August 2010 Postcard Poetry

From Lana Ayers (and HIGHLY recommended by myself!):The August 2010 Postcard Poetry List is now open for registration!Here's what's involved:Get yourself at least 31 postcards. These can be found at book stores, thrift shops, online, drug stores, antique shops, museums, gift shops. (You'll be amazed at how quickly you become a postcard addict.)On or about July 27th, write an original poem right

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