Write a poem for the men and women defending our country.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on November 20, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 100, Bronze: 50
- Final notes: Well, I wrote up a big closing message but then it got erased... so I'll just repeat the jist of it and that is this: I was touched by so many of your pieces, especially the stories behind them. I'm proud of our soldiers, but also of their relations (like many of you who entered) who support them in so many ways.
Thank you ALL for entering.
1st and 2nd were original. They took a different look at the contest that I thought was really great.
3rd may be slightly long, but its message is a good one.
I recommend you read all of the winners.
Thanks again.
Contest Winners
- Error: Unable to find finalist item 3590860, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
-
I stare at the papers,
The little dotted line,• Commented on by judge. [remove] - Error: Unable to find finalist item 3591220, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
Silver trophy winner
Entries [14]
1 - 14 of 14
-
Was it right for us to go to this place?
Where all our military boys do fightby Hopefully happy 21 lines, 5 comments, on Aug 22 2:42 PM 2005. In Other• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Blessed be the great I Am, / Who trains me for war / So that I may save my loved ones from evil's hand. / Blessed be my deliverer and my strength. / In Him who I rest my faith. / He prepares me to fight; / Thby Trinity Dragon 40 lines, 12 comments, on May 24 7:59 PM 2007. In Hope, Spiritual, War, Dedication• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
-
A lettter home sent from over-seas
A relay of hope to the ones that he loves• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
They all ask why I joined the army now. They all think that I’ve lost my mind.• Commented on by judge.
-
Soul plundered by battle;
soldier seeks strength and hope.by Freed by Mercy 16 lines, 21 comments, on Apr 14 1:05 PM 2007. In Spiritual, Sad, Hope, Humanity, War, Inspirational
• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
From the day I met him, / I guess you could say; / I already knew I loved him, / My heart showed me that day. / It began to beat a little faster, / As I looked into his eyes. / My breath came a littleby poetic princess 152 lines, 4 comments, on Jun 5 8:30 PM 2007. In Army, Sad, Love, Death, Friendship• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
-
So far away,
for so long,by takemypainaway 34 lines, 24 comments, on Oct 25 7:55 AM 2007. In Love, Life, Sad, Personal, Contemporary, Thoughts, War, Goodbyes, Inspirational• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
When your reflection breaks
you look into the shards of the mirrorby Raazi 17 lines, 6 comments, on Oct 27 10:04 AM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
by silent wolf song 35 lines, 3 comments, on Nov 18 1:02 AM 2007• Commented on by judge.
Add a comment
Comments
-
My support for the troops is they come home safely and alive. I think this war is prosperous. Nonetheless I wish you well with this contest. I hope you receive lots of entries.
Brian -
Soldiers need prayer and support even in a war of regret. War maims spirit, psyche and soul.
-
thank you
Thank you for awarding my poem 1st place.
I am honoured to be considered worthy of such considering the excellent poems of other writers in this contest.
My congratulations to the other winners and to all who took part.
Thank you, again
Liam
Adding your comment:
