OK, so this is my first contest so bear with me, i'm new.
I am coming to an end of a 5 month co-op period at my old elementary school, and i am helping out in a grade 2-3 split class. I was just told a few days ago that one of the grade 2s was sent to the hospital with a brain aneurysm. For you that don't know what that is, its a blocking of one or more of the arteries in the brain that causes a backup of blood to build up. This build-up can cause severe brain damage and even death. The boy was rushed into surgery where they drained the first of 3 aneurysms. The second was drained 2 days later. Unfortunately, the third was not reached quickly enough and it began a process called re-bleeding. This is where the aneurysm begins to press against the skull, causing severe bleeding. A section of his skull was then removed.
Anyways, the reason for this contest is i need a poem for the card i'm making, meaning if you enter, you are agreeing that if you win, you will allow me to use your poem for this reason, and this reason only. So now for the rules:
1) Absolutely NO swearing, this is means for immediate DQ without warning!
2)NoNe Of ThIs, It PiSsEs Me OfF! I will give 1 warning for this, but then you must change it.
3) No dirty-pretty/ suicide/ cutting/ sexual ref./ ect, remember, this is for a grade 2, not for an adult. Again immediate DQ for this, without warning.
4)No bashing of any other poems/ poets, again, this is not for an adult, and i don't need to hear who you are having a "beef" with at the moment.
5) Put your name in your author's notes, i may want to read more of what you have written.
6) Last but not least, to make sure you read the rules, i want you to put in your author's notes this statement: "I (your name here), hereby allow Mackerth to use my poem for the intended purpose".
here are some tips:
i like to see you try to write something on the spot, but i'm allowing pre-writes because i am pressed for time.
If i comment on your work, try to be respectful and don't bitch at me for what i said.
I like rhyming, and a couplet would fit nice into the card, but i hate free verse.
I am simply amused, so make your poem flashy, use cool backgrounds, add a picture if you can, just make sure i can read it.
Don't use big words, this is for a grade 2 (why does it seem that i've said that before?) but don't make it so simple it doesn't catch my attention
Try to keep it short, less than 60 lines, but if you have to go over that pm me, i mite allow it as long as you are not babbling about absolutely nothing.
I know its not a lot of points, but as i said, i'm new, meaning i don't have a lot of points, but its for a good cause so please don't complain. I will judge as soon as possible. Thank you in advance for your entries. And may God help this poor boy.
P.s. I would like to greatly thank She Has My Heart for their donation. It is thanks to them that I can now add more points to gold, silver and bronze as well as have an honorable mention.
So I've decided that all 3 top winners, and every HM poems are going to be put into a booklet that I am going to give as a gift to the boy's parents. I'm not sure how many HM i can get, I'm kinda short on points, but I'll try and get as many as I can.
I am coming to an end of a 5 month co-op period at my old elementary school, and i am helping out in a grade 2-3 split class. I was just told a few days ago that one of the grade 2s was sent to the hospital with a brain aneurysm. For you that don't know what that is, its a blocking of one or more of the arteries in the brain that causes a backup of blood to build up. This build-up can cause severe brain damage and even death. The boy was rushed into surgery where they drained the first of 3 aneurysms. The second was drained 2 days later. Unfortunately, the third was not reached quickly enough and it began a process called re-bleeding. This is where the aneurysm begins to press against the skull, causing severe bleeding. A section of his skull was then removed.
Anyways, the reason for this contest is i need a poem for the card i'm making, meaning if you enter, you are agreeing that if you win, you will allow me to use your poem for this reason, and this reason only. So now for the rules:
1) Absolutely NO swearing, this is means for immediate DQ without warning!
2)NoNe Of ThIs, It PiSsEs Me OfF! I will give 1 warning for this, but then you must change it.
3) No dirty-pretty/ suicide/ cutting/ sexual ref./ ect, remember, this is for a grade 2, not for an adult. Again immediate DQ for this, without warning.
4)No bashing of any other poems/ poets, again, this is not for an adult, and i don't need to hear who you are having a "beef" with at the moment.
5) Put your name in your author's notes, i may want to read more of what you have written.
