Yesterday I received a letter from someone who moved my heart. He told me of how he was Street Kid and Spent many Christmas's alone with no One to share and no one to care. The story wrenched at the very base of My heart in recognition of these people (who see all others happy and celebrating the Festive season) I would like to dedicate this Competition to these people and show that I love them and think very much of them at this time.
1.I would like to see poems of experiences living on the streets at Christmas or living alone without anyone to share ..this is the subject..
Update : I have extended the competition for another Seven days so as I can get as many poems in ..your response so far has been wonderful and and I think their are some real caring and compassionate people out there who really do care..Good Luck everybody
2. If you live in a country that has not a great income tell us how your Christmas is spent?
The Dreaded Rules ..
1. Please no cutting poems and only suicide in the context..
2. No Computer Speak...
3. Please limit Swearing it detracts from the story and there is no reason to include it(I will judge poorly those that have to use excessive language)
4. Please comment on others..we should be gracious in Victory and gracious in defeat..let us recognise the wonder and variety of the talent that exists on ALL poetry
5. Commenting on one of mine might carry a little bit of weight(Hint Hint)
The Prizes..
1st Prize..600 points and a Gold Trophy
2nd prize..200 points and a Silver Trophy
3rd prize..100 points and a Bronze trophy
I will award honorable mentions of 50 points depending on how much I have over at the close of the competition..
Good luck to all that enter and lets get writing
1.I would like to see poems of experiences living on the streets at Christmas or living alone without anyone to share ..this is the subject..
Update : I have extended the competition for another Seven days so as I can get as many poems in ..your response so far has been wonderful and and I think their are some real caring and compassionate people out there who really do care..Good Luck everybody
2. If you live in a country that has not a great income tell us how your Christmas is spent?
The Dreaded Rules ..
1. Please no cutting poems and only suicide in the context..
2. No Computer Speak...
3. Please limit Swearing it detracts from the story and there is no reason to include it(I will judge poorly those that have to use excessive language)
4. Please comment on others..we should be gracious in Victory and gracious in defeat..let us recognise the wonder and variety of the talent that exists on ALL poetry
5. Commenting on one of mine might carry a little bit of weight(Hint Hint)
The Prizes..
1st Prize..600 points and a Gold Trophy
2nd prize..200 points and a Silver Trophy
3rd prize..100 points and a Bronze trophy
I will award honorable mentions of 50 points depending on how much I have over at the close of the competition..
Good luck to all that enter and lets get writing
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on December 9, 2005
- Rewards: Gold: 600
- Final notes: Thankyou every body for the wonderful and truely beautifulpoems you placed here all I can say is Christmas is cold but there are many warm hearts out there that will help the true meaning of Christmas to survive
Now Drum Roll...The Winners are...
1. Last Teddy Bear by getsbetter...In the true tradition of Dickens this wonderful storylike poem shines in a special place in the heart of those who would that Christmas was the way it was..A gift of love and giving ..A very sad ening ..but such a wonderful story..
2.Cum mortuis in lingua mortua by LongRoadHome..A very original unique and deeply mooving piece of hardship and sadness at Christmas
3.Roses for Mama by The Messenger..A special poem about a special Mum who was remembered even after death..
Beautiful works of wonderful compassion..
The quality was incredible and I have some extra points and I must say I really enjoyed every single poem..here are a few Honerable Mentions @ 50 points each
Dear Santa by Mended Love 23
Home for the Holdays by Walk by Faith
Christmas Through her eyes by Sedasia
I'll be alone for Christmas by Angelic Mistress
Such compassion in a world out of control and so much vengence and hate is incredible to see..You give me hope that ...just maybe ...one day..Peace will reign once again on this Earth and its people...Merry Christmas to all and thankyou for your participation and Love
Peace on Earth
Antipodi
Entries [2]
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The door would swing open with each incoming guest.
For one fragile second,• Commented on by judge. -
As the snow falls on my street,
I realize it's morning, and I have nothing to eat.• Commented on by judge.
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a contest which will tug on the heart strings no doubt! if i had one wish! i would make sure no one was ever alone and cold anytime! well done and i will try and write something xx Cheryl
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Very good idea for a contest. I may try to write something.
etherealforu
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Awesome contest idea...maybe it will motivate us all and lighten things for some others in need.
peace this season and everyday.
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This is a great idea for a contest, I'll have to keep my eye on this one I'm betting that there will be some really good entires.....awesome idea. Muchas amor, Amanda
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WOW! everybody if ever I have seen compassionate hearts it is in this contest ..one day to go to get your entries in ..thankyou for the entries so far they have been exceptional..
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Thank you for the silver & points.
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Attention to all .....I mixed up the Hon Mentions and Two should read like this...
My Lonely Christmas BY AngelicMistress
I'll be alone for Christmas by KnivesTheGuardian
I tried to rectify this by the moderators but they suggested this was the best way..
Thankyou everyone who particpated in my competition
Edited on Dec 11, 5:42 because ''.
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