Image Credit: Kodama (Princess Mononoke)
Hello Talented Poets!
I recently won a PIF in Idle Mind Wondering's Carpe Diem contest so it is my turn to pay it forward.
A kodama is a spirit from Japanese folklore, which is believed to live in certain trees
(similar to the Hamadryad of Greek myth). Cutting down a tree which houses a kodama is
thought to bring misfortune, and such trees are often marked with shimenawa rope.
The word can also refer to an echo.
Give me 45 spectacular words using the images and description of kodama as your prompt.
Rhyme or not, it is your choice.
I will judge the evening of January 17th or after 10 poets have completed their pieces.
Reserve if you like, but please write your poem quickly.
Gold will kindly pay it forward with a similar contest.
THE RULES:
1. 45 words, no less no more.
2. No sticky caps
3. No cutting, suicide, self mutilation, etc. etc.
4. Proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation will matter - a lot!
5. Please left align unless your poem calls for a different format.
6. Have fun and step out of the box for something really splendid.
GO!
Hello Talented Poets!
I recently won a PIF in Idle Mind Wondering's Carpe Diem contest so it is my turn to pay it forward.
A kodama is a spirit from Japanese folklore, which is believed to live in certain trees
(similar to the Hamadryad of Greek myth). Cutting down a tree which houses a kodama is
thought to bring misfortune, and such trees are often marked with shimenawa rope.
The word can also refer to an echo.
Give me 45 spectacular words using the images and description of kodama as your prompt.
Rhyme or not, it is your choice.
I will judge the evening of January 17th or after 10 poets have completed their pieces.
Reserve if you like, but please write your poem quickly.
Gold will kindly pay it forward with a similar contest.
THE RULES:
1. 45 words, no less no more.
2. No sticky caps
3. No cutting, suicide, self mutilation, etc. etc.
4. Proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation will matter - a lot!
5. Please left align unless your poem calls for a different format.
6. Have fun and step out of the box for something really splendid.
GO!
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on January 20
- Rewards: Gold: 500, Silver: 250, Bronze: 125
- Final notes: Thank you all for such wonderfully creative and beautiful works. You have all indulged me with quite a variety of poems written to this prompt and I have enjoyed each and every entry.
Our winners were selected for the way they spoke to my inner me.
Well done to you all!
Gold, kindly pay it forward
Congratulations to our winners!
Contest Winners
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In Atsuta Jingu the great sword rests.by celticwarrior 20 lines, 2 comments, on Jan 16 12:11 AM• Commented on by judge. [remove]
Gold trophy winner
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by AliceinPoetryLand 18 lines, 5 comments, on Jan 15 3:59 AM. In Contest, Nature, Spiritual, Folklore• Commented on by judge.
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Deep in the verdant forest halls
well hidden from eyes in leafy shawls• Commented on by judge. -
Verdant canopy,
theater for serene symphony.• Commented on by judge. -
I stretch
White lacy fingers upward• Commented on by judge.
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Great Idea for a contest!!!!
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Jecks
Wow and HELLO. I do hope you will write.
~Pamela 
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I adore this cute sidebar of tree top critters.
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Thank you so much for gold. I'm speechless. I'll PIF now. 
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Melted Dawn
You truly earned it. This was JUST beautiful and you stepped right out of the box and ran with the prompt.
I simply fell in love with your poem.
Congratulations and Thank You. ~Pamela
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