6) Last but not least, to make sure you read the rules, i want you to put in your author's notes this statement: "I (your name here), hereby allow Mackerth to use my poem for the intended purpose".
here are some tips:
i like to see you try to write something on the spot, but i'm allowing pre-writes because i am pressed for time.
If i comment on your work, try to be respectful and don't bitch at me for what i said.
I like rhyming, and a couplet would fit nice into the card, but i hate free verse.
I am simply amused, so make your poem flashy, use cool backgrounds, add a picture if you can, just make sure i can read it.
Don't use big words, this is for a grade 2 (why does it seem that i've said that before?) but don't make it so simple it doesn't catch my attention
Try to keep it short, less than 60 lines, but if you have to go over that pm me, i mite allow it as long as you are not babbling about absolutely nothing.
I know its not a lot of points, but as i said, i'm new, meaning i don't have a lot of points, but its for a good cause so please don't complain. I will judge as soon as possible. Thank you in advance for your entries. And may God help this poor boy.
P.s. I would like to greatly thank She Has My Heart for their donation. It is thanks to them that I can now add more points to gold, silver and bronze as well as have an honorable mention.
So I've decided that all 3 top winners, and every HM poems are going to be put into a booklet that I am going to give as a gift to the boy's parents. I'm not sure how many HM i can get, I'm kinda short on points, but I'll try and get as many as I can.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on March 31, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 1000, Silver: 850, Bronze: 650, Honorable mention: 69 people
- Final notes: Well, its true, your eyes are not deceiving you. I have ended this contest! Thank you for all the AMAZING entries. Although they were all amazing, i couldn't give everyone the gold, but before I get into that, I have some thank yous to do. First of all I would like to thank those of you that donated points to this contest. These people are (names may have changed):
Legend
TheLastKiss
She Has My Heart
Wynson Trouble
Frogzter
NeonRose
(if I missed you, I am so sorry but my notes only went so far back)
The next thank you goes to those of you that took the time to make comments on other poet's poems. I have not kept track of these people, but you know who you are.
And lastly, I would like to thank everyone of you for entering this contest, and allowing me to use your poems in the booklet! Without you this contest would be a dud, as would be the booklet. Give yourselves a pat on the back, and wait for the good karma to come back ten-fold.
I also have AMAZING news! He is going home! Although he has to have regular hospital visits for therapy, he is sleeping at home now. The booklet will be going to him as soon as I get it formatted.
For those of you that have given a screen name, and would like their actual name appear in the booklet instead, please PM me A.S.A.P. with your name.
And now, for the winners:
Bronze: The Busy Piggies by mommyof2
Silver: A Present by Gwenevere
Gold: Get Well Soon by Grannyeri
Everyone has been given an HM for their efforts and support. Thanks again for your entries and I wish you luck in your future contests and in life in general.
Sincerely,
Mackereth
Contest Winners
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Don’t be scared
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We bless you with good fortune Although you may know neither them nor I• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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I'm rather thin and oddly shaped
No standard form for me
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I tried to feed them rubber seeds,
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When you are sick
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This poem is for you dad• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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Nothing comes and goes so fast, As the life you hold, you want to last.• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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Have you ever heard, of the Gremlygroo?
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Can a child really fly,
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"There may be quite a problem here"
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Ditto, the Dalmatian
only had one spot.by annamoy 25 lines, 8 comments, on Sep 5 3:01 AM 2007. In Humor, dalmatians, childrens
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when was the last time you...
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Empty Notebook
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Pink ribbon , please don’t be lost There will be warm days ,as days of frost.• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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This new puppy loves to chew, on the laces of my shoe.• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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There once was a little boy, Who had an invisible friend.• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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smile, just because you can, there doesnt have to be a reason
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Lullaby you to the world, Where everything is ok.• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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My Daddy Takes Me Fishing• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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THIS IS A STORY ABOUT AN APPLE AND A TREE; IT’S A SHORT STORY THAT YOU WILL BELIEVE.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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Lily lay face down, as drops of sweet dew dripped down her trumpet shaped body. soaking the cool bed of soil around her.
