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unwrapped gifts



a word. Something that is so light but not always given easily. Something we can treasure forever.

Enclose a word that you have received and could consider a gift in a free verse poem, no longer than 20 lines. Be creative and honest.

I would like each of you to think of something someone has said to you that has touched you deeply. However, as gifts can sometimes be inadequate, words too can be a burden. But, it has to be one word, and it has to have had a huge impact in your life.

Have your way with the prompt. I would like it if you told me in your author comments the circumstances you have been told that word, how, and why it has had such a great influence on your life. That is not a rule though.

There is only one other rule - please write the word in your author comments.

Honest-sounding, imagery-full, concise, and unique poetry is what will win this contest.

Good luck to all!

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on June 12, 2007
  • Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100
  • Final notes:
    Thank you everyone for your entries.
  • To judge this contest, you need to have at least as many finalists as you have rewards. You have 3 awards but only 2 finalists.

Contest Winners

  1. Error: Unable to find finalist item 3034954, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
  2. In Dreams...
    Gather wildflowers / as winds whisper / through soft streams / of solace. / Just sigh and pretend / that life is but a dream / holding one glass slipper / behind your back, / j
    by poet2angels 28 lines, 12 comments, on Jun 10 12:51 PM 2007. In love, dreams
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]

Entries [7]

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  • Failure to fly, failure to feel
    The little bird who tried to fly / Who fell to the ground and was left to die / Father gone and mother sad / Everyone chirping, "Too bad, too bad." / Just good enough to leave the nest / Never enough to be the
    by blindingblur 14 lines, 4 comments, on May 28 1:56 PM 2007
    • Commented on by judge.
  • It makes you happy!!
    when I smile at you. / it is happiness because I see you. / a smile is so easy because you have one too. / because it makes you happy. / so
    by Violinstrings 19 lines, 2 comments, on May 28 7:01 PM 2007. In love, life, thoughts
    • Viewed by judge.
  • Friendships
    Friendship may be just a word to some
    but to me it means caring and sharing without restriction
    by DolphinLass 25 lines, 3 comments, on Jun 10 10:45 AM 2007. In Thoughts, Personal, Life
    • Viewed by judge.
  • Artist
    Flair of the brush / imagination flows / absorbed in deep concentration, / while trees and flowers appear. / Mountains can be purple, / tulips flaming red, / and skies in cobalt blue. / Psychedelic
    by kkatie55 16 lines, 1 comment, on Jun 10 10:29 PM 2007
    • Viewed by judge.

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Comments

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  • Nicolette gold member
    May 28, 2007
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    Lovely contest idea, Diana. Now which word to choose....? Will bookmark and see if I can pinpoint the "gift" of one word.

    ~ Nicolette


  • zillion
    May 28, 2007
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    Um...so many words. I'll see what I can c ome up with.

    -Khourey


  • poet2angels silver member
    June 10, 2007
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    YAY I was writing for your contest last night and fell asleep and thought I missed the deadline....I am so happy that I didn't Will be posting soon...

    Lynda♥

  • ea silver member
    June 12, 2007
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    Thanks for the gold!


  • poet2angels silver member
    June 12, 2007
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    Thank you for the wonderful and inspiring contest as always, congrats to everyone and ty for recognizing my poem! It was a joy to write...

    Lynda

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