This is my 27th contest and it's simple and straightforward.
Please write me a poem, 20 to 60 lines, about what your life was like when you were 27, what you were doing and what you remember of your surroundings -- the music, the clothes, the politics.
Not 27 yet? Then write me something about your memories of being 17.
The piece may be rhymed or unrhymed and may take any form that pleases you. I know you will take your usual care with grammar and spelling.
Cast your thoughts back, even if it's just a year or two, and enjoy.
Please write me a poem, 20 to 60 lines, about what your life was like when you were 27, what you were doing and what you remember of your surroundings -- the music, the clothes, the politics.
Not 27 yet? Then write me something about your memories of being 17.
The piece may be rhymed or unrhymed and may take any form that pleases you. I know you will take your usual care with grammar and spelling.
Cast your thoughts back, even if it's just a year or two, and enjoy.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on May 11, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 150, Bronze: 75, Honorable mention: 1 people
- Final notes: So many different kinds of experiences by entrants at that time of their lives. I have enjoyed reading all of them. Thank you for entering all the pieces -- family, travel and illness.
Contest Winners
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At twenty seven flying high.
The world was mine,or so thought I.• Commented on by judge. [remove] - Error: Unable to find finalist item 4208597, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Entries [8]
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Crashing hard down on this parade of Lights, sounds, love, overwhelming happiness• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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For life is death, reversed and made whole,
A knowing that begins in the heart of your soul ...• Commented on by judge. -
Where did the time go
Ten years has gone so fast• Commented on by judge.
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Good luck but I can not remincse on the present. I am 17
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Maybe I'll run another one in 10 years
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lmao!!
let me know then! I am 17 too!
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Alas, I, too, Cannot reminisce on the present. *sigh*
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Honored is what I am, to have received a cup in this brilliant contest. 
My cup runneth over with admiration for all who came with their beautiful poems. 
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