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New members contest - May 2006


Welcome to May's New Member contest!



 


This contest is open only for members of AllPoetry that joined in the month of May. If you joined on April 30, you can enter, as long as you did not enter into the April New Members Contest...





Option 1.

 


This month is the time when we celebrate our mothers. That's why we will keep this tradition into our monthly contest - but with a little twist.


Let's honor the mother of all our mothers, grandmothers and great-grandmothers; yes, I am talking about Mother Nature.


I have found two pictures on forums.cgsociety.org that can give you some inspiration and help you out to write something.


The pictures are made by Meats Meier, the resident artist of this site.



First picture: Mother Nature 29

 








Second picture: Mother Nature Winter 3

 



 


 


If you write off first picture, then you can paint a beautiful picture with your words for the lovely colours and magnificent scents Mother Nature nurtures;




Second picture would be more of a complaint against society, the way we pollute and take advantage of her beauty. Do what you want with it, as long as you write about Mother Nature!



Option 2.

 


For the ones who don't get inspiration about Mother Nature, or the pictures given above we have a second option:



Write a traditional cinquain.





This is a short poem - developed by Adelaide Crapsey -  without rhyme that consists of twenty-two syllables, arranged in five lines:


                            Line 1 - 2 syllables
                            Line 2 - 4 syllables
                            Line 3 - 6 syllables
                            Line 4 - 8 syllables
                            Line 2 - 2 syllables  


 


Example:

Amaze 


                 I know
                            Not these my hands
                            And yet I think there was
                            A woman like me once had hands
                            Like these

                            © Adelaide Crapsey



 



Rules:

1. No erotica or adult only type poems.
This contest is for all ages - so those who are under the age of 18 years and those who prefer to not view adult poetry need to be able to read the entries also.

2.  No foul language

3. No sTiCkY cApS or chat lingo

4. One entry per person - If you collaborate, the other poet must be a new May member also.

5. Entries must be no more than 20 lines in length.

6. You can use Free Verse or Rhyme

7. Put your option number in your Author's comments/notes section (the box just under where you type your poem)

 





Please make sure to check back from time to time after you submit your entry. There may be a notice of corrections or editing that may be needed. It would be a shame if you are disqualified because you didn't do this.






Before submitting your poem, please ask yourself the following:

• Does this meet closely with the requirements of the contest?

• Did you go over the poem and check for any grammatical or typographical errors?

• If you were judging, would you be able to see how this would or would NOT win placement?









 


We wish you the best of luck in this contest and hope you'll have a wonderful time on here




We can't wait to see what you guys come up with

The AllPoetry Greeter Team

 

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on June 5, 2006
  • Rewards: Gold: 300
  • Final notes:
    First I want to thank all of you for entering the New Members contest for May

Entries [78]

