I have decided to add an 8th option to this contest because I saw a picture that I just loved and want poems inspired by the pic, that will be option 8. One more thing, I keep extending this contest, dont be disheartened by it, because I will be adding a lot more points to the trophies, I'm not too sure how many yet, but I'm hoping there will be a few, I can say at the moment 1st prize will definitely be at least 1000.
The options
Option # 1 - Write a poem inspired by a song title, only catch is, I will give you the song title, just ask me for one! ;)
Option # 2 - Write a poem inspired by one of my all time favourite bands the Parlotones, you can go to www.myspace.com/theparlotones
Option # 3 - Write a poem about somebody you hurt through their eyes, Human Superman gave me the idea for this, check his poem out at www.allpoetry.com/poem/2171744
Option # 4 - Write a poem about somebody that you miss from your past, someone that you care about and miss yet know you can never be with because you would never really love, someone who's hurt yet you have forgiven them through knowing you would have hurt them more.
Option # 5 - Write an poem apologising to a friend because you weren't there for them and never realised you were needed
Option # 6 - Write a poem about finding the inspiration within yourself to live life to the fullest.
Option # 7 - Write a poem about the rain, how it makes you feel, you can join this with feelings for someone you love if you like.
Option # 8 - Picture up top, write me a poem inspired by it. RULES
* Obviously state your option number in the author's notes
* No sticky caps cause they are just irritating
* No erotica
* No swearing
* No over-the-top vocabulary to try to impress, I am not a walking dictionary, obviously this is only in regard to the extremes.
* If you choose option one, the song title that I give you must be the poem's title, also mention the artists name in the author's comments.
* If you choose option 3, you must comment on Human Superman's poem
* Have some fun, do some research, take your time!
Gosh I hate rule section, my favourite options are 1 & 2 (hint hint) but I will solely take preference in these when reading the entires, I hope you fun and if you have any other questions, just ask :D
Oh, one more thing, you can enter as many times as you please.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on June 2, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 1500, Silver: 300, Bronze: 200, Honorable mention: 10 people
- Final notes: Thank you everyone for entering my contest and having the patience for all of my postponing of the closing dates! Also a huge thank you to Ashley you were my Knight(ess) in shining armour!
Well I took some time on this contest, and poems were read and reread until we made our final decision, 2 other poems, 4th and 5th I also liked so much that I sent them both 100 points, so hm's aside I spent 1900 points which I really dont mind... what I do mind though is not one person from the top 5 replied to say thank you or anything, it's rude, ridiculous and it's really made not want to have a contest again! Thanks for your kindness!!!
Contest Winners
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The colors of life / Showing facets of our soul / From blackened spirits / To hearts of gold. / / Red is the blood / That runs in our veins / Our determination / Padlocked with chains. / / Yellow is the• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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Moving closer to a familar face
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You hate him. / He hates you. / I'm in the middle. / Torn between you. / You make me let you go, / Proud in your stubborness / and you can't see / How you've killed me. / Everyday, / I try and try, / Pleasby Stormy Sky 34 lines, 5 comments, on May 13 3:05 PM 2007. In Angst, Life, Pain, Personal, Sad
Bronze trophy winner
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Could the Gods be crying for me? / These tears that seem to love me so / and let me know? / / I've felt so alone / But the rain.. / Someone is crying / No sense denying / that maybe they love me / Are re• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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I still search for your heart across the miles,
Across the years, across the pain and the tears.by Spiritual Nature 11 lines, 21 comments, on Mar 30 10:28 PM 2007. In Contemporary, Life, Love, Pain, Personal, Sad, Thoughts
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by over the rainbow--x 33 lines, 3 comments, on May 19 3:52 PM 2007. In Love, Personal, all of sorts, Life Honorable mention
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To my dearest friend / You were hurt to a point / I couldn’t comprehend / I wish I could say sorry / For being so far away / You were the l• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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All the games that we would play,
Cuddled close to keep us worm.
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We were friends / Once / Best Friends / I thought / / You left for / Popularity / / I never told you how much / I missed you / / Never said how much / I hated you / For leaving me without a word• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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i feel so small / standing at the edge of the world. / my heart in my throat, / i lay on the cool, dry earth / and i peer over into the dark depths. / the misty darkness clears away / and lightby Angel Of Moonlight 33 lines, 2 comments, on May 14 3:35 PM 2007. In Dark, Nature, Pain, Life, Personal, Thoughts, Weird Honorable mention
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Once upon a time I wasn't there for you. / I never saw the need in your eyes, / Nor did I hear the pain in your voice. / I just walked away from you, / Leaving you without a choice. / I never heard your plby Fallen-one-forever 49 lines, 2 comments, on May 19 8:06 PM 2007. In Suicide, Pain, Personal, Sad, Life Honorable mention
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Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
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I’m standing here
infusing my anguishby Dirty and Broken 28 lines, 3 comments, on Mar 15 5:00 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Sitting outside
by Sacrificial Love 94 lines, 14 comments, on Feb 9 2:52 PM 2007. In Nature• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
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Sometimes you just have to let the pen go where it may.
