The contest will end in half a day. In case someone needs more time, just IM 'Sau' or 'eternalpoet' and we will postpone it!
CONTEST
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This contest is about love, truth, rebellion, introspection, life and joy. The inspiration is yours, and helping you write will be the great poets:
1. Ghalib ( oldpoetry.com/Authors/Ghalib%20Mirza%20Asadullah%20Khan )!
(known for his poems on love, loss and religion)
2. Pablo Neruda ( www.poemhunter.com/pablo-neruda/poet-6638 )
(the nobel laureate who wrote wonderful poems on love, relations and nature)
3. Khalil Gibran ( oldpoetry.com/authors/Khalil%20Gibran
(the inimitable writer of spiritual, soothing and enlightening ideas)
1. Pick a theme of YOUR choice
2. Read any poem(s), story (or stories), quote (s) from one of these poets for inspiration and insight
3. Write your own poem, story, article...
4. Mention which poem/theme inspired you - give a relevant link in your author's comments.
You could write your poem in a language of your preference as long as you provide a translation. Suit yourself!
Note: There is a range of emotions, issues and philosophical ideas that these poets have written about. So there are lots and lots of ideas you can write on for this contest!
AWARDS:
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1st - 300 points + gold
2nd - 200 points + silver
3rd - 100 points + bronze
4th - 50 points + hon mention
5th - 50 points + hon mention
SOURCES/TOOLS/HELP/GUIDANCE:
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GHALIB:
1. Biography and many translated poems -
oldpoetry.com/Authors/Ghalib%20Mirza%20Asadullah%20Khan
2. Biography of Ghalib - www.cs.wisc.edu/~navin/india/songs/ghalibindex.html
3. A piece on love -
www.boloji.com/loveletters/ll01.htm
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PABLO NERUDA:
1. Bio and poems:
www.poemhunter.com/pablo-neruda/poet-6638/
2. Biography - Nobel Laureate:
nobelprize.org/literature/laureates/1971/neruda-bio.html
3. Bio and select few poems:
www-personal.umich.edu/~agreene/Neruda.html
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KHALIL GIBRAN:
1. Complete works and art:
leb.net/gibran
2. 'The Prophet'
www.columbia.edu/~gm84/gibtable.html
3. Quotations:
www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Kahlil_Gibran/
4. Oldpoetry Bio and Poems:
oldpoetry.com/authors/Khalil%20Gibran
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
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Thanks to:
Mina ( allpoetry.com/mina ), Kunjal ( allpoetry.com/fathom%20me ) for helping with points for promotion
Mari ( allpoetry.com/marigoes ) for promoting this contest.
Eternalpoet - Vic - for donating 300 points.
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For any comments, suggestions, queries or criticism, feel free to IM me.
-Sau.
CONTEST
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This contest is about love, truth, rebellion, introspection, life and joy. The inspiration is yours, and helping you write will be the great poets:
1. Ghalib ( oldpoetry.com/Authors/Ghalib%20Mirza%20Asadullah%20Khan )!
(known for his poems on love, loss and religion)
2. Pablo Neruda ( www.poemhunter.com/pablo-neruda/poet-6638 )
(the nobel laureate who wrote wonderful poems on love, relations and nature)
3. Khalil Gibran ( oldpoetry.com/authors/Khalil%20Gibran
(the inimitable writer of spiritual, soothing and enlightening ideas)
1. Pick a theme of YOUR choice
2. Read any poem(s), story (or stories), quote (s) from one of these poets for inspiration and insight
3. Write your own poem, story, article...
4. Mention which poem/theme inspired you - give a relevant link in your author's comments.
You could write your poem in a language of your preference as long as you provide a translation. Suit yourself!
Note: There is a range of emotions, issues and philosophical ideas that these poets have written about. So there are lots and lots of ideas you can write on for this contest!
AWARDS:
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1st - 300 points + gold
2nd - 200 points + silver
3rd - 100 points + bronze
4th - 50 points + hon mention
5th - 50 points + hon mention
SOURCES/TOOLS/HELP/GUIDANCE:
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GHALIB:
1. Biography and many translated poems -
oldpoetry.com/Authors/Ghalib%20Mirza%20Asadullah%20Khan
2. Biography of Ghalib - www.cs.wisc.edu/~navin/india/songs/ghalibindex.html
3. A piece on love -
www.boloji.com/loveletters/ll01.htm
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PABLO NERUDA:
1. Bio and poems:
www.poemhunter.com/pablo-neruda/poet-6638/
2. Biography - Nobel Laureate:
nobelprize.org/literature/laureates/1971/neruda-bio.html
3. Bio and select few poems:
www-personal.umich.edu/~agreene/Neruda.html
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KHALIL GIBRAN:
1. Complete works and art:
leb.net/gibran
2. 'The Prophet'
www.columbia.edu/~gm84/gibtable.html
3. Quotations:
www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Kahlil_Gibran/
4. Oldpoetry Bio and Poems:
oldpoetry.com/authors/Khalil%20Gibran
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
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Thanks to:
Mina ( allpoetry.com/mina ), Kunjal ( allpoetry.com/fathom%20me ) for helping with points for promotion
Mari ( allpoetry.com/marigoes ) for promoting this contest.
Eternalpoet - Vic - for donating 300 points.
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For any comments, suggestions, queries or criticism, feel free to IM me.
-Sau.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on December 30, 2005
- Rewards: Gold: 300
- Final notes: Thank you for entering the contest. If it inspired you or got you to read anything by Gibran, Ghalib or Neruda, I consider it successful, and hope that you enjoyed it.
The contest was judged on 5 categories - each of 10 marks each - namely content, expression, rhythm, selected poem, and finally, reflection of inspiration in the submitted poem. Based on this, poems were marked on a scale of 50 points. Sunrising, Abstract Dreamer, Fathom Me, Anasuya, Grannyeri, Manoj Anmol and SG made it to more than 35 points on 50. Shortlisted poems comprised of those above 40 points, and here's the detailed break-up of scores for these:
horus - 41
C - 8
E - 9
R - 8.5
I S - 7.5
I R - 8
Genie (old mem) -41
C - 8
E - 8
R - 8.5
I S - 8
I R - 8.5
NightHope (diet) - 41.5
C - 8
E - 9
R - 8
I S - 8
I R - 8.5
ZayraV -42
C - 8.5
E - 8
R - 7.5
I S - 8.5
I R - 9.5
NightHope (if) - 41.5
C - 8
E - 9
R - 8
I S - 8.5
I R - 8
Genie (natural de..) - 41.5
C - 8
E - 7.5
R - 9.5
I S - 8
I R - 8.5
Mina (ghalib...) - 39.5
C - 9
E - 7
R - 7.5
I S - 8
I R - 8
Margaret - 40.5
C - 8
E - 8
R - 8
I S - 8
I R - 8.5
As you can see, Zayra is just a whisker ahead, and all the rest are almost there... I hope my difficulty and dilemma in judging these entries is visible from these scores. While there is no absolute comparison in poetry, my perceptions, like those of any other reader, were based upon the spur of the moment, held impressions and personal limitations. Zayra, for me, is a winner. Presently, I cannot decide clearly about the second and third awards. If I were to give a decision every hour of the day, the second and third prize would vary.. At present, following is the list:
Gold: Zayra - 300 pts
Silver: Night Hope, for either of her poems (sorry I can't give you two trophies in same contest!) - 200 pts
Bronze: Genielassie - 100 pts
Hon mention: Horus - 50 pts
Hon mention: Margaret - 50 pts
Hon mention: Mina - 50 pts
Please forgive me for comparison of poems. I respect the originality of your work and recognize that I may have erred while judging.
I am very thankful to all of you for the exceptional quality of entries in this contest. Special thanks to Vic ( http//allpoetry.com/eternalpoet ) for his constant support and encouragement during the contest.
Thanks,
Sau.
Entries [3]
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Your friendship shines a sunny day,
your smile define a sunny day.• Commented on by judge. -
~Burning Garden Of Roses~
All my life I’ve been a hurt beggar• Commented on by judge.
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Ghalib "jaan" this is absolutely great.. I cannot write in proper form as you know, but i'd like to read 'em and give it a shot to understand them. ..Maybe I'll participate for the fun of it, and try my hand at translating something....
