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The Bliss of Solitude

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Hello wonderful poets.

Welcome. The theme/prompt for this contest is: The Bliss of Solitude

I was reading "Daffodils" by William Wordsworth this morning and though I have read this poem over a hundred times, the last stanza spoke loudly of this theme to me.

Let the prompt be your guide to write a beautiful piece.

What is the bliss of solitude to you?
Is there any bliss in solitude?

You tell me.

I will be looking for strong metaphor, personification,
imagery, unique vocabulary, and emotion.

No novels but at least 8 lines would be good.

Let your mind wander within the prompt and move me.

I am looking forward to some very creative pieces.

OK, off you go now.

THE RULES:

1. Please left align unless your poem calls for other formatting.
2. Please no sticky caps.
3. Proper spelling, punctuation and grammar are required and WILL MATTER.
4. No cutting, suicide or self mutilation.
5. No erotica. Tastefully sensual is fine permitting it fits the subject matter.
6. Be creative, step out of the box, and be proud of what you write.
7. HAVE FUN!



Enjoy. I know I will!




Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on March 25, 2008
  • Rewards: Gold: 2000, Silver: 1000, Bronze: 500
  • Final notes:
    Oh what bliss there was in my solitude as I read and laughed and wept reading all of your wonderful entries.

    I will tell you, this has probably been one of the most difficult contests I have had to judge due to the quality of writes entered. Let me thank you all for your amazing entries. I appreciate you taking the time to think on this prompt and delve into the deeper side of it with your presentations.

    Everyone should be so proud of their entries. I know I am. And now, it comes down to the finalists. So, with no further ado, here are our winners. Congratulations to our top four! WELL DONE.

    GOLD - Just For Me - http://allpoetry.com/poem/show/4046753
    SILVER - What Winter Plants - http://allpoetry.com/poem/show/4027037
    BRONZE - Stolen Moments - http://allpoetry.com/poem/show/4027643
    FINALIST - Self Healing - http://allpoetry.com/poem/show/4027295

Contest Winners

  1. Just For Me
    Silence weighs heavy.
    Only transparent
    by delightfulmess 25 lines, 9 comments, on Mar 24 6:54 PM 2008. In Life, Thoughts, Other
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  2. Error: Unable to find finalist item 4027037, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
  3. Stolen Moments
    Cacophonous convergences,
    friendly pretexts sans love,
    by ashjoe76 47 lines, 12 comments, on Mar 16 3:39 PM 2008. In contest, fantasy, hope, love, lyrics, personal, thoughts
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  4. Error: Unable to find finalist item 4027295, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]

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  • Blue Rew silver member
    March 16, 2008
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    Wordsworth is a master.
    Solitude is a necessity for me...
    this theme is an absolute must!
    Thank-you for hosting. Blue


    • Pamela A Lamppa silver member
      March 16, 2008
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      Blue

      Indeed he is. He has inspired many and will continue to do so. Thank you. ~Pamela


  • AlwaysbeBIG
    March 16, 2008
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    Awesome contest, I think we all relish our solitude sometimes.

    I'm going to reserve, and I'll work on it!


    Brandon

    P.S. HOW ARE YOU??

    • Pamela A Lamppa silver member
      March 16, 2008
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      Brandon

      Brandon, good to hear from you and even better that you will be submitting an entry. YAY. I look forward to it.

      All is well. And you? Been able to get through the winter without the cold and flu bug that put me down for nearly 2 weeks? I hope so.

      Good to hear from you and it will be a pleasure to have an entry from you. ~Pamela

  • AlwaysbeBIG
    March 19, 2008
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    Oh you know what else Pamela? I have a prewrite that pertains EXACTLY to this, and it's one that I am SO proud of. It's going to be difficult for me to top something I'm already very proud of, but I will do my best

    Brandon


  • Naridill gold member
    March 24, 2008
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    wow! What a prompt. I could do no justice but
    I bet the entries will keep the beauty in place.

  • Blue Rew silver member
    March 25, 2008
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    As always, it was a pleasure to write to your theme. You have a way of causing me to reach
    deeper and use more focused vocabulary. I read
    a few of the entries and know that this theme sparked some amazing verse so count myself blessed to be among the finalists chosen. Congrats to all.
    With appreciation always, Blue

  • ashjoe76
    March 25, 2008
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    :)

    Congrats to all the winners. I loved many entries here - really look forward to such marvellous contests


  • delightfulmess silver member
    March 25, 2008
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    I am shocked and oh so pleased at the results here.
    Thank you so much for the gold, inspiration, and oh my the points Thank you so much this was a amazing contest.


    Delila

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