An epitatph is an inscription on one's gravestone. So, I thought it would be quite interesting if I found what people would want on their gravestones. For this contest, I want you to write an original poem, short story, etc. that you would imagine having on your gravestone. Remember, make it short enough so that it could actually possibly fit on a gravestone. But, I'd rather that you not use anything that is only a couple of lines.
But, if you have any exceptions to this, feel free to enter.
Your submittions can show hope, humor, sorrow...whatever would be powerful and expressive enough to express YOU.
The (oh so incredibly fun) rules:
1. remember, write something (like a short story or a poem) which would be something you would like to be on your gravestone. It can be hopeful, dark, funny, etc.
2. The obvious here- please check your spelling. Other things, simply use your common sense.
3. Wow me!
Pre-writes are not allowed since I want you to work hard and use a lot of creativity on this. If you have an exception then feel free to IM on here.
Have fun with the contest! Good luck to all.
But, if you have any exceptions to this, feel free to enter.
Your submittions can show hope, humor, sorrow...whatever would be powerful and expressive enough to express YOU.
The (oh so incredibly fun) rules:
1. remember, write something (like a short story or a poem) which would be something you would like to be on your gravestone. It can be hopeful, dark, funny, etc.
2. The obvious here- please check your spelling. Other things, simply use your common sense.
3. Wow me!
Pre-writes are not allowed since I want you to work hard and use a lot of creativity on this. If you have an exception then feel free to IM on here.
Have fun with the contest! Good luck to all.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on May 4, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 20, Bronze: 20
- Final notes: everyone did such a wonderful job. rock on.
Contest Winners
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A short story, leading to the epitaph.• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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What the fuck was that shit?by Muddy Wormwood 0 lines, 7 comments, on Mar 28 11:25 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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This is just a reminder
My body lies not under your feet• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
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Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Entries [47]
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The Tombstone lies befor us
and all our tears are shedby Poet of Dreams 7 lines, 6 comments, on Mar 28 9:06 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. -
I told you I was sick!
But you won't listenby TheKingOfAwkward 12 lines, 7 comments, on Mar 28 8:47 PM 2007. In Humor• Viewed by judge. -
Under this dirt here lies a liar,
A cheat, a scoundrel, someone to admire.• Commented on by judge. -
It's cold like a snowy day in winter's heart
It's dark like the blackest of nights• Commented on by judge. -
"I did not die, I did not go,
You will find me in the afterglow.• Commented on by judge. -
Lived and died for loveby MOvIng iN StERiO 2 lines, 3 comments, on Mar 28 10:36 PM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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by Susan E. Pennycuff 1 lines, 7 comments, on Mar 28 11:12 PM 2007. In Weird• Commented on by judge.
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Angel whom was sent from God,to many a blessing,
a shining star illuminating a darkened night.by eyesofanangel524 8 lines, 3 comments, on Mar 29 12:18 AM 2007. In personal, sad, spiritual, thoughts• Commented on by judge. -
I swear, I'll like it here.
Although it scares me to death,• Commented on by judge. -
He died at 22
Leaving all he knewby Brian A 13 lines, 3 comments, on Apr 17 11:58 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. -
Here lies a woman,
Who will mourn no more,• Commented on by judge. -
Oh, Autumn, how quietly yea creep into the Summer,
Dancing merrily among the trees in your garment of many colors.by Spiritual Nature 10 lines, 35 comments, on Oct 29 9:44 AM 2006. In Nature• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Just don't dig me up or...by dillpickle62 9 lines, 2 comments, on Mar 29 5:57 AM 2007. In Humor• Commented on by judge.
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You can't feel
my pain evenby The Black Raven 10 lines, 3 comments, on Mar 19 6:53 PM 2006. In Dark• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
may I rest in peace
when the time comes• Commented on by judge. -
My grave-stone will probably have to be sponsored.. but I'll try to find some space between the Pepsi and Burger King stickers..by poettrical 18 lines, 5 comments, on Apr 17 4:56 PM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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Here lies a woman
who strove always to be kind.by WolfHeart 8 lines, 2 comments, on Apr 17 2:51 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. -
by Lady Disdain 11 lines, 1 comment, on Apr 17 1:18 PM 2007. In Contemporary, Life, Spiritual, Thoughts, Personal• Commented on by judge.
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Here lies one Zoe McGee,
Founder of pot and pornography,• Commented on by judge. -
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SirBigMonkey
1950-2050by DJ Harley 22 lines, 10 comments, on Mar 29 10:23 AM 2007• Commented on by judge. -
The night is dead; but darkness drips
from hanging trees, to sidewalk cracks• Commented on by judge. -
What an unfortunate demise this sad creature sought
All could have been settled with a single shotby roses and thorns 11 lines, 6 comments, on Mar 29 8:43 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. -
The sun was - the sun is
Love was - love isby silverscent 3 lines, 8 comments, on Apr 15 10:41 AM 2007• Commented on by judge. -
Having too much gas
caught up with her at last.• Commented on by judge. -
We have been given the tools to hold our own
In the fight against the impersonal nature of the universe• Commented on by judge. -
Here sleeps a very unusual pen
who wrote passions every day,• Commented on by judge. -
Do not be saddened
By my passing from this place;• Commented on by judge. -
great daughter
wounderful firendby XxStIlLhErExX 8 lines, 5 comments, on Apr 15 5:31 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. -
When i lay down in this grave
Many people will cryby FleetingImage 3 lines, 4 comments, on Mar 30 8:06 AM 2007• Commented on by judge. -
by sharkofdhoom 24 lines, 2 comments, on Apr 16 5:47 PM 2007. In Death• Commented on by judge.
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life was a blessing in disguise
a loss to all was her demise• Commented on by judge. -
AWAY FROM THE VIOLENT WAYSby Purush 5 lines, 3 comments, on Mar 31 5:46 AM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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Epitaphs are generally four lines.
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"She isn't only merely dead, she's really quite sincerely dead"--Yeah, I'm a weird-o
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Not that it matters to me, but I just thought it funny that you referred to my epitph as 'definitely the most creative and original poem that is in the contest' and yet you choose not to place it anywhere near the top ten so to speak. As I said it really doesn't matter, I just wondered.
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