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Swing on a Star

In the movie "Going My Way" Bing Crosby and his boy's choir sing a song "Swinging on a Star." You can read the lyrics here

 

The song depicts various animals that are metaphors for bad choices kids can make. The song has a positive message for kids. That's the kind of poems I want for this contest. Write a poem with a positive message for kids. Be creative and remember your audience is a child. 

 

UPDATE 

I've decided to extend the contest hoping to get more than 4 entries.

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on November 30, 2007
  • Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 2 people
  • Final notes:
    Sorry there were not more entries. I did enjoy all of the pieces. I'm sure children will enjoy them as well. Over the holidays I may have my nephews and nieces read.
  • To judge this contest, you need to have at least as many finalists as you have rewards. You have 4 awards but only 3 finalists.

Contest Winners

  1. The Little Purple Dragon
    Once in a land So far away
    by NueteredBuddah 75 lines, 3 comments, on Nov 28 4:20 PM 2007. In Children, Moral, Contest
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  2. Just Hangin'...
    How would you like to hang from a star
    See the world as a speck from where you are
    by myriad-dark 44 lines, 1 comment, on Nov 16 12:01 AM 2007. In Lyrics, Life, Personal, Thoughts, Kids
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  3. Animal News
    by AliceinPoetryLand 56 lines, 8 comments, on Nov 23 5:59 AM 2007. In Contest, Children's, Message
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]

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  • TwilightDazzles
    November 15, 2007
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    Bookmarking A great idea for a contest!


  • Elvenfairy
    November 28, 2007
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    that has always been one of my all time favoret songs. I remember years ago, when I was like 5 my grandma had that song on a tape, I remember riding in the back seat and my sister and I, as well as my grandparenst were all singing allong. Awsome song. too bad I missed your contest


    • melphleg gold member
      November 28, 2007
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      There's still time

      If you want to enter, there's still time. I may extend the contest too since I have only 3 entries.


  • AliceinPoetryLand gold member
    November 30, 2007
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    Thank you ever so much for the honour of bronze and the points. I am thrilled
    Congratulations to the other winners and thanks so much for hosting
    Gaylene

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