# June 2010 Poetry Sweatshop - Logistics Thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [June 23, 2010, 11:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/june-2010-poetry-sweatshop-logistics-thread/544225 "2010-06-23T11:44:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/le_ministre_de_l_au-dela/32/12181_2.png) [@Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Le_Ministre_de_l_au-dela)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2010, 11:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/june-2010-poetry-sweatshop-logistics-thread/544225/1 "2010-06-23T11:44:47Z")
Hello, everyone, and welcome to the logistics thread for the June 2010 Poetry Sweatshop. These have been tremendous fun in the past, and have produced some top notch work from the participants. As with the past Sweatshops, any interested poets will have one hour to write a poem - any style, form, length, rhyme scheme (or no rhyme.) - but the poem must incorporate three words chosen at random. The words will be in an auto-reply message that can be received by writing to sdmbpoetrysweatshop at gmail dot com . (Please remember to mention your SDMB username…) Send the poem in a reply to the auto-reply, and the time stamps will show whether the poem was completed within the hour or not. Sorry, lurkers - entry is restricted to those who are permitted to post on the SDMB, be they Guests, Members, Charter Members, Mods, Admins or other interesting titles. At the end of the Sweatshop, an Anthology thread with a poll is started, in which readers are encouraged to vote for their favourite poem. At the close of the poll, the poet with the most votes is acclaimed Poet Laureate of the SDMB. Past Poets Laureate are\*\* tracy jo, Maserschmidt, The Hamster King, Pandoranoid, Maserschmidt, Elendil’s Heir\*\* and \*\* mauxlicious\*\* I would like to begin this month’s Poetry Sweatshop on Friday, June 25th at 9 AM EDT, and close on Sunday, June 27th at 9 PM EDT. Since the April sweatshop, we have used a multiple choice poll, and I’ve been very pleased with the results. Unless there are any strenuous objections, I’d like to keep the poll multiple choice. And, of course, if there are any logistical considerations, this is the place to bring them up. I’m hoping lots of you can find a spare hour sometime this weekend. Best wishes, Le Ministre de l’au-delà ---
**Author:** ![Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/le_ministre_de_l_au-dela/32/12181_2.png) [@Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Le_Ministre_de_l_au-dela)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2010, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/june-2010-poetry-sweatshop-logistics-thread/544225/2 "2010-06-24T14:26:24Z")
I’ve just sent e-mails and PMs out to the frequent contributors, and I wanted to give this a bump to attract the attention of any Dopers out there who’ve never participated. It’s great fun! ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2010, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/june-2010-poetry-sweatshop-logistics-thread/544225/3 "2010-06-24T14:58:05Z")
I look forward to it. Thanks again, **Ministre** , for administering it! ---
**Author:** ![melodyharmonius](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/melodyharmonius/32/21310_2.png) [@melodyharmonius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/melodyharmonius)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2010, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/june-2010-poetry-sweatshop-logistics-thread/544225/4 "2010-06-24T16:03:10Z")
This time, I’m participating. No ifs, ands, or buts!! ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2010, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/june-2010-poetry-sweatshop-logistics-thread/544225/5 "2010-06-24T18:17:00Z")
But what if you need those words for rhyming? ---
**Author:** ![Shot\_From\_Guns](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ccd318/32.png) [@Shot\_From\_Guns](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shot_From_Guns)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2010, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/june-2010-poetry-sweatshop-logistics-thread/544225/6 "2010-06-24T18:18:29Z")
Work around it! ---
**Author:** ![melodyharmonius](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/melodyharmonius/32/21310_2.png) [@melodyharmonius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/melodyharmonius)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2010, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/june-2010-poetry-sweatshop-logistics-thread/544225/7 "2010-06-24T18:58:07Z")
Then I’m not the poet I thought I was. ---
**Author:** ![Serenata67](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/serenata67/32/10646_2.png) [@Serenata67](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Serenata67)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2010, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/june-2010-poetry-sweatshop-logistics-thread/544225/8 "2010-06-25T02:00:04Z")
Excited as always. I’ll try to convince some others I know to give it a try… the more the merrier! ---
**Author:** ![Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/le_ministre_de_l_au-dela/32/12181_2.png) [@Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Le_Ministre_de_l_au-dela)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2010, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/june-2010-poetry-sweatshop-logistics-thread/544225/9 "2010-06-25T13:00:44Z")
The vacation auto-responder is set - interested poets should send an e-mail (please mention your SDMB username - it makes it easier for me.) to sdmbpoetrysweatshop at gmail dot com . You will then receive the following message - > [@](#): > > Hello, and welcome to the June 2010 Edition of the SDMB Poetry Sweatshop. As of the time stamp on this Auto-Reply message, you now have one hour to write a poem that incorporates the following three words - > > (Words withheld…) > Please e-mail your completed poem as a reply to this message - that way, the time stamp will show if it has been completed within the hour. Also, if you would please mention your SDMB user name, it would make things easier for me. On Sunday, June 27th at 8 PM EDT, I will establish the Anthology Thread at the SDMB Cafe Society, and I will cut and paste all the poems into that thread. > > Thank you for participating, and good luck! > Le Ministre de l’au-delà And now, I have to run and write mine… ---