Awesome idea, bestEST of luck, great job!!
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Dear Kunji,
Thanks so much for your encouragement. I am glad you liked the idea, and will definitely welcome an entry from your side. Do not worry about form etc... I just want the reader to write something inspired by Ghalib, and you can write just as well as anyone. So all the very best,
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.. you left me all of a sudden..
anyways.. brrbrr ... this seems to be difficult one for me to go on with.. i have never wrote gazal .... but i see that i have enough time ( more than a month 
) to write one and to edit it as much as i want...
by the way, i have seen few episode's of Mirza Ghalib-The Series in which Nasseruddin Shah acted as Ghalib... anyways.. good innovative contest...
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Best of luck to everyone and anyone who enters ...
*hugs*
take cares and have anice time my dear friend...
- vic -
I'd love to help with the judging. I am from Deli, have been to Nizamuddin many times, and a BIG fan of Ghalib. Specially his ghazal- Hazaaron Khwaishen Aisi.
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Great. Will keep you informed. We will start judging it towards the end of this month!
Thanks,
Saurabh -
You have given us a few options in how to write from Ghalib. I haven't read this poet, but I'll try to do so in the next few days. Maybe I'll find another form or even a ghazal. Thanks for posting this contest.
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Always appreciate those who give us challenges to try out new poetic forms. Will try to get to this in the next few days. Thanks for hosting...
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Hi Sau, you don't open many contests, but those you host are always very interesting. I'll certainly visit the links you show here, and try to write an enty to your contest.
Wishing you now lots of wonderful entries
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you make me remember that incident where ghalib, caught drinking at a mosque tells the mosque authjorities,
'peene de sharab yaha baith ke
nahin to woh jagah batah jaha khuda na ho'
one request, sau. can i write a poem upon ghalib or even about some incidents in his weird life, say something about his love for wine and mangoes etc? -
Abdul Tawala Ibn Ali Alishtari
Thanks for this link. I love it. Abdul Tawala Ibn Ali Alishtari -
Thought Provoking
A very interesting contest, thank you for the links provided and I will see if there is something I can do. Even if I can't I'll have learned something new. Thank You. -
Hi grannyeri,
I just know you're from Canada... If you've not resd this poet called 'Ghalib' earlier, I assure you that it will be a treat to read any of his poems. Since we have different cultures, exploring diverse poetry sometimes throws fresh insights and emotions; from the little poetry that I have read, I have not come across a poet more intense than Ghalib. You might like reading some of his translated poems at oldpoetry.com/Authors/Ghalib%20Mirza%20Asadullah%20Khan
I will wait for your entry,
Saurabh. -
Mari dearest,
You are so so wonderful . Yes, I do not open many contests - this one had been on my mind since quite some time, but I had been convincing myself that I was busy enough not to start one. However, Ghalib is a poet that lovers cannot afford to miss, and I thought it'd be nice to do this through a contest at AP.
Thanks for your help in featuring; of course, I look forward to your entry. You may read some of his poems at oldpoetry.com/Authors/Ghalib%20Mirza%20Asadullah%20Khan
Regards and thanks,
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Hi,
Thanks so much for bringing that interesting incident to light. I shall mention it somewhere in the contest as well.
And you are most welcome to write poetry about his life, one or more of his experiences... whatever of Ghalib inspires you. Here's a link to his life, with some translated poems oldpoetry.com/Authors/Ghalib%20Mirza%20Asadullah%20Khan
I will wait for your entry.
Thanks,
Saurabh. -
I'm in a love mood, I know I'll enjoy reading his poems. And you are very welcome
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Hi,
Thanks for your comment. I am sure that only would you have something to learn from Ghalib's poems, reading him will be a thoroughly interesting and rewarding experience. Here's a link for you oldpoetry.com/Authors/Ghalib%20Mirza%20Asadullah%20Khan
Best wishes,
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Hi
Thanks for your appreciation. Please take a look at the man's poetry, and I am sure you would find something that inspires an idea/concept for you. Of course, it'd be a pleasure to have you enter!
Saurabh. -
Best of luck with running this contest - it certainly sounds like it should generate some interesting entries (though, admittedly, it is not quite my cup of tea...)
