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What makes you passionate?

I want these poems to be about real life Issues...preferably moral issues or societal issues. What makes you want to stand up and speak your mind? What gets you all riled up? Write a poem about an issue that really means something to you. Make me see it from your perspective. Avoid preachiness, and you'll have a better chance at winning. If you'd like to get an idea of what I mean, read my poem "Imminent Angel."

Rules:
1. One entry per person
2. No excessive swearing
3. No erotica
4. No crazy typing
5. Keep it under fifty lines or so...please.
6. No whining
7. No bashing other people's views..it's not a good way to convince someone.


I like rhyme. I like poetic device. I LOVE powerful endings. Good luck, and thanks for entering!!!!!

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on March 24, 2008
  • Rewards: Gold: 400, Silver: 300, Bronze: 200
  • Final notes:
    I really enjoyed reading all the entries in this contest. I appreciated the many different points of view that were expressed. My finalists list does not include all my favorites, just the top ten. It wade it easier for final judging. It was very difficult to decide on a Gold winner. I tried to be fair, and also took into account the tone of the poem. (was it too preachy, or not?) I hope you all enjoyed my contest.

Contest Winners

  1. The Way
    All things are never equal And all paths are not the same.
    by Charity Ann 4 lines, 5 comments, on Mar 10 2:24 PM 2008. In Contest
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  2. Error: Unable to find finalist item 3976873, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
  3. Uninvited
    by Lexie - 15 lines, 7 comments, on Dec 29 5:16 PM 2007. In Adult, Dark, Pain, Personal
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  4. Then Silence
    The screams are getting louder
    then silence takes their place
    by Tam 136 lines, 38 comments, on May 18 8:35 PM 2006. In Personal, Society, Angst
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  5. Unopened Letter to the World
    by Porcelain Princess 57 lines, 7 comments, on Feb 28 8:21 PM 2008
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]

Entries [30]

1 - 30 of 30
  • Hunger Hurts
    Hunger isn't just about food. It's not physically being hungry, feeling the hunger pangs or the growling of a stomach. It's metaphorical. H
    by Tearing Rose Petals 8 lines, 2 comments, on Mar 6 9:10 PM 2008. In Thoughts, Personal
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite
  • Rely on No One
    i don't believe in destiny you make your life what it is
    by cleanbyHISblood 26 lines, 1 comment, on Jan 8 1:21 PM 2008
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite
  • * * * * * * Still striving ~* * ~ * * ~ ~
    Like sugar that attracts ants
    We are vulnerable to anything sweet
    by Rele anmwe 38 lines, 75 comments, on Jul 17 3:55 PM 2006. In Hope
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite
  • The New Threat
    It is I, the gentle muse…
    I have returned with a new message…
    by Jonathan Wikkins 63 lines, 5 comments, on Dec 19 4:31 PM 2001. In Abuse
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite
  • Decrease
    Everything is always right And when my silence for this dies,
    by billyd1012 23 lines, 3 comments, on Feb 29 1:36 PM 2008. In Life, Communication
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite
  • Death Tolls and Taxes
    What will the final cost of freedom be?
    by Dave Powell 54 lines, 4 comments, on Feb 7 6:09 PM 2008. In Society, Philosophy, Cultural, Political
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite
  • Nephew
    I look down at my latest nephew; he lies upon my arms in refuge.
    Though he seems happy and well; I shed a tear he has to live in this hell.
    by Puttymaster1017 33 lines, 4 comments, on Oct 26 2:56 AM 2004. In Spiritual, Humor
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite
  • Childs Play
    The children who live here, Where good food is thrown away,
    by MissyMouse 34 lines, 3 comments, on Mar 10 2:14 PM 2008
    • Commented on by judge.
  • The Cry of the Aborted
    Mommy, why did you send me away
    Before I saw the light of day?
    by melphleg 33 lines, 27 comments, on Jun 26 12:07 AM 2004. In Society
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite
  • Who Cares?
    The grass is overgrown
    there is litter everywhere,
    by serious clown 18 lines, 28 comments, on Jul 30 4:25 PM 2006. In Society
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite
  • Man's Mirror
    Take a look at man's mirror can you see all the pain?
    by moonbumps 36 lines, 2 comments, on Mar 10 3:14 PM 2008. In Contest, Society, Thoughts
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Passion
    Across these border lines
    Into the waters of the sea
    by only1love4ever 61 lines, 5 comments, on Mar 10 3:47 PM 2008
    • Commented on by judge.
  • There Was Another Way
    There Was Another Way / / / -By Lisa Parks ©- / / / Did you see? Were your eyes open or were they shut? / / / Were your ears plugge
    by BeautifulFlame 58 lines, 21 comments, on Mar 11 10:05 AM 2008. In Spiritual
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite
  • Do We Call This Our Home?
    Oft have we argued, debated and fought
    After elusive answers our feeble minds sought
    by Previn 41 lines, 40 comments, on Feb 6 11:52 AM 2007
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite
  • When Will it end?
    Such a hate-filled world
    caused by a fear of the “different”
    by darkxfox 24 lines, 3 comments, on Mar 12 1:22 PM 2008. In Thoughts, Life, Other
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite
  • Howl of the Hyena.
    Have you ever heard a hyena’s howl in the dismal dark of night ?
    A sound of depraved evilness that brings forth apprehensive fright .
    by Bazza 40 lines, 51 comments, on Jul 16 5:23 PM 2006. In Society
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite
  • Bias (74/85)
    Choking mouth evidenced
    across paragraphed pages.
    by RyanosaurusWrecks 24 lines, 11 comments, on Mar 14 1:21 PM 2008
    • Commented on by judge.
  • after an escape.....
    a washer man once lived in a village
    by PrabhuDayal Khattar 69 lines, 21 comments, on Nov 23 8:54 AM 2005. In Other
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite
  • Sush Now
    Don't ask questions; just take what they prescribe
    C'mon now, swallow it down. It will make you feel alright.
    by lastlapse 18 lines, 3 comments, on Mar 23 1:57 AM 2008
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite
  • Good Morning America
    "Good morning America!"
    Have I shot up today?
    by liquidmindforever 213 lines, 10 comments, on Oct 25 9:42 AM 2007. In Dark, Society, Nature
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite
  • Let me ask you
    I thought maybe
    I could be brave,
    by Kitch 35 lines, 3 comments, on Mar 23 5:14 PM 2008
    • Commented on by judge.
  • look around what do you see?
    I look around in the world today, I do see,
    by kitty23 33 lines, 2 comments, on Mar 23 6:46 PM 2008
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Ripened Poison, Crimson Petals
    Drink the ripened poison
    Let the warmth overwhelm
    by RunningFromReality 43 lines, 4 comments, on Mar 13 5:47 PM 2008. In Dark, Life, Pain, Other
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite
  • Before It’s Too Late
    Poverty of the world Not fair for those born into it
    by scarlett07 62 lines, 1 comment, on Mar 23 11:03 PM 2008. In Contest, Dark, Hope, Life, Lyrics, Nature, Other, Pain, Personal, Sad, Society
    • Commented on by judge.
  • How Ironic- Presidential
    exquisite to the eye / Ugly is what lies beneath / Flames shoot up in a fury / Chorus lets out a song to replenish / Replenishing all that
    by NickelleteXninja 20 lines, 2 comments, on Jun 2 10:52 PM 2007
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite

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  • Pandorea
    March 16, 2008
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    i've entered...a bit longer than the 50 lines you wanted, sorry. feel free to remove.