I want poetry about the ***deep*** private place of friendship between women. I want you to use a personal experience, one that changed your life. I want to read about the love, friendship and understanding that binds women together.
Please use one of the of the 6 quotes below as your prompt (the topic you write about) and put that quote in your authors comments.
1) "The loneliest woman in the world is a woman without a close woman friend."
2) "Do not allow yourself to be imprisoned by any affection. Keep your solitude. The day, if it ever comes, when you are given true affection there will be no opposition between interior solitude and friendship, quite the reverse. It is even by this infallible sign that you will recognize it." -Simone Weil
3) No person is your friend who demands your silence, or denies your right to grow.
4) "Stay" is a charming word in a friend's vocabulary.
5) It's the friends you can call up at 4 a.m. that matter
6) The verb "to love" in Persian is "to have a friend." "I love you" translated literally is "I have you as a friend," and "I don't like you" simply means "I don't have you as a friend."
Please use one of the of the 6 quotes below as your prompt (the topic you write about) and put that quote in your authors comments.
1) "The loneliest woman in the world is a woman without a close woman friend."
2) "Do not allow yourself to be imprisoned by any affection. Keep your solitude. The day, if it ever comes, when you are given true affection there will be no opposition between interior solitude and friendship, quite the reverse. It is even by this infallible sign that you will recognize it." -Simone Weil
3) No person is your friend who demands your silence, or denies your right to grow.
4) "Stay" is a charming word in a friend's vocabulary.
5) It's the friends you can call up at 4 a.m. that matter
6) The verb "to love" in Persian is "to have a friend." "I love you" translated literally is "I have you as a friend," and "I don't like you" simply means "I don't have you as a friend."
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on March 4, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 500, Silver: 100, Bronze: 50, Honorable mention: 2 people
- Final notes: I added 2 honorable mentions, because... these poems were too beautiful not to award something. I also added points for 2nd and 3rd. These were amazing pieces of art =)
1st - The “Joy” In My Weekend - http://allpoetry.com/poem/3873597
My favorite lines were:
There was never
a moment
of pretense
or mistrust.
I choose this to win first place for many reasons.. but mostly because it was beautiful and I had the chance once to “stay” and I didn’t… I’m glad this poet did. =)
2nd - She Knows My Horizon: For Nicolette - http://allpoetry.com/poem/3899551
My favorite lines:
She breathes life
Into wings weary with sorrow.
Friendship between women is so beautiful. I love that you have shared the bond you share with your “sister” with me. =)
3rd- Best Friends 4 Ever and Ever, Amen - http://allpoetry.com/poem/3872191
I loved that after each few lines the name was repeated, “Susan” that made this so personal to me. It drew me in and made me want to know this friendship as my own. Beautifully done.
Runner ups:
Renee and Me - http://allpoetry.com/poem/3872401
Wench - http://allpoetry.com/poem/3899279
Contest Winners
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Like sorority sisters
cramming for finals;• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
by Night Hope 45 lines, 10 comments, on Feb 9 5:12 PM 2008. In Personal, Dedication, Love, Life, Nature, Spiritual, Hope
Silver trophy winner
• Commented on by judge. [remove] - Error: Unable to find finalist item 3872191, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
- Error: Unable to find finalist item 3872401, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Honorable mention
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My heart still waits for that special someone,
the who will sit and watch your favorite reruns.by Vanessa761 7 lines, 3 comments, on Feb 2 3:30 AM 2008• Commented on by judge. -
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by Yvette Champ 46 lines, 32 comments, on Feb 21 7:29 AM 2008. In sisters, friendship, thoughts, love, spoken word• Commented on by judge.
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by Sue Cardwell 24 lines, 11 comments, on Feb 24 10:35 AM 2008. In Personal, Free verse, Love, Thoughts
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Out of my mind, I can’t figure her out.
Her ways so sweet, you can’t help but love her.• Commented on by judge.
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Love the inspiration for the contest, please set me a place at the table,I should like to join you later
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Your place is set =)
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oh .. hmm i love the idea of this contest.. but having a hard time picking the quote I want to write through..
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1) "The loneliest woman in the world is a woman without a close woman friend."
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Yes it is. It's important to have a confidant. =)
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JUmped to see the options but i cant even pen a word. Beautiful contest though
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oh!
so sad I missed this one. Good luck in judging!
love, transit
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Thank you very much for hosting & for the silver; it's so easy for me to write for Nic ~ she inspires me daily. Congratulations to Renee, Lane, Cin, Cat & all the other entrants. Beautifully done, one & all. Be well, Poets & Scribes.
Wanda
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Thank you.. for allowing me to give voice to some thoughts I had buried inside me for so long.. your contest gave life to them..
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Thank you for sharing your heart....
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OMG!
I didn't realize I had gotten Gold here! Thank you so much. One of the best weekends ever was spent with Joy. We acted like college girls on a vacation from studies. I feel honored to have won the Gold here. Thanks again!
Congrats to ALL!
Much Love ♥
Renee
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it was my favorite
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when are you coming to california?
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