Below are a series of very different prompts, choose one to pen me something amazing.
- do not exceed 15 lines of text.
- do not use street language - cursing, chat speak, etc.
- make text easy to read on background.
- be original in thought and/or style.
- identify prompt chosen in author notes.
- one entry per poet, per option is permitted.
- do not combine options.
- anything I find offensive will be removed.
Prompt Choices:
1. Word Bank (use at least 5 of them as given only) -
Digest, Valiant, Copper, Placid, Talons, Gradual, Sullen, Trepidation, Reason, Fragile, Surreal, Meadow, Whelk, Stymied, Mesmerised, Champagne, Brackish, Quantity.
2. Quote -
"You can complain because roses have thorns, or you can rejoice because thorns have roses" ~ Anonymous Author.
3. Titles (must be used as title of entry) -
"For The Love Of You"
"Moonlight Over Miami"
"Sequins And Faded Dresses"
"All That Is Left To Give"
"Never Be The Same"
"Last Rites"
"Sleeping Sattelites"
"The Deep End Of The Ocean"
"Sarsparilla Showdown" (added 30/5/08)
"Where The Rainbow Sleeps" (added 30/5/08)
"Driftwood" (added 30/5/08)
"Love and Balsamic Vinegar" (added 30/5/08)
"Passing Out Parade" (added 30/5/08)
"On The Last Train To Heaven" (added 30/5/08)
"Wilted Roses" (added 30/5/08)
"Alone With A Letter And A Guitar" (added 30/5/08)
"I Still Have Your Toothbrush" (added 30/5/08)
4. Must begin your poem with the following passage
(take it where you will) -
"The sun set low,
shining streams of marigold across the sands,
as shadows stretch out from beneath the boardwalk......."
5. Write me a limerick about a panther.
(options below added 30/5/08)
6. Word prompt (choose only one of the following words,
however do not use it in your poem or title) -
Rescued
Carousel
Mediocrity
Tempest
Amourous
Brass
Woodpeckers
7. Write on the theme of "Pillow Talk"
8. Use this poem as inspiration
(copying lines or sections thereof is not permitted)-
"Small Things" written by Betty Casey Litchfield
A tiny cloud can hide the sun,
By half a length a race is won,
Dewdrops incite, a rose unfurl,
A grain of sand to create pearl.
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That should be enough for you all,
so what are you waiting for.....
Grab your pens and get to it.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on June 13, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 100, Bronze: 60, Honorable mention: 9 people
- Final notes: Thank you everyone for such wonderfully creative entries. Keep up the great work - Honestly I just could not afford to give everyone something.
The 12 finalists just grabbed my attention and left me either with something to think about, a smile or feeling deeply moved.
Congratulations all and hope to see you in future contests.
Contest Winners
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Taking your hand, walking along the sands of time,standingby Angelflower 13 lines, 14 comments, on May 29 4:54 AM 2008. In Contest, Fantasy, Other
Gold trophy winner
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- Error: Unable to find finalist item 4281099, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
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by jasminerose 22 lines, 16 comments, on Jun 4 12:30 PM 2008. In Love, Thoughts, Sensual
Honorable mention
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• Commented on by judge. [remove]
- Error: Unable to find finalist item 4316209, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Entries [24]
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by poet2angels 21 lines, 5 comments, on May 29 8:19 AM 2008. In love• Commented on by judge.
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"Was that my sweet boy come back from the war?
Oh, I remember, no, he'll not come again."• Commented on by judge. -
he used to sing love songs for
all the world to hearby fortyninereasons 15 lines, 4 comments, on Jun 10 5:58 AM 2008
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you can curse the rain
when you're on the beachby myron 19 lines, 8 comments, on Jun 11 7:13 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. -
She sits alone, on the abandoned boat, A sullen look upon her face,by letters to no one 16 lines, 3 comments, on Jun 11 7:59 PM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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A slightly unconfident panther
Had pretensions to being a danther;• Commented on by judge.
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Comments
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I love so many of the options! One grabbed me so I will be back ASAP
Lynda
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I have added some more titles and options and also permitting up to 1 entry per option, so please feel free to enter anything those options inspire you to write.
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oh yay! an option to write about black panthers...I have it bookmarked, and will hopefully come back soon with a limerick, I've never written one before
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i have it bookmarked - if it doesnt fill b4 i get back to take a chance and write but having been ill I need some sleep. xxx much love always hun xxxxx
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I'm not too original but this looks like fun
Definietly bookmarked
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congrats all winners...
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Congrats to All winners!!!
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thank you for hosting
I am so pleased to have placed in this contest and I thank you,
reenie
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Thank you for the honor of the HM and the opportunity to write for it. It was a shock to see after having been without power the past 18 hours.
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Thank you so very much Scott for the lovely honorable mention on my entry!!
I am so very delighted you enjoyed my poem and so very pleased to have been able to take part in this wonderful inspiring contest
Jazzy
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