'O love is the crooked thing,
There is nobody wise enough
To find out all that is in it,
For he would be thinking of love
Till the stars had run away'...Yeats
Use this quote to inspire your write, pen me about love, searching for it, finding it and holding it. Do we really know when we see it or how to touch it?
I'd like to see what you all think.
PLEASE PUT THE QUOTE in the author's notes or I will DQ if you do not play nice
No STiCky CaPS
Free Verse or Rhyme,
No Religion Bashing,
No Erotica, sensual is beautiful though.
NO LESS than 20 lines.
It's the most points I have ever shared for a gold so pen me beautiful dear poets, I know you can I have seen it
Well what are you waiting for...git!!!!
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on May 5, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 1000
- Final notes: Thank you all dear poets for outstanding entries, I wish I could give you all trophies, the many and varied responses to this Yeats quote was a delight to read. The winner just spoke to me on how Yeats would have seen the quote. You all did so well and please take a look at the Evermore contest too. I look forward to reading more beautiful pennings.
Contest Winners
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Dance in petals / dripping color / to soothe the senses, / and speak in whisper, / for, this heart pounds / as secret is storm / underne• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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'O love is the crooked thing,
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Sweet is the virtue that rises above
Harmony that’s free ~ shared by those who love ...• Commented on by judge. [remove] - Error: Unable to find finalist item 2915420, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
Bronze trophy winner
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'O love is the crooked thing,
There is nobody wise enoughby B Chandler 21 lines, 4 comments, on Apr 21 4:29 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. -
I have searched for love high and low,
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by wolfspiritguide 38 lines, 2 comments, on Apr 26 10:58 AM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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I will try my best to enter this and maybe do Yeats proud who am I kidding, may he RIP and let me not fool myself to even come close to one of the Masters
xoxoxoxo
reenie
PS. I am planning a contest with quite a few points as well in the near future. I hope you will honor me with an entry
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Your wish Madam is my command, abientot! Love, C
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Love...the crooked thing, that elusive rainbow... so much already written, so much we still don't know... Wonderful contest idea!
~ Nicolette
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This is a double edged sword for me lol I say this because even though Im a fan of Teats' works, Im not so great at doing love poetry
BUt Im still willing to give a go nontheless
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Out of curiosity is a double-entry allowed? And if not, if the poem I have tossing around in my head turns out better than the one I entered, may I replace it?
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Oh Yeats, yay, will see where the inspiration takes me dear sis. great contest, hun Bunny
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yikes!
I never saw this until now
I will get something done now
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Hooray for the winners! What a beautiful quote for this contest!
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great contest!
Such an inspiring quote and a wonderful contest!
TY for recognizing my poem and congrats to the winners!!
Lynda
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Thank you!
I'm touched, and honored to be in the company of really great poets, congrats to everyone. This would've been a hard one to judge..
thanks for the inspiration, my friend. Excellent contest.
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Awesome contest...congratulations to all.
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