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  • Oh! God!!
    I have
    Words in my mind
    by 5 lines, 29 comments, on May 2 2:28 AM 2006. In Sad, Personal
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Change life!
    The world wasn't made to be cut with a knife -
    So think about it: We have to change life!
    by reinhardt-napoleon 23 lines, 37 comments, on May 2 8:59 AM 2006. In Nature, Dark
    • Commented on by judge.
  • nature's tedious descent into oblivion
    Thankless creatures inhabiting vast borders
    Infecting, detestable and vile
    by 26 lines, 27 comments, on May 2 10:25 AM 2006. In Nature
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Motherhood at it's Finest
    And because I must Hope
    I pray not to weep...
    by RainMist 50 lines, 10 comments, on May 2 11:42 AM 2006. In Hope
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Motherhood at it's Finest
    And because I must Hope
    I pray not to weep...
    by RainMist 50 lines, 12 comments, on May 2 11:42 AM 2006. In Hope
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Mother Nature
    Mother,
    why do you cry?
    by Lilac Eyes 5 lines, 14 comments, on May 2 10:26 PM 2006. In Sad, Other, Nature
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Dwindling Sorrow in a Mother's Heart
    Sacred, eternal, and beautiful, forever no more.
    Rotting, decaying flesh and flower, we fall.
    by xstitchedxclosex 20 lines, 14 comments, on May 2 11:17 PM 2006. In Society, Nature, Dark
    • Commented on by judge.
  • mother nature
    the colors that flow across her body
    a mixture of life
    by teenagegirl101 19 lines, 15 comments, on May 3 9:26 AM 2006. In Dark
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Requiem for Nature's Death
    Oh dirge we sing at lifeless end
    For loss of beauty then we weep
    by Potus13 19 lines, 13 comments, on May 4 1:32 PM 2006. In Nature
    • Commented on by judge.
  • The Pee Dance
    One step left
    Two steps to the right
    by 8 lines, 14 comments, on May 4 2:39 PM 2006. In Humor
    • Commented on by judge.
  • heroine
    this contest enable all poets to share their creativity and talents. knowing yourself better as far as poetry is concerned.
    by 20 lines, 12 comments, on May 4 3:51 PM 2006. In Nature
    • Commented on by judge.
  • The Sorrow of Mother Nature
    satan molested your mind
    now he rapes your mother
    by sorrowofthetool 18 lines, 14 comments, on May 4 6:41 PM 2006. In Dark
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Aura
    Aura
    She's there if you would only look:
    by spacefriend 21 lines, 12 comments, on May 5 4:13 AM 2006. In Nature
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Lost love
    She screams....
    I frown at her....
    by 4 lines, 13 comments, on May 5 11:57 PM 2006. In Sad
    • Commented on by judge.
  • What Have I Done
    Tell me, Mother, what have I done
    So many of my brethren have been gone
    by Einen-Idioten 24 lines, 15 comments, on May 6 12:05 PM 2006. In Sad, Spiritual
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Nature At Its Worst
    Earthquake with its shifting plates,
    Leaves a path of rubble.
    by Stuffcity 18 lines, 12 comments, on May 6 1:48 PM 2006. In Nature
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Where do they come from?
    Where do they come from?
    and where have they been
    by faithonhigh 11 lines, 15 comments, on May 8 1:49 AM 2006. In Nature
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Nothingness
    Darkness.
    Cover me up
    by Nancygal 4 lines, 14 comments, on May 8 5:01 AM 2006. In Sad, Other, Dark
    • Commented on by judge.
  • The floor flickered with florescent light,
    The floor flickered with florescent light,
    My heart felt empty and numb,
    by miljas02 23 lines, 12 comments, on May 8 11:21 AM 2006. In Dark
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Last night
    Last night
    Was out of myself
    by Ray Forever 5 lines, 14 comments, on May 8 11:55 AM 2006. In Love
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Motherly Love
    Mother Nature Contest
    by Maisiellis 14 lines, 12 comments, on May 8 5:02 PM 2006. In Nature
    • Commented on by judge.
  • A Natural Cinquain
    by orthen teop 18 lines, 15 comments, on May 9 2:05 AM 2006. In Nature
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Colors streaming, flowing
    An attempt at capturing nature in prose
    by 15 lines, 12 comments, on May 9 8:54 AM 2006. In Nature
    • Commented on by judge.
  • blessed
    we wake up in the morning, knowing we've been blessed.
    and mother nature calls us,we try to do our best.
    by peepy39 8 lines, 12 comments, on May 9 7:40 PM 2006. In Nature
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Lonely
    Alone;
    No one with me.
    by Ken Lansing 4 lines, 13 comments, on May 9 7:47 PM 2006. In Sad
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Mother's Despair
    You give
    and so we take
    by 4 lines, 11 comments, on May 10 6:29 PM 2006. In Sad, Society, Nature
    • Commented on by judge.
  • My Caring Mother
    Lovely,
    Caring Mother
    by 4 lines, 18 comments, on May 11 1:11 PM 2006. In Spiritual, Other, Love
    • Commented on by judge.
  • What does it matter to me?
    What does it matter to me?
    Yeah, you heard right, I'll do as I please.
    by grey magican 22 lines, 12 comments, on May 11 4:19 PM 2006. In Society, Nature
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Back Yard Portrait
    I watch
    summer children
    by kansasverses 4 lines, 16 comments, on May 11 7:47 PM 2006. In Personal
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Bereft, Mother Earth
    I'll never hold you below as they do.
    Because you are far greater than myself.
    by JadeFlame 21 lines, 12 comments, on May 12 4:55 PM 2006. In Nature
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Autumn
    Autumn's rich multi-colored Leaves ride on gentle breezes to Earth to cover her with their protective warmth before Winter comes and blows his
    by PatriciaFong 7 lines, 12 comments, on May 12 6:33 PM 2006. In Nature
