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Mystic in the Desert


Fetch yourself a cup of herbal tea or a Jack Daniels; sit comfortably in your favourite quiet place and relax.

Close your eyes and allow your mind to take you on a journey into the desert.

At first you're alone and contemplating the vast space around you but then a figure appears over the horizon. He/she draws near and you greet one another.

You've happened upon a solitary desert mystic.

Take your pen and write about the conversation that ensues.



Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on April 25
  • Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 100, Bronze: 50, Honorable mention: 3 people
  • Final notes:
    I judged this on the pearls of wisdom it offered. Thankyou for entering and much peace on your mystical journey!

    Peace Georgia

Contest Winners

  1. In the Sand
    Heard response to "Selaam" in sand;
    by-passed my ear and yet emerged full, a rapid germination of seed
    by Thoughts-of-Soloman 12 lines, 28 comments, on Apr 17 11:03 PM. In Contest, Spiritual, Personal, Thoughts
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  2. Alchemist
    Me: I have come seeking my destiny they pointed me your way
    They told me you know a lot of things about the night and day
    by XxGoldenxXDawnxX 70 lines, 5 comments, on Apr 3 5:36 PM. In Spiritual, Thoughts, Weird
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  3. The Silent Interview
    by Gypsie Ink 29 lines, 3 comments, on Apr 3 10:15 AM. In Contest, Thoughts
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  4. The Lion In The Desert
    by Glasyalabolas 75 lines, 4 comments, on Apr 8 1:37 PM. In Lost in thought, Spiritual
    Honorable winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  5. A Mirage?
    “Master?”
    “Yes, my child?”
    by PerVirtuous 71 lines, 9 comments, on Apr 7 1:01 AM. In Spiritual
    Honorable winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  6. Desert is living within means
    A mystic in white beard
    by Venugopal 67 lines, 3 comments, on Apr 4 11:39 PM. In Spiritual, Thoughts
    Honorable winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]

Entries [13]

1 - 13 of 13
  • Totally Mystified
    Need a break from poetry? Here's a little short story...
    by wbiro 35 lines, 6 comments, on Apr 2 7:57 PM. In Vignette, Short Story, Philosophy, Life
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Meditation
    Come sit down here beside me and empty out your mind,
    Upon the sand before you, we'll see what we can find;
    by Gwenevere 19 lines, 8 comments, on Apr 3 7:16 AM. In Thoughts
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Questions About Love
    What is love, what is it not?
    The question drove me out of my mind,
    by MargaretG 39 lines, 15 comments, on Apr 17 5:40 AM. In Spiritual, Thoughts
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Christ, not you again.
    There is a place outside Tuscon, Arizona where sky,
    mountains and desert all meet. It is very magickal and mystical to me.
    by Dark Otter 31 lines, 6 comments, on Apr 17 3:51 PM
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Time to Go
    you came quickly
    out of the haze
    by Antares 52 lines, 1 comment, on Apr 17 5:04 PM
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Clarity
    The start of a mystical journey...
    by Enchanted Eagle 40 lines, 1 comment, on Apr 17 8:11 PM
    • Commented on by judge.

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Comments


  • thelordreigns gold member
    April 15
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    What a great contest Georgia. I am sorry I missed this one.

    - jo -

  • MargaretG silver member
    April 16
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    Oh, a day late! Best of luck to all entrants.

    • aslanlight
      April 17
      Edit | Reply
      I've opened it for a few more days. I'd like a few more entries anyway.

      Peace Georgia

  • Gypsie Ink silver member
    April 26
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    Thank You

    for the Bronze! Congratulations to the winners and thank your for hosting a wonderful contest!