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ASK THE EXPERT POETS

The Poet Society Of Trinidad and Tobago  is very pleased to deliver on our objectives.

We warmly welcome Our Two Poetry Experts: Kathleen Bryce Niles and G. Newton V. Chance

 

A Note to Poets

While some poems may contain much rhyming, rhyming alone does not make a passage good poetry or even poetry. The metric flow as well as the use of any number of literary/poetic devices; such as simile, metaphor, assonance, alliteration, allegory, allusion, oxymoron, hyperbole, onomatopoeia, pun, personification, irony etc., is just as important. Also of the utmost importance is the ability to invoke interesting and unusual imagery and ways of seeing, feeling and experiencing things, trying to say new things, or even old things, in new ways. Also another important aspect that will contribute to a piece being considered poetry or good poetry is to be layered i.e. have different meanings and symbolism at different levels e.g. physical, spiritual, literal, figurative. There is also the economy with words. Poetry is like the essence of language, saying more with less, working the words much harder; each word should be deliberated as to whether it is contributing to or detracting from the piece. But we suspect that you’ll already know all of this, however, the secret is in the application.

To make good interesting poems, they will have to be rewritten in a more clever and poetic way with some more profound thought and language in there (by profound we do not necessarily mean big words but rather connotations). Poetry is about art and subtlety so the initial inspiration has to be refined, applying such devices as mentioned. At the end of the day the poem should be fresh, aesthetically pleasing to read and listen and should evince some emotional or intellectual response -- joy, sadness, chagrin, anger, nostalgia, wonder, deep thought, concurrence etc. Arguably, there is no single definition of poetry or good poetry yet a poet has to at least be able to discern what is not poetry or good poetry. Reading contemporary poetry from the poet laureates and other eminent modern poets will certainly help.
KBN and GNVC

 

Beginning March 1^st 2013 We invite all our members to email their poems to poetssocietytt@gmail.com

 

 For ADVICE, COMMENTS, FEEDBACK, Etc...

 

 

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100 Thousand Poets for Change 2011

The Poet Society of Trinidad & Tobago was pleased to be a part of the inaugural 100 Thousand Poets for Change on Saturday 24th September, 2011.

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WORKSHOP # 4

THE POET SOCIETY OF T & T SUCCESSFULLY HOSTED ITS FOURTH POETRY WORKSHOP ON APRIL 23RD, 2011.

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SPONSORS OF THIS EVENT:

COMPETITION RESULTS ARE OUT!!

$$ WRITE AND WIN $$
POETRY COMPETITION # 4

AND THE WINNERS ARE...

AGE 11 & UNDER CATEGORY:

Most Promising Poet: Amelia Eva Seepersad

Poet of Merit: Tulya-Darshni Seebaransingh

3rd Place Winner: Selena Bharath

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AGE 12-19 CATEGORY:

Most Outstanding Young Poet: Zeleca Julien

Poet of Merit: Devi Ramnath

3rd Place Winner: Nathan Edwards

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AGE 20 & OVER CATEGORY

Poet of Distinction: Amanda Mootie

Poet of Merit: Ronald Medford

3rd Place Winner: Sheba Sookoo

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OFFICIAL JUDGES FOR THIS COMPETITION WERE:

Ms. Tricia Geesey & Mrs. Natasha Piaralal

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR WINNING POETS AND SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL POETS WHO PARTICIPATED IN OUR 4th WRITE & WIN POETRY COMPETITION...

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LOCAL POETRY BOOKS FOR SALE:

CHRONICLES OF THE CAGED HUMMINGBIRD

"So caged hummingbirds must learn to rattle their cages and break free of the cage that constrains them. Then the hummingbird will fly freely once again. I have rattled. I am free" (Delano C. Paul, 2009.p.10)

For details on purchase, please contact:

Patricia Paul @ p-louise@lycos.com

or Lynette Noel @ educators.real@gmail.com

or telephone:868-484-8963

SUGGESTED READING LIST OF CARIBBEAN POETRY BOOKS

" Chronicles of the caged Hummingbird" by Delano C. Paul with selected writings by Earl Arthur Hardy

"Midsummer" A collection of Poems by Derek Walcott

"Omeros" by Derek Walcott

"Arkansas Testament" by Derek Walcott

"Tiepolo's Hound" by Derek Walcott

"In A Green Night" by Derek Walcott

"Born To Slow Horses" - Kamau Braithwaite

"A Caribbean Dozen: Poems from Caribbean Poets" edited by John Agard and Grace Nichols

"The Heinemann Book of Caribbean Poetry" edited by Ian Mc Donald and Stewart Brown

"Anglophone" Caribbean Poetry by Emily Allen Williams

"Discerner of Hearts" by Olive Senior

"Jane & Louisa Will Soon Come Home" by Erna Brodbers

WORKSHOP # 3

THE POET SOCIETY OF T & T SUCCESSFULLY HOSTED POETRY WORKSHOP # 3 on 24th April, 2010 @ Omardeen School of Accountancy Ltd.

This workshop was facilitated by Dr. Rose-Ann Walker and focused on Meter & Rhythm in Poetry. Special thanks to all workshop participants and to Dr. Walker for another brilliant delivery.

Stay tuned for more...

WORKSHOP # 2

THE POET SOCIETY OF T & T SUCCESSFULLY HOSTED IT'S SECOND POETRY WORKSHOP ON 12/12/09.

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PROUD SPONSORS OF THIS EVENT:

IN COMMEMORATION OF NATIONAL POETRY DAY (OCTOBER 15)

THE POET SOCIETY OF T & T HOSTED:
A FREE POETRY WORKSHOP FOR POETS !!

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VIEW WINNING POEMS FROM OUR 3RD WRITE & WIN POETRY COMPETITION

AGE 20 & OVER CATEGORY
AGE 12-19 CATEGORY
AGE 11 AND UNDER CATEGORY

VIEW WINNING POEMS FROM OUR 2ND WRITE AND WIN POETRY COMPETITION

AGE 20 & OVER CATEGORY
AGE 12-19 CATEGORY
AGE 11 & UNDER CATEGORY