This year I have really realized that this season is NOT about spending money on gifts and all the extravagances that come with Christmas. This season is about love, faith, devotion, and thankfulness.
In this contest, I want you to write a priceless gift that you will actually give as a gift this Christmas. You can write a poem, story, memoir, or a letter. But it must be a piece of writing you will give as a gift. You can add an original graphic or illustration to your writing piece for extra points.
Please give a priceless gift of writing to the people in your life you love and cherish.
Just to clarify....this gift can be to an AP friend but my first thought was that it would be to the real live people in your life and that you would give them your writing on Christmas Day!
The rules are simple:
No profanity
No prewrites
Spell-check (I will im edits)
G-rated
No Christian bashing please
Any form
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on December 26, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 500, Silver: 300, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 12 people
- Final notes: Thank you all for sharing your beautiful gifts. They are truly priceless. I hope that you all gave these gifts of love and gratitude to your loved ones.
The gold winner "Raven Haired Boy" by aslanlight has some of the most touching lines I have ever read:
"I wonder if God
Took a portion
Of the ashes of me
To sculpt you
So something as pure as
Silver fresh water
Would remain when I fly"
Please read each others poems. They are powerful and will bless you.
Thank you all for entering and my best wishes for a very joyous and prosperous 2008.
Love and hugs - joanne
Contest Winners
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Boy with the ocean
Reflected in your eyes• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
Some people celebrate Christmas only at Christmas time...
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It’s too easy to forget, day by day, The silent moments, the speechless glance,• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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and I just wanted to say
thanks
by littleoneof-God 26 lines, 2 comments, on Dec 17 7:05 PM 2007. In Personal, Love, Hope
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I sent you a candy cane With a note too• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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by Ephiphany 22 lines, 20 comments, on Dec 24 2:04 PM 2007. In My life, Happiness, Family, Dedication, My own style, Love, Personal Honorable mention
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by AliceinPoetryLand 33 lines, 7 comments, on Dec 22 4:59 AM 2007. In Contest, Dedication Honorable mention
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the beating of my heart when you all arrive on Christmas morn
relief...you're safely here• Commented on by judge. [remove] - Error: Unable to find finalist item 3714298, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
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A tiny grey haired lady Smiling whenever we met• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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This Christmas I give to Jesus what he wants• Commented on by judge. [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
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Lovely....
I promise to be back l8tr
Thanks so much for the invite.
Much love
piff
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You are so welcome dear friend.
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A great contest ideal!!! I've bookmarked
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I also bookmarked this, what a wonderful idea.
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Thank you for the Honorable mention!! Congrats to all who entered. Everyone gave their all.
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You are very welcome. This was a hard contest to judge because every poem was precious and personal.
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Congratulations to the winners and thanks so much for hosting
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Thanks so much for your beautiful entry. Have a very Happy New Year.
- joanne
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I thank you very much for hosting such a wonderful contest and for the HM. My congratulations to all
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Thanks for silver Joanne
I love when I feel inspired to write especially when for someone as special as you are.
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