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The lightning flashes off and on
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She said she never loved and I was just tool
Everything I did for her, I felt like such a foolby Musicqueen1012 23 lines, 2 comments, on Apr 8 8:02 PM 2007. In Loss, Depression, Pain, letting go, regret, hatred, goodbyes• Commented on by judge. -
Trapped in a world where I don't belong / wasting away as my last breath escapes me / surrounded by the stench of humanity that / has turned on one another until there is- / no hope. / / Light fades into darknesby cactus thorn 16 lines, 7 comments, on Apr 27 8:08 AM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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There is a haunting woman behind me / I see her in the mirror on the wall / I wonder what it is that she can see? / / I walk around and kn• Commented on by judge.
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Softly it falls to the ground / Approaching in tenderness / Gently it falls to the ground / Quiet rain / / Beautifully it falls to the ground / Approaching, immaculate / Brilliantly it falls to the ground /by just-a-lonely-girl 9 lines, 1 comment, on May 10 5:05 PM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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blood on my face / i pick myself up off the ground / there's no telling how many times i've fallen / but still i continue onward / as many times as i've wanted to end it all / i know that my calling has not yet been• Commented on by judge.
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I stood on the edge of a cliff / Ready to jump / Ready to end my life / Ready, oh so ready / / I took a deep breath / And put one foot over the edge / Another breath / One leap and it was over / / “Don’tby just-a-lonely-girl 22 lines, 1 comment, on May 10 4:12 PM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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Them snow white angels that watch over me whispered, aint I colorful? / Then they went out in the hail / lookin for god to give them some bail / to free them from the duty they must fuful. / But god was too busy freeby Trueheartforlife 13 lines, 2 comments, on May 13 1:04 PM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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Raindrops fall all around me / Inspired by the song they sing me / I dance and sing and spin all around / Until I slip and fall on the ground / Thunder is heard there in the distence / I listen at that very instanceby Remember Me Always 34 lines, 2 comments, on May 13 2:15 PM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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Cold sweat, sopping wet, / Streaked with heaven's tears.by Julianne Michelle 10 lines, 4 comments, on May 14 2:33 PM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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Iam shocked and surprised / hearing about your mother's sudden sickness / Really friend I am not there to assist you / at a proper time whe• Commented on by judge.
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the almost silent patter of rain / touches my window / bringing the soaking night / into my view / my window is open / as the smell of rainby WishMeAway--x 37 lines, 14 comments, on May 19 11:22 PM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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A small drop of gold / From heaven falls down / On my head as I walk / To my home. / As I get home / The heavens / Open up and / Out comes rain. / First a drip…. / Drip….. drip. / Like aby writer-of -poems 45 lines, 3 comments, on May 27 5:51 PM 2007. In nature• Commented on by judge.
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i see the clouds of darkness / rolling and taking over the light / I'm ready to be washed / I'm ready to be cleaned / let the rain come / lby Emo Cowboy14 24 lines, 1 comment, on May 27 3:53 PM 2007. In Personal, Life, Thoughts, Lost in thought• Commented on by judge.
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Fog blankets the valley, / Hovering ore the stream, / Nature hums its song, / The birds sweetly sing. / The moss covered rocks, / Provide a soft seat, / I'm alone in my awe, / Here with nature i meet. /• Commented on by judge.
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Sing me something wonderful
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Hey, / I just want to say I'm sorry. / I loved you and left you / When you needed me most / But you didn't tell me / I heard your ghost. / You died without me / I was ready to go, / If you had told m• Commented on by judge.
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I can't stop myself from thinking of you / Couldn't you just hold me one last time? / I have cried so many nights I think I've drowned. / You said you loved me, I know now you lied.by Wild Horses 12 lines, 4 comments, on May 16 6:42 PM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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could I have a song title please
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I would like Option #1 please
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How many poems can we enter? I think I might like to write on more than one option if I am allowed.
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I hope that my poem, although a little short, fits your criteria for option 6.
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May I have a song title?
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thanks for the honorable mention!
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Only a pleasure!
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wow, what a great number of entries. Ty and congratulations all.
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