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I found this interesting. On the assumption that you speak the relevant language I should appreciate a translation of the following which I found....
"May tanga challa raha hoon. tum mere ghori hoo orr tumharay ball lagam ke tarha hain."
Thank you.
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enlightening
Good contest idea. I don't think my talents are up to task, but will enjoy others' efforts. Thank you for bringing to light a wonderful author of old. -
yea...i really dont grasp the concept
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I found this even more interesting. On the assumption that you speak the relevant language I should appreciate a translation of the following which I found....
"May tanga challa raha hoon. tum mere ghori hoo orr tumharay ball lagam ke tarha hain."
Thank you in anticipation of your kind reply. -
The line means this -
I'm a chariot... you are my horse and your hair is like the reins which i hold on to...
However the lines seem dry in english, these are in hindi\urdu...and carry a lot more feeling in that language
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i have a question... is the poem to be written in english or will an original work in urdu\hindi do? in either case, an extension of the deadline by one day would be greatly appreciated. i just saw the contest and would love to be a part of it.
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the contest will be extended as long as you want my friend, but kindly do think and enter this contest, you should write your work in English ... i will tell Sau to talk to you and postpone the ending date, i will wait for your entry
take cares and have a nice time
- vic -
may tanga chala raha hu - i am travelling/going on chariot
may = i
tanga = chariot
tum meri ghori ho - you are my horse
tum = you
ghori = horse ( female horse, i dont know if they have any specific name
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aur tumhare baal lagaam ki tarah hai - and your hairs are like reins
aur = and
baal = hair
lagaam = reins
got it sweet lady? ...i hope so, thanks for taking interest in this contest .. so very nice of you
take cares and have a nice time
- vic -
hi
i have extended the contest. u r welcome to enter - u may submite your poem in any lagnuage of ur preference with a translation in english...
sau -
I will donate 5 points to the person writing the most woeful expample of poetry. For this amazing offer please im caducus and i will send on the 50 page terms and conditions of my generous offer.
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Good luck to everyone who enters. This looks like a really hard contest.
Safely hidden in the darkness,
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hmmm... interesting idea for a contest... it's very unique, and a GOOD kind of unique mind you... I may enter, hint hint... haha happy judging
ink.bringer -
Oooh...I read a couple of Mirza Ghalib's ghazals for my poetry class recently. Very good stuff I might have to look back now and see if I can come up with anything...hm... Anyways, fabulous idea for a contest. I love contests designed to spread new forms and introduce new poets Good luck hosting and judgine...I just may be back
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hi rocker...
am surprised u found it tough... all u need to enter is to write a poem, on any idea inspired by ghalib, which means u've got to read one of ghalib's writes for it. that's all. in fact, reading ghalib could be more wonderful than u might expect. try this link oldpoetry.com/Authors/Ghalib%20Mirza%20Asadullah%20Khan
best
saurabh -
hi
good to know u r doing the ghazal class. do share a ghazal with us in the contest. it'll be nice...
best
sau -
ill try to come back and enter
Rae -
It is just very recently that I have heard of Ghalib, and I did like what I heard.However I am not qualified enough yet as to enter any contest of this caliber, but I do want to wish you a very succesful one
reenie
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Although Ive never heard of Ghalib, I will certainly look into the words written.....I hope they are in english......imma dummy when it comes to even my own natural language....
.....just kidding of course....but seems I could find inspirations from most things I read...Ill give it a shot......bookmarking this itme.....for furture inspiration...
Lottsa luck to those who enter.....
Hugs
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hi malabu,
will certainly look forward to ur participation...
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This si a very very interesting contest. One that requires thought and determination. I hope you get some wonderful entries.
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Ho! fucking ho!
seriously though, my local Indian does a really good Chicken Ghalib. Last time I had it I was on the run for a week.
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I've been looking for some new/old poets to draw inspiration from. This may have come just at the right time. I'll see what I can come up with. Great idea for a contest. Good luck judging.
~Lyrical
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This is going to take some thinking. Not sure if I can think that deep tonight. Thanks for hosting though. Will try to get to this soonl.
