This is a contest I have specific and picky notions for. My brother passed away very unexpectedly on July 4th. Leaving behind 5 beautiful children. Shari age 16, Lil' Craig 9, Chyla 5, Connar 4, and Erika 1. I am hoping to print and make these poems into a book for them. Id like the poems to be about their father, or making them sound like its from their father. I want poems that children would want to hear, and not get bored easily with. Which pretty much is saying please try to rhyme. It holds a child's attention better.
Of course I will credit each poet with their name in the child's book. And believe me, even if they aren't a trophy winner, if appropriate most will be in the book too.
Let me tell you about my brother a bit, so you can get a small idea.
His life= his children, he lived, breathed, and worked everyday for his children. He helped whoever whenever he could. He always made us smile, he was a big clown. He once chewed up a worm so he could help my sister feed a baby bird. He was a weird one lol. He was very loved.
Now about the Kids:
Shari~ The teen lol, She is Just like her dad, She acts like him, jokes like him, but looks like me lol. Her mind thinks like his did and she is a wonderful bright girl.
Lil Craig~ loves his video games. His dad spent a lot of time fishing and playing his games with him. He is smart and was Dads little boy
Chyla~ Piggy was her nickname and she was his little girl. She has been our little angel. She misses her Dad and I think its hit her the hardest in losing him.
Connar~ Bubba is his nickname he chose it all by his-self. He loved to be with his dad and do anything, fishing watching a movie just all in all playing.
Erika~ She is our newest addition. She doesn't know her Dad all that well, she is so young, but she looks just like her Dad but with bright red hair! She is playful, willful and stubborn just like her Daddy! *grin*
**As is, by entering you are giving me permission to print and save theses pieces, with your names on each. Just a little reminder
Of course I will credit each poet with their name in the child's book. And believe me, even if they aren't a trophy winner, if appropriate most will be in the book too.
Let me tell you about my brother a bit, so you can get a small idea.
His life= his children, he lived, breathed, and worked everyday for his children. He helped whoever whenever he could. He always made us smile, he was a big clown. He once chewed up a worm so he could help my sister feed a baby bird. He was a weird one lol. He was very loved.
Now about the Kids:
Shari~ The teen lol, She is Just like her dad, She acts like him, jokes like him, but looks like me lol. Her mind thinks like his did and she is a wonderful bright girl.
Lil Craig~ loves his video games. His dad spent a lot of time fishing and playing his games with him. He is smart and was Dads little boy
Chyla~ Piggy was her nickname and she was his little girl. She has been our little angel. She misses her Dad and I think its hit her the hardest in losing him.
Connar~ Bubba is his nickname he chose it all by his-self. He loved to be with his dad and do anything, fishing watching a movie just all in all playing.
Erika~ She is our newest addition. She doesn't know her Dad all that well, she is so young, but she looks just like her Dad but with bright red hair! She is playful, willful and stubborn just like her Daddy! *grin*
**As is, by entering you are giving me permission to print and save theses pieces, with your names on each. Just a little reminder
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on August 20, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 100, Bronze: 75, Honorable mention: 3 people
- Final notes: Sheesh, this is by far the BEST contest I have ever had in my time on this site. IT was impossible for me to choose winners this time. I was completely stuck for a long time. Most of you will be printed and acknowledged in the book I make for the children. I will specifically write to each in the book and let you know. Wonderful job you guys. This has been a very tear filled contest, and I want each of you to know, you have had a part in helping me somewhat deal with the utter heartbreak I feel right now. Thank you, I can not express enough the gratitude I have for you all. Just know your all in my heart now. God Bless!!!
Always
Emily
Contest Winners
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Shari~ The teen lol, She is Just like her dad, She acts like him, jokes like him, but looks like me lol. Her mind thinks like his did and she is a wonderful bright girl. Shari,• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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I Am Here I am here little Piggy, you know it• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Honorable mention
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Look up / Into the skies / You'll see me / That's no suprise / I love you now / and forever so / Just hold on / and don't let go / Look to the future / let go of the past / Always work hard /• Commented on by judge.
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As you look above / Remember him / Hes looking down / Oh how proud he is / His body is gone / But his love is forever / Remember how he loved you / Cry your tears / Let in the pain / But only for a momentby SomethingPoetic 24 lines, 2 comments, on Jul 27 10:31 PM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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names for precious children / your father had to choose: / fertility for Shari / creating the first link / birded rock for Craig / to make• Commented on by judge.
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Little ones don't cry for me. / I am up above and now I'm free. / I love you still and always will. / And I am watching over you. / I will• Commented on by judge.
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i love you so much, although Iam not there But look inside your heart, our memmories we will shareby trace3grls 13 lines, 1 comment, on Aug 13 4:58 PM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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Once upon a time I had a buddy Friendly, kind, warm and cuddlyby Daizy21 14 lines, 3 comments, on Aug 19 3:48 PM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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this is for you the children of love.
you are all so special.• Commented on by judge.
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I swear I would have written something, but I tried and it was horrid. I'm sorry...good luck
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aww!!!
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This seems like a good contest and I'm sure your brother appreciates that what you're doing. I can't write something like what would be appropriate, but I wish you luck.
Irrylath
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A wonderful idea you have hear, showing of love for your brother and the family left behind. I will have to bookmark and see what i can d
I hope you receive many many entries for your book.
in my prayers.
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Child of an Angel
July the 4th was just around the corner - you must miss him very much. I am hoping to assist you - will try something today. -
Sorry to hear the sad loss of your brother and that I saw this contest too late my thoughts and prayers are with you all
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can i still write and then send you one....
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Oh my goodness. That is very sad. I'm not overly good at writing for 'other people', but I shall have to think about this and see if I can come up with something worthy.
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Hay babe, i am really sry to hear about your beo, i wont be entering for personal reasons but i did want to give my love and best wishes to you in the contest...xoxoxoxox
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I may overstep by making this comment, but what the heck, I can now see why you love him so.
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I am sooooo sorry to hear of your loss. I will bookmark this and try to come up with something for you and the children.....My prayers are with you.
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i'm sorry to hea about youer brother i wroght a poem and i hope it was good enof i did my best. good luke you will be in my prays
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I love that there are so many people entering and wanting to touch the lives of someone they don't even know. This is something wonderful to see in the human spirit, reaching out and touching others.
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Child of an Angel
Thank you for the contest - it was good giving some time for your cause. Frans
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