WHAT I WANT:
I am asking you to write a poem, that is deep, using metephors and creativity. I want to read something life changing, powerful and thought provoking. I am giving you poetic license and the topic is YOUR choice.
REFERENCE:
There is a poem (below incase you are not familiar) by an author named Linda Ellis called, "The Dash". I think that "The Dash" is a classic poem, one that touches lives. Give me something that could win first place over Linda Ellis' poem.
THE DASH
By: Linda Ellis
I read of a man who stood to speak, at the funeral of a friend.
He referred to the dates on this tombstone from beginning ….to the end.
He noted that first came his date of birth and spoke the following with tears.
But he said what mattered most of all, was the dash in between those years.
For the dash represents, all the time he spent alive on earth.
And how only those who loved him know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not, how much we own; the cars, the house, the cash,
what matters most is how we live and love and how we spend our dash…
So think about this long and hard. Are there things you’d like to change?
For you never know how much time is left, that can still be rearranged.
If we could just slow down enough, to consider what is true and real.
And always try to understand, the way other people feel.
And be less quick to anger, and show appreciation more,
and love the people in our lives like we’ve never loved before.
If we treat each other with respect, and more often wear a smile…
Remembering that this special dash might only last a little while.
So, when your eulogy is being read, with your life’s actions to rehash
would you be proud of the things they say and how your spent your dash?
I am asking you to write a poem, that is deep, using metephors and creativity. I want to read something life changing, powerful and thought provoking. I am giving you poetic license and the topic is YOUR choice.
REFERENCE:
There is a poem (below incase you are not familiar) by an author named Linda Ellis called, "The Dash". I think that "The Dash" is a classic poem, one that touches lives. Give me something that could win first place over Linda Ellis' poem.
THE DASH
By: Linda Ellis
I read of a man who stood to speak, at the funeral of a friend.
He referred to the dates on this tombstone from beginning ….to the end.
He noted that first came his date of birth and spoke the following with tears.
But he said what mattered most of all, was the dash in between those years.
For the dash represents, all the time he spent alive on earth.
And how only those who loved him know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not, how much we own; the cars, the house, the cash,
what matters most is how we live and love and how we spend our dash…
So think about this long and hard. Are there things you’d like to change?
For you never know how much time is left, that can still be rearranged.
If we could just slow down enough, to consider what is true and real.
And always try to understand, the way other people feel.
And be less quick to anger, and show appreciation more,
and love the people in our lives like we’ve never loved before.
If we treat each other with respect, and more often wear a smile…
Remembering that this special dash might only last a little while.
So, when your eulogy is being read, with your life’s actions to rehash
would you be proud of the things they say and how your spent your dash?
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on December 23, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 350, Silver: 100
- Final notes: Congratulations to the winners.
"Today" - First Place
"The Second Chance" - Second Place
Criss
Contest Winners
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Late afternoons
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Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
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Her final step was a great fall From this world way down to hellby TheAnswer 15 lines, 2 comments, on Nov 16 4:29 PM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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The story that I tell is true,
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Lost; like a wagon wheel,by islekine 21 lines, 1 comment, on Nov 17 4:59 PM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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The gears fall off of a pendulum The streetlights look up and down they comeby Dragomiloff 7 lines, 4 comments, on Dec 14 2:03 PM 2007. In Rocky-izzle's• Commented on by judge.
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My heart felt a tremble and a quake
And starved was my sleeping soulby tcrystal 22 lines, 6 comments, on Nov 30 5:04 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. -
Death
That's what I thought about
When I saw my mother cryingby jeb7490 28 lines, 3 comments, on Dec 13 3:15 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. -
I met a man as the ferry sailed in, He was going the oposite way but then,by AnthonyLavin 11 lines, 1 comment, on Dec 14 11:42 AM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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I love the poem dear heart! I am bookmarking. Hope things are going well in your life. I miss you dearly. We will have to take time to talk soon.
Much Love Always ♥
Renee
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This poem was read at one of my very close cousins funeral. He had died without cause. He was only 37. His sister read this poem and it touched me. It never left me since, I refer back to it and really try to remember the basic values and enlightenment that this poem conveys.
Yes. Call me sometime. I surely do miss you.
XOXO Beautiful, Criss
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Thank You for such an inspiring contest!
Congratulations to all the Winners!
May your holiday be beautiful, and filled with great joy!
Always ♥
Renee
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A wonderful contest here sweetheart! Thanks for hosting!
Congratulations to all the Winners!
Always ♥ † ♥
Renee
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XOXO.
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