I want poetry reflections of:
Making progress,
Making up for lost time,
A new start,
Beginning anew,
Coming into one's own,
Going back to square one...
you get the picture!
Those DREADED rules!
1. First and foremost, follow the contest criteria. PLEASE!!
2. Make sure you poem is posted in the correct category.
3. Spelling and grammar matter. If you are going to
take the time and make the effort to enter... show some
pride in your work.
4. No chat lingo, sticky caps or internet speak. This is a
contest, not a chatroom.
Failure to follow the rules and criteria as set forth here will result in your poem losing credibility as a serious contender for trophy consideration. I will however read and comment on every entry, regardless.
1st Place: Gold trophy and 500 points
2nd Place: Silver trophy and 300 points
3rd Place: Bronze trophy and 100 points.
Honorable mentions and additonal trophies are always a
possibility so enter and have fun.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on September 19, 2006
- Rewards: Gold: 500
- Final notes: This was an extremely difficult contest for me to judge. One of the toughest yet in fact! I felt so inspired by so pieces here that I couldn't possibly honor them all. The names listed below will each receive 50 points for an honorable mention.
Arkbear
Emerald13
Kaibab
Sandgoddess
doughjoe
Shuggie
Emmjay
The trophy winners are as follows:
GOLD: Lost by CBminstrel
SILVER: Sweet Scented Lace by Bandaged
BRONZE: Forgiveness Sonnet by Poetryality
Thank you ALL for entering. I can honestly say that there was not one single entry that did not speak to me in some manner. You all deserve kudos!
Entries [15]
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twinkling eyes that hold too much depth inside
with a fear that summed up my existence• Commented on by judge. -
I saw change
And I laughed when the house burned down.• Commented on by judge. -
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In the core of all of usby Freelance writer 25 lines, 2 comments, on Sep 15 12:34 AM 2006. In Spiritual• Commented on by judge. -
When?? where?? why??
The hardest part is to get past "I"• Commented on by judge. -
I was lost.
Not so many chby CBminstrel 143 lines, 16 comments, on Sep 18 2:47 AM 2006. In Personal, Dark, Hope
Gold trophy winner
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in a squeaky voice that we all know
flowers would use if they could speak:• Commented on by judge. -
I sit here dyeing
Trembling and slowly cryingby groovytiger 31 lines, 3 comments, on Sep 18 2:57 PM 2006. In Hope• Commented on by judge. -
time! time! talk! walk! all continue all at once, spins! spins! up! down! left with nothing to keep around, realize! create! satisfy every taste! follow lines tby expandwhatyousee 9 lines, 1 comment, on Sep 18 3:38 PM 2006. In Hope• Commented on by judge.
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every single day
begins afreshby fiery rain 19 lines, 2 comments, on Sep 18 3:41 PM 2006. In Hope• Commented on by judge. -
Susie is a killer
That seems to take me over; my• Commented on by judge.
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Hi, nice idea for a comp there is alot of scope here, will see if my muse comes out of its deep dark hole that it is hiding in,lol, all the best with your comp, hugs Di
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A really good contest...falls into the idea of Autumn and changing seasons really well, and gives a lot of scope for choice! I'll get my thinking hat on....
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a marvelous idea for a contest, have not seen this covered before - maybe its been done before, but it escaped my attention. I hope you get bunches of entries and that you have a truly difficult time judging it for all the stellar performances. blessings and best wishes, ~richard
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I have bookmarked and will return
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Oh, a new start, I think I can do this, maybe. Then again, my piece may not be entered, but I think I am inspired. Maybe. I will check back.
~Suzume -
This seems like a hard contest to me. Maybe it's because I have a very hard time changing! I hope you have fun with your contest and good luck to all who enter here!
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This looks like a very interesting and wonderful contest. I will have to think about it.
~Mel -
-carefully looks at the leaf- I don't know Kimberly... should I turn it over?
I am so retarded.. good thing you love me anyway
I should write something for this... no promises though as I am so not inspired creatively at the moment..
Best of luck with the entries and judging
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Wish I had seen this last night, right before I posted a piece that was about this very thing lol. I think it's a fine idea for a contest, and a very (potentially) inspirational one. I'll have to come back and read the entries! Good luck with it.
Bruney -
I like the choice of artwork. Pre Raphaelite?? I know it's unlikly but if you decide to open to prewrites at any time I'd certainly appriciate an im as i have a poem that I'd like to enter here. I've been told to repost by some people but that seems unsporting somehow. Hope you get lots of good entries.
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dang it! why does my brain has to fart out now???
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wow....Ive not seen Touchie.....in a while...how are ya.....wonderful contest idea.......I hope alls well with you.......anyway.......I had a perfect write for this contest...I wonder If I could write another piece.......and grace you with it.....ha ha......or disgust you with it lol... imma nutkase.......so ummmmmm crack ma shell will you...see if i got a brain to spill out of it.....
Hugs
Mal -
Great chance to release my gratitude.
Wanda..aka...Night Hope...thanks for your inspiration today...If you search my list of poems, you will find a small tokem of my appreciation....As you said, you are fond of the word, HOPE....Well, now I am too....Don't worry, I'm not making a pass at you..hehe..I'm gay....Just wanted to say thanks for being in the right place at the right time.
And for Touchof1der...thank you for the opportunity to enter your contest....I needed this topic today....Evidently, many others as well....Good luck to EVERYONE!
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Being in the fall of a leaf currently.I'll have to wait and see how the worm turns before a write can might spring out from my muse.Hey,I like that tree with a tire swing up there,I've had that one a long time and used it for many a write.Get idea for a contest.~~Suseann
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very good
Love the picture and the them of a contest looks like fun nothing comes to mind hope you have a great one. if i come up with somehting i will come back take care good luck on it -
somebody blew my leaf away........all I heard was a loud motor running and then a big waft a wind came upon me.......blowing my leaf away.....
.........how bout I write about turning up my toes?.......
Malabu -
A wonderful opportunity you gave me to salute
Thank you so much my friend!...Such beautiful writes here as you already mentioned....Thank you for the opportunity to enter...as well as the Honorable Mention...and the points!
Be well &
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thank you for the silver trophy and well done to cbminstrel and poetryality too for winning the gold and bronze.
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Thanks for the great contest. Congratulations to all winners and honourable mentions. Jeannie D Hunter
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Thankyou!
Thankyou Touchof1der for the honourable mention. Congratrs to you on a successful contest and congratulations to the winners and the other HM's
Best Wishes all -Emmjay
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thank you for the HM ... congratulations to all who entered, winners and the judging ! >>> GINA
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Often when I write poems regarding self-evaluation, much is revealed. I needed to write this poem and read it over a few times. Since I posted this I have discovered a few people I need to make amends with in hopes that they will forgive me.
Thank YOU so much for thew BRONZE Award! I am humbled! There were some beautiful entries in this challenge.
COGRATULATUINS TO ALL THE TROPHY WINNERS AND HONORABLE MENTIONS!
What a wonderful contest!
Much Love & Many Blessings ♥
Renee
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