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For Stevie, the Boy who Can

I work with a very special boy called Stevie. He is 15. He has Down's Syndrome, autism and life isn't so kind. The only way he communicates is through word pictures so I am looking for Shape poetry here as he loves that so much but he also loves little stories and rhymes too. His birthday is at the beginning of June and I know he would love to see and hear them. He loves animals, planes, boats, racing cars and motorbikes.

 

Give me your best writers please, and help me make Stevie feel special.

 

No profanity, erotica or dark writes please, this is for a child.

 

Shapes, 15 lines, 200 word maximums please - Stevie has a short attention span. 

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on May 28, 2008
  • Rewards: Gold: 600, Silver: 300, Bronze: 200, Honorable mention: 3 people
  • Final notes:
    Sorry for the delay in judging I have been unavoidably distracted by my personal life. Thank you all for your patience and for entering some great poems for a great lad, I know he has enjoyed looking at them and listening to the words. Anyway I let Stevie choose his favourites and they are our winners. Thank you all for making a special little boy smile

Contest Winners

  1. On The Nile
    oh
    come
    by Sue Cardwell 32 lines, 56 comments, on Jan 12 2:29 PM. In Shape, My own style, Thoughts, Personal
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  2. Swan
    by elemental angel 32 lines, 7 comments, on May 10 5:41 AM 2008. In Contest
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  3. My 2 Rascals
    The escapades of my dogs Giacomo and Duke.
    by ourgirlFriday 27 lines, 18 comments, on Apr 30 7:37 PM 2008. In Humor, Life, Personal, Pets
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  4. For Stevie
    ______Don't think____________________
    ____about it too har_________________
    by reeseXtheXsoldier 26 lines, 2 comments, on May 24 12:32 AM 2008. In Life, Hope, Contest, Childrens, Happiness, Inspirational
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  5. A wonderful boy
    A simple poem For a wonderful boy
    by InMyOwnGlassBox 4 lines, 1 comment, on May 23 9:35 PM 2008
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  6. For Stevie
    by eoz 26 lines, 2 comments, on May 17 2:14 AM 2008. In Contest
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]

Entries [7]

1 - 7 of 7
  • Basha
    In times long gone
    I sighed content
    by deercatcher 23 lines, 12 comments, on Apr 16 8:53 PM 2007
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite

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  • Mirthryl
    May 10, 2008
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    I am unfamiliar with the term "word pictures." Please define. Thank you!


  • Nocturne
    May 11, 2008
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    Aw, this is a lovely contest. Kudos for hosting it! I'll see if I can come up with something for it. (: