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22 252 where's everyone gone?
by agrimmeer
Feb 10, 2024 10:43:15 GMT -5
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Forum for the posting of member-created artwork & photos. Visual arts (painting, photography, pics of sculptures, crafts, etc.)

54 124 dinner's on
by winddance
Feb 9, 2024 11:29:12 GMT -5
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Forum for the discussion, review, & analysis of books, such as your favorites, what you're currently reading, etc.

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3 18 Has a book ever changed your life?
by goldenmyst
Feb 9, 2024 0:27:09 GMT -5

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New forum for members to join upcoming Live Meeting events.
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3 15 The value you can
by jabom
Dec 25, 2023 23:44:56 GMT -5
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Broken poem? Need a verb tune-up? Or maybe a complete overhaul? Post it here and let other AC poets help you out!

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Need inspiration, a challenge or something to break that writers block? Then put your writing skills to the test with some fun exercises & challenges.

3 1,991 YAY Words !!!
by winddance
Oct 1, 2023 10:19:41 GMT -5

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Forum for more in-depth critiques of poetry and prose. Please try to critique 2 or 3 pieces for everyone you post seeking critique.

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Creep into the dark. Read, post & comment on dark poetry such as depression, angst, melancholy, and the bleakness of life. Violent content not allowed. See Back Bar forum.

Sub-boards: Dark - General, Death's Door, Melancholy & Depression

16 57 ‘Letter to my soul’
by grandmaweirdo
Oct 30, 2023 22:23:12 GMT -5
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Forum for offbeat, surreal, or experimental writings. Feeling funky and stuck in a Dali painting, then stop in.

24 134 mOM
by agrimmeer
Apr 2, 2024 17:07:27 GMT -5
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Shorter can actually be better. Post, read and comment on haiku, tanka and senryu poems. Other short forms also welcome.

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303 1,655 Quadri-22
by winddance
Apr 2, 2024 19:00:19 GMT -5
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A forum for poetry and/or prose dedicated to any specific holidays or such occasions.

2 7 My Christmas List
by sasha
Dec 27, 2023 14:20:35 GMT -5
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Forum for those looking to read or post humorous poetry and revel in limericks. Just keep them clean of course!

12 25 imaginary king
by gypsy
Apr 29, 2023 8:39:53 GMT -5
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Post announcements, recommendations, plans

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17 287 This Weekend on SpiritPlants Radio
by Cenacle
Apr 26, 2024 12:24:46 GMT -5
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Forum for the original lyrics and audio songs of our members. NOTE: only post original lyrics or songs you've written please!

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9 18 Spirit World Restless #14, DJ Judih
by judih
Sept 23, 2023 0:48:22 GMT -5
No New Posts Love & Romance Poetry

Ah love is in the air. Read, post & comment on poems of love and romance. Erotic works not allowed; see Back Bar forum.

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Sub-boards: Love in General, Love's Glory, Lost Love

24 98 undone
by Bromanoph
Jul 29, 2023 7:38:57 GMT -5
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Take in some beautiful scenery. Read, post & comment on nature poems. Not for haiku and short forms; see the haiku forum.

Moderator: winddance

10 33 I try to forget
by Deleted
Dec 25, 2023 14:11:44 GMT -5
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We know not everything can be categorized. Thus this forum is for poetry that doesn't fall under one of the other forum categories.

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205 589 Wild Woman Blues
by goldenmyst
Mar 30, 2024 19:21:23 GMT -5
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This forum is dedicated to poems reflecting Science Fiction, Fantasy, and/or Mythos. Please share!

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My karma ran over my dogma. Read, post & comment on spiritual, inspirational or philosophical poetry.

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32 109 (f)ACT I:
by gypsy
Mar 30, 2024 17:16:37 GMT -5
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When poetry doesn't cover it, it's all about prose. Read, post & comment on essays and stories.

56 166 In Her, He Found His Genesis
by goldenmyst
Mar 31, 2024 13:37:36 GMT -5

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