Poetry Planet magazine first issue launching by Poetry Planet Magazine

Magazine

May – August 2021

OETRY LANET Builder of dreams

Published Quarterly

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ISSN:2799-0540

What is inside?

Book Anthologies -

Builder of dreams - Book anthologies - Testimonials by published authors who were budding writers once

- poets around the globe

It all started with budding poet’s dream! 1

The Administration Team Marites Ritumalta Chief administrator Gigi Balita Tanushi Singh Antara Bose Marvin Omosemen Moderators/Conductors Elmer Buduan Gamulo Odum Kingsford Maria Dulce Leitao Reis Judges Marie Ezekiel Marizel Cabigting Dexter Amoroso Editors

Table of Contents Featured Books: Born to Dream-------------------------------4 Words In Motion----------------------------5 Dancing With Death-----------------------7

Lockdown Diaries---------------------------8 Spotlight ------------------------------------.9 Testimonials---------------------------------10 Poetry Corner--------------------------------14 Captured Moments-------------------------17

About this magazine (back cover) I don’t dream big, I just want to dream right, the right to get those poems that are uniquely written be published and be protected… But because I am just a small dot in the huge world of poetry, no one seems to appreciate and value the works of budding poets like me! It is the reason I created “POETRY PLANET”. Building a strong foundation is not easy, especially if you are a nobody… But if your heart is pure, you don’t need to shout to be noticed, your good deeds shouts louder. Efficiency along with humility are two of the ingredients that will help you climb a ladder to success… Start dreaming small and big things will happen… In the world of poetry, some are gifted with enormous talent but needs to be enhanced, some are born with a gem but needs to be tarnished… It is our role to make those hidden abilities be exposed.. Poetry challenges are being conducted daily and weekly for us to learn, with certificates and awards to boost confidence… and most of all, to build dreams. Because we want to help budding poets build their dreams, we continue to stand, even if many tried hard to make us fall… For none can stop igniting hearts that are willing to learn.. For that eagerness, new writers are born, they are the featured Artists of POETRY PLANET and the reason this magazine is created… This magazine unfolds the starting point of aspirants’ lives when their works were first recognized as winners chosen from submitted entries of participants around the globe. The poems you read are one of their besties… Some of them are now accomplished writers with their own books published… They made their dreams come true, for they are born to dream… Marites RitumaltaFounder Printed and Published by: Poetry Planet Book Publishing House Rosario Pozorrubio pangasinan 2435 Email: maritesritumalta@gmail.com Contact number: 09554960044

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Featured Books

Testimonials from Poets Around the Globe Writing poetry allows me to express thoughts and feelings while also being creative. Not typically a confident writer technically so becoming part of a group where I could take part in admin set exercises, where there was no judgment, I felt like a member of a supportive family and found myself in a place which enabled me to become more confident with my writing ability. Being part of Poetry Planet has broadened my poetic understanding and encouraged me to consider alternative perspectives I possibly would not have. A heartfelt thank you, Poetry Planet, I am wholly grateful for the nurture you have so selflessly and collectively given. My name is Kate Baker-Loveday, I am an artist and live in the U.K. When my health changed dramatically in 2011 I found I could no longer do many of the things I once could and writing became my therapy. Kate Baker-Loveday-UK

Poetry Planet has given me a platform where I could unfold my poetic quest. I have been writing for a long but they remained hidden in my diaries and notebooks. Sometimes I caught hold of my friends and family members to listen to what I wrote. I was appreciated and encouraged but I didn't have an opening to reach out to many. Then one day I got to know about the poetry forums on the net. I became a member of quite a few but Poetry Planet is the only one I have stuck to till now. It opened up opportunities to hone my skill and learn more about many poetry forms. I have been a student of literature and as such was already exposed to world literature. But here I got a chance to be a participant myself and my writings reached out to a large readership across the world. I learnt and learnt as I wrote more and more. I am thankful to Poetry Planet and its admins for providing such a wonderful platform to all poetry lovers. I must also mention the international meet we had in the Philippines where we met fellow poets and the great hospitality that was provided to us by Tess Ritumalta and her team. I am so happy to have made some good friends in a different land. Thank you so much. During a period of poetic meditation. I look forward to the Planet verse. It stirs me to the excellence and delicacy of my characteristic mind wanderings. I understand the Planet's significant task to carry out in approaching a scope of voices, encounters, and interests to react to this critical snapshot of challenge. Presently, like never before, the force of the Planet verse is important to me. It brings issues to light, reconnects me as an artist of prestige. To my Poetry Planet poet makers and coordinators at all levels, you are the first important step builders of flourishing poetic minds. Daniel Miltz-USA

Swati Das-India

POETRY PLANET is home of poets, for both budding and older poets The warmth and the down-to-earth approach, of welcome, kept me glued here after I joined the group a few years ago. The great poets and poetesses, drawn from all over the world that has joined, helps to make the group a lively place to be in. The sharing of various poems and the puffs in the shoulder to the buffs of the pen, readily made the writing of poetry an enjoyable exercise. The various competitions that cut across all categories of poets and poetry help to reinforce creativity and, through the works of others we draw inspiration from each other. The shared winning platform of writing, in the various competitions and Anthologies created after, was just overwhelming. The certificates a clear and a sure proof of creativity put to work and reward of well worked out thoughts, adds up to the many feathers in one's poetic pursuit. My joy in joining the group has been overwhelming and taking part in the poetic writing competition, awesome. It has helped to sharpen my spontaneous writing ability and skills in writing free verses or academically styled writing. Thank you poetry planet, thanks to the founder, thank you all the admins, and thank you, fellow poets and poetesses, who through poetry planet, have helped us to become a family, And truly, one big family of poetic writing. Pappa Jalo-Nigeria

I have only been with this group for a short amount of time, but, I had been looking for a poetry group just like this for a couple of years. a poetry planet is a great group of people who love poetry. Admin is interactive and approachable. ‘It’s a beautiful place to share learn and grow as a poet’ Thank you poetry planet. Vee Barnes-Australia Poetry Planet is a great place for people to write about any theme, any form, but also to share the wisdom of happiness through literature art. Also, they have a Jury who always are respectable and profound advice gives to us, participants. Always brings new challenges to think. Maid Corbic-Tuzla

My sincerest appreciation to Poetry Planet-You provided an abode for my thoughts, you sheltered my creativity and catered me in a family of diverse culture. With you I found a home, I can express my talent freely without fear of being misinterpreted or misjudged. This is a perfect avenue of growth and sharing, we don't know each other personally but love and friendship surpass our differences. In just a few months with you, I can attest to how I've improved. May God continue to bless us all as we continue to bring the message of hope to our planet! Ellen Retoma-Philippines

POETRY PLANET has been a great experience for me. Here I have met poets from all over the world and have exchanged experience with them. This has given me another meaning for poetry and poet s' friendship. Being part of some Anthology has made me feel good and made me very happy. Ollga Farmacistja-Albania With the exclusion of Pluto in the solar system, there still are nine planets. There is a different life existing here. The dwellers are all strangers or bare acquaintances but they have a commonly shared vision - promoting the plight of living of all dwellers through their intellectual capabilities. This planet is a peace-loving one. It is named POETRY PLANET. I am truly fond of this planet. I shall never cease to be a part of it. Khachab Dorji-Bhutan

POETRY PLANET has firmed up and proven beyond doubt to be one platform whose horizon is not receding or resigning anytime now. The globe, despite its far, wide, and deep dimensions, has united its various tones and tongues and found its way out via the facades of this planet's dais. It has folded humanity in one grip by bringing together souls that have offered their voices on various themes affecting them across the planet's sphere, through poetry other anthologies that I, too, happen to be included. We live, herein, appreciated and awarded for writing verse: and thus the vibrance within this forum's life. Victor Wesonga-Kenya

