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Yes We Can!

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Your poem is to be inspired by one of these Quotes!






-"Things do not change; we change". ~Henry David Thoreau-


-"The only man I know who behaves sensibly is my tailor; he takes my measurements anew each time he sees me. The rest go on with their old measurements and expect me to fit them." ~George Bernard Shaw-


-"Because things are the way they are, things will not stay the way they are." ~Bertold Brecht-


You know the Rules

You have 24 hours

No more than 15 lines

No more than 15 poets

Any Form

Any Style

Label appropriately

Make me feel the revolution!



























I feel the revolution
spinning, weaving an heirloom
for the future of a nation

It is time to reject injustice,
time to give power to the people
All peoples; void of color, creed,
station in life, gender, social-economics...

Vision summons Us to a new day
where politics of government
find ways to secure, heal, aid,
envelope the people.

Yes We Can!







On you soap box



















get set





























Go!






















Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on February 18
  • Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 150, Bronze: 76, Honorable mention: 5 people
  • Final notes:


    Initially I only planned to give out the top three trophies but I discovered that everyone in this contest wrote a poem worthy of a trophy. With that expressed, here are my choices:

    Gold - "Another Jericho"

    Silver - "Hueless not Clueless"

    Bronze - "Do So by Hand"

    Honorable Mentions are in specific order.

    Thank you ALL!


    YES WE CAN!

    It matters not to me who you vote for, but please, if you are old enough, exercise your right to vote. This nation needs the check you place in the ballot box.


    Thank You for your time, words, and support.



    Much Love

    Renee




Contest Winners

  1. Another Jericho
    Yea, I know things have been like this for a time
    and so you act like change is a crime against nature.
    by johnswails 14 lines, 9 comments, on Feb 16 3:17 AM. In Contest, Society, Political, Spoken Word
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  2. Hueless not Clueless
    This country hasn't become what it was meant to be It was intended to be the home of those strong and valiant
    by madamcb 14 lines, 8 comments, on Feb 15 7:31 PM
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  3. ~* Do So By Hand ~*
    by Desire 29 lines, 7 comments, on Feb 16 10:44 AM. In Life, Society, Spiritual, Hope, Thoughts
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  4. Brimham Rocks
    I have seen the rocks like crouching creatures.
    Seen them change their eternal features.
    by I-Like-Rhymes 14 lines, 14 comments, on Feb 16 8:08 AM
    Honorable winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  5. Reach
    Like Amazing Grace, thought hope was lost
    but now it’s found
    by JustBreathe 19 lines, 7 comments, on Feb 16 10:56 PM
    Honorable winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  6. Obama I been laudin'
    A black face in a white place
    OH! Obama, you've got my vote
    by Ogreatbaldone 21 lines, 4 comments, on Feb 15 5:52 PM. In Society, Thoughts
    Honorable winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  7. With Challenges.
    He has seen "I have a dream come true."
    by CountryCousin 15 lines, 7 comments, on Feb 15 7:01 PM. In Life, Other, Thoughts, Hope
    Honorable winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]

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  • Pamela A Lamppa silver member
    February 18
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    Oh rats! I missed this one not realizing it was closing so quickly.

    BUT a great great contest. "Yes We Can!"

    ~Pamela


  • JustBreathe gold member
    February 18
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    Thank you for an Emerald Cup and the opportunity to write for something I'm feeling very passionate about this election. And congrats to the all the winners! This year, I'm "Hungry for Change!" ...JustBreathe

  • Ogreatbaldone gold member
    February 18
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    thanks for the HM ma'am it is appreciated...peace Terry

  • Desire gold member
    February 18
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    Thank You!!

    Thank You for the Trophy and points for I am Honored also Appreciative
    Congratulations to all who placed

    Magnificent contest to inspire the masses and bring forth words of Encouragement-Empowerment!!
    Thank You for Hosting Beautiful!
    Many blessings to You Sweet Soul
    Best wishes in all You do
    and much love~ Desire~*~