Joy and Sorrow by Zhong-Yang Huang
Today I spent the afternoon with my eldest daughter as she miscarried her second child. It was heartrending to see her in such pain.
I would just like some cheering up. Use the painting. Do not describe it. Just let it inspire you. Humour is fine, if it is done right.
Rules:
Language- Keep it clean and correct. I count points for proper spelling and punctuation. Some of you know this.
Sticky caps- Do I really need to mention this?
Place your AP user name at the end of your poem. Please be sure to list it correctly. If I cannot look you up, I will not consider your entry. Also, do not put it in the author's notes.
Erotica is fine, if you can fit it in. Porn is not. If you do not know the difference, do not attempt it.
Shorter works get more consideration; however, if you can keep my attention with a longer piece, go for it.
This contest is NOT anonymous. I just do not have a gold membership.
I will close this contest when I feel the need.
I plan to tell you what I think. If you do not want to hear what I think, then say so in your author's notes. I am polite, but if I have issues with your entry, I will voice them. If I have already done so, then I will edit any entries that do not want criticism. You must follow the rules to get a critique.
There will be applause for those who follow the rules.
Enjoy yourself.
rous
Today I spent the afternoon with my eldest daughter as she miscarried her second child. It was heartrending to see her in such pain.
I would just like some cheering up. Use the painting. Do not describe it. Just let it inspire you. Humour is fine, if it is done right.
Rules:
Language- Keep it clean and correct. I count points for proper spelling and punctuation. Some of you know this.
Sticky caps- Do I really need to mention this?
Place your AP user name at the end of your poem. Please be sure to list it correctly. If I cannot look you up, I will not consider your entry. Also, do not put it in the author's notes.
Erotica is fine, if you can fit it in. Porn is not. If you do not know the difference, do not attempt it.
Shorter works get more consideration; however, if you can keep my attention with a longer piece, go for it.
This contest is NOT anonymous. I just do not have a gold membership.
I will close this contest when I feel the need.
I plan to tell you what I think. If you do not want to hear what I think, then say so in your author's notes. I am polite, but if I have issues with your entry, I will voice them. If I have already done so, then I will edit any entries that do not want criticism. You must follow the rules to get a critique.
There will be applause for those who follow the rules.
Enjoy yourself.
rous
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on April 14, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 100, Bronze: 50, Honorable mention: 3 people
- Final notes: Thank you, everyone who entered here. Each entry was received with gratitude.
The six finalists were what I thought best inspired by the photo. There were a couple who just described the photo itself, which is not what was intended. One, who would have place in the top three, did not sign their work. I enjoyed this very much and look forward to another in the future.
rous
Contest Winners
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I watched a tiny tot once
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Your dreams are a whimsical state.
Your face shines brightly in the garden of grace.• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
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rid me of this fanged civilisation
that gives the sister a bouquet of flowersby buddyho 18 lines, 2 comments, on Mar 31 1:03 AM 2007• Commented on by judge. -
you can feel her pain and how she misses her child
in the pitcure she shows saddnessby desina silvermoon 14 lines, 2 comments, on Mar 31 12:35 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. -
It's the Wedding night, both will never forget.
Blissful and Broken Hearted.by Bee gee 22 lines, 19 comments, on Apr 5 2:43 AM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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I know someone who went through the same thing, but now they have four very healthy children. Just thought I would try to give you and your daughter some hope for the future.
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Thank you. It is not her first experience, but there was much hope with this one. And, she went through it three times with me, so at least I pray that I taught her hope. It is the only solace I can give her. Thank you for your thoughts.
rous
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Hi, good pic, will see if my muse will play ball tomorrow, it has been a heavy week so might be brain dead,lol, all the best with the comp,Di
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