Ever since joining this group, I've been exposed to all forms of poetry and writings. I've learned from them and it has helped to improve my writing. It has helped me evolve through literacy and see things differently. With the help of different exercises and challenges, I was forced to dive into different themes and try new things. The planet has helped to spread our ideas worldwide through anthologies, inspiring us to keep writing. I encourage the group and all its members to keep to the platform as the exchange of ideas builds unions and perhaps friendships. McRawlings Lekeaka-Nigeria Poetry Planet is a sweet haven, where aspiring writers/poets can hone their hidden talents, a great platform to express our thoughts and feelings and to voice out what we want the world to be heard. What I admire most is they gave credit and recognized the talent within each and everyone and for that, it boosts the confidence of the aspiring writers/poets to come out in their comfort zone. At the same time can learn and gain more knowledge from others. Rema Tabangcura Philippines---Singapore I have long been a member of Poetry Planet, I have been represented in the last two Anthologies. Challenges, confrontations, and subjects set give exceptional dynamics to the group POETRY PLANET. I am pleased to participate in them regularly. There were more confessions than you on poetic challenges that always made me happy. You are one of the few groups that gathers poetry inventory, motivates the poetic word, and animates the competitive spirit. Warm greetings and sincere congratulations. Duška Kontid-Montenegro Poetry planet is a wonderful platform to drench emotional words in any form; helps to show the writing as a special art form. Various patterns of contests are totally incredible. It allows me to discover my sense of inking power spectacularly. The esteemed admins and moderators are so helpful to rise the sun even on dark sites. I'm really pleased to be a part of this fantastic group. It gives me the aesthetic value of writes. A Glorious platform for anyone to reflect emotional words within its heart; one of the most prestigious platforms in the writing realm!!! Afrose Saad-Bangladesh

"For me as a new member here just a few months ago, Poetry Planet is a home for all writers and aspiring writers like me. Despite differences in country, culture, language, and religion, Poetry planet brought us together in one passion, one emotion, one inspiration and motivation, one feeling, and one harmony through literature and writings. Poetry planet is a place for poetry lovers like me to enhanced and develop more my skills and learn more about the poetry world. Rosie B. Licudo-Hongkong 13

POETRY CORNER SILVER STREAK LINING

I am the Silver Lining in a cloudy sky. I am the buried treasure you try to hide. I am the sunshine piercing through the clouds. Just like the Sunrise I want to love you out loud.

“In the fast and fleeting lives, I will be the only one to thrive and survive. With my true inner self “ Copyright Ketki Jalan

Songs of love, are my heart’s desire. When I think about you, I catch on fire. Through my silver lining, I have reached many peaks. My heart and soul is yours, as my mouth speaks,

I’ll be the silver lining. Like the police are to their law. I’ll be the Bright light that protects you. When you are about to have a great fall.

Daily Quote Challenge Winner

I will cover in my lining when life turns dark. You will never hear the howling wolves or dogs that bark. My lining is vintage it’s been around for a while. I am here for you all the time my child. My love for you will never run out. I am the tiniest bud...beginning to bloom and sprout. I am the Silver Lining that comes from Heaven above. Just keep your Faith in the Him because He was sent with Love. Copyright Marion Remnant Parish Metaphoric Challenge Winner

“IN THE EYES OF BEHOLDER” I’ve no idea as to who is good I don’t know who’s suave and swell, I, simply, feel that you have cast, On me, unique hypnotic spell A deep and Turquoise Ocean, Flaunt your seductive eyes At a single glance, in my Heart, desires begin to rise . I want to live my life, With your arms around me, There’s no yardstick but I know You are beauty’s epitome.

It’s my vision, my point of view, That in you I find perfection, Not caring for others’ outlook, I have faith in my perception. Some people question my choice, Saying that you are too dark, I stick to my own opinion, I don’t go by others’ remark. Unaided and unguided, love Just happens and grows on you Actual beauty lies in the eyes Of beholder! Isn’t it true? Copyright Sudha Dixit Song N’ Poetry Challenge Winner

"Me, Myself and I"

He Was Tempted

I am a particle of the Universe Born on 1968- year of the monkey I am a wild traveler--unstoppable in every journey I'm a curious explorer and a poor passenger at all times I am a pilgrim- the forest is my home They say I'm a sightseer- never fear of great heights I am also a tourist to every jungle, near and far I, myself, am a wanderer of nature- a tripper, a trekker, a globetrotter I am an excursionists in this paradise land My Zodiac sign is Leo- symbolized by a lion I am silent but roar like a lion- confident to my own voice I speak loud and clear--frank yet honest and true I lead my people who trust me, and conquered my world as their world, too I love peace but I boldly fight for the sake of my beloved I let no one trespasses my rights for I seldom trust I am tested by trials and time But the truth is, they call me King- a king without a crown I'm a poet, a budding poet In my soul runs images, pictures and ideas I have the spirit of a brave neophyte, but I also have the soul of a humble master I read literatures from East to west, from the past and present - about gods and heroes, about war and freedom and even about the strange things in my life I write at my bests as my own masterpieces I compose songs, I pen prayers in my own unique verses I write like a child who loves nursery rhymes I write like a prisoner who is worthy of freedom Sunrise and sunset, hope and darkness are my favorite themes This is me, I, myself Alone but not lonely, dreaming the impossible I may die a poet but my poems rise.