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Mother Nature Endanger
    this poem takes after the pollution situation round my home town area
    by bryansgirl04 19 lines, 16 comments, on May 12 6:47 PM 2006. In Spiritual, Society, Nature
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Mother Earth
    Enfold me in your shielding branches
    by Wistful Muse 20 lines, 22 comments, on May 15 12:23 PM 2006. In Nature, Love, Hope
    • Commented on by judge.
  • The Runaway Princess
    today is the day i stay here so proud, a crowd around some even with frowns
    i feel like a princess beautiful and sweet but i know for a fact im not what they
    by 16 lines, 12 comments, on May 16 11:09 AM 2006. In Other
    • Commented on by judge.
  • What Have We Done?
    Mother Nature, what have we done?
    We've torn your world apart.
    by Dibbydab Deb 19 lines, 24 comments, on May 17 3:43 AM 2006. In Sad, Nature
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Motherism
    Life's next
    Truth and the animal
    by The Lumox 6 lines, 14 comments, on May 17 8:42 PM 2006. In Nature
    • Commented on by judge.
  • the greatest mother
    THE GREATEST MOTHER
    WHEN WE THINK OF MOTHERS
    by mcrispin 10 lines, 16 comments, on May 17 9:20 PM 2006. In Nature
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Inevitable Ruin
    I have never seen,
    So beautiful a peak.
    by dyschezia 24 lines, 16 comments, on May 18 11:18 AM 2006. In Sad, Nature, Angst
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Oh what Pain We Have Caused
    Oh the pain we have caused
    Killing ourselves with pollution
    by irisforyou 3 lines, 12 comments, on May 18 11:50 AM 2006. In Nature
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Plight
    some son of mine
    will keep roses
    by foolishfatso 32 lines, 16 comments, on May 19 1:25 AM 2006. In Nature
    • Commented on by judge.
  • She Left Me
    My tears
    Fell on the ground
    by godsbluejay 4 lines, 20 comments, on May 19 2:34 AM 2006. In Personal
    • Commented on by judge.
  • you are most certainly a mother
    you are most certainly a mother
    your breath blows through me
    by 14 lines, 11 comments, on May 19 2:31 PM 2006. In Nature
    • Commented on by judge.
  • She Wonders
    The scars on her wrists, The line on her neck,
    The pain and cruelty, between love and death.
    by MoLlYkInS009 25 lines, 13 comments, on May 19 3:26 PM 2006. In Sad
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Nature's Song
    Dear Mother Freedom
    I've written a song for you
    by dunbar 22 lines, 11 comments, on May 20 5:55 PM 2006. In Nature
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Abused
    Abusing never goes away
    by death wish 3 lines, 13 comments, on May 22 5:27 AM 2006. In Sad, Personal, Angst
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Mother Nature
    mother nature asks for nothing
    we take all from mother nature
    by Fire Storm 13 lines, 18 comments, on May 23 12:14 AM 2006. In Nature
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Lost
    I'm free
    Lost in the trees
    by In All Honesty 5 lines, 17 comments, on May 23 4:54 PM 2006. In Personal
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Never
    has now faded away
    gone once more, never to return
    by xoxSierra 4 lines, 15 comments, on May 23 8:48 PM 2006. In Sad, Love
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Reach
    Reach out
    but hold on to the edge
    by inside pain 7 lines, 12 comments, on May 24 11:50 AM 2006. In Other
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Stars
    Walking along,the sunset, darkness closing in
    but one by one, nature's streetlights appear
    by SilveryDance 22 lines, 12 comments, on May 24 12:50 PM 2006. In Nature
    • Commented on by judge.
  • She took my hand
    Always my mentor
    Always my guide
    by KirstyAnne 13 lines, 17 comments, on May 25 9:43 AM 2006. In Personal, Love
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Mother Nature... Good and Bad
    We are all given a second chance,
    So let's let nature take a stance!
    by Flying-Flamingo13 13 lines, 16 comments, on May 25 11:06 AM 2006. In Nature, Dark, Hope
    • Commented on by judge.
  • The Sound of Beauty
    The sounds of beauty escalated, as man's began to fade
    Peaceful harmony of grass growing, blade by blade
    by ravingrhymes 19 lines, 13 comments, on May 25 11:49 AM 2006. In Nature
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Fierce Tenderness
    The wind blows; rough; grating; harsh.
    Trees sway and dance in the wind.
    by faded dreams 21 lines, 16 comments, on May 25 12:53 PM 2006. In Nature
    • Commented on by judge.
  • The dichotomy of my heart
    Anguish
    love too long lost?
    by Duat 4 lines, 14 comments, on May 26 12:46 PM 2006. In Love
    • Commented on by judge.
  • the wild wreathes
    i, not any of the unknown
    peacock plume
    by pineapple6 12 lines, 15 comments, on May 28 3:41 AM 2006. In Nature
    • Commented on by judge.
  • a storyless story {cinquain}
    a story without a story ...
    by jean-marc 10 lines, 24 comments, on May 28 9:56 AM 2006. In Other
    • Commented on by judge.
  • eyes of the universe
    real love is like the oceans and seas
    that can never diminish or cease
    by babygal4love 21 lines, 13 comments, on May 28 3:43 PM 2006. In Love
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Mother of Nature
    How can this be described in words;
    The beauty of our mother.
    by Asukara 12 lines, 12 comments, on May 28 9:24 PM 2006. In Nature
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Non-Prophecy Organization
    by deadbeatheart 35 lines, 17 comments, on May 30 12:21 AM 2006. In Humor
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Oh Mother!
    The beauty of Mother Nature!
    by Mann4u 19 lines, 12 comments, on May 30 1:09 AM 2006. In Nature
    • Commented on by judge.
  • What you said
    Here's me.
    A broken soul.
    by 12 lines, 13 comments, on May 30 7:59 AM 2006. In Spiritual
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Your eyes

