Lord has ordained for all we must
accept- to All the wonderful inspiring moments
and supporting hours of By Day and By Night
I say I love you and wish to thank you for being the
best friend ever in my life

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iidorun says:

June 30, 2020 at 9:21 pm

Oh goodness, Jamie! I hope you get your computer back soon. Typing out posts with your thumbs is definitely NOT recommended. I was happy to read the selection on Womawords and saw my friend, Mich’s submission.

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beewyld says:

June 29, 2020 at 7:20 am

Hi Jamie — Sorry to hear you have been having a challenging time. Thank you for including my poem in the Womawords issue. I love the other poems too! I went to share the issue and I am a bit surprised to find that WOMAWORDS is banned from FB and wondered if you know anything about this?

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1. Jamie Dedes says:
  
  July 12, 2020 at 12:01 pm
  
  You would have to connect with Mbizo on that. I’m a bit out of the loop right now. So pleased to know you enjoyed the collection. Be well and safe.
  
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anjum wasim dar says:

June 29, 2020 at 5:31 am

Respected Jamie Ji
Prayers and best wishes.May the Lord bless you with health and comfort.amen. Thank you for the beautiful selection of After Covid-19 poems. Indeed they are written so truly to the time no one knows for sure.Best regards always.

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1. Jamie Dedes says:
  
  June 29, 2020 at 6:54 pm
  
  Thank you, dearest Anjum! 💚💐🧑‍🌾💚
  
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Jil says:

June 29, 2020 at 1:05 am

Thank you

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