Please do NOT use the phrase as your title...
This theme is all about Maa
http://allpoetry.com/maa
http://mariananda.free.fr/.
Beautiful background by Pamela Lamppa
http://allpoetry.com/Pamela%20A%20Lamppa
Marion is a spiritual lady & my twin soul
on the other side of the world.
What I will look for are genuine & beautiful
pieces that pertain to elements that she
identifies with {or I identify with her}.
There is to be NO general "Happy Birthday"
writes; NO negativity or intolerance;
NO Entries Maa is already familiar with
{commented on/read/previously received}
NO entries just to win trophy/pts...
these are to be "felt" & meant...and fitting.
List of Corresponding Topics:
Roses
Willows
Animals (especially birds)
Mother Earth
French
Serenity
Colour
The Virgin Mary
All writes should include one or all of:
*SPIRITUALITY
*TRANQUILITY
*POSITIVITY
*BEAUTY
Each entrant MUST comment on her poems,
the more the better; I will be checking.
****Please include your name in Author's notes****
Do not enter your write in other themes while
it is still in the running here.
I will also ask for permission for reprinting
to be given in your author's notes. My intention
is to print and bind the finalists in a book to
present to Marion (of course, with proper credit}
I don't know as yet if I will make copies available;
I have my own book binder and will need to determine
a production cost before I could offer it to others.
Again, what I will be looking for:
EARNEST tributes to Maa
QUALITY comments on her work
TOPICS that I identify with her
No limit on entries~enter as many as pertains;
Prewrites and fresh are welcome
NO poem will be deleted from this theme; but
if you do not comment and do not follow the
guidelines; you absolutely will not place.
No line limit...but please,
no novels & no LESS than 8 lines
Thank-you in advance for your talents~~~Blue Rew
This theme is all about Maa
http://allpoetry.com/maa
http://mariananda.free.fr/.
Beautiful background by Pamela Lamppa
http://allpoetry.com/Pamela%20A%20Lamppa
Marion is a spiritual lady & my twin soul
on the other side of the world.
What I will look for are genuine & beautiful
pieces that pertain to elements that she
identifies with {or I identify with her}.
There is to be NO general "Happy Birthday"
writes; NO negativity or intolerance;
NO Entries Maa is already familiar with
{commented on/read/previously received}
NO entries just to win trophy/pts...
these are to be "felt" & meant...and fitting.
List of Corresponding Topics:
Roses
Willows
Animals (especially birds)
Mother Earth
French
Serenity
Colour
The Virgin Mary
All writes should include one or all of:
*SPIRITUALITY
*TRANQUILITY
*POSITIVITY
*BEAUTY
Each entrant MUST comment on her poems,
the more the better; I will be checking.
****Please include your name in Author's notes****
Do not enter your write in other themes while
it is still in the running here.
I will also ask for permission for reprinting
to be given in your author's notes. My intention
is to print and bind the finalists in a book to
present to Marion (of course, with proper credit}
I don't know as yet if I will make copies available;
I have my own book binder and will need to determine
a production cost before I could offer it to others.
Again, what I will be looking for:
EARNEST tributes to Maa
QUALITY comments on her work
TOPICS that I identify with her
No limit on entries~enter as many as pertains;
Prewrites and fresh are welcome
NO poem will be deleted from this theme; but
if you do not comment and do not follow the
guidelines; you absolutely will not place.
No line limit...but please,
no novels & no LESS than 8 lines
Thank-you in advance for your talents~~~Blue Rew
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on May 14, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 900, Silver: 600, Bronze: 300
- Final notes: What a tremendous joy! I absolutely became lost in reading so many remarkable tributes; even the words not written originally for Maa seemed to speak knowingly of her and with great sincerity.
Three big winners as far as points...but all of the entries touched Maa and myself
and so they are all equally worthy in my
eyes. I do hope to put together a memento
for her to keep that will include these
writes. Suffice it to say, everything in
its own time. Thank-you with much sincerity for sharing this theme with me and for
showing one soul just how special she is.
Blessings, Blue
Contest Winners
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Behold the majesty of Mother's sprite
resurrection's pulse beneath sacred wreath.by DayDreamMuse 23 lines, 8 comments, on May 8 12:57 PM 2008. In Spiritual, Fantasy, Nature
Gold trophy winner
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rays of light through her woven word
with stories of life and fables• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
She glides through grasses,
allowing long and lilting blades• Commented on by judge. [remove] - Error: Unable to find finalist item 4217587, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
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by PageTurner 24 lines, 8 comments, on Jan 18 3:43 PM 2008. In Personal Thoughts, Life, Nature, Spiritual, Hope• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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I am walking across the campus of my high school. It is almost time for school to be over, and before long, the yard will be filled with tby kareneisenlord 42 lines, 6 comments, on May 13 5:41 PM 2008. In Contemporary, Contest, Hope, Life, Spiritual, Thoughts, Fantasy
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To Marion - maa
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Divine thought came to Earth and saw
A great potential waiting there• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
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What a beautiful contest for a very beautiful lady!
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I can only return the compliment, hunny-bunny ...
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Testimonial
Find Nature's wellspring rings repose. To her -
when world-weariness spurns concrete tower, -
we for unworldly wisdom turn, defer,
she cultivates life's fairest karmic flower.
Though men stay strangled by fake self made chain,
Flow zen may tangled tie break, wealth braid gain.
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This is just gorgeous! If it was made-up on the spur; it is beyond amazing!
Especially the last line...what an
impact it leaves me with. Blue
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yes, jonathan is a genius ...
he does that kind of thingie all the time ... there's no other poet like him ... 
