Fellow island revelers -
It’s Tuesday, 12:01 AM on the U.S. East Coast. Here is the post to which you can submit your links in the comments section. Remember, only post the link to your work here, as a ‘comment’ — and please make certain your link is accurate.
If you’re new, we’re genuinely pleased you’ve discovered the island — the details of ‘How To Come Ashore’ are posted in the sidebar. If you’ve become one of our ‘old salties’, welcome — we’re all glad to see you again!
Writers Island really is your island. Please feel free to let us all know what you want and need on the island to make it a fun and nurturing experience. Your suggestions will always be submitted to the island community for consideration.
Rumor has it, we’ve all found bottles that contained fascinating messages. We are all eager to learn what we each discovered. So, we should find a comfortable place to settle in, and share our tales — be they poetry, short stories, essays, or prose. Even if you didn’t find a bottle, we want you to share your piece as well.
Remember, there is food and drink for everyone here — the kind that nourishes your spirit.
Also, ‘Get Down Dewy’ is now open on the island. Rose, the proprietor, would love to see you stop by later, as you walk the beaches on this gorgeous tropical night — meeting up with your fellow islanders, and learning more about their “Message In A Bottle”.
The pleasant Autumn zephyrs are softly blowing… so please, relax, express yourself, and let these wonderful breezes carry your words.
REVEAL YOUR MYSTERY — fellow islanders! 
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NOTE: Sorry the link post opened late, the server here on the island was down. My apologies islanders! 
64 Comments
October 16, 2007 at 1:37 am
I went with a poem this week. Yes, I can’t believe it myself. Critiques welcome. It is the only way I can hope to get better. Thanks!
http://www.herburban.com/?p=2304
October 16, 2007 at 1:38 am
Loved this one … still singing!
http://over-it.blogspot.com/2007/10/writers-island-message-in-bottle.html
October 16, 2007 at 1:38 am
In the spirit of “fiery engulfment,” my message came by way of an e-mail. Enjoy!
http://thehungryghost.net/2007/10/16/confessions-of-a-ceo-canto-vi/
October 16, 2007 at 1:40 am
Oh NZ is early. Yep we’re ahead in time. Here is my link
http://dutchcorner.blogspot.com/2007/10/message-in-bottle.html
October 16, 2007 at 1:41 am
Here’s mine.
Last Good-bye
October 16, 2007 at 1:47 am
Here’s mine, a short NF piece–a memoir–that tweaks the prompt: The Message of Bottles.
I look forward to reading. Aloha!
October 16, 2007 at 1:57 am
and mine.. http://www.danaesinclair.com.au/2007/10/message.html
October 16, 2007 at 1:58 am
hey was waiting for the prompt to open up
here’s mine for today
http://virtualrambling.blogspot.com/2007/10/not-only-one.html
October 16, 2007 at 2:13 am
Here’s mine. Back to read later…….
http://abroadsthoughtsfromhome.blogspot.com/2007/10/for-writers-island_16.html
October 16, 2007 at 2:54 am
I so hate posting poems. But there you have it. http://sidesteppingreal.blogspot.com
We’ll see if it’s even still there tomorrow
October 16, 2007 at 3:10 am
A poem about The Water North of Hard
October 16, 2007 at 3:25 am
This was a fun one. Fiction from me this time:
A what in a what?
October 16, 2007 at 3:44 am
wow – not sure where mine came from – a bit depressing really
http://uplatette.wordpress.com/2007/10/16/writers-island-message-in-a-bottle/
October 16, 2007 at 4:00 am
hi a,, i will be back in the morning to read… here is my villanelle ,, my take on “message in a bottle”
October 16, 2007 at 4:05 am
Here is mine:
http://firmlyrooted.blogspot.com/2007/10/waxed-eloquence-writers-island.html
October 16, 2007 at 4:15 am
Thought this prompt was a rather tough–but later managed to write a poem, and I had made a painting too which went beautifully with it–so it all fell in place!
Here’s the link
http://justamotheroftwo.blogspot.com/
October 16, 2007 at 5:57 am
Stop by mine at
http://ul-typingaway.blogspot.com/2007/10/message-in-bottle.html
October 16, 2007 at 6:14 am
Ah, even the Island is prone to high-tech malfunctions occasionally. Thanks you for dilegence in resolving the quirk http://poeticjustice-dan.blogspot.com/
October 16, 2007 at 6:19 am
message in a bottle
October 16, 2007 at 6:31 am
Here’s mine:
http://faithlessdevotion.blogspot.com/2007/10/message-in-bottle.html
October 16, 2007 at 7:14 am
Here’s my message…
http://islandeditions.wordpress.com/2007/10/16/gramps-rescue/
October 16, 2007 at 7:29 am
http://parisparfait.typepad.com/paris_parfait/2007/10/message-in-a-bo.html
October 16, 2007 at 7:34 am
http://pilgrimsponderings.blogspot.com/
October 16, 2007 at 8:12 am
Hi everyone. http://www.jadey73.blogspot.com Message in a bottle is up.
October 16, 2007 at 8:19 am
This one’s a little wicked.
http://kaibluecreations.blogspot.com/2007/10/520-message-in-bottle.html
thanks for reading..peace, Kai
October 16, 2007 at 8:20 am
Hey everyone! This is so exciting!
http://scottclawson.blogspot.com/2007/10/still-loving-you-i-wait-message-in.html
October 16, 2007 at 8:42 am
http://jenshumbleopinion2.blogspot.com/2007/10/message-in-bottlewriters-island_15.html
I loved this prompt
October 16, 2007 at 9:08 am
I was really struggling with this prompt…coming up empty…until finally I thought: what if the message in the bottle contained only one word? So I threw open the dictionary and blindly stuck my finger out…when I looked, it said “warn.” Here’s mine:
http://marilyn.typepad.com/moojo_cafe/2007/10/warn.html
October 16, 2007 at 9:18 am
as you know, I don’t write my own; I dig around to find a lovely poem with the topic content. This one was a little tricky; and I could not find many poems about messages in bottles (but that darned song was sure playing in my head). I did find this one; the photo might be mismatched as it is uplifting (imo) but the poem is a political one by Pablo Neruda; I really like the title “Melancholy Inside Families” and the surrealistic manner in which he writes. I think you will too.
October 16, 2007 at 9:19 am
Here’s my:
http://walktotheleft.blogspot.com/2007/10/message-in-bottle.html
October 16, 2007 at 9:21 am
Has This Ever Happened to You? is my offering this week. Once again, I wrote it, then checked the prompt. It still works, in a weird kind of way. I think it adds something. Sorry, fellow islanders, for not following the prompt the proper way!
PS: if anyone is interested in writing their “poetic statement,” check out the new blog Polka Dot Witch and i are working on http://fertileground.wordpress.com
October 16, 2007 at 9:34 am
Not really sure how I feel about my entry this week, but it is up…
http://creativekarina.blogspot.com
October 16, 2007 at 9:50 am
Here’s my bottle.
http://knockingfrominside.blogspot.com/2007/10/transparency.html
October 16, 2007 at 9:55 am
It’s a bit different, but here goes!
http://keithsramblings.blogspot.com/2007/10/bottle-of-britain.html
October 16, 2007 at 9:55 am
Here’s what washed up on shore –
http://tinkerart.typepad.com/tinker_art/2007/10/message-in-a-bo.html#more
October 16, 2007 at 9:57 am
My message is here.
October 16, 2007 at 10:07 am
A bit of poetry this week.
http://writtenmouse.blogspot.com/2007/10/writers-island-message-in-bottle.html
October 16, 2007 at 10:08 am
And here is mine.
http://beadfluff.blogspot.com/2007/10/writers-island-message-in-bottle.html
Enjoy, please!
October 16, 2007 at 11:14 am
the message in the bottle reminded me of hopeful endeavors. there is an eternal optimist in my life (it is not i!). click here. Many of you already have the password, if not email art at polkadotwitch dot com
and if anyone is interested, we’re making progress over at fertile ground poetry project. there’s a challenge for poets to write a “poet statement.”