**Author:** ![melodyharmonius](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/melodyharmonius/32/21310_2.png) [@melodyharmonius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/melodyharmonius)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2010, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/june-2010-poetry-sweatshop-logistics-thread/544225/10 "2010-06-25T18:12:29Z")
bumping for more participation! ---
**Author:** ![melodyharmonius](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/melodyharmonius/32/21310_2.png) [@melodyharmonius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/melodyharmonius)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2010, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/june-2010-poetry-sweatshop-logistics-thread/544225/11 "2010-06-25T19:33:05Z")
My submission is in. I hope that it’s in - grrr - damn copy & paste function. ---
**Author:** ![Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/le_ministre_de_l_au-dela/32/12181_2.png) [@Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Le_Ministre_de_l_au-dela)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2010, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/june-2010-poetry-sweatshop-logistics-thread/544225/12 "2010-06-25T20:21:15Z")
It is. Outstanding work! ---
**Author:** ![Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/le_ministre_de_l_au-dela/32/12181_2.png) [@Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Le_Ministre_de_l_au-dela)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2010, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/june-2010-poetry-sweatshop-logistics-thread/544225/13 "2010-06-26T01:32:05Z")
And a poem from **Shot From Guns** makes three! Well done! ---
**Author:** ![Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/le_ministre_de_l_au-dela/32/12181_2.png) [@Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Le_Ministre_de_l_au-dela)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2010, 12:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/june-2010-poetry-sweatshop-logistics-thread/544225/14 "2010-06-26T12:30:00Z")
**In Winnipeg** - I just received your poem as well. Great job! There’s still room for more… ---
**Author:** ![Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/le_ministre_de_l_au-dela/32/12181_2.png) [@Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Le_Ministre_de_l_au-dela)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2010, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/june-2010-poetry-sweatshop-logistics-thread/544225/15 "2010-06-26T23:07:20Z")
And I got home to find \*\* Cuckoorex\*\*’ poem had arrived. Excellent work. ---
**Author:** ![Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/le_ministre_de_l_au-dela/32/12181_2.png) [@Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Le_Ministre_de_l_au-dela)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2010, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/june-2010-poetry-sweatshop-logistics-thread/544225/16 "2010-06-27T13:29:22Z")
I awoke after a disturbing night here in Toronto (me and mine are all safe and sound, lest I alarm anyone!) to find fresh poetry from **Elendil’s Heir, HardlySanguine** and \*\* BarkingDog\*\*. Thank you all for sharing the power of creativity at a time when I needed its reassurance. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2010, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/june-2010-poetry-sweatshop-logistics-thread/544225/17 "2010-06-27T21:26:32Z")
What happened? Anything we can do to help? ---
**Author:** ![Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/le_ministre_de_l_au-dela/32/12181_2.png) [@Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Le_Ministre_de_l_au-dela)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2010, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/june-2010-poetry-sweatshop-logistics-thread/544225/18 "2010-06-27T22:19:20Z")
> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#): > > What happened? Anything we can do to help? Thank you very much for the offer but no, there is nothing to be done. Toronto is hosting the G20 summit this weekend, and yesterday’s peaceful demonstration turned quite ugly. ([Toronto Star Photo Blog](http://thestar.blogs.com/photoblog/2010/06/peaceful-beginings-violent-ending-as-g20-protests-grip-toronto.html). [Pit Thread on the G20 Summit.](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=568597)) Those of us here in the city have been talking about nothing else for the last 24 hours as many friends and family of friends were downtown for various reasons. As I say, my family and I were all right (I played guitar and sang in an impromptu band with 3 friends at a backyard party for a friend’s 50th birthday in the afternoon, then my daughter had 4 friends sleep over for her belated birthday party.), but it was a rough night. I don’t think they ugliness came much closer than a mile away, but every siren or firework heard in the distance in the night had me up and at the window. And then there was the giggling from the basement until 3 AM, which made me hope and fear in strange alternation. ---
**Author:** ![Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/le_ministre_de_l_au-dela/32/12181_2.png) [@Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Le_Ministre_de_l_au-dela)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2010, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/june-2010-poetry-sweatshop-logistics-thread/544225/19 "2010-06-28T00:26:40Z")
The [Anthology Thread](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=12625343&posted=1#post12625343) is up and running. The words for this month are - **Transaction Destiny Spite** Come see what the poets have done with them.