    Your eyes
    by abbydoodle333 6 lines, 13 comments, on May 30 8:02 AM 2006. In Other
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Something Makes Me Smile
    by Lush of the Dance 23 lines, 21 comments, on May 30 1:08 PM 2006. In Nature
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Through whatever
    Water, land and air
    Revolve around her
    by ac45 25 lines, 20 comments, on May 30 4:27 PM 2006. In Contemporary
    • Commented on by judge.
  • I'm Drowning
    Mother Nature R.I.P. aged billion and one.
    I give up, take my work, technology has won.
    by xylophonefairy 28 lines, 16 comments, on May 30 6:45 PM 2006. In Society
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Mother Nature,
    This poem goes as far back as mothers can go.
    Way back to Mother Nature!
    by 15 lines, 11 comments, on May 30 7:05 PM 2006. In Other
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Mother Nature,
    This poem goes as far back as mothers can go.
    Way back to Mother Nature!
    by 15 lines, 8 comments, on May 30 7:05 PM 2006. In Other
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Dual Nature (Cinquain)
    by intense rush 4 lines, 12 comments, on May 31 3:40 AM 2006. In Nature
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Hopeless Waltz
    Cold dancer, mangled marionette
    Borne on crumbling corroded wire strings
    by Riddlebird 35 lines, 14 comments, on May 31 4:37 AM 2006. In Society, Nature, Dark
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Touch
    by Kantilope 6 lines, 18 comments, on May 31 10:17 AM 2006. In Other
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Where the Cold Stream Ripples
    Where the birds sing joyfully an endless song
    Where everything seems right and nothing's wrong
    by Dylan934 23 lines, 15 comments, on May 31 2:23 PM 2006. In Nature
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Nature's Queen
    The forest was all in a bustle
    But then She walked though
    by lostinthedarkness9 13 lines, 13 comments, on May 31 4:47 PM 2006. In Nature
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Dreams
    These Dreams
    The hope I need
    by All For The Love 4 lines, 12 comments, on May 31 11:42 PM 2006. In Hope
    • Commented on by judge.

