photograph copyright of Ruth Kephart 2006
"I am nothing special; of this I am sure. I am a common man with common thoughts, and I've led a common life. There are no monuments dedicated to me and my name will soon be forgotten, but I've loved another with all my heart and soul, and to me, this has always been enough." ~ Nicholas Sparks from The Notebook
Your two options are either to base your poem in some way on the above quote or photo provided.
Rules:
1. No chat speak or words like cuz, luv, ect. Let's at least pretend we're fimilar with the English language.
2. No prewrites...no exceptions!
3. If you chose to use the photo as your prompt and intend to place it with your poem you MUST give me, the photographer, credit.
4. Give me substance in your poetry and that doesn't mean length... although I will not limit your poetic creations by length or style.
1st place: a shiny gold trophy and 300 points
2nd place: a polished silver trophy and 150 points
3rd place: a dull bronze trophy and 75 points
4th-6th place (HM): a puke green trophy and 30 points
Good luck and let the contest begin!
"I am nothing special; of this I am sure. I am a common man with common thoughts, and I've led a common life. There are no monuments dedicated to me and my name will soon be forgotten, but I've loved another with all my heart and soul, and to me, this has always been enough." ~ Nicholas Sparks from The Notebook
Your two options are either to base your poem in some way on the above quote or photo provided.
Rules:
1. No chat speak or words like cuz, luv, ect. Let's at least pretend we're fimilar with the English language.
2. No prewrites...no exceptions!
3. If you chose to use the photo as your prompt and intend to place it with your poem you MUST give me, the photographer, credit.
4. Give me substance in your poetry and that doesn't mean length... although I will not limit your poetic creations by length or style.
1st place: a shiny gold trophy and 300 points
2nd place: a polished silver trophy and 150 points
3rd place: a dull bronze trophy and 75 points
4th-6th place (HM): a puke green trophy and 30 points
Good luck and let the contest begin!
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on August 22, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 150, Bronze: 75, Honorable mention: 3 people
- Final notes: Thank you everyone for your entries into this contest. I was hoping to have gotten a few more entries than I did but am pleased with the 12 that entered. Best wishes to everyone
Ruth
Contest Winners
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All precious metals must be mined
Diamonds are from coal designedby klassy lassy 15 lines, 37 comments, on Aug 19 8:58 AM 2007. In Spiritual, Life
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Tears hit the ground.• Commented on by judge.
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"Papa made this statue for the son I was to him in trouble. That is all I need"• Commented on by judge.
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awesome picture - for I collect angels and this one truly has alot to say xxx
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Thank you. This was taken at Bonaventure cemetary in Savanah, GA.
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I too collect angels and this is gorgeous!!!!! I will have to bookmark and see what I can come up with........
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Thank you and please do
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reminds me of the poem "I Am Nobody" by Emily Dickenson "I am nobody, who are you? Are you nobody too?"
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That's the first thing I thought too.
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Martes,
Yes, I thought I'd get a few responses like that when I titled the contest as such but if you read the quote the contest title is based on you'll see what I want is nothing like dear Emily's poem at all
Ruth
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This is truly a picture for an inspiration
I hope you like my entry for as I saw your picture here It flowed right off my fingertips -
wonderful...
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The quotation is awesome.... Nicholas Sparks.. no wonder! So is the picture.. Will definitely come up for this..
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I like the idaa of this contest. I hope to place my poem into it.
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Thank you for the bronze. I enjoyed your photo very much as I am quite interested in cemetery statuary.
Congrats to all inspired.
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