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For Eddy

This is a very simple contest dedicated to a Friend of mine.

These words are taken from his memorial.

                "Why, you do not even know what will happen

                  tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist

                  that appears for a little while and then vanishes"

                                                       [James Chap 4 V 14]

Any type of new poem is acceptable

 

 

I want you to use the passage as a prompt for a fresh poem. You don't have to use the same words just the same premise.

Style is up to you but, in deference to Eddy,
            

                          No swearing, blasphemy and
                                check the spelling.


Let your creative muses loose folks.

Points for Gold, Silver and Bronze and a couple of HMs too so lets see what you can do.

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on April 24, 2008
  • Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 150, Bronze: 50, Honorable mention: 2 people
  • Final notes:
    This took me a little longer to adjudicate than usual. Sorry.
    The winner was, in my mind, obvious but the others took some sorting.
    My final decision has been made on the basis of what appeals to me and how well the offerings matched my quotation.
    Thanks to everyone who took the time to accept the invitation and for allowing me to share your thoughts.
    Jim

Contest Winners

  1. Mists of Understanding
    A mist upon the water at early even-tide
    A vision of such beauty that hovers far and wide
    by Gwenevere 13 lines, 2 comments, on Mar 30 4:53 AM 2008. In spiritual
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  2. Whispers and Echoes
    Upon this world we flutter, Whispers on the wind,
    by Yunalonei 13 lines, 3 comments, on Apr 23 11:53 AM 2008
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  3. Mysterious Journey
    Tracing a track through life's woven linen,
    by Fire-Fly 21 lines, 2 comments, on Apr 23 6:11 AM 2008. In Life, Personal
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  4. Waiting to Fall
    Just one moment Of complete satisfaction
    by pinkink 28 lines, 2 comments, on Apr 23 9:36 AM 2008
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  5. Life on the run
    Life is short Take it as it comes and run
    by stargazer91 10 lines, 2 comments, on Apr 23 7:21 AM 2008. In Thoughts, personal, other
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]

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  • Gwenevere
    April 24, 2008
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    Many thanks for gold, , Ros


    • I-Like-Rhymes gold member
      April 24, 2008
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      Thank YOU for the entry I knew it was a contender from the start and nobody managed to knock you off top spot.