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  • LionessK
    April 29, 2006
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    Awesomeness... I can't wait to read the entries for this one


  • Abscessed
    April 30, 2006
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    Yaaaay leander what gorgeous pictures...The theme looks great and your contests are always so unique
    Can't wait to see what next months members have in store for us!!


    Rohina ( )


  • J.J. Sass
    April 30, 2006
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    Yes yes!!! Many props to you my little flower pot - the master of picture contests! This is a wonderful idea, and hopefully the new members will feel the burst of inspiration.
    Best of luck to all!
    Stacy


  • raspberry Greeters member
    May 1, 2006
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    Ohh.. LeanDEAR Inspiring pictures.. Excellent contest, am sure the new buds will be driven to write Waiting to read..


  • Sharcu silver member
    May 2, 2006
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    I wrote a cinquain once on cookie crumbs! Wow... seems like a challenging contest. Hopefully we won't have as many as last month contest Just kidding, of course. Great job, Leander! Very creative contest, but I wouldn't expect anything different from you. Good luck to everyone!
    --Tim


  • CookieZeal Greeters member
    May 2, 2006
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    I'm glad you're stretching the contest arena, Lee-bee. Very glad. We need more like this.


  • trashflavoredtrash
    May 2, 2006
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    Hi. I have a really good idea for this poem that I'd like to enter in this contest, but I joined at 11:50 on April 29th, and I didn't think I would have enough time to write a poem for the April members, so I was wondering if it would be okay if I could still enter my poem? Please get back to me about this as soon as you can. Thank you.
    - Samantha


  • Violet Moodswing Greeters member
    May 2, 2006
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    What wonderful options to choose from. I am certainly looking forward to seeing the entries. I think this should provoke a widely diverse crosssection of creativity


  • leander Moderators member
    May 2, 2006
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    Hello there Samantha

    Thank you for asking this, but unfortunately I have to disappoint you here You've joined this site indeed quite late in the month, but then again, you still had 24 hours to try and come up with something for April's New members contest...
    If I'd allow you, then there's still the change that someone else who joined the 29th at 1AM for example, would like to enter this one too, and before we know it, we'd go back in time a week...

    thank you for checking this out though!

  • Lilac Eyes
    May 2, 2006
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    hey everyone. i'm new here and i read the rules and i just wanted to say you have a typo -
    ". One entry per person - If you collaborate, the other poet must be a new April member also. "
    this is a may contest, so i dont know why april is here. well i'll enter. i'll figure this stuff out sooner or later


  • LionessK
    May 2, 2006
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    -fixes the typo-


  • babyalah
    May 3, 2006
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    Love the pictures that you have going for this contest!!!!
    Should be really fun to read what everyone can write to them.

    Good Luck to everyone
    Dawn -


  • tempestaira
    May 4, 2006
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    Oh. What an awesome contest. Now if I only knew how to get inspiration from pictures. I'm a new poet, in fact I don't even have a poem written yet. So we will see how this goes. At least I have until the 31st of May to get into this contest. TempestAira


  • May 4, 2006
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    poetry

    THATS AN ABSOLULETLY AWESOME PLACE TO BE.I AM A NEW MEMBER OR A NEW MEMBER BUT I AM ALREADY LOOKING FORWARD TO IT.HOPEFULLY AS TIME STILL ALLOWS ME TO ENTER I WILL DO LIKE WISE AND ENTER.


  • sunny day
    May 5, 2006
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    Lovely Contest Idea!!!!!

    Leander, I love the topic of your contest. Mother nature is so alluring and yes she is all powerful. We have but one earth and we want to keep it for our future families. I truly hope this will inspire the incoming poets to present us with some interesting and exhilarating works to read. Best wishes to all that participate in this. I have a feeling this will be just as tough to judge as last months. Love and blessings for everyone, today and always.
    Joyce


  • J.J. Sass
    May 8, 2006
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    A ton of entries already!?!? I better get on them like yesterday!

  • babyalah
    May 11, 2006
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    There has been quite a lot of great writes placed into this!!
    Soooooo many entries!! I'm glad that I'm keeping up with all these

    Good luck

    Dawn -


  • May 26, 2006
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    hello, im wondering if there is ever open contests where the poems dont have to be about a certain topic or genre?
    thnx

  • LionessK
    May 26, 2006
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    There are many types of contest on different subjects run here by everyone on the site.. you can look through the contest here: allpoetry.com/Contests/newest=1
    or use the Contest link at the top tool bar..


  • sweethelper
    May 30, 2006
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    this is realy a wonderful way of doing mass good and help ,support to others ! its realy thrilling and i vote it as the numba one contest at AP !

    yours
    TRUTHWRITER

  • poet on skis
    May 31, 2006
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    awsome idea


  • Sunday Rain
    June 5, 2006
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    Hey, I didn't win, but still Congratulations to everyone who won, you deserve it, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!


  • Yazhi
    June 5, 2006
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    I want to extend a very heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and to the wonderful group of poets that held this fun and educational contest!! Thank you so very much for allowing me to participate.. I had a wonderful experience! Thank you!
    Yazhi

  • sunny day
    June 5, 2006
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    Great contest!!!!!

    My congratulations to the winners of this month's contest and to all who participated in the fun. Let's give Leander a big shout for thinking of this theme during the month that we honor our moms. Keep writing everyone. Joyce


  • maa gold member
    June 6, 2006
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    my sincere congratulations to the three winners.
    my heartfelt gratitude for this contest and a big hug to all the moderators and greeters, who so generously commented and applauded on all of our poems.
    good luck to all the poets. may you always be inspired

  • kansasverses
    June 6, 2006
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    Thank you so much to the judge(s) in awarding me second place...had just joined and didnt realize the depth of this site...still would like to find a special group or circle of fellow poets who appreciate the formals...have lots of sonnets, sestinas, ballades and the like that I would like helpful criticism on...heck, even did a pantoum....(against my will) smile.....thanks again to all....and congrats to EVERYONE who entered.....if you cherish words and the way they can work and move people, you are already winners in my book!!!

    Kevin

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