Hi Brilliant poets!
I was doing some work on my page and noticed I have so many bookmarks containing many amazing poems from my favorite poets, so...I got in idea
I have decided to have a contest every week featuring one of the poems that I have bookmarked!
I will display one poem each week and allow the entrants to be inspired by that poem to write your own beautiful poem using your own style. Please do not use lines from the poem or attempt to copy it in any way...It is to be used solely for your inspiration
There will be no line limit and you may write in any style/form as along as you do it well!
Make use of poetic devices and do what you do best!
I am partial to vivid imagery, clever metaphor, and beautiful alliteration not overdone...
I accept rhyme as well as free verse when done well and not forced.
Please use spellcheck.
Be freely inspired by the poem I have chosen.
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO COMMENT ON THE POEM .
Be nice to me, the featured poet, and everyone in this contest or you will be DQ'd without notice.
I do not want cutting, abuse or profanity which takes over the poem.
Sensual is lovely but hard core erotica is not what I am looking for.
Be inspired!
Lynda
Here is the very first poem in my series:
Written by an amazing poetess
Annalise
http://allpoetry.com/Annalise
" Life As We See It: Wind Poem "
http://allpoetry.com/poem/2485777
Trading Stories with the Wind
It's in the silence.
The way the wind whispers
of oleander
in summer heat,
jasmine that clings
oh, so gently
to a wayward
tendril of air--
how it speaks, low toned
as to not wake
the curled cat
heavy on my legs.
Of bare footed children,
hands fisted
in the cotton garments
of busy mothers;
tells the secrets
of two lovers, silhouetted
in their forbidden,
a balcony
and the whole of Paris
behind them as silk screen.
How he brought lilies
to sit on her window ledge,
how they danced
in her hands.
I know of the redwood trees
as they creak,
giants slumbering in a forest
that still holds
a whiff of mystery;
the broomtail stallion
and the race for supremacy,
how he lost only
for the strong scent
of female
deep in his nostrils.
A lullaby crooned
next to a hand-me-down crib,
crinkle of yesterday's newspaper
as it laps against the steps
of an old brownstone,
beaded sweat dripped down
carnival dancers
somewhere south, farther
south where details are painted
in even more brazen pictures
than the breeze cares
to relate, shying suddenly
and it tangles in my hair
grabs up the story
of a woman bundled in
wistful remembrance
swifts away to carry its journey
to yet another lonely woman,
eyes locked on the night
waiting to learn of its travels.
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I was doing some work on my page and noticed I have so many bookmarks containing many amazing poems from my favorite poets, so...I got in idea
I have decided to have a contest every week featuring one of the poems that I have bookmarked!
I will display one poem each week and allow the entrants to be inspired by that poem to write your own beautiful poem using your own style. Please do not use lines from the poem or attempt to copy it in any way...It is to be used solely for your inspiration
There will be no line limit and you may write in any style/form as along as you do it well!
Make use of poetic devices and do what you do best!
I am partial to vivid imagery, clever metaphor, and beautiful alliteration not overdone...
I accept rhyme as well as free verse when done well and not forced.
Please use spellcheck.
Be freely inspired by the poem I have chosen.
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO COMMENT ON THE POEM .
Be nice to me, the featured poet, and everyone in this contest or you will be DQ'd without notice.
I do not want cutting, abuse or profanity which takes over the poem.
Sensual is lovely but hard core erotica is not what I am looking for.
Be inspired!
Lynda
Here is the very first poem in my series:
Written by an amazing poetess
Annalise
http://allpoetry.com/Annalise
" Life As We See It: Wind Poem "
http://allpoetry.com/poem/2485777
Trading Stories with the Wind
It's in the silence.
The way the wind whispers
of oleander
in summer heat,
jasmine that clings
oh, so gently
to a wayward
tendril of air--
how it speaks, low toned
as to not wake
the curled cat
heavy on my legs.
