Graphic Poem Challenge

[Angeline]

I've been obsessed with graphic poems of late--I differentiate them from illustrated poems because they are, I think, a different breed. An illustrated poem is accompanied by an image, but in a graphic poem there is only one piece: the image is the poem and vice versa.

I have found that doing this form causes you to think differently about your poem. On one hand you're constrained by space, but on the other this allows you to think more creatively about formatting and how to make the image work for you.

The attached photo is yours to use. Simply right-click your mouse on the image and select Save Picture As for pc's (if you have a Mac, you know what to do, I'll bet). You can change it as you see fit in any image editing program like Paint, PaintPro, Photoshop, etc. I use a program that came with my scanner. Experiment with text and image and have fun!

A copyright caveat though--if you import any images to add to the poem, they should be ones you created or own the rights to (e.g., a family photo).

Let's take some time on this one--say post your completed graphic poem(s) here in the thread by the 23rd (post them as submissions too if you like, but we can't guarantee they'll appear the same day).

If you're not sure and have questions, raise them here or pm me.

 

[JUDO]

Hmmm... Graphic.


- Judo

 

[Angeline]

Sample1

Here is a sample graphic poem of mine to give you some food for thought.

 

[Angeline]

Sample2

And another

 

[Angeline]

Hmmm... Graphic.

yes indeedy cutie, lol.

 

[JUDO]

Let's see...

Trains roaring into tunnels,
Sticky popsicle drips down my chin,
Milk baths and showers,
Depends on the mood I'm in.


- Judo

 

[Angeline]

yessssss


i see you have the idea--now how would you um display that on the billboard?

 

[WickedEve]

twiggy?

 

[WickedEve]

oh wait, was I suppose to use your photo?

 

[Rybka]

I've been obsessed with graphic poems of late--I differentiate them from illustrated poems because they are, I think, a different breed. An illustrated poem is accompanied by an image, but in a graphic poem there is only one piece: the image is the poem and vice versa.

I have found that doing this form causes you to think differently about your poem. On one hand you're constrained by space, but on the other this allows you to think more creatively about formatting and how to make the image work for you.

The attached photo is yours to use. Simply right-click your mouse on the image and select Save Picture As for pc's (if you have a Mac, you know what to do, I'll bet). You can change it as you see fit in any image editing program like Paint, PaintPro, Photoshop, etc. I use a program that came with my scanner. Experiment with text and image and have fun!

A copyright caveat though--if you import any images to add to the poem, they should be ones you created or own the rights to (e.g., a family photo).

Let's take some time on this one--say post your completed graphic poem(s) here in the thread by the 23rd (post them as submissions too, but we can't guarantee they'll appear the same day).

If you're not sure and have questions, raise them here or pm me.

Welcome to my world! "Paper is just canvas for the picture of words".

One thing that we shall need to do is get direction from Laurel on how to submit these poems. At present it is still not clear, and she is concerned about bandwidth use. Perhaps before this goes too much further we should get permission and instructions/restrictions from her?

Regards,                                 Rybka

 

[Angeline]

Yayyyy

twiggy?

That's great, Eve! I knew this would be fun.

 

[Lauren Hynde]

Hmmm... Graphic.


- Judo

Figures...

I'm in, of course.

Mmmm... Graphic.

 

[Angeline]

Well Rybka, Laurel reads the threads and many of us post stuff on pic-a-thon, so I don't see how this thread is different--it's not as if there's a limit on the number of illustrated poems that may be submitted. And that is why I suggested we post here, rather than all submit at once...

 

[JUDO]

yessssss


i see you have the idea--now how would you um display that on the billboard?

You're kidding, right? Oh, I get it, daring me. Heh-heh.


- Judo

 

[Angeline]

Oh, I get it, daring me. Heh-heh.

welcome home babe

 

[Rybka]

Well Rybka, Laurel reads the threads and many of us post stuff on pic-a-thon, so I don't see how this thread is different--it's not as if there's a limit on the number of illustrated poems that may be submitted. And that is why I suggested we post here, rather than all submit at once...

You also suggested submitting them. Laurel told me that these poems require greater bandwidth because a poem embedded within an illustration has too be larger (so you can read it, I guess) than a text plus illustration poem.

Re. Laurel reading these threads:
If she does, she seldom comments on this forum. Recently I have suggested that she read several of our threads, but I have no indication that she has. Laurel even asked me to pass a message on, rather than posting it herself. I am not complaining, I realize how busy she must be, and that we probably make no money for the site at all. (Our only benefit might be to demonstrate the socially redeeming aspects of the site's "art" in case of a lawsuit.)

Regards,                                 Rybka

 

[Angeline]

Which photo?

oh wait, was I suppose to use your photo?

if you want--I don't see that it's necessary

i'm more interested in what we do with the form than whose pic we use

 

[Angeline]

(Our only benefit might be to demonstrate the socially redeeming aspects of the site's "art" in case of a lawsuit.)

Given the concerns you've raised I've modified my post a bit to suggest that no one *has* to submit a graphic poem unless they want. Beyond that I still contend that if there is concern about us using too much bandwidth, there will be an announcement. After all, there are an awful lot of photos posted every day at lit. Scores of them are posted daily on the amateur pic thread alone. How many poems will we post for this challenge over two weeks--10, 20?

 

[Senna Jawa]

Re: Sample1

Here is a sample graphic poem of mine to give you some food for thought.

Everything's nice and fine and cool but the last line:

        in mighty clouds of joy

Angeline, did you make it up yourself? It's horrible

Regards,

 

[Angeline]

Everything's nice and fine and cool but the last line:

in mighty clouds of joy

Angeline, did you make it up yourself? It's horrible

Of course not! MaryLou Williams was the pianist and arranger with the Andy Kirk Orchestra in the 1930s. Also known as the Clouds of Joy.

 

[Senna Jawa]

twiggy?

Nice graphics!

 

[darkmaas]

Angeline

A brilliant idea.

Sorry that this thread has languished a bit...but the recent "poetic" indulgences have distracted everyone.

Darkmaas, in spite of his slow connection, is taking sketch-book in hand and burning his candles to the bone. I'm glad you gave everyone a lot of time...(at 36 bits per sec...).

Unlike Rybka, I have absolutely no concerns about bandwidth. However, I worry that since this is an erotic website...the prudence of putting up billboards...oh never mind.

 

[Angeline]

A brilliant idea.

You are a daarling--but you know I think that.

And if you're interested in graphic graphics, well I believe the lovely JUDO has a head start...

 

[darkmaas]

Headstart

More than a head start. Those are poke-your-eyes-out type of graphics.

 

[Angeline]

More than a head start. Those are poke-your-eyes-out type of graphics.

would you like a cool compress?