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Wa Wa Wa...2 and 3 took my breath away with the Urdu on display these are so mesmerizing whence read in the native essence and this contest is a brilliant culmination of a muse well thought of..All the Best...cheers Shubs
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i see you've had some excellent poets enter already
i've bookmarked this contest and will be checking out the links hoping to be inspired
best of luck
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All the best with the contest my friend.. it is out of my league - need to read up on the fellow first - thanks for the lead.
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Seems to be a great contest. Not all that familiar with the poet, so I'll have to check out the links and see if inspiration hits. Good luck, though.
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wow this is a very interesting contest, however I can not enter... I hope everything in this contest goes well and here area few points
~katie~
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Great contest idea...Good luck to all who enter...Be well, Poets... Wanda
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I wish I was better read in these poets but I will tell my uncle about this because he is well read in all of them and I think this is his type of contest.
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What an amazingly wonderful contest! Excellent idea. Khalil Gibran was such an amazing poet! Truely brilliant, truely genious. Good luck in judging these entries!
Take Care,
x PatientGrace x
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Happy to see that this contest is still open - I will try to enter something! Good luck on the judging and congratulations on your choice of poets to inspire us - they are simply the best!
~ Nicolette
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Saurabh
Its a grrrrrreat contest. I read a few entries.. and all sound so interestingly good! I'm glad you did this
I'm happy for one more reason.. your contest was so interesting, I forced myself to learn something new & at least took a step in writing differently. Mine is more like a joke next to the ones I've read, but I'm glad I pushed myself to start learning something. ..wouldnt have been possible without you. Thanks for being encouraging
Best of luck
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You are most welcome. the purpose of the contest was to inspire something new in people, and I'm glad you got to learn during the process. I'd read your poem soon and give my feedback.
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Great contest - thanks for hosting. Happy New Year!
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Congratulations, Zayra & genielassie, & all other contestants, too...Well done, one & all...Sau, thank you so much for hosting such a wonderful contest & for the silver trophy & points...& for the very gracious words you left in your comments...It was a distinct pleasure to be in such worthy company...Happy New Year, Poets...Be well... Wanda
'If You Fell From Memory' (won silver)
www.allpoetry.com/Poem/1716908
'Living on a Diet of Neruda...& You'
www.allpoetry.com/Poem/1718905
'Seashells Forsaken by the Tide'
www.allpoetry.com/Poem/1716849
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Thank you for the mention and points Sau and Vic! The competition was very strong, well done all, and congratulations to the winners.
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Thank you for the bronze s it was great writing for this contessst, I always enjoy writing for those competitions that require a deep thought. Congrratulations to Zyra and Night Hope as well. s and best wisehs... ~genie~
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Congrats everyone! In addition to trophies, there have also been:
3 hon mentions of 50 points each, and 7 consolation prizes for 30 points each. COngrats everyone!
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This was an incredible contest. One of the most heartfelt and true contests on the board. I am very honored to receive the gold and I agree there are many wonderful poems, as well as winners in this contest. I would hope more than anything that my poem was an inspiration, as I was also inspired by the poets here. Thank you again to the judges, and to Sau for hosting the contest. It was a pleasure to write this poem. And, congratulations to all the winners!
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Thank you for the points and for holding such a great challenge. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WINNERS AND MENTIONS!
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!
Much LOVE,
Renee
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Congratulations Sau for holding such a wonderful contest. You & the other judges did a great job.. Thank you for the encouraging points too
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Dear Zayra,
It was a pleasure and privilege to read your poem. Best wishes for the New Year,
Sau. -
Dear Renee,
Am glad you participated and liked the contest. Best wishes for the New Year,
Sau. -
Awesome contest!!!!!
Sau, Thank you so much for hosting this wonderful contest and teaching me yet another form of poetry. Congratulations to Zayra Yves, Night Hope, and genielassie on the trophies. A big congratulations to all who entered as well. It was certainly a pleasure to write for this and be amongst such wonderful talent. Happy New Year To All, have a safe, healthy and prosperous one. Love and blessings to everyone, today and always. 
Joyce
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Congratulations to all the winners... this has been a fair contest... thank you sau for considering me for "Hon Mention" and the points... much appreciated...
mina
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