This contest, I suppose, is going to be considered a little morbid and I am sure a lot depressing. But I really wish to see some other views or words from people.
If you knew you were dying (and I don't mean as we all do in life) what is it you would wish to accomplish before you passed? Who would be the one person you would have to leave final words with?
What I would like here is one of the following...
- Write a letter to that one person, saying all things you were never able to say to them before. An apology maybe? Perhaps to tell them how you really felt. I really would like this in letter form. But you don't have to use real names. Just express reality from your heart and soul.
- Write a poem or short story about what accompishments you have always wanted to finish and now have put your mind to, just to say you did it before you died. Be specific and detailed.
- Write a poem or short story about what adventures you would take before it was 'too late'. Again, description is expected.
- Write a letter or poem to your child(ren) saying all you want to say, knowing they will not see this till you are already gone.
- Write a letter to yourself,detailing your concerns about family and loved ones and other things that will change.
- Write a letter to the higher being of your faith, coinsiding with knowlege of dying.
Rules...
- No chat lingo, all caps, sticky caps, etc
- No erotica or adult
- No bashing ANY religious beliefs or any poets, period!
- Cursing is fine, I assume at this point, you would be angry.
I will allow 2 entries per poet but they must be under different options. If you are writing a letter to someone, please put which category it would be.
I am looking for serious entries only please. This is not a joke to me, nor do I want it to be comical by any means.
Good luck
Storm
If you knew you were dying (and I don't mean as we all do in life) what is it you would wish to accomplish before you passed? Who would be the one person you would have to leave final words with?
What I would like here is one of the following...
- Write a letter to that one person, saying all things you were never able to say to them before. An apology maybe? Perhaps to tell them how you really felt. I really would like this in letter form. But you don't have to use real names. Just express reality from your heart and soul.
- Write a poem or short story about what accompishments you have always wanted to finish and now have put your mind to, just to say you did it before you died. Be specific and detailed.
- Write a poem or short story about what adventures you would take before it was 'too late'. Again, description is expected.
- Write a letter or poem to your child(ren) saying all you want to say, knowing they will not see this till you are already gone.
- Write a letter to yourself,detailing your concerns about family and loved ones and other things that will change.
- Write a letter to the higher being of your faith, coinsiding with knowlege of dying.
Rules...
- No chat lingo, all caps, sticky caps, etc
- No erotica or adult
- No bashing ANY religious beliefs or any poets, period!
- Cursing is fine, I assume at this point, you would be angry.
I will allow 2 entries per poet but they must be under different options. If you are writing a letter to someone, please put which category it would be.
I am looking for serious entries only please. This is not a joke to me, nor do I want it to be comical by any means.
Good luck
Storm
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on December 15, 2006
- Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 100, Bronze: 50, Honorable mention: 8 people
- Final notes: I want to start with a huge thank you to all who entered this contest. Obviously, it wasn't an easy contest to write for, and by no means was it easy to judge, as each has their own view at the end of life.
I have been asked by a lot of people, what on earth ever made me hold a contest like this. So I tell you this, as I stated in the contest, this was very serious to me. It is something I am facing in more ways than one at the moment. I have recently been told that my body is shutting itself down as an effect of a rare form of diabetes I have had for about 18 years now. No prognosis has been given, but the realities of my life failing has set in, perhaps because of my son. Death was something I had never feared before, in fact I embraced it as a part of the cycle of life. But being left with not knowing, has made me scared recently.
Each peice here was heartfelt and touching in it's own way. And once again I thank you all for helping me realize many things.
Much love to all
Storm
Contest Winners
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I leave to you
What love this brokenby Alexis-Rueal 43 lines, 4 comments, on Dec 14 12:08 PM 2006. In Hope, spiritual
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In one last breath, to whisper, how very sorry I am. For my strength was never quite enough. To watch you fall between the cracby Night Valkyrie 15 lines, 6 comments, on Dec 7 10:56 PM 2006. In Sad, Spiritual, Love
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I sit here in this raging storm
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Dear…
There are things I want to tell you, Things that only tonight I can share.by 0darkAngel0 28 lines, 11 comments, on Dec 10 11:02 AM 2006. In Love, Personal, Sad Honorable mention
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I held you close to me and told you I loved youby Girl With Guitar 12 lines, 2 comments, on Dec 11 11:11 PM 2006. In A Final Goodbye, Sad, Personal, Other Honorable mention
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If I was told that I would die tomorrow,
I would stop and think about my life.by hunnybunny01 19 lines, 3 comments, on Dec 7 4:45 PM 2006. In Sad• Commented on by judge. -
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All I want is good enough for meby Whereslawrence 25 lines, 3 comments, on Dec 10 10:34 PM 2006. In Personal• Commented on by judge.
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My dear angel,
You smiled for me when I felt goodby anoetic poet 33 lines, 2 comments, on Dec 11 9:56 AM 2006• Commented on by judge. -
by Maritini139810 15 lines, 2 comments, on Dec 12 8:04 PM 2006. In Death• Commented on by judge.
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Excellent, excellent, excellent idea for a contest, Storm! I will be back
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Thank you Sandy, look forwrd to an entry from you hun.
Storm
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Ohh this sounds like good contest. I'm lookin forward to entering. I'm interested, but I am thinking can we do a little bit of a mixing of the different options?
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I don't see why not. I really am just looking for true emotion, not some BS just to enter a contest, you know? It is something that is seriously playing in my mind right now, so go ahead and combine the options.
Storm
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awesome contest!
This looks like a wicked contest. I am bookmarking this and will probally enter. I absolutely love the idea of your contest. Have fun judging. -
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Thanks for coming by. Hope to see an entry from you.
Storm
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This is a wonderful idea Storm! I will try to think of how I'm going to come up with a letter to post. I wish you much luck with this contest!!
GBY
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Thank you. Look forward to seeing an entry from your pen.
Storm
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I love the topic you have chosen for your contest. I believe every person has a secret dream for how they would like to be remembered. I hope contest inspires lots of people to reveal and start to pursue their ambitions. I hope I can be one of them!
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Thanks hun. Hope you are inspired enough to write something, would love to see an entry from you.
Storm
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Oh God Autumn. Why do I sense more to this than what is obvious? The idea for this contest is excellent and I definitely have something to add to it. But keep your chin up sweety. You're stronger than this.
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Vickie, looking forward to an entry from you hun. You probably know more than you think. Or you could figure it out in a flash. But I'll be fine.
Love you too
Autumn
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Autumn,
Your choices for winners were excellent!
I am left a bit speechless with your explanation of the contest....
Know that I keep you in my thoughts and prayers
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hi storm
thank you for the HM...
i read your final note.
"touch your heart
ease your mind
calm your soul
be brave tonight"
as long as ur still breathing
there's always hope
sometimes faith heals you inside
(life can be tricky at times but it is also miraculous)
you will always be in my prayer
with love
Tish
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Thank you Tish I appreciate it. And yes there are wonderous miracles. I pray one of them winds up in my lap.
Storm
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Congrats to all the winners. This was an awesome contest.
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