Welcome from both Talking Toni and IndividualEleven, we have decided we would like to hold a contest about spirituality, either the journey you took, or song sung to His name. This is a Christian contest, all may enter, but the contest is in the honor of our Lord and Saviour. Below is a poem written by us, enjoy and have fun, 1000 pts up for grabs for first place and 300 to second!!! God bless you!!! more pts may be added later.
Via Delarosa
thanatophobia
grips me, ensnares me
my heart cries aloud
from anxieties and fear
as my life beats on
would I take with
what I’ve gained, or
dust to dust, ashes to ashes
beneath the contamination
I hear a voice deep within
like electricity
I am mystified
soteriophobia
attempts to hypnotize
yet faith throws caution to the winds
in reckless abandonment
my heart now cries anew
for a king who was crucified
had taken my sins and phobias
from the cross to the grave
with passion and desire
I remember those words...
Fear not for I have overcome the world
Just put ALL your trust in me,
I stole back the keys of hell and death
from Satan who is now tormenting thee.
Remember Via Delarosa
In an Old Jeruselem,
It was there by my own
to death I was condemned.
Cattail whips with fragments
of metals, glass and bone,
unleashed the fury of their hatred
held for me and me alone.
Blow by blow ripped my flesh
yet I saw only the victory,
light overcoming the darkness
waged the greatest battle in history.
A war not of flesh and blood
but in the realm of spirit,
all my sheep will know my voice
and harken when they hear it.
As I carried that rugged cross
to the top of Calvary's hill,
I saw the lame walk, the dumb talk
giving glory to my father's will.
Gashing holes shed healing blood
as they nailed me to that tree,
deaf ears opened blind eyes see
millions oppressed are now set free.
A crown of thorns thrust deep within
as mockery was their intent,
but I saw only the golden crown
as slowly the cross upward went.
Two theives on either side of me
one looked over tears in eyes,
pleading"Remember me in your kingdom"
"This day you'll join me in paradise"
The very first act of salvation's grace
and yet I'm still alive,
but as I later declared "It is finished"
with a mighty thrust a sword did drive.
They thought they'd won the victory
as water from me spilled,
but at that very given moment
earth in it's entirety darkness filled.
Many eyes to truth were opened
as their world began to quake,
torrential tears from heaven poured
revealed in magnitude their grave mistake.
I then went straight to Satan
crushing his neck with mighty foot,
grabbed the keys of hell and death
leaving him defeated in the pit of soot.
But on that third day I rose again
a stone triumphantly rolled away,
the sun broke through with rays of light
giving dawn to a brand new day.
So be of good cheer and fear not I say
on THIS day you too, can overcome,
all your fears, doubts and phobias
armed by word, spirit and love so awesome
Via Delarosa
thanatophobia
grips me, ensnares me
my heart cries aloud
from anxieties and fear
as my life beats on
would I take with
what I’ve gained, or
dust to dust, ashes to ashes
beneath the contamination
I hear a voice deep within
like electricity
I am mystified
soteriophobia
attempts to hypnotize
yet faith throws caution to the winds
in reckless abandonment
my heart now cries anew
for a king who was crucified
had taken my sins and phobias
from the cross to the grave
with passion and desire
I remember those words...
Fear not for I have overcome the world
Just put ALL your trust in me,
I stole back the keys of hell and death
from Satan who is now tormenting thee.
Remember Via Delarosa
In an Old Jeruselem,
It was there by my own
to death I was condemned.
Cattail whips with fragments
of metals, glass and bone,
unleashed the fury of their hatred
held for me and me alone.
Blow by blow ripped my flesh
yet I saw only the victory,
light overcoming the darkness
waged the greatest battle in history.
A war not of flesh and blood
but in the realm of spirit,
all my sheep will know my voice
and harken when they hear it.
As I carried that rugged cross
to the top of Calvary's hill,
I saw the lame walk, the dumb talk
giving glory to my father's will.
Gashing holes shed healing blood
as they nailed me to that tree,
deaf ears opened blind eyes see
millions oppressed are now set free.
A crown of thorns thrust deep within
as mockery was their intent,
but I saw only the golden crown
as slowly the cross upward went.
Two theives on either side of me
one looked over tears in eyes,
pleading"Remember me in your kingdom"
"This day you'll join me in paradise"
The very first act of salvation's grace
and yet I'm still alive,
but as I later declared "It is finished"
with a mighty thrust a sword did drive.
They thought they'd won the victory
as water from me spilled,
but at that very given moment
earth in it's entirety darkness filled.
Many eyes to truth were opened
as their world began to quake,
torrential tears from heaven poured
revealed in magnitude their grave mistake.
I then went straight to Satan
crushing his neck with mighty foot,
grabbed the keys of hell and death
leaving him defeated in the pit of soot.
But on that third day I rose again
a stone triumphantly rolled away,
the sun broke through with rays of light
giving dawn to a brand new day.
So be of good cheer and fear not I say
on THIS day you too, can overcome,
all your fears, doubts and phobias
armed by word, spirit and love so awesome
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on March 28, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 1000, Silver: 300, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 1 people
- Final notes: Thank you for all your entries, Toni and I enjoyed reading everyone and we were touched by many, it was a hard decision and we judged not on your devotion to God but to the poetic skills as well as the lasting impact it had on us within the context of the rules. We believe you all have excellent skills so the lasting impact was the quencher and these 4 poems did a great job at that. Thanks again for entering and God bless you as you continue to do His work.
Contest Winners
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In a time of endless struggle
In a time of constant strife• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] - Error: Unable to find finalist item 2717062, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Entries [20]
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On dogwood, ligaments were split,
with spikes of steel hand forged,by artis 51 lines, 10 comments, on Mar 10 9:12 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. -
And I will shine for the Lord as the world looks on.
I will not let go, and we will never be gone.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
by Frankenchrist 29 lines, 5 comments, on Jul 13 12:50 AM 2006. In Hope• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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back to the serene wilderness;
where the raven once flew and perched on the totem ...by waydownuponjoy 83 lines, 15 comments, on Jan 21 7:37 AM 2007. In Contest, Contemporary, Inspirational• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
fiction and non-fictionby -BrOkEn AnGeL- 46 lines, 1 comment, on Feb 13 1:07 PM 2007. In Spiritual, Hope, Inspirational, Lyrics• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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My greatest freedom
is knowing• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Dear God, I am so thankful to you for loving me
and always being right by my side.by bggbyrd 29 lines, 3 comments, on Jan 26 6:51 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
I can't imagine my life without Christ
he is my source of strength.by Twins 4 me 15 lines, 1 comment, on Mar 19 11:59 AM 2007• Commented on by judge. -
I looked for glory
High on the mountains• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
A memorable day in summer spent.
A lad of sixteen jaded by discontent.• Commented on by judge. -
A poem about my best friend and how He saved my life...• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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You were never much for names,• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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