Ah! The exquisitely beautiful lady, How could he resist the temptation, Of peeping through the keyhole? What a marvelous sight! The lovely lady undressing slowly. It was not a decent thing to do, he knew, Invading her privacy, like a peeping Tom, But he was no saint, and she was so seductive, Why did she keep him out and lock the door? Why was she playing hard to get? He could gaze at her loveliness forever, And through the keyhole, She looked so enticing, Looking at herself in the mirror, And slowly shedding her clothes. He wanted to crush her in his arms, And whisper sweet words into her ears, But today she had kept him out, Perhaps she wanted to tease him, Oh well, he would try his luck again next week. Copyright Vasudha Pansare Ekphrastic Poetry Challenge Winner

GAME OF THRONES He's regarded as the Alpha Male Many titles, infinitely powerful Helios or Titan, Apollo or Surya Of unsurpassed glory, blinding and fiery Golden ball of energy Hypnotizing astrophysicists and astrologers Spinning celestial marvels of life A mystery for scientists as well as saints. Closer home than the colossus The Crescent Moon plays the coy seducer Her brilliance and bashfulness Bemuses the ardent charioteer Oh Serene Selene! Dazzling Diana! Purest Phoebe! Lustrous Luna! Oh Constantly Changing Chandrama! A Divine Courtship is this? The male suitor and his elusive bewitcher? Or an astronomical Game of Thrones? Whatever! Mesmerized mankind is By the sheer glamour of the Sun and Moon. Copyright by Nandita De nee Chatterjee Daily Enhancement Challenge Winner

PLEDGE OF LOVE I have loved you more than anyone. I have loved you since we become one. I am not the way I used to be. I am stronger and wiser, as you can see. Remember my words, my darling said, As he hugged me and kissed my head. Be my lady and have a family on our own, Raise our children and love you as I have shown. I will always be here to lend a hand, To help and guide you when you don't understand. Somehow I believed his words, I'd seen He was not the man he promised to be. Sadly, he was a man who did not care. He abandoned us because he was never there. I often cry myself late at night to sleep. The ideal man's love was not mine to keep. I miss you, darling, I won't lie. Not a single hug or one last goodbye. Too sad, he is now a man free to roam, Not worrying about his family or even coming home. He walked out of our lives and never turned his way. Oh, why my darling, why didn't you stay?

CAPTURED MOMENTS

ABOUT THIS MAGAZINE 5 years ago, I created POETRY PLANET, conducted poetry challenges; issued the first certificates given in a Facebook group... and also, I initiated the publishing of book anthologies. The purpose is simple; to help aspiring writers reach their dreams… Then groups started to imitate me, now, every time I open my news feed, I see different styles, designs of certificates from countless groups, who also conduct their own poetry competitions.... Invitations for book anthologies are everywhere as they discovered free publishing online... It is humbling in my part that we started it all… But seeing that almost all are doing the same, I started to think, should I continue when everyone is practicing it, when I can no longer give certificate will they still join in my poetry games? When everyone is compiling for book anthology? Should I continue publishing? Those questions popped out in my mind… Sometimes it annoys me when a new idea comes out in my head and when I start to apply in the group, the next day, it is practiced in another group… and they tried to make it better… One friend told me, life is nothing when there is no imitation; it is dull when none use you for their own gain… But I do believe in the uniqueness a budding poet possesses that needs to enhance, that is the reason that I continue with my advocacy, the reason why the group remains standing despite all the challenges I encountered, for many that joined the group and left for greener pasture, I am happy that because of this humbling group, they were able to reach their dreams… It has proven that wisdom is better than recognitions… To thank each one that continued to support the group and the poetry games, a new idea has sprung in my thought… The reason this magazine was created. Right now, the group’s vision to help aspirants will continue, for my moderators, for those that believe in me, I hope you will continue to support me by appreciating this magazine that will be published quarterly. With love. Marites Ritumalta