Reference: What's That Thing?
This contest is for Winklings, The Rose Garden and Friends of Winklings.
Hello Talented Poets!
When I, (Pamela) first saw this beauty grace my garden two summers ago, I was thoroughly convinced this was a baby female ruby-throated hummingbird, but I just couldn't explain away those antennae! Then, someone told me it was a Hummingbird Moth.
I literally laughed out loud before doing a google search, and lo and behold, it WAS a Hummingbird Moth. Just like the one in this image.
He mimics the hummingbird perfectly; wings just a blur, zipping here and there. He appears from June through August; feeding at my phlox at midday, always alone. He is oblivious to people, allowing me within inches; but refuses to pose for the camera very long.
Have you seen a hummingbird moth? Do you wish you had? Tell me in poetic verse just what this little creature is doing in your garden.
Rhyme or not, it's up to you.
Step out of the box. I don't want a description of this little guy, I want you to personify him. Tell me what he is doing in your garden, what he thinks of people, anything this little guy can conjure up. [Human feelings; insight, etc.]
Personification - "to represent ideas, animals, plants or objects as human beings by endowing them with human qualities, to greater or lesser degree."
Make it fun, make it witty and keep it light.
THE RULES:
1. Please, no sticky caps.
2. Please, no erotica. Tastefully sensual is fine.
3. Spelling, punctuation and grammar will matter - A LOT.
4. No cutting, suicide, self-mutilation, etc. etc.
5. PLEASE LEFT ALIGN unless your poem calls for a different format.
6. PERSONIFY this little guy.
7. Enjoy your creativity and HAVE FUN!
OK off into your garden you go!
by Pamela A Lamppa for Winklings and AP friends.
Seconded by Lyndon.
This contest is for Winklings, The Rose Garden and Friends of Winklings.
Hello Talented Poets!
When I, (Pamela) first saw this beauty grace my garden two summers ago, I was thoroughly convinced this was a baby female ruby-throated hummingbird, but I just couldn't explain away those antennae! Then, someone told me it was a Hummingbird Moth.
I literally laughed out loud before doing a google search, and lo and behold, it WAS a Hummingbird Moth. Just like the one in this image.
He mimics the hummingbird perfectly; wings just a blur, zipping here and there. He appears from June through August; feeding at my phlox at midday, always alone. He is oblivious to people, allowing me within inches; but refuses to pose for the camera very long.
Have you seen a hummingbird moth? Do you wish you had? Tell me in poetic verse just what this little creature is doing in your garden.
Rhyme or not, it's up to you.
Step out of the box. I don't want a description of this little guy, I want you to personify him. Tell me what he is doing in your garden, what he thinks of people, anything this little guy can conjure up. [Human feelings; insight, etc.]
Personification - "to represent ideas, animals, plants or objects as human beings by endowing them with human qualities, to greater or lesser degree."
Make it fun, make it witty and keep it light.
THE RULES:
1. Please, no sticky caps.
2. Please, no erotica. Tastefully sensual is fine.
3. Spelling, punctuation and grammar will matter - A LOT.
4. No cutting, suicide, self-mutilation, etc. etc.
5. PLEASE LEFT ALIGN unless your poem calls for a different format.
6. PERSONIFY this little guy.
7. Enjoy your creativity and HAVE FUN!
OK off into your garden you go!
by Pamela A Lamppa for Winklings and AP friends.
Seconded by Lyndon.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on March 30
- Rewards: Gold: 1000, Silver: 500, Bronze: 250
- Final notes: Lyndon:
Pamela and Ron wholeheartedly agreed with the Gold winning poem; "Eavesdropping in on the Mind of a Hummingbird Moth."
The poem is written in an inspired way to the prompt; the comedic poetic mode for the little guy and for the progression of verses that showed the characterization fully with fun words and zest.
Silver ... Ah, problems! The system will not allow ties. Pamela and Ron considered in a friendly way, mind you, he pros and cons.
In the end we gave the well-shaped little cameo characterization poem the nod:"Hummingbird Moth Undercover".
A near Silver but Bronze: A dear poem that did not quite adhere to the full characterization of the moth: "Clearwing".
Of course not all will agree. Do credit Pamela and Ronald with analytical skills and sheer hard brainwork and sensitivity.
Congratulations to all contestants. Thanks to the two judges. Thanks to those who donate points.
Lyndon of the Winklings.
Contest Winners
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Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
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He is absolutely gorgeous!
I look forward to reading his
poetic personalities and thoughts.
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OH good good good. I hope we see an entry from you.
~Pamela
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Aw! Hey, it's kind of cute! Definately a beautiful bug...but I think it's a little cutie!
Síochán leat
~Mairéad~
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pretty and amazing...bookmarked...PK
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Clearly, an exceptional subject that inspired quality writes; I count myself blessed to be
among the finalists. Thank-you to all three hosts and congrats to Gold and Silver! Blue
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thanks much, how a little bug inspires... I forgot to classify the poem for searches (I get a large percentage of reads that way now), let's see... I think 'bugs' will do...!
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