Robert Frost-based Contest for Allpoetry, Winklings & Friends #51

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Do feel encouraged to enter and write in the fashion and style of Robert Frost. Choose the poem of his that you wish to emulate or are inspired by. Do not write on Frost's theme but certainly effect his folksy, philosophical wisdom. It is wise to base your imagery, perhaps informing metaphor, on Nature. Like Frost's poems, you must end in reflecting imagistically or philosophically on human nature! Good luck. Minimum of 20 lines.

[Honorable Mentions may or may not be given.]

Finally, it is paramount that you place the link to the Frost poem you are fixing your attention upon in your notes.

Contest is Over

Contest was judged on March 14, 2008
Rewards: Gold: 2590
Final notes:
Both ea and Lyndon were at one in awarding Gold to "Staggered Lanes".
We did not award further trophies or honorable mention.
Mainly, this is because thematic choices; Frost's style and philosophical bent are very difficult to emulte. Winklings attempt to give credit where credit is due. We hope trophies from us are valued enough for you to have a Winklings trophy collection.
ea and I agreed on some poems that stood above others and they include:
"A Poet's Poet"; "Nature's Inconstancy" and "Some Ponderings on the Desert" in that order.

ea is not a Winkling, but dare I say it, she is a Winkling at heart! Thank you dear Marcy. Ron.

Lastly, all poems were a pleasure to read. I have seen far worse than all poems here gain Gold in other places!

Contest Winners

Staggered Lanes

by Pamela A Lamppa 43 lines, 41 comments, on Feb 21 12:01 AM 2008. In Life, Nature
Gold trophy winner

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Entries [5]

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Incredible slowness of construction in space

(Relating to, "But Outer Space" by Robert Frost.) Personal Spaceflight around the corner,

by mwilson50 25 lines, 3 comments, on Feb 16 12:41 PM 2008. In Contest, Angst, Humor

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A Poet's Poet

Here’s to your words, I paused to hear
New realms explored with senses clear ...

by waydownuponjoy 27 lines, 8 comments, on Feb 17 7:47 AM 2008. In Contest, Feelings, Imagery, Thoughts

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Some Ponderings on the Desert

I contemplate the desert

by mamad 25 lines, 9 comments, on Feb 23 12:23 PM 2008. In Nature, Thoughts

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Nature's Inconstancy

Bedraggled humans fooled themselves and their dogs
with the blessings of nature on sunny days.

by crystaldust 18 lines, 8 comments, on Feb 28 5:52 AM 2008. In Contest, Life, Nature

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Virgoan
February 17, 2008
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Love the theme. Hope I can enter and time will permit
Pamela A Lamppa
March 14, 2008
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Thank you so much for the honor of gold in your contest. I am floored, and truly humbled. ~Pamela