Do NOT bash religion.
Do NOT rhyme please.
Do NOT center align.
Do NOT write Porn.
Do NOT write Horror.
Do NOT commit suicide or cut yourself.
Do NOT post pics with your entry.
Do NOT use unreadable font and backgrounds.
This is just the beginning. I am going to randomly choose from my list of favorites and honor them, one at a time. They are my favorites for a reason. I want you to be inspired by their work. Edit, use poetic devices, and don't enter crap.
Points have increased due to the generous heart of the lovely Namita.
This round we are honoring the lovely Tara.
You can find her here...
http://allpoetry.com/ardentMarch
I am not Amanda
I sit with Charlie the night before he dies.
I want to let go of his hand but he will
not let go of mine, like a complicated knot
of life and death -
his room is dark, shadows hiding in shadows
and he does not want to talk.
We watch Hockey Night In Canada,
his one eye follows the puck,
the other is glass and stares towards
the clock, while I wonder when.
I'm in the blue electric recliner beside him,
happy he's not paying attention to me
because I'm crying, even though he is
a miserable, combative man to care for,
but there is peace in his presence;
a contentment in his strong grasp
that I have not felt for months
and he does not turn to look at me,
but quietly says: I love you, Amanda.
Use the above poem or one from her page to inspire one of your own. Place which one you used as inspiration in your author notes.
I do have other contests on my page in different catergories.
Do NOT rhyme please.
Do NOT center align.
Do NOT write Porn.
Do NOT write Horror.
Do NOT commit suicide or cut yourself.
Do NOT post pics with your entry.
Do NOT use unreadable font and backgrounds.
This is just the beginning. I am going to randomly choose from my list of favorites and honor them, one at a time. They are my favorites for a reason. I want you to be inspired by their work. Edit, use poetic devices, and don't enter crap.
Points have increased due to the generous heart of the lovely Namita.
This round we are honoring the lovely Tara.
You can find her here...
http://allpoetry.com/ardentMarch
I am not Amanda
I sit with Charlie the night before he dies.
I want to let go of his hand but he will
not let go of mine, like a complicated knot
of life and death -
his room is dark, shadows hiding in shadows
and he does not want to talk.
We watch Hockey Night In Canada,
his one eye follows the puck,
the other is glass and stares towards
the clock, while I wonder when.
I'm in the blue electric recliner beside him,
happy he's not paying attention to me
because I'm crying, even though he is
a miserable, combative man to care for,
but there is peace in his presence;
a contentment in his strong grasp
that I have not felt for months
and he does not turn to look at me,
but quietly says: I love you, Amanda.
Use the above poem or one from her page to inspire one of your own. Place which one you used as inspiration in your author notes.
I do have other contests on my page in different catergories.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on May 30, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 700, Silver: 500, Bronze: 300
- Final notes:
Contest Winners
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by MJ Donnelly 10 lines, 15 comments, on May 25 2:29 PM 2008. In Thoughts, Friendship, Sensual dedication
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thank you...
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She is worthy of much beautiful poetry
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aww..thanks, Allyce...then I hope you will be writing for this one
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Ohhh yaaay! She is so very deserving. I can write 100 poems for her, but it still won't be enough...
BOOKMARKED! (But this is not going to be like other contests I've bookmarked, most of the time, I forget about them, lol
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But this one's a special one. You two are the bestest ladies in the world.
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Wonderful of you to host this contest for her, Trina.. I will try and see if something comes up.s to you both.
~ Nicolette
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Ah good idea, I like the rule which says 'do not kill yourself'. This must be so common with poets in contests nowdays!
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wow...what a wonderful/beautiful idea.
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Tara is not only an amazing writer but also a fun and kind friend. I'll certainly be back
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hugs
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Suuuweeet...thanks! and congrats to the other winners!
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thanks again for honoring me with this contest, Trina...and thanks to Namita for the points.......congrats to all the winners & thank you to all for entering..
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