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I am Darren, 22 years old. I write poetry in English, which is not my native tongue, not even my second language, but my third. Which is why you most probably will find a lot of crimes against grammar and spelling. Bear with me.

I can write in all sorts of conventional rhyme, but I prefer free verse. A few of my poems in Dutch have been published in an anthology. One of my English poems has been published in the "Love is Love" anthology for the (family of) victims of the Pulse-shooting in Orlando. I have recently (2018) published my first poetry collection "Intrinsic Brightness", availablde on Amazon.

I have translated Arabic poetry into English for Poetry Festivals. I like being Houdini, chained to the original poem and its conventions, yet freeing myself to deliver the best possible poem. I love it.

Darren.

Writing competitions

Blog Posted:1/15/2017 2:06:00 AM

I have decided to participate in an official writing competition. (One that is reliable, don't worry). This will be the first time for me and I am quite nervous, so I wanted to ask you: have you ever done a thing like this? How did it work out?

This specific competition has as prize publication and a monetary reward. I don't expect to win at all, it's to get courage to participate, and experience.

But still, would like to read your experiences, as well as any advice you can give me.

Thanks :)



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Charmaine
Chircop
Date: 1/18/2017 5:59:00 AM
Ofcourse you should do it Daniel..See what type of poetry they ' re looking for...And give them what they want.There is nothing to loose..and you are a marvellous poet.:)
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Darren White
Date: 1/18/2017 6:01:00 AM
Thank you Charmaine. Yes, I've carefully read through the requirements and now am sorting the poems I like to send in :)
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Joanna
Daniel
Date: 1/16/2017 3:30:00 AM
Go ahead, Darren:) it's always a great experience:)
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Darren White
Date: 1/16/2017 6:38:00 AM
Thank Jo, I am going to try :)
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Eve
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Date: 1/15/2017 5:11:00 PM
professor once total me; " You will never know until you try it's a learning process.." GO FOR IT with a smile :)
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Eve
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Date: 1/15/2017 5:10:00 PM
professor once total me; " You will never know until you try it's a learning process.." GO FOR IT with a smile :)
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Darren White
Date: 1/16/2017 12:05:00 AM
True, and so I will :) Thank you! Hugs.
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Jan Allison
Date: 1/15/2017 5:37:00 PM
Wise words indeed Eve:-) hugs Jan xx
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Kim
Rodrigues
Date: 1/15/2017 11:25:00 AM
Blessings, Darren!
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Darren White
Date: 1/15/2017 11:30:00 AM
Thanks Kim :)
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Jan
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Date: 1/15/2017 10:54:00 AM
Go for it Darren you have nothing to lose and will gain from the experience:-) hugs jan xx
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Darren White
Date: 1/15/2017 11:30:00 AM
True Jan, true, going to! Hugs, Darren
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Andrea
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Date: 1/15/2017 10:33:00 AM
Good luck to you. Just DO IT!!!
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Darren White
Date: 1/15/2017 11:29:00 AM
Okay, okay, I just will :) Thanks for encouraging me.
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 1/15/2017 10:34:00 AM
Yes, it is scary but a win is the best feeling ever! no pain, no gain!!
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John
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Date: 1/15/2017 9:07:00 AM
Darren, I would say "just write"...allow the muse some space to flow and your spirit to inspire. Go for it.....they're your words and NO ONE ELSE CAN WRITE THEM.....
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Darren White
Date: 1/15/2017 9:29:00 AM
Thank you John, I'll try and be more sure of myself :)
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Barry
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Date: 1/15/2017 5:41:00 AM
If that is what you want to do and it is the experience you want then I would say go for it. But remember the result is a reflection of the judges opinion, not necessarily about the quality of your work. Which is good as Frank says. All art is judged subjectively. If you think this competition is what you want then go for it. Good Luck.
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Barry Stebbings
Date: 1/15/2017 7:49:00 AM
I have tried a few Daren, with no success.
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Darren White
Date: 1/15/2017 6:37:00 AM
Yeah, it's more or less the way it is in here with contests, only on a more global scale, and there are more judges. Thanks. I was also wondering if others tried the same and if yes what their experience is.

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