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Ebb

Word prompt: Ebb

No more than 12 lines. If you feel you have a real stunner of a write, and need a little more space, IM me. If I'm up to it, I will consider it.

I prefer imagery and metaphor.
Rhyme or not.
If you use meter, please try to be consistent.
Any form allowed, if you include its rules in your Author notes.

No cutting, self-harm, or bleak misery
No adult themes
No cursing

DO spellcheck

I am looking for entries with insights or thoughts worth pondering.

Will add HM's if impressed. I will judge after contest closes, and will give comment on each write. If you want critical review, request it in your Author notes.


Thank you, poets, for your thoughts!
May your inkwells never run dry.

Mirthryl

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on April 21, 2008
  • Rewards: Gold: 600, Silver: 300, Bronze: 150, Honorable mention: 3 people
  • Final notes:
    My Dear Poets;

    Thank you for being part of the most enjoyable contest it has been my pleasure to judge! Each of you had interesting interpretations of the prompt. In the end, I awarded trophies to the writes that, for me, had insights or thoughts I most enjoyed pondering. I thank you for sharing your talents with me, and for your patience as I work on my learning curve for understanding and commenting on poetry.

    May your inkwells never run dry!
    Mirthryl

Contest Winners

  1. In Love's Hand
    by Freed by Mercy 20 lines, 29 comments, on Apr 9 9:24 PM 2008
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  2. Ebb: lines written at Broughty Castle
    by Mairi bheag 11 lines, 17 comments, on Apr 9 1:51 AM 2008. In Thoughts
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  3. Ebb
    Pen overflowing but thoughts ebbed
    by Venugopal 13 lines, 7 comments, on Apr 10 1:52 AM 2008. In Thoughts
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  4. Tsunami
    The waters retreats on the ebb of the tide
    Whilst streching before me, a shoreline so wide
    by Gwenevere 18 lines, 5 comments, on Apr 9 2:16 AM 2008
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  5. Double Licked Stamp
    Punishment and pain
    yesterdays stain
    by tainfinite 11 lines, 3 comments, on Apr 8 8:33 PM 2008
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  6. Reverberated
    by B Chandler 15 lines, 2 comments, on Apr 9 9:22 AM 2008. In Contemporary
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]

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  • delightfulmess silver member
    April 8, 2008
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    oooh that is one of my favorite words.
    Great idea for a contest.


  • Freed by Mercy silver member
    April 10, 2008
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    Lots of entries! Well done!


  • Pamela A Lamppa silver member
    April 21, 2008
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    Congratulations to all the winners. GREAT contest. ~Pamela


  • AliceinPoetryLand gold member
    April 21, 2008
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    Congratulations to the winners and thanks so much for hosting
    Gaylene

  • Freed by Mercy silver member
    April 21, 2008
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    I am honored! Thank you for hosting this thought provoking contest, and for the gold trophy.

    Congratulations to the other winners.


  • Mairi bheag gold member
    April 21, 2008
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    Thank you for the silver.

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