You can do one of several things here:
1) Please write about, in poetic form, how a particular poem or poet changed your or someone else's life. Name the poem or poet in your notes.
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2) write about "Since Feelings is First" (an ee cummings poem that changed my life), and explain why it might change someone's life,
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3) write about, "The More Loving One" (a poem by WH Auden that changed my life). Write about why this might change someone's life.
I'm hoping you will reveal profound layers of wisdom in your poem. We're talking about life lessons here. It can be about spiritual, physical (erotica), emotional, intellectual matter, etc.
Thank you.
1) Please write about, in poetic form, how a particular poem or poet changed your or someone else's life. Name the poem or poet in your notes.
or
2) write about "Since Feelings is First" (an ee cummings poem that changed my life), and explain why it might change someone's life,
or
3) write about, "The More Loving One" (a poem by WH Auden that changed my life). Write about why this might change someone's life.
I'm hoping you will reveal profound layers of wisdom in your poem. We're talking about life lessons here. It can be about spiritual, physical (erotica), emotional, intellectual matter, etc.
Thank you.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on March 19, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 400, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100
- Final notes: While I had hoped for comments on ee or WH, people largely followed my expectations, and for that I thank one and all. I was educated about poets I knew little or nothing about, and contemplated more deeply words from poets with whom I had some touch. I am heartened to see that poetry actually changes lives. Again, thanks everyone!
Contest Winners
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I knew of the strong sea of time, caught in those• Viewed by judge. [remove]
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My most blessed encounter on AP
Was an Angel scribe I knowby PageTurner 58 lines, 8 comments, on Aug 4 2:07 AM 2007. In Personal, Thoughts, Love, Life, Hope, Spiritual, My life, Friendship, Dedication
Silver trophy winner
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Perhaps it is the colour, which invades the orphan verse
It breaks, and wheeling, tumbles down before me
by Animarising 22 lines, 22 comments, on Nov 12 1:51 PM 2007. In poetry, tribute, loss, inspiration, spirit
Bronze trophy winner
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Gold trophy winner
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We hold the power of God
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You helped me pick up the peices of my heart,
but for all the pieces we couldn't find,• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Great concept for a contest, Tim. Words are still changing my life. Hope you are well and thriving. Keep the faith, Friend!--Kel
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Thanks Kel. Maybe I should expand it to include quotes that changed a life? Hmmmmm.
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would this include lyrics as well as poetry??
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Im bookmarking this contest
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I really like the concept! One question: Does it have to be a famous poet, or can it be a best friend who is a poet?
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