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God bless the children
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by Rose Darkest Night 22 lines, 6 comments, on Feb 24 10:28 PM 2008. In Life, Thoughts, Hope Honorable mention
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My fellow boy aren't you pretty? smiling at me red and cheeky.• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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Puppies cry
And kittens lieby DaughterxXxofxXxNyx 15 lines, 3 comments, on Feb 26 8:20 PM 2008. In Hope, Life, Personal Honorable mention
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Don't cry little one
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Hospitals –
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The Snaggleduff has come to say, "Are you well enough to play?"by cricketjeff 28 lines, 4 comments, on Mar 30 6:39 AM 2008. In nonsense, snaggleduff, Humour, Humor Honorable mention
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The Blasé Cloud just floats and floats.
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Man...I hope he is OK (stupid thing to say really) and he does get better. Good luck with getting your entries, take care x
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Good luck with this contest.... My muse is on the fritz right now
Sorry 'bout that. I hope things turn out as well as they can. My prayers and thoughts go out to the family. 
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thanks for your support, if anything changes i'll be sure to post it here. But for now, this is all i know.
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*Update*
Today just after noon, the little boy slipped into a self-induced comma. This can be a good sign, but it may also be bad. It could mean that his body is trying to reduce the amount of blood flowing to his brain, to try and reduce the amount of swelling and pressure, but it may also mean that his body is beginning to shut down. The doctors cannot know for sure just yet. Please keep this young boy and his family in your hearts and prayers. -
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I sure hope it's the good sign...=[
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I have started my finalist list, it is in no specific order, and if you did not make it on there, do not despair, thanks to She Has My Heart, every entry will be receiving an HM, just for giving hope to this cause. -
ok, i also need a picture that i can print off for the cover of this booklet, if anyone would like to find one or even make one that would be a great help, and again no offensive language/sexuality ect.
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at 9p.m. february 1st the little boy woke up, and seemed fine. he did not remember how he had gotten there, why he was there, or wat had happened. 3 days later he woke up in the middle of the night with a severe headache, so he was scanned again only to find that he needed another surgery. so he had his surgery today (february 6) at around 1pm. that is the last i heard.
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Yay to him being better
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He and his whole family are in my thoughts and prayers. Come on kiddo, you can do it!
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Been checking back to see if you've posted any updates...so happy to hear he was better, but now worried again during his current surgery.
He's in my thoughts and prayers....thanks for the updates...hope to see good news soon. ~mommy -
I won't enter this contest because I sent you points to help with it, but want to let you know that this young boy is in my heart and prayers! Please keep us informed of his progress! God be with him and his family and what a wonderful thoughtful person you are for doing this for him. It will be a treasure for always!
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May god bless him with luck. I hope he gets better soon and if you dont give him my poem I will go up to the hospital and give it to him myself! he realy needs all the sapport he gets. I am praying for him to get well.
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Update!!!!!!!!!!!
After his last surgery doctors deemed him healthy enough to be taken off 24hour watch. Hes still in the hospital, but he is doing ALOT better. Doctors say if everything continues to go this well, he may be out of the hospital around late march/ early april! Thank you for your prayers and good wishes! they seem to have worked! -
again i would like to thanks the many people who have donated to this cause! if you have been watching, the points have been slowely increasing, and this is all thanks to:
Legend
TheLastKiss
She Has My Heart
Wynson Trouble
Frogzter
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Update
again i come to you with another update, and again it is great news! Contrary to the doctors' beliefs, the little boy is walking (with some assistance). The doctors did not believe it to be possible but he took his first 5 steps since his last surgery on March 5th. Thank you all for your unwavering support. I promise i will stop extending this contest, i was just hoping to get as many entries as i could before i judged it. -
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Wow I'm glad you got some more donations, this contest has really got lots of entries now!!!
And that is such good news!!!!!
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Reading the rules!!!!!
I have extended this contest for the last time, it will end on March 31st, and it will be judged soon after. Now many of you have neglected to read the rules, and have not put their name in their author's notes. If these are not changed by the 31st, these entries will be DQ. I have commented on all the poems that have not done this saying that you must read my rules. If you do not care about this contest enough to read them then i do not think you deserve to be in the booklet. Sorry to those of you that did follow the rules, and thank you. -
Thankyou for the Silver.I am so pleased he is home and I hope the booklet is a real success.
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Many thanks for the bronze, I hope this booklet brings him many smiles. Glad to hear he's home and that prayers have been answered for him and his family. My best ~mommy
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