May 7 is the birthday of my friend Marion http://allpoetry.com/maa . She is a wonderful woman who finds joy, love and inspiration everywhere, and shows gratitude and affection to everyone. (I want to be like her when I grow up.) She loves birds and animals, and has a consistent spiritual practice.
Please write a greeting, message or gift of poetry for her.
Rules:
Nice matters.
Grammar and spelling matter.
Free verse or form, your choice.
One entry - your second will replace the first.
I look forward to sharing joy.
Please write a greeting, message or gift of poetry for her.
Rules:
Nice matters.
Grammar and spelling matter.
Free verse or form, your choice.
One entry - your second will replace the first.
I look forward to sharing joy.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on May 10, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 100, Bronze: 100
- Final notes: Dear contestants, you have written beautiful sentiments, thank you for bringing Marion happiness on her birthday. She said "of course we can't judge the love invested in a poem", since you have all written from full hearts. To complete the contest, I had to assign trophies. I hope you agree that these poets have brought Marion lovely gifts for her special day.
Congratulations to all, and thanks.
Please look at second tribute to maa by Blue Rew: http://allpoetry.com/contest/2403983
Contest Winners
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by Mairi bheag 44 lines, 25 comments, on May 4 1:39 AM 2008. In Personal, Birthday, Friendship
Gold trophy winner
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Outside, a drizzle ...
and I think of your eyes:by myrataal 41 lines, 9 comments, on May 5 8:39 PM 2008. In Personal, Friendship, Divine, Birthday Blessings
Silver trophy winner
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Bronze trophy winner
Entries [10]
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Some make friends for selfish reasons
But you are my friend through all seasons.by Sai Babas Lotus 36 lines, 4 comments, on May 3 11:03 AM 2008• Commented on by judge. -
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In the far North
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I wrote a sonnet for a flower
she did not understand itby PerVirtuous 24 lines, 8 comments, on May 8 8:37 AM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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A lovely contest for a very lovely Lady! Indeed Marion is a sweet, spiritual, warm human being and I should like to wish her a Happy Birthday here as am not sure if am able to find the right words to write a poem. I hope many other poets find the words for Maa is a wonderful person and a wonderful Poetess, love and light, Yvette
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I'm very much like you : birthday-poems are my weak point ...
I nevertheless appreciate and thank you for your kind words, my friend ... 
much love,
maa
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now, which bird has whispered this secret into your ear ?
I am truly touched about this priceless gift you are offering me here ... and the turquoise background is just perfect !
thank you sooo much ...
marion -
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All for you Sweetheart!
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I hope you get lots of entries...
And... that I hope that I have some poetic inspiration to enter...
HAVE A HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARION!!!
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for sea angel
with a username like this, your name on this page is already a blessing in itself ... am seeing visions of sea-angels : dolphins, whales, sea-lions, seals and polar-bears coming my way ... wooooo hoooo, thank you !!!
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Oooooooooooooh~~
and I will bring forth a Sacred Gift for my Dear Friend Marion
Thank You for Hosting this contest in her Honor and I am Honored to have chance to enter
Wooooooooo Hooooooooooo
Many blessings with this contest
Best wishes to ALL~
and much love~ Desire~*~
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wooooooooooo hoooooooooooo !
you are truly a goddess of abundance, desire ...
I alrady overflow with blessings from you ...
well, who can stop a sadred waterfall from cascading ?
marion
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Happy Birthday, Maa. We share the same birthday month, almost the same day. I will try to add something to your contest, Margaret. You are a wonderful person!
Cheryl
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You and Marion have lots in common, and some delightful differences. Thank you!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MAGICAL BIRDLADY CHERYL !!!
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What a wondrous gesture ...
for our beloved Maa!
I entered. Please forgive me, Marion, that I used the picture you shared with me without your knowing ... But I kept it as a surprise for you!
Thank you Margaret, and happy brithday, Marion!
Love
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yay !
my myra entered ...
I feel like a little child who does not want to open the gift, in order to increase the suspense ... let's see how long I will be able to gaze at it without moving ...
I'm so silly ...
thank you, thank you, thank you ...
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My birthday tribute is residing at Aesthete2000,
http://allpoetry.com/poem/4200670
for our beloved maa.
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Thank you for a fine compromise, Aesthete!
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I am happy to be in such good company,
in whatever capacity!!!
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yay !
you found a way of participating without participating ... thank you so much ... you're so precious ...
your drawings enlighten the contest-page ...
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Thank you, Maa.
Where there is a will....
http://s9.photobucket.com/albums/a60/Aesthete2000/2008/?action=view¤t=071a8bcd.pbw
Click above to see more maa, moving in space!
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Thank you for the wee yellow vase.
{handing it to Marion as a gift}
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Thank You!!
Thank You for the Trophy and points for I am Honored also Appreciative
Congratulations to all who placed
Beautiful contest and I am Honored to have been a part of this
Happy Birthday Marion
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Hope the entries brought forth smiles
Thank You for Hosting Sweet Soul!
Many blessings to You
Best wishes in all You do
and much love~ Desire~*~
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Thank you for your beautiful poem and lovely participation, Desire, you helped make this a memorable event.
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