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This contest # 3 is based on the concept of "paying it forward"...
link to 1st contest : allpoetry.com/Contest/2115280
link to my 2nd contest : allpoetry.com/Contest/2132863
"Pay It Forward" is a book written by Catherine Ryan Hyde but it is also a concept, an inspiration !! ( well I think so anyway .. It's an action plan.. to read more about it you can click here www.payitforwardfoundation.org/home.html
but in a few words it means if you do something good for someone, instead of them paying you back by doing something good for you, they do something good for someone else, and then that person does something good for another someone else... and pretty soon a lot of people are feeling good and doing good things I hope I explained that OK
So all I want you to do in this contest is write a poem for someone else to make them feel good. You can write the poem for anyone.. a family member, a sick neighbour or just someone you know who you think needs a smile, or maybe just a stranger you feel like reaching out to by writing some words of inspiration.. Just do something good for someone else.. of course if you win you'll get lots of points so it might seem like I'm just asking you to do something good so I can reward you which could be true. I hope its not. I hope you use the points to do the same thing, to hold a contest for other people just to keep the feeling of good growing I hope I don't sound like I'm preaching or trying to say whats right or wrong.. I just always loved and believed in the concept ever since I saw the film and I think that knowing you made someone smile is the best reward ever and if that person then goes on to make another person smile then it can't be a bad thing, right ?
So basically in my life there are so many people who do good things for me that I want to spread on that good to other people and that is why ALL THREE ENTRIES who place in Gold,Silver and Bronze will be getting enough points to start their own contests. I really really hope they use the points to "pay it forward" by starting a contest of their own based on the concept. That is why I am giving them the points,with that hope, but obviously it is everyone's own choice what they do with points they get or are given but if they chose not to use them for the way hoped then thank you anyway for the beautiful words you wrote to help and inspire others
Well I guess if you agree with me you might enter, hopefully please If not, sorry I wasted your time if you read this far...
anyway ..........
Just a few rules ~~
Nothing adult because I can't read it and I don't think it's appropriate for this contest
No bad words because I don't think you need to use bad words to make anyone feel good
Open to everyone !
not a rule but if you win I really really hope you "Pay It Forward" but its your choice of course
Oh yep and you can enter as many times as you want, there shouldn't be a limit to how many people you can make smile, right ?
thank you
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ellie
This contest # 3 is based on the concept of "paying it forward"...
link to 1st contest : allpoetry.com/Contest/2115280
link to my 2nd contest : allpoetry.com/Contest/2132863
"Pay It Forward" is a book written by Catherine Ryan Hyde but it is also a concept, an inspiration !! ( well I think so anyway .. It's an action plan.. to read more about it you can click here www.payitforwardfoundation.org/home.html
but in a few words it means if you do something good for someone, instead of them paying you back by doing something good for you, they do something good for someone else, and then that person does something good for another someone else... and pretty soon a lot of people are feeling good and doing good things I hope I explained that OK
So all I want you to do in this contest is write a poem for someone else to make them feel good. You can write the poem for anyone.. a family member, a sick neighbour or just someone you know who you think needs a smile, or maybe just a stranger you feel like reaching out to by writing some words of inspiration.. Just do something good for someone else.. of course if you win you'll get lots of points so it might seem like I'm just asking you to do something good so I can reward you which could be true. I hope its not. I hope you use the points to do the same thing, to hold a contest for other people just to keep the feeling of good growing I hope I don't sound like I'm preaching or trying to say whats right or wrong.. I just always loved and believed in the concept ever since I saw the film and I think that knowing you made someone smile is the best reward ever and if that person then goes on to make another person smile then it can't be a bad thing, right ?
So basically in my life there are so many people who do good things for me that I want to spread on that good to other people and that is why ALL THREE ENTRIES who place in Gold,Silver and Bronze will be getting enough points to start their own contests. I really really hope they use the points to "pay it forward" by starting a contest of their own based on the concept. That is why I am giving them the points,with that hope, but obviously it is everyone's own choice what they do with points they get or are given but if they chose not to use them for the way hoped then thank you anyway for the beautiful words you wrote to help and inspire others
Well I guess if you agree with me you might enter, hopefully please If not, sorry I wasted your time if you read this far...
anyway ..........
Just a few rules ~~
Nothing adult because I can't read it and I don't think it's appropriate for this contest
No bad words because I don't think you need to use bad words to make anyone feel good
Open to everyone !
not a rule but if you win I really really hope you "Pay It Forward" but its your choice of course
Oh yep and you can enter as many times as you want, there shouldn't be a limit to how many people you can make smile, right ?
thank you
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ellie
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on August 3, 2006
- Rewards: Gold: 300
- Final notes: First of all THANK YOU so much to everyone to entered and I truely mean that. I really appreciate the support given to me for holding these contest and I'm so glad so many people relate to and love the concept of paying it forward
Entries [7]
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They never saw you again,
But with all their hearts they wished you well.by Magicvegan 28 lines, 9 comments, on Jul 22 11:47 AM 2006. In Society, Hope, Contemporary
Gold trophy winner
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Sometimes the smallest act can make another person feel good,
all it takes is a kind word, a smile or a gentle touch,• Commented on by judge. -
Pass on with goodwill
A gift or a smile• Commented on by judge. -
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Based on real life events, a few years agoby bob Greene 10 lines, 1 comment, on Aug 2 5:21 PM 2006. In Humor• Commented on by judge.
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i wanted to enter this contest and under subject thing it said love and hope so thats where i got the first two lines,and the rest just came to me as i wrote.• Commented on by judge.
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Wonderful contest yet again.Really great thought for others.I may enter this time.And if I got the chance I would like to "Pay It Forward" I could do it like this as well
Best of luck with the contest 
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A truly heartwarming idea to encourage positivity,thoughtfulness and kindness.I applaud your efforts and the contest and shall bookmark and hope to enter,love and light,Yvette
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Hello sweet Ellie...this is just to let you know I have kept my word. Perhaps you will enter...
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Great idea and a sweet thing to do. I have it bookmarked to enter
Lynda
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I just had to say what a wonderful utterly selfless idea for a contest, i hope that you get a great response K
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This is a really great contest idea. I LOVED this movie, though I didn't like the ending. But it was still a great concept and a great idea all the same. Great contest, hope you get lots of great entries. - cgirl0410
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Hey there is a poem in here and I need to enter it into a tribute so if there isn't a chance I'll get something do you mind if I remove it plz?
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Hey Elli, it's really great that this is already your third pay it foward contest. I wish you all the best and good luck to everyone who enters!
*hugs* LittleAnn
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thank you LittleAnn
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Congrats to the winners
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congrats to all the winners
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THANK YOU so much for the Gold Trophy, and for your lovely words, little-hug!
It was a pleasure to enter such a lovely contest, and yes, we obviously think along the same lines. Of course I will hold another contest with my winning points - it is a wonderful idea that you have here!
We need more positive thoughts and ideas like this one of yours - the world would be a much happier place
Thanks again - I am glad you enjoyed reading my poem as much as I enjoyed writing it.
Also, CONGRATULATIONS to the other winners!
I didn't envy you judging this, as all of the entries were wonderful!
Much Love and Laughter,
Chrissie
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