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Summer

The time of year we all love is approaching- summer!

In this contest, I want poems that make me feel the summer. Maybe about summer camp, your summer love, or even the gorgeous weather! I want how it makes you feel. I want to feel the sun on my skin. I want descriptive words.

Rules- No dark, sad stuff (this is a feel good contest)
no adult content
enter up to 2 times

Good luck!!


Prizes-

gold- 300
silver- 100
bronze- 70
honorable mention- 30

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on May 14, 2007
  • Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 100, Bronze: 70, Honorable mention: 1 people
  • Final notes:
    Thanks to everyone for entering!! I love reading poem about summer, and they were all wonderful! Again, thanks for entering, and I'm sorry about how long it took for me to judge!! -hannah-

Contest Winners

  1. Small town porch swinging on summer afternoon evenings / I snap green beans / An hear children, birds and dogs barking / On a distant stre
    by Blushfulmoon 20 lines, 28 comments, on Apr 24 11:22 PM 2007. In Nature
    Gold trophy winner
    • Viewed by judge. [remove]
  2. My window had been opened all night / And I awoke to a familiar smell / The neighbors must have mowed their lawn / I can taste the summer d
    by CodysPrincess 32 lines, 3 comments, on May 2 1:28 PM 2007. In Nature, Thoughs, Quick Write, Summer, Love, Weird
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  3. The earth is warm from the radiant sun. / As i say my goodbyes for a while. / / Australia is around the corner and i plan to enjoy it so. / / The Reef was a journey...a world in it's own. / With colors, and life
    by Cunningtrickster 37 lines, 5 comments, on May 1 1:55 PM 2007
    Honorable winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]

Entries [15]

1 - 15 of 15
  • Detaching eyes in matching seasons,
    by twistedstranger 12 lines, 2 comments, on Apr 19 4:25 PM 2007. In Nature, Life
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Nobody can sleep in this heat
    And outside the music's playing
    by pozo 13 lines, 6 comments, on Apr 20 2:51 AM 2007. In Nature, Society, Hope
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Roses bloom,
    petals capturing
    by Melodies 7 lines, 16 comments, on Apr 20 10:12 AM 2007. In Nature, Thoughts
    • Commented on by judge.
  • My summer garden's filled with weeds
    bursting forth from last year's seeds.
    by Violet Blossom 7 lines, 4 comments, on Apr 20 12:43 PM 2007. In Nature, Thoughts
    • Commented on by judge.
  • The days of summer are hot and dry / scorching the skin all the time / and  making the body just to fry / The air waves in stoic silence / and the water plays a disappearing role / / The SUN scales the mercu
    by Purush 10 lines, 1 comment, on May 3 1:52 AM 2007. In Nature
    • Commented on by judge.
  • My first kiss with you
    was something sorta special
    by cali951 31 lines, 2 comments, on Apr 21 1:01 AM 2007
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Refreshing sea breezes / and golden brown sun tans, / on warm sandy beaches / these are our summer plans. / / With pina coladas / and a go
    by sunny day 25 lines, 21 comments, on Apr 25 2:45 PM 2007. In Contest, Summer, Thoughts, Fun
    • Commented on by judge.
  • And so it begins / The heavy night of yesterday / Has peeled into something new / So fresh feet soaked in dew / / I walk out into the morn
    by Lillly 15 lines, 1 comment, on May 2 2:15 PM 2007
    • Commented on by judge.
  •   / Sunburning only happens / When you're not careful / Make sure to put on sunscreen / You'll be very thankful / I know this because / One time at camp / I forgot my  sunscre
    by PodoPaloma 56 lines, 6 comments, on May 2 10:09 PM 2007. In Summer, My life
    • Commented on by judge.

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Comments

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  • BeautifullyxTragic
    April 19, 2007
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    This is wonderful! Alas, how I love summer. I'll try to come up with something!

  • WhenWillsCollide
    April 19, 2007
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    umm...I have a contest about how people are slowly destroying teh worl...does in count?? you can dq me if you like, but I wouldnt consider it dark...

  • sunny day silver member
    May 14, 2007
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    -han-, Thank you for hosting this lovely contest. It was a joy to express the feel of summer with you and the others. My heartiest congratulations to the winners and all who participated. Everyone take a bow. Love and God bless, Joyce

  • Blushfulmoon silver member
    May 14, 2007
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    Thank you

    Thank you so much for the gold trophy
    I live in a small town so the memories were easy for me to write about...
    Again thank you for the trophy and the points...
    Congrats to the other winners as well
    Hugs
    Susan~~~

  • Blushfulmoon silver member
    July 10
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    thanks

    Thank you so much for the Gold Trophy and the points I am so tickled...
    Congrats to the other winners as well
    Hugs
    Susan~~~
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