Your inspiration is...
The Loch Ness Monster (Nessie)
and/or
Kelpies in general
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelpie
Rhyme and meter highly preferred.
You're welcome to be inspired by the new film "The Water Horse" as well.
"The Loch Ness "monster" -- affectionately known as "Nessie" -- is an alleged plesiosaur-like creature living in Loch Ness, a long, deep lake near Inverness, Scotland. Many sightings of the "monster" have been recorded, going back at least as far as St. Columba, the Irish monk who converted most of Scotland to Christianity in the 6th century. Columba apparently converted Nessie, too; for it is said that until he went out on the waters and soothed the beast, she had been a murderess."
More? http://skepdic.com/nessie.html
The Loch Ness Monster (Nessie)
and/or
Kelpies in general
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelpie
Rhyme and meter highly preferred.
You're welcome to be inspired by the new film "The Water Horse" as well.
"The Loch Ness "monster" -- affectionately known as "Nessie" -- is an alleged plesiosaur-like creature living in Loch Ness, a long, deep lake near Inverness, Scotland. Many sightings of the "monster" have been recorded, going back at least as far as St. Columba, the Irish monk who converted most of Scotland to Christianity in the 6th century. Columba apparently converted Nessie, too; for it is said that until he went out on the waters and soothed the beast, she had been a murderess."
More? http://skepdic.com/nessie.html
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on January 25, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 100, Bronze: 75
- Final notes: With many different styles, this proved to be a difficult contest to judge.
I do wish it had received more entries, but I believe that the winners are worthy and very nicely done.
Thank you for taking the time to enter and congratulations!
Contest Winners
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My Great Aunt Nessa, rest her soul, fame and fortune was her goal.by Blossom Fairy 23 lines, 2 comments, on Jan 24 11:37 PM 2008. In Personal, Love
Gold trophy winner
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He stands in quiet shadows near the shore. / This Loch his home, a thousand years or more. / His grey green scales reflect the evening lighby passim 26 lines, 9 comments, on Jun 17 5:27 PM 2007. In Contest, Courage, Creative, Fantasy, Hope, Imagery
Silver trophy winner
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From depths aquatic and prehistoric, there swims a beast of legend and romance.• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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Swimming in the darkened blue
are wonders new.• Commented on by judge. [remove]
Bronze trophy winner
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my grandpa told me of nessie nearly two years ago now, back when he was in scotland, hearding his single cow,by cainedbutabel 17 lines, 1 comment, on Jan 7 9:53 PM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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Nessie went on holiday, She headed for Timbuctoo,by Onionducks 34 lines, 2 comments, on Jan 24 7:00 AM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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It appears your category list for some inexplicable reason contains Ireland.
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It's so annoying the way people have to make obnoxious and dumb comments...
"Ireland" is in the categories because the monk who supposably soothed the beast was Irish (as stated in the already posted quote), therefore if someone searches "Ireland" I'd like this to come up. I was trying to get the contest up quickly because I had to leave, but I've added "Scotland" as well now to satisfy you. Maybe next time you won't comment on something you're not so familiar with. -
It's so annoying the way people have to make obnoxious and dumb comments...
"Ireland" is in the categories because the monk who supposably soothed the beast was Irish (as stated in the already posted quote), therefore if someone searches "Ireland" I'd like this to come up. I was trying to get the contest up quickly because I had to leave, but I've added "Scotland" as well now to satisfy you. Maybe next time you won't comment on something you're not so familiar with.
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A bit of fun
Hi F
I wrote this for a bit of fun, but it disappeared
Hope you enjoy:
I know Nessie,
more or less-ie
lives beneath the loch
she looks so fine
when I drink wine
a liebfraumilch or hoc
she'll say hello,
then has to go
cannot stay here too long
too many eyes,
I can't disguise
I feel I don't belong
but you’re my friend,
I won't pretend,
I love my new found brine
A better life,
no toil nor strife
I now live in loch Fyne
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I am laughing and truly astonished!
It was so much fun writing for this contest and to win the GOLD is just the happiest thing for me! 
Thank you over and over for this honor. AND, my congratulations to everyone who wrote about the dear monster of Loch Ness. 
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