Pay It Forward:
Picture prompt.
Enter a new poem. One. No prewrites.
Left~justified, please.
Keep backgrounds simple, please.
It ends when I'm ready to close it, so be swift.
The gold winner will host a contest & send me the link to it
when it's posted to continue the pay it forward cycle.
That's why I'm giving the gold 400 points,
so they'll have something left over for themselves.
This contest is NOT anonymous.
I will know who I'm reading & still remain objective.
Ask entrants in my previous contests.
It is my life.
Rules:
No rhyme unless you're very, very good at it.
If you write in rhyme, please explain the form you've used.
One entry per person. 30 entries only.
No dark writes.
No cutting, suicide, homicide, anything~cide.
If you know me at all, you already know that.
I read & write too many as it is.
Lift me up, don't bring me down.
Make it a romantic piece, please.
Sensual is fine. Pornography is not.
If you don't understand the difference, don't enter.
It would be nice for you to read the other entries,
but it is not a requirement, as that is against site policy.
The contest may be extended,
as my work load has been completely insane lately.
If it is, I'll let you know by posting a note on the contest page.
If you have any questions, please put them in the comment section,
as others may need to know, as well.
You can edit up until the contest closes.
I'll read each piece at least several times.
I'll comment on each one, as time permits.
Thanks for coming by.
Good luck, one & all.
Art: "Courtyard in Venecia" by Alan Blaustein
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on June 2, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 400, Silver: 300, Bronze: 200, Honorable mention: 3 people
- Final notes:
Thank you for entering my contest. I appreciate your enthusiasm and willingness to step out of the inevitable "box" and reach for something more. Gold, please send the link to your PIF once it's posted. The cycle must continue its momentum.
Be well, Poets & Scribes.
Contest Winners
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At lifting mist and settling stone,
a gate, unlatched, swung open• Commented on by judge. [remove] - Error: Unable to find finalist item 4290415, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
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Against the glistening canvas,
behind the branches and leaves• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
The lonely miles
embracing my fragile heart• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
With a spacious hall welcoming us to its inner space• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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Within our sepia existance,
what a beautiful sight• Commented on by judge. [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Honorable mention
Entries [6]
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Comments
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Thanks for PIF.
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Thank YOU, Poetic Grace. Please consider entering. Be well, Poet. Wanda
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I did enter.
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Cool. That was quick. 
G'night, Poet.
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It was something I had on my mind and just had to find a contest to write it in.
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Beautiful pic! I will be back
Lynda
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can you allow prewrites? i really have something to share..
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Sorry, no prewrites. Write something new for it, if you'd like.
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Aren't you a busy bee, Swanee!
Bookmarked and Hopefully, I will return, my Friend! ~ Nicky♥
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Oh, you know, I do