What is Papertank?
Most importantly, Papertank is a user-run website, you keep it running and play a big part in every single aspect of what makes this site what it is and what it will become.
What is this lens all about?
Each poem on this lens has been voted as 'featured articles' on Papertank by their peers.
All poems are copyrighted by their authors and cannot be reproduced without their permission.
Why does 'Papertank Needs You'?
Papertank is a site that relies on its members. Without members posting their work, and without the members reviewing each others work, then the site will become stale and die.Therefore, if you love writing come and join us...we don't bite....too much!!!
Quote of the Day
by Rudyard Kipling
Featured Poem
SimeyC said: " Very interesting commentary on society. Not sure if intended this, but it can be read as a commentary on individuals or the whole society....
It flows very well and keeps you reading.
Gone are the gardens of gods-
Father time has abandoned us as Mother Nature's abortion.
Here are the days of black gold, cheap sex and masochist majorities
-We dine alone, with unwelcome grace and relaxed grimace
Our lives have lengthened, medicines efficacious, death's rights suspended-
Earth's hunger for love has augmented in our longevity
-Green has gone,
Green is greed and malign
Hallowed American ideals decaying-sprawled wasted and dour
Frightened flies in crowded corners, scavenging crumbs
-Reckless and penurious
We scream for more, excitement and explosions,
Body counts and heroes; inlaid needs for attention
Trees, ozone and peace with oil
We petition for the extinction of death while we kill for religion
-How we have made our mother proud
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Archive of featured articles
My favorite writers from Papertank
Irishgirl - has the ability to produce evocative and powerful poetry that pulls at the heartstrings. Her prowess with the language and her ability to write from the heart come through in all her poetry.
imdeadgoaway - this young man is prolific. His talents range from comedy, to satire, to terror to sublime poetry. His passion for his art flows through in all he does.
Crowley - if ever I wanted a mentor, then Crowley would fit the bill. Perhaps the most accomplished poet on Papertank, he constantly produced quality poems that are simply excellent, varied and professional.
Blamninja1 - is probably the most under-rated writer on Papertank- he constantly writes quality poetry and fiction. What is amazing is that you never know what you'll get - one day it'll be a dark sinister story - the next it's a in your face, laugh out loud poem.
I'll add to this list as the days go by - there are so many talented writers on Papertank but it's almost impossible to list them all in one day. Just visit Papertank and find out for yourself.
Vote for your favorite poem.
Please click more to see a 'large' snippet of each poem.
Please note that due to the limitations of the module I can only show a 'snippet' of each poem - for the full poem, please see 'The Poets' section below and visit their personal 'papertank' bio screen.
Matters by Imdeadgoaway
Broken, the wounds invisible
in this dimmest of li more...3 points
Fragile Eternity by SimeyCook
A thousand times I've lost myself in your deep and more...2 points
Nightclub by Crowley
A thousand shining eyes
Of mascara rimmed inquisit more...1 point
A desk of roses by Crowley
Song and tears stream, dance
mingling sound and so more...1 point
Bon Appetit by Imdeadgoaway
Have you never tasted
Lust in another body?
Then l more...1 point
So Much it Hurts by Michael
Only, here inside my eyes,
In love does beauty shi more...1 point
Men Will Become Soldiers by Irishgirl
Men will become soldiers
We will fill them up wit more...1 point
Instruction by Irishgirl
This may not be the most subtle approach
For the t more...1 point
My White Flag by ZoeeyGlass
Quiet
Aching want
Powerful
Hopeless
Expectation
more...1 point
Personal Lenses of the poets.
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J. M. Kauftheil
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I've been writing since 2005. Started out slow, writing shitty poetry. Eventually got into erotica, and I've been picking up speed ever since. I don't really have one style of writing - I do both poetry and prose. Erotica, Romantic, Abstract, Emotion...
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Simon's Lensography
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On a cold day in April 1967, the world was blessed with an addition to its numbers. Well that's how I like to think of it anyway! I was born in Sheffield England to Thomas and Pamela Cook. I do not really remember my early years, aside from a vague...
The Poets that are featured on this Lens
Blamninja1
Bio: I'm happy, crazy, friendly.
Crowley
Bio:ll do this if/when I'm famous.
Imdeadgoaway
Bio: Writing is a great playground; to put words on blank space is to retain a childlike wonder. Raised in the Bay Area. Soon to be off to bigger, smaller, greener, greyer, and altogether newer things.
