It’s been a little over two years since my last blog post. A lot has happened since then. The Kindle has become a preferred reading device for millions of people, Smashwords has become the leading distributor of independent e-books online, Barnes & Noble has introduced a competitive device to Amazon’s Kindle called Nook, Apple has…
Category Archives: World Class Poetry
Happy New Year
If you’ve been wondering about the silence on this side of the Web, I guess now is the time to break it. I would like to say Happy New Year to my loyal readers and say that it’s been a great holiday for me – but I’m just as glad it’s over. I will soon…
Breadcrumb Sins: Featured Writer, Guess Who
A few days ago I discovered a new poetry journal in the form of a blog. This appears to be the latest trend in online publishing and one I welcome and admire. The blog format is the perfect online format for ongoing publication and suits the journal just fine. I was impressed with Breadcrumb Sins,…
Why I Love My Wife
My wife is a great woman. When I ask for chicken broth she brings it to me. And she does other things too. But I needed chicken broth last night and she made me the best cup of broth I’ve ever had. Thanks, wife. I’ve been fighting a cold now for three days. So no…
What’s New At World Class Poetry?
August didn’t live up to its name very well. It was a month of big change here in the world of Allen Taylor. To start with, the grandchildren have gone to live with their mother again. My hope is that this will give me more time to do the things that I enjoy doing, like…
Introducing The Imagists
One of the things that I’ve learned over the years about leadership (yeagh, nasty taste in my mouth) is that you’ve got to know your limitations. I’d like to say that is something I learned in the military, but that would not be true. Military leaders do not typically recognize limitations. Even if they are…
Tanka Poetry: The Heart Of A Sailor By M. Kei
First, World Class Poetry offered “Twitter Haiku and Other Gems” by Gene Myers. Now, our second Twitter chapbook focusing on Japanese short forms is available for free through the World Class Poetry Toolbar. “The Heart Of A Sailor” is a collection of 26 tanka poems by gay poet M. Kei, a volunteer skipjack crewman in…
World Class Poetry Announcements
OK, some announcements. First order of biz, look for my new Twitter chapbook coming soon. I’m seeking permission for cover art and should have it by tomorrow (I hope). Irreverent Twits will make you want to pick your nose. Secondly, if you’d like to be an ARTbundance coach, Marney Makridakis of Artella Words and Art…
Twitter Haiku and Other Small Gems
Gene Myers is a poet and journalist in New Jersey. I am proud to announce that he now has a digital chapbook available under the imprint of World Class Poetry. It’s available for free with the WCP Poetry Toolbar. I was so impressed with Gene’s poetry I wrote this in the introduction of the chapbook:…
How Many Sucky Sonnets Can One Poet Read, Anyway?
I waited a long time before I decided to publish this review of 100 Sonnets. Honestly, I really hate to write negative reviews. But I felt like it was an honor issue. The poet sent the book expecting a review. He put out an expense in doing so – in giving away a free copy…
