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The things some people do in London


Well it isn't as good as the naked poet statue for my last such contest, but exactly what is this man doing with a small flock of sheep in the city of London?

Answers in poetry please.

Keep it cleanish!!!


The statue is called Paternoster and is by Elizabeth Frink and was unveiled in 1975.

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on May 27, 2008
  • Rewards: Gold: 500, Silver: 250
  • Final notes:
    I didn't think I would be giving a gold and points to a haiku! But it seems so write and a perfect reason for having a small herd in Paternoster Square. The silver of course is the only one that clearly shows why there are sheep on a statue, they are there for all the rest of the sheep to look at!
    All the rest of the entries are superb and I could have judged in many different orders for many reasons, but this is a fun contest not a serious exploration of a particular form of poetry so I can give the prizes on the basis of the length of my grin!
    Thanks all for entering.

Contest Winners

  1. Sheep absorb sunshine
    by Blossom Fairy 2 lines, 5 comments, on May 22 1:25 AM 2008. In Personal, Nature, noguest
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  2. Like Sheep To The Slaughter
    Like sheep to the slaughter they come in their masses,
    The train a transporter to evil morasses,
    by Sue Cardwell 16 lines, 16 comments, on May 13 11:35 AM 2008. In Form, Ballad Measure, Contest, Nature, Humor
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  3. He brought to her Sheep
    He brought to her sheep from
    the hills up yonder,
    by myrataal 23 lines, 11 comments, on May 22 11:59 AM 2008. In Creative Thoughts, Love, Life
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  4. Error: Unable to find finalist item 4215823, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
  5. Opposing Fates
    by AliceinPoetryLand 21 lines, 5 comments, on May 17 8:33 AM 2008. In Contest, Picture Inspired, Rhyme
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  6. Discipline
    It looks like bondage and dominance (Not that I would know for sure)
    by Judith Chandler 10 lines, 3 comments, on May 22 9:10 AM 2008. In Contest
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  7. I Disappear as Well
    I sit on a bench in London
    As I do so, a man with three sheep passes me by
    by reeseXtheXsoldier 10 lines, 2 comments, on May 22 10:09 PM 2008. In Contest, Weird
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]

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  • AliceinPoetryLand gold member
    May 27, 2008
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    Congratulations to the winners and thanks for hosting
    Gaylene


  • Blossom Fairy
    May 29, 2008
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    Oh, I am so happy to receive the GOLD for my haiku. Thank you! Congratulations to the silver and bronze winners and of course I send my best wishes and admiration to all who came to this fine contest.