guerrilla poetry
June 5, 2013 1 Comment
Still haven’t sent us your poem for our poetry installation, Beneath The Boughs?
The FINAL DEADLINE is coming up: MIDNIGHT, SUNDAY 30TH JUNE
Make sure we’ve received your poem by then, or it won’t be considered for the exhibition!
Send us your poems on the theme of nature at a maximum of ten lines long. (This doesn’t mean your poem has to be ten lines. We’d love to see shorter works as well.)
For more details of how and where to submit, click here.
May 5, 2013
This is the fourth (and penultimate) of our monthly calls for submissions for Beneath The Boughs. The call for poems from the previous months yielded some great results, and we’d love to continue receiving your fantastic poetry for our upcoming summer exhibition, ‘Beneath The Boughs’. (The exhibition will run from July 19th to September 9th 2013. Read more about the project here.)
For a chance to be involved in the exhibition, and to have your work displayed in the beautiful historic gardens of Lowther Castle, send us your SHORT POEM(S), a maximum of TEN LINES.
Please ensure that we receive your submission(s) by the deadline of 23:59, Friday 31st May, 2013.
For information on how to submit, as well as submission guidelines, click here.
If you’re looking for inspiration, then check out the pictures in our insipration gallery.
(Although we are posting new monthly poetry prompts for the exhibition until June, the earlier you send in your work, the more chance you have of getting it displayed, so don’t dawdle too long! Looking forward to seeing your work.)
April 2, 2013 1 Comment
This is the third of our monthly calls for submissions for Beneath The Boughs. The call for poems from February and March yielded some great results, and we’d love to continue receiving your fantastic poetry for our upcoming summer exhibition, ‘Beneath The Boughs’. (The exhibition will run from July 19th to September 9th 2013. Read more about the project here.)
For a chance to be involved in the exhibition, and to have your work displayed in the beautiful historic gardens of Lowther Castle, send us your poem(s) inspired by the above photo, and the theme of DISCOVERY.
Please ensure that we receive your submission(s) by the deadline of 23:59, Tuesday 30th April, 2013.
For information on how to submit, as well as submission guidelines, click here.
(If you really aren’t inspired by this theme and photo, then you can also send us a poem inspired by one of the pictures in our insipration gallery. Remember, the same guidelines and deadline apply.)
And keep your eyes peeled. There’ll be a new prompt here in May!
(Although we are posting new monthly poetry prompts for the exhibition until June, the earlier you send in your work, the more chance you have of getting it displayed, so don’t dawdle too long! Looking forward to seeing your work.)
March 4, 2013 1 Comment
Welcome to the second of our monthly calls for submissions for Beneath The Boughs. February’s call for poems yielded some great results, and we’d love to continue receiving your fantastic poetry for our upcoming summer exhibition, ‘Beneath The Boughs’. (The exhibition will run from July 19th to September 9th 2013. Read more about the project here.)
For a chance to be involved in the exhibition, and to have your work displayed in the beautiful historic gardens of Lowther Castle, send us your poem(s) inspired by the above photo, and the theme of REMNANTS.
Please ensure that we receive your submission(s) by the deadline of 23:59, Sunday 1st March, 2013.
For information on how to submit, as well as submission guidelines, click here.
(If you really aren’t inspired by this theme and photo, then you can also send us a poem inspired by one of the pictures in our insipration gallery. Remember, the same guidelines and deadline apply.)
And keep your eyes peeled. There’ll be a new prompt here in April!
(Although we are posting new monthly poetry prompts for the exhibition until June, the earlier you send in your work, the more chance you have of getting it displayed, so don’t dawdle too long! Looking forward to seeing your work.)
February 2, 2013 2 Comments
For the next few months, we will be posting monthly poetry prompts based on our upcoming summer exhibition, ‘Beneath The Boughs’. (The exhibition will run from July 19th to September 9th 2013. Read more about the project here.)
For a chance to be involved in the exhibition, and to have your work displayed in the beautiful historic gardens of Lowther Castle, send us your poem(s) inspired by the William Henry Davies poem, ‘Leisure’ (at the bottom of the page).
Please ensure that we receive your submission(s) by the deadline of 23:59, Thursday 28th February, 2013.
For information on how to submit, as well as submission guidelines, click here.
(If you really aren’t inspired by the poem below, then you can also send us a poem inspired by one of the pictures in our insipration gallery. Remember, the same guidelines and deadline apply.)
And keep your eyes peeled. There’ll be a new prompt here in March!
LEISURE, by William Henry Davies
WHAT is this life if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare?—No time to stand beneath the boughs,
And stare as long as sheep and cows:No time to see, when woods we pass,
Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass:No time to see, in broad daylight,
Streams full of stars, like skies at night:No time to turn at Beauty’s glance,
And watch her feet, how they can dance:No time to wait till her mouth can
Enrich that smile her eyes began?A poor life this if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.
February 2, 2013 4 Comments
Fancy writing for ‘Beneath The Boughs‘ – our summer exhibition in the beautiful historic setting of Lowther Castle Gardens? We’re looking for poems inspired by the gardens, or that fit in with the feel of the gardens.
It doesn’t matter if you can’t get yourself there to write in situ. We’re bringing the gardens to you, with the gallery below. Have a browse, and let something spark your imagination!
(Don’t forget – although many of these photos feature a snowy landscape, the exhibition itself will take place over the summer, from July 19th – September 9th 2013.)
Still stuck for something to write? Check out our current monthly prompt to spark some more ideas here.
Or why not check out Lowther Castle’s own photos on their facebook page, here?
Click here for rules on length, and to submit your work.
October 10, 2012
Thinking of submitting to our Cafe Poetry venture, but not quite sure what to write about?
No worries! As always, we’re here to help.
Back in August, we posted some information about poetry prompts, to help kick-start your writing. You can check that out here: https://guerrillapoem.wordpress.com/2012/08/09/poetry-prompts-galore/
Or feel free to browse our general back catalogue of poetry related quotations to help you on your way.
Failing that, you can always read through the [insert text here] zine, Dawn Killing Darkness, or take a look at some of the other poems on our site, here: https://guerrillapoem.wordpress.com/poetry/
Still stuck? Here’s a picture of a squirrel to help you on your way.
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To find out more about our Cafe Poetry project, and how you can get involved, click here: https://guerrillapoem.wordpress.com/2012/10/07/call-for-submissions/
August 9, 2012 1 Comment
Fingertips itching to type? Got a bottle of ink just waiting to ooze words onto the page?
Well, this could be exactly what you’ve been waiting for – because we can point you in the direction of not one, but TWO sets of poetry exercises. That’s right: two!
Number One:
The first is organised by the Young Poets’ Network, with the exercises themselves set by the recent Eric Gregory Award winner, Jon Stone. They’re appearing every other day throughout August, and you’re welcome to post your results in the comment boxes for people to peruse.
There are five challenges up already, so plenty to get your teeth stuck into.
The link to the first challenge is here: http://www.youngpoetsnetwork.org.uk/2012/08/01/august-writing-challenge-1-book-shelf-poem/
Number Two:
The second set of challenges comes from quite frankly awesome poet Jacob Sam-La Rose, and is found on tumblr site, probable causes.
There’s a ‘submit’ button here, too (on the left hand side – it’s the little envelope symbol), so you can send in your efforts.
Personally, we’d like to recommend today’s exercise (the one headed by the Mark Doty quotation: http://probablecauses.tumblr.com/). Since it’s a beautiful day, head out into the open air, enjoy the sunshine, and write a poem about wherever you end up.
Now excuse me, I’m off to pack my picnic…
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