Web Page
Irishgirl
Bio: From Dublin, BA in English Langugage and Literature.
SimeyCook
Bio: Born in England, now in NJ USA. Geek with a flare for poetry - perhaps?
ZooeyGlass
Bio: 18 - Canada - Street wanderer, word wrangler. A creature of rum and lace dresses, she will steal your notebooks....
Treborsinna
Bio: Student / Musican who likes Reading, writing, music, school .
Interested in Learning how to write poetry? Check out the books below...
Feel free to add any recommendations you have.
The Ode Less Travelled: Unlocking the Poet Within by Stephen Fry
I have a dark and dreadful secret. I write poetry. more...0 points
How To Write Poetry Scholastic Guides by Paul Janeczko
In this versatile nuts-and-bolts guide, award-winn more...0 points
Pizza, Pigs, and Poetry: How to Write a Poem by Jack Prelutsky
Have you ever tried to write a poem about a pizza more...0 points
Imdeadgoaway's favorite poet
Richard Brautigan
Revenge of the Lawn, The Abortion, So the Wind Won't Blow It All Away
Amazon Price: $10.88 (as of 11/29/2009) 
LIke the poetry? Comments on the Lens?
Please feel free to add comments, observations etc.
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- Sarunas Sarunas Apr 15, 2009 @ 6:57 am
- Fantastic lens.
I gave you 5 stars,
but don't forget to keep it up : DD
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- 0ctavias0fferings 0ctavias0fferings Apr 13, 2009 @ 10:08 am
- I must check out Papertank 5* for an interesting lens
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- LauraFincannon LauraFincannon Apr 5, 2009 @ 9:38 am
- Nice work. I'll be interested in seeing how you further develop this lens and I'll check out the website.
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- praise praise Apr 4, 2009 @ 8:08 pm
- Great lens, I support all poets and have rated and favorited this one!
Debra
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- Stacey Stacey Apr 3, 2009 @ 2:27 pm
- Great Site :)
Thank you for your visit over at my blog, it was really appriciated.
You are so right in what you said, it is difficult to put poetry out, other peoples opinions differ so much, some will like what I write and others will not, but hey, I like a challenge as it keeps me on my toes, and if I do get a bit of stick for my kind of poetry I dont take it personally (but I will stand up for myself as you have seen).
Actually it probably makes me more determind ;)
Once again thank you and I will be popping over to visit you often.
poetry-by-stacey.blogspot.com
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Duel - should poetry rhyme?
If you look at the poetry on my Lens, you'll note that there are barely any that rhyme. This seems to be a modern trend.
Should poetry rhyme?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byYes - all poetry should rhyme!
stacey says:
OOOh my kind of a question!
Should poetry rhyme?
Yes and No
There is no rule saying that poetry should or should not rhyme. Every poet has their own way/style of writing and if their pen flows in the direction of rhyme then so be it. Saying this, if their pen flows in the non rhyming direction this is equally acceptable.
This is what makes the poetry world so different and interesting.
Posted April 03, 2009
No - modern (contemporary) poetry can be free verse.
0ctavias0fferings says:
It can rhyme or not all depending on the desired effect. I use both rhyme and free verse
Posted April 13, 2009
stacey says:
OOOh my kind of a question!
Should poetry rhyme?
Yes and No
There is no rule saying that poetry should or should not rhyme. Every poet has their own way/style of writing and if their pen flows in the direction of rhyme then so be it. Saying this, if their pen flows in the non rhyming direction this is equally acceptable.
This is what makes the poetry world so different and interesting.
Hence me ticking both boxes ;-)
Posted April 05, 2009
LauraFincannon says:
No, but it can be effective, fun, interesting when it does.
Posted April 05, 2009
Irishgirl says:
I enjoy rhyme in a poem but it shouldn't be given too much inportance, for me the 'flow' is important and sometimes rhyme (and often bad rhyme) is used by aspiring writers as a shortcut or replacement for rhythm.
That said, when you know how to do it and when rhyme is used properly it can be hugely effective. I try for rhyme in a lot of the pieces that I write, but also try to stay away from the old hackneyed 1,2,3 beat that you can fall into.
Also, there is a scope in free verse that may not be offered in rhyme, it all depends on what you are writing and how you use rhyme (or don't use it as the case may be)
Posted March 29, 2009
by SimeyC
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