Of bare footed children,
hands fisted
in the cotton garments
of busy mothers;
tells the secrets
of two lovers, silhouetted
in their forbidden,
a balcony
and the whole of Paris
behind them as silk screen.
How he brought lilies
to sit on her window ledge,
how they danced
in her hands.
I know of the redwood trees
as they creak,
giants slumbering in a forest
that still holds
a whiff of mystery;
the broomtail stallion
and the race for supremacy,
how he lost only
for the strong scent
of female
deep in his nostrils.
A lullaby crooned
next to a hand-me-down crib,
crinkle of yesterday's newspaper
as it laps against the steps
of an old brownstone,
beaded sweat dripped down
carnival dancers
somewhere south, farther
south where details are painted
in even more brazen pictures
than the breeze cares
to relate, shying suddenly
and it tangles in my hair
grabs up the story
of a woman bundled in
wistful remembrance
swifts away to carry its journey
to yet another lonely woman,
eyes locked on the night
waiting to learn of its travels.
....
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on January 12
- Rewards: Gold: 500, Silver: 150, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 6 people
- Final notes: What a wonderful contest!
After speaking with Annalise and getting her opinion on the poems as well, we were in agreement on the winners and that all poems were worthy of recognition...
TY all for participating an dI hope that you will be here for the rest of the series. I am posting #2 today in honor of Peteskid. Please join us!
Thank you! Congrats to all!
Lynda
Contest Winners
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I know the sound of quiet braided
in fine hair rising to scent of pine• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
Rivers hold stories,
traces of things done.• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
It only seems complicated,
surrogate mother sipping tea with time,• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
Calm is heard
in the word alone,• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
by Idle Mind Wondering 53 lines, 4 comments, on Jan 7 1:52 AM
Honorable winner• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
by Amaranthine Lover 34 lines, 4 comments, on Jan 4 3:29 PM. In Contemporary, Contest, Abstract, Fantasy, Dark, Nature
Honorable winner• Commented on by judge. [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
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Sounds like a fine idea; will see if the muse cooperates with me
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beautiful contest idea..and poem by Annalise, I can see why you have it bookmarked!!..
I will see if my muse is around...lol
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Please do come back! I need some amazing entries
Lynda
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What a wonderful idea, Lynda - that is so generous of you!! Annalise is a brilliant poet and I love the wind poem you've chosen here. I was just thinking of writing a wind poem... so thank you for providing the inspiration.
Wonderful - I have this bookmarked!
~ Nicolette
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Great! I hope you do return, Nicolette with a wind poem of your own
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Lynda-
this is a wonderful idea. I agree, she is a brilliant writer... Bookmarked...PK -
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Thank you, PK. I hope tto see you back soon. You always bring an amazing entry!
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That really is a superb poem, anything I could write would only be a pale shadow compared to this.
I will try, but please excuse my fumbling attempt -
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please do, Bro....I look forward to your entry I raised the points in this one...
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Neat way to find amazing poets - will bookmark this and get bak to you.
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Great! Please do. I would love to have an entry from you
Lynda
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what a refreshing concept for a contest Annalise is one of my favorites so i've bookmarked this of course
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Wonderful!
Can't wait to see you back!
I have raised the points on this contest...
TY for your intrest!
Lynda
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Thank you for the bronze.
Congrats to gold, silver & HM's
The inspiration piece was a beautifully written work and I'm happy that you both felt my entry was worthy of a placing.
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You are welcome...Quite worthy was your entry!!!
I agree the piece used for inspiration was beautifully written and such an amazing poem to be inspired by!
Lynda
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ty so much for the inspiration to write this poem. Congratulations to all who entered.
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Thank you for paying tribute to such a worthy soul with this contest & for the HM, my Friend. Congratulations, one & all. Be well, Poets & Scribes. Wanda
"Long Past Midnight"
http://www.allpoetry.com/poem/3776020
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