ZAYRA AND I ARE ABOUT TO PULL THE TRIGGER AND ANNOUNCE THE WINNERS. BEFORE WE DO I WOULD LIKE TO SAY THAT ALL OF THE FINALIST POEMS WERE EXCELLENT AND DESERVED JUST MORE THAN RECOGNITION . . . HENCE ALL WILL RECEIVE A COPY OF 'CROWNED COMPASSION' BY ZAYRA (PLEASE DO THANK HER, BECAUSE IT WAS HER THAT SUGGESTED IT). IF YOU ALREADY HAPPEN TO HAVE A COPY OF 'CROWNED COMPASSION' WE WILL FIGURE SOMETHING ELSE OUT.
Jaden & Zayra
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on August 18, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 900, Silver: 400, Bronze: 200, Honorable mention: 5 people
- Final notes: Thank you everyone who took the time to enter. I'm not sure if the objective of this contest was completed, but I am sure we got some damn fine poems on display. (Was hoping for about a hundred entries or so.) In any case, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the pieces.
Zayra and I chose 'YAWN' as the Gold trophy winner because the author's entries were extremely expressive, well-written, and if I were running an AP Journal today, would have no trouble publishing them using that format. To you my friend, whoever you are, will receive points, two journals, 1 chapbook, Crowned Compassion and also (at the last minute Zayra decided) the CD 'Sleep in the Sea Tonight With Me'. In all, about $60 worth of prizes.
The 'HOME' entries were also very good. In fact, Zayra and I spent some time debating if this one should have received the Gold, but hey, Silver is not bad in a contest like this. I hope they find their way into some publication in the future. Enjoy your many prizes.
For Bronze we both choose "Futile- Slow Dancing with Neruda" . . . I actually liked the 'Futile' poem better than the other, but Zayra liked "Slow Dancing with Neruda" . . . hence it was a fairly easy pick for third place.
The Honorable Mentions:
'Keeping His Word' was excellent. I like longer poems and the effort put behind this one was obvious. You'll receive the CD 'Crowned Compassion'.
I loved 'Golden grape-vine' however, it was only one entry. If there were two poems instead of one it probably would have received real consideration for placing. A CD to you.
'A Sonnet to My Lady's Eyes' and 'Flea Market' were good poems too. CD's to you as well.
Please IM me with your mailing address and I'll get the prizes out to you soon as possible.
Contest Winners
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Bronze trophy winner
Honorable mention
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A zephyr brings her shyly to his side. / slowly moving like a drifting feather. / Excited, his feelings he cannot hide. / and bashful, he is wondering whether / he should acknowledge her soft-voiced greeting,by Shenton 18 lines, 4 comments, on Jul 28 10:13 PM 2007• Viewed by judge.
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I sat there alone in the cafeteria / At my own table in the back / I couldn’t help but look at you / By the way, these skills I lack / I do not know how to talk to you / I wouldn’t know what to say / This feby jamesmike99 53 lines, 15 comments, on Jul 29 3:40 AM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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In morning time they’d take a strollby leo2 59 lines, 6 comments, on Aug 6 1:34 AM 2007• Viewed by judge. -
My dark mind scares me, is what you always told me...by DeepinRage 11 lines, 3 comments, on Aug 10 1:11 PM 2007• Viewed by judge.
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by CarolDesjarlais 48 lines, 8 comments, on Aug 10 11:36 AM 2007. In Memories• Viewed by judge.
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i. supermarket i watched us not get alongby Mystikrypton 79 lines, 2 comments, on Aug 10 10:57 PM 2007. In two-in-one• Viewed by judge.
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Well... almost, anyway. :-)
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This is such a wonderful idea! Then again, I expect nothing short of kindness from my lovely momma.
Best wishes with this venture. I hope you'll get some great entries.
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Zayra the best to you and Jaden..wonderful idea...PK
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That is great - though I already have Zayra's CD. LOL
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Great
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Wonderful contest, Zayra and Jaden. Hope you receive the best poetry ever because you are two of the best!!
~ Nicolette
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wonderful idea!
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hi.
"One of those poems may be of a pre-written variety"
so.. shouldn't the prewrites option be enabled?
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A great idea and I can personally say the book and cd are wonderful prizes.
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So, are we ready to start judging this thing?
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You bet. Let's come up with separate lists then compare in a few days.
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Awesome......congratulations on highlighting some great poets.
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Thank you for hosting such a great damn contest.
Thank you for the bronze & wonderful prizes, Jaden & Zayra ~ I'm thrilled by these awards. I'm also honored to be within such a gathering of talent. Congratulations to Darcy, Renee, Chez, Sonja, Shenton, MsPoetPixy & the other wonderful entrants. Be well, Poets & Scribes. 
Wanda
"Futile - Slow Dancing With Neruda"
http://www.allpoetry.com/poem/3248382
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Congratulations to all winners. Great done contest. I am sure that you had a tough job to finish this contest and to make the right decision between so many great poets. Thanks Zayra and Jaden for this great trophy and for so valuable gift. This is the second one from Zayra to me.
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Oh My GOODNESS! I cannot believe I won the Silver Trophy. I am so very honored. Thank YOU Jaden and Zarya! I am so excited to finally be able to have in my possession Zayra's CD. I know it will inspire me to forge ahead on my publication. Address will be in the IM with the quickness. LOL Thanks again. I can't wait to receive my prizes. But, the real prize was coming in second with all the talent on these pages. I am still shaking my head over here. I need Zayra to know that she has been a blessing in my life since we first exchanged comments. Jaden you are an enormous support. Thanks again!
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS HERE AND KUDOS TO ALL WHO ENTERED THIS BEST DAMN CONTEST!
Much Love & Respect ♥
Renee
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WOWZERS! I'm thrilled...really. I can't thank you two enough for the kudos and the many wonderful gifts headed my way...they will be treasured, I assure you. Congrats to my big sis Renee...as well as my darlin' Wanda and the other poets. It was an extreme honor to have been bunched up with those talented kooks, lol, and once more, thank you...
to both.
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If you would, IM me a mailing addy to send the stuff. Zayra is adding her new CD "Sleep in the Sea Tonight With Me" along with the other goodies, so it may take a week or two to get them to you. (I have to wait till the CDs get to my house.) Congrats!
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lovely contest ... congratulations to both of you ! ... i am so sorry i missed it ... really sorry i missed out on what must have been some great reading! .. nonetheless the winners poems are fantastic ... well done ! >>> Gina
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Thanks LOADS!
I received the book and the Cd's in the mail yesterday. The book made me proud to be in the Book Project that is going on now. I can't wait until it is off the presses. As I was reading the poetry in the book, I realized how many of those poets are not around right now. That makes me sad. I came to AP shortly after the book was published, and delighted in their poetry. As a matter of fact they were all good teachers of the craft.
The Cd's are marvelous! I mean that with all the strength I have to voice my feelings. Zayra has been one of the greatest inspirations for me here at AP. I am so impressed, and encouraged that I go into the studio on Friday to record my very first CD. I am elated! Thanks for the trophy, points, and the gifts. I am so enjoying them.
Much Love ♥
Renee
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