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oh, jonathan,
I wish maa would only possess 1 % of the qualities you attach to her so kindly and wonderfully through your witty verse of wisdom ...
but it seems if we really wish for something, it becomes true
so she's going to wish really hard ...
thank you so much, dearest one
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Maa is a lovely person ...I will be back with something beautiful for her...
TY for hosting this! Such a beautiful contest!
Lynda
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Thank-you Lynda for the wonderful
response! Am so pleased you will
return with an entry for her. Blue -
your kind words are already a great gift to me, lynda ... thank you so much ...
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you are beyond precious, susan ...
why am I so spoiled ?
your love and kindness are overwhelming ...
soooo much love ...
this may-birdie here is truly touched ...
thank you sooooooooo much ...
marion
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I am thrilled to hear you feel
"cared for"...as it should be.
I can only hope the poems I
write for you will please you
just as much and make you aware
of just how special you are to us!
Blue
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this year's birthday has already been so special to me with so much love coming my way, I can hardly believe it (and have the tendency to say that I don't deserve it) ...
maybe I will have to learn how to receive ... with gratitude ... just how to say "yes" ... (wow, that's a hard one ...)
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I am sure Marion will be very pleased to receive the gift of poems for her birthday.
Hope the contest will be great!
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she surely is ...
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Happy Birthday Marion...
Hope you are having fun.
Had the satsang? -
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yes !
it was amazing ... so many people came, the puja-room was packed ... jacques touched so many who didn't know him ... even my mum was there and she was enchanted, felt peaceful after the meditation ...
what a unique birthday-gift ...
I wanted to post a photo, but he said that he does not want any "personality-cult" ... he found my poem a bit "idealistic" ... speaks for him ...
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Hey Marion!
Its great that you had fun at your birthday in your own way of celebrating it peacefully.
Your mom lives in France?
So you cooked the rice, dal and curry?
Were they spicy?
I like spicy curry.
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yes, rice and lentil-curry-dal with lotsa carrots and rather spicy (for occidental taste) ...
it seems that all guests have survived it so far ...
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Lol...
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ps. and, of course, afterwards we had rice and dhal for lunch in the garden ... with a lot of curry ...
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OH, YES!
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Oh, yes, yes, yes! I'm so happy you sent me the link. Marion is just enchanting and so much deserves a contest like this one. Her Brazilian Yemanja will be writing her a poem...wish I could write a sonnet...
Thank you for letting me know
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yay !
my brazilian yemanja will write a poem !!!
no problemo about sonneteering, I'm sure you will find an even better way to delight my childlike heart ...
maybe your new friends at the zoo can collaborate ?
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They will, taking my photo camera this weekend
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Thanks for the link, I will see what I can write...I can hear Maa scream, "Noooo!" all the way across the ocean!
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you're silly ...
come on, write us a moxilicious verse of yemantic wisdom ...
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Wow~~
Thank You for letting me know regarding this contest for I certainly would not miss this for the world
I will shake my quill and let ink spill
Best wishes with Your contest and Thank You
for Hosting for Sweet Marion
I'll beeeeeeeeeeeee back
and much love~ Desire~*~
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Maa, I know you only recently so I can't exactly write a poem that speaks to your soul in ways a confidant friend can pen it. I saw what you liked and hope that the beauty I have pieced together speaks to you enough. Happy Birthday!
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I am sure you can and could, because, in our essence, we are one
I am eager now to read your poetic offering ... thank you so much for your kindness and generosity to participate in this contest ...
marion
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Happy Birthday, Maa!;)
I wanted to at the very least drop a line and let Maa know, how special, wonderful and beautiful lady she truly is, and I hope she has, not just a wonderful birthday, but many more incredible birthdays to come..
I've been so time-constrained here lately, and running a tightly packed schedule, that I do apologize..but I couldn't let her run off without wishing her a peaceful and blessed day!
Love Ya,
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thank you so much, my falcon-lady, for stopping by and leaving your lovely cyber-footprint on this page ... I am very sensitive to your kindness and loving heart ...
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A beautiful contest, Blue! Thank you for the invitation and best wishes to all participants.
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and I thank YOU for hosting a twin-contest for little maa, now she is double-blessed !!!
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I actually had you in mind as I wrote this this morning, Marion - I saw you as a young girl in a castle communing with your little sparrow.
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believe it or not, when I was a child, I found a dead sparrow in the school-yard, took it into my bag and carried it home ... there, I placed it next to my bed and communicated with its spirit ... I wasn't exactly living in a castle that time, (except in my head), but your vision has some reality for sure ...
I thank you so much for your wonderful poetic offering ... it means a lot to me ...
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maa, I have only been on line for short periods. You know how much your presence in my life has been to me. If I have the energy I will write you a poem, celebrating your life. You have come so far in knowledge and spirituality. Your gentle voice, your thoughtful gestures, ALL have meant the world to me. I could never return the blessings you have bestowed on me, yet just your knowing how much you have impacted my spirit. makes me so grateful the earth was gifted by your presence. May your birthday have been one of peace, serenity, and fulfillment. My best friend died this week from a courageous battle with CLL, and I must write the eulogy for her funeral. IT will be joyous and a celebration of her life.
I love you very much.
Linda XOXO
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oh sweetie ...
how kind of you ... please don't worry, you are in my heart with or without writing a poem for me ... I am so sorry to hear about your best friend ... may her soul rest in peace ...
I am more than blessed with your presence and thoughtfulness ...
thank you so much, my dear sister,
marion
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Oh wow! Thank you Blue! I never expected winning this contest at all, since I am the newest the know Maa. I just did it for her and I never aimed for the prize. Thank you for this cup, which made me smile in these harsh few weeks. *hugs*
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