October 16, 2007 at 12:10 pm
Thank you for this prompt. A little magic happened in my life as a result.
http://torristravels.blogspot.com/2007/10/message-in-bottle-writer-prompt.html
October 16, 2007 at 12:12 pm
A nice week to you all. Here’s a poem.
http://arquivoshalcyon.blogspot.com/
October 16, 2007 at 12:13 pm
Hi writers here is my link to my story this week.
http://rebicmel.blogspot.com/2007/10/message-in-bottle-joshuas-adventure.html
October 16, 2007 at 12:29 pm
I liked this prompt. Here’s my poem:
http://donteatalone.blogspot.com/2007/10/message-in-bottle.html
Peace,
Milton
October 16, 2007 at 12:31 pm
I came to play!
http://commonmisadventures.wordpress.com/2007/10/16/message-in-a-bottle/
October 16, 2007 at 12:38 pm
Avast ye island neighbors.
Dream of this tonight if ye dare.
http://pciyrtpy.blogspot.com/2007/10/message-dans-une-bouteille-october-16th.html
rel
October 16, 2007 at 1:03 pm
OH…. late again…..
read here
my poem
love-bd
October 16, 2007 at 1:12 pm
This prompt was wonderfully challenging! Thanks for making me work for this one.
http://honeybeewaiting.blogspot.com/2007/10/message-in-bottle.html
-Ashley Lyn
October 16, 2007 at 2:26 pm
Hello Island friends! Just a quick note/edit. The link to our new poetry site is Fertile Ground Poetry Project
Please stop by and tell us your poetic plan!
October 16, 2007 at 2:51 pm
How wonderful you all are… I must lie in the sun for awhile(with SPF 45) and will be back to read some more……
thank you Rob….
love-Melanie-bd
October 16, 2007 at 4:35 pm
Hi everyone. I had fun with this one.
http://mariacristina.wordpress.com/2007/10/16/the-secret-of-life/
October 16, 2007 at 4:56 pm
I always have this moment where I think, “I can’t do anything with this.” But then I dive in and see where it takes me. I think that’s what I love about it. I never know where it will take me. It’s like being adrift. Here’s my contribution…
http://hollyannam.blogspot.com/2007/10/lost.html
October 16, 2007 at 6:05 pm
thanks for the opportunity great topic this week…please stop by and let me know your thoughts..
http://pieceofpie.wordpress.com/
October 16, 2007 at 7:59 pm
I had a bit of fun with this one!
http://artaries.blogspot.com/2007/10/wi-prompt-message-in-bottlejust-for-fun.html
October 16, 2007 at 8:15 pm
Here is mine. I can’t wait to see your messages! Maybe we should do some guerilla poetry or stories & leave secret messages in strange places?
http://creativespiritfaery.typepad.com/creative_faery/2007/10/message-in-a-bo.html
October 16, 2007 at 8:34 pm
Marie -
Hmmm… guerilla poetry – interesting possibility…
I know Poetry Thursday tried this unsuccessfully last April. I don’t think they were able to effectively motivate the mobility required of the writing participants?
Let me think on that a bit. That might be fun?
October 16, 2007 at 8:41 pm
Hi Islanders – I can’t wait to see what you all wrote – this was a great prompt!
http://firsttumblewords.blogspot.com/2007/10/message-in-bottle.html
October 17, 2007 at 1:35 am
Here’s my message in a bottle contribution.
Full link here: http://janepoe.blogspot.com/2007/10/message-in-bottle.html
Peace, JP/deb
October 17, 2007 at 2:33 am
my apologies to anyone who tried to view my post today – my website is down while i switch servers. Hopefully all will be restored sometime soon… d x
October 17, 2007 at 10:08 am
Here is a poem I’ve written for this prompt.
Unspoken
October 17, 2007 at 10:11 am
Danae -
Thank you for alerting us…
October 17, 2007 at 11:17 am
Here’s my ’stab at it’ …
http://weedlady.laveda.info/2007/10/message-in-bottle.html
October 17, 2007 at 7:32 pm
this thought has been bothering me for two days.
http://scenesfromaslowmovingtrain.blogspot.com/2007/10/writ.html
October 18, 2007 at 10:09 am
http://lealabyrinth.typepad.com/tales_from_the_labyrinth/2007/10/message-in-a-bo.html
November 5, 2007 at 10:22 am
Hi all my unbelievable article is up at
http://jadey73.blogspot.com/2007/10/writers-island-message-in-bottle.html