Ten Poets, Ten Lines...
I won Dwelling in Darkness' PIF contest ,
http://allpoetry.com/poem/3593862
I am pleased to host this quick contest. I simply ask the the Gold winner to consider hosting a similar contest and I will provide and additional 200 points towards the next contest.
Is there power in human thought? does it affect us, or the things around us? The photo is an image of an ice crystal from the Fujiwara Dam after prayer, from a collection of photos and essays by Masaru Emoto*[link below for more]
Ten entries
Ten Lines
Save a spot, if you wish
Judging will reward imagery and metaphor and free verse style.
Judging will begin one hour after contest closes.
PROMPTS:
The prompt are the photo above and/or the wordphrase prompt below:
"..the power of the wheel is in the empty spaces"
*Emoto Link http://www.life-enthusiast.com/twilight/research_emoto.htm
Please let the photo and phrase inspire you to write ten lines of poetry...
Photo credit: Love and Gratitude, M. Emoto
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on November 12, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 2 people
- Final notes: The contest "the power of thoughts" is over, thanks to those who entered for a different kind of challenge,
I enjoyed your work and each poem has been awarded on the basis of merit, well done.
My selections for awards are as follows:
The Source - Gold Award Winner
the best interpretation of the theme of the power of thoughts, water and the Emoto crystals, well written and inspirational.
And I run beyond space and time.. - Silver Award Winner
the power of thoughts and empty spaces, in a prayerful humble voice, wonderful style here, very well done.
the power of [unreal] thoughts - Bronze Award Winner
a unique interpretation and very creative, a look at the power of thought as it shapes our realities, so very well done.
Where the Snowflake Doesn't Fall - Emerald Award Winner
an abstract imagery filled poem, allusion to snowflake and the idea of existence, very thoughtful wonderful depth here.
Such A Joyful Noise From Nothing- Emerald Award Winner
a wonderful poem, very well done in imagery and beauty of nature.
My thanks to all who entered, until next time… could be awhile…Please be safe and well…PK
Contest Winners
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I am water. I run freely through streams,
rivers, oceans … and your body• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
by Horizontalightning 23 lines, 1 comment, on Nov 11 10:52 PM 2007. In Thoughts, Nature
Honorable winner• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
I am not afraid in hole's swelling belly,
organ groaning wild with empty,• Commented on by judge. [remove]
Gold trophy winner
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i'm guessing the winner has to pay it forward
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No it is optional, only if you want ... if one does i will give 200 more points...PK
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This is a fascinating subject, I have just visited the link...I definitely believe our thoughts and words have the power. I have seen images of plants, kirlian photography, that show the effects of different stimuli.
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i agree there is something to this, and water is so basic...PK
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what a fascinating article~ I'll never think of water the same. lol.
Thanks for the link~ wow.
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