Image Credit Echo by Leila Kubba Kawash 1996
"Everything is in flux." - Heraclitus 500 BCE
"In the grey area between night and day, in the transition between awake and asleep, lies the world of dreams, a world of strange juxtapositions, of fears and loves, of the subconscious desires of the soul." - Leila Kubba Kawash
"You know that place between sleep and awake, the place where you can still remember dreaming? That's where I'll always love you, Peter Pan. That's where I'll be waiting." - Tinkerbell
Hello Wonderful Poets
Use the image and quotes to inspire a deep and meaningful poem. I will be looking for mature writes filled with imagery and strength.
No end line rhyme this time.
If you do use the image on your page, please be certain to credit the artist.
Study the prompts, explore the dimensions offered and build your world of verse.
THE RULES:
1. Proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation are required and WILL matter
2. Please, no sticky caps
3. No cutting, suicide, or self-mutilation
4. No erotica, tastefully sensual is ok as long as it fits the subject matter
5. Step out of the box and learn
6. No end line rhyme
7. Please left align
Off you go now, vibrate, reverberate, and speak.
"Everything is in flux." - Heraclitus 500 BCE
"In the grey area between night and day, in the transition between awake and asleep, lies the world of dreams, a world of strange juxtapositions, of fears and loves, of the subconscious desires of the soul." - Leila Kubba Kawash
"You know that place between sleep and awake, the place where you can still remember dreaming? That's where I'll always love you, Peter Pan. That's where I'll be waiting." - Tinkerbell
Hello Wonderful Poets
Use the image and quotes to inspire a deep and meaningful poem. I will be looking for mature writes filled with imagery and strength.
No end line rhyme this time.
If you do use the image on your page, please be certain to credit the artist.
Study the prompts, explore the dimensions offered and build your world of verse.
THE RULES:
1. Proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation are required and WILL matter
2. Please, no sticky caps
3. No cutting, suicide, or self-mutilation
4. No erotica, tastefully sensual is ok as long as it fits the subject matter
5. Step out of the box and learn
6. No end line rhyme
7. Please left align
Off you go now, vibrate, reverberate, and speak.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on April 7, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 3000, Silver: 1500, Bronze: 750
- Final notes:
Again, you have all presented me with some splendid entries.
All of you wrote so well to this contest, I really wish this contest would not have to come to a close, however, that fact does remain...
So, without further ado here are the results.
GOLD Faded dreams
SILVER Dare To Dream?
BRONZE Chasms
FINALIST Perhaps in dreams
Congratulations to our top four!
Contest Winners
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I'm not sure I really see you
In the echoes of a dreamby cricketjeff 35 lines, 8 comments, on Mar 24 3:29 PM 2008. In Life, dreams, free verse
Gold trophy winner
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Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Entries [14]
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Our lives mysteriouly mirror..• Commented on by judge.
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The echoes of my soul sprung forth in a twilight's tender dream.
My flesh, a mist drifting higher upon the rungs of Jacob's Ladder.by ears2hearyou 25 lines, 3 comments, on Mar 24 2:32 PM 2008. In Contest, Life, Hope, Nature, Thoughts, Society, Spiritual, Contemporary• Commented on by judge. -
The covers softly keep me warm Fragrance from scented candles delicateby Lady Dragonwyck 15 lines, 1 comment, on Mar 24 4:17 PM 2008. In Contest, Life, Personal, Thoughts• Commented on by judge.
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I am not in love or loved.
Old friends are gone away.by rustynite 34 lines, 5 comments, on Mar 24 7:15 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. -
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I got through the day, falling into bed,by FindinSoundInSilence 34 lines, 3 comments, on Mar 25 7:47 AM 2008. In dreams• Commented on by judge.
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by Lyndon 61 lines, 2 comments, on Mar 25 11:31 AM 2008. In Nature, surreal yet realkism, Thoughts, Life, Contemporary
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Before the last star fades from sky,
Leaving the stage for twilight’s dance• Commented on by judge. -
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OH MY! This picture is absolutely STUNNING!!! I don't even know how I will write about it...I may have to ponder this one for awhile. Book marked!
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GreenHrtPaleMoon
I look forward to your entry. ~Pamela
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This is a fascinating interpretation of the essence of echo, making an electrifying picture. How to get from paintbrush to pen? that is indeed the question. I have at least to consider how to achieve the transition. Will do my best.
crystaldust joy
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Joy
OH I do so look forward to your entry. ~Pamela
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Bookmarked.
Your prompts are stunning [yet again]
Beautiful but will try hard to write something decent.
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Sulfane
I have no doubt that more than decent will come from your pen. Looking forward to it. ~Pamela
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WOW I feel inspired by your options...
Great contest...Bookmarked...
Lynda
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Lynda
I am so pleased. I do hope to see an entry from you. Thank you. ~Pamela
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oh.. am coming for this one.,,,,
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raspberry
Oh I do hope. Looking forward to your entry.
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Congratulations to the winners and thanks so much for hosting
Gaylene
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Gaylene
It is always a pleasure to have you in one of my contests. Thank you so much for entering. ~Pamela 
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wow
Thanks so much for silver, I am really shocked!!! Great competition Pam and congratulations to all the winners and everyone who took part!!
Thanks again, I am over the moon!!
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Truly a well earned trophy. I was thrilled to see your name pop up at the contest close. Thank you for entering this contest.
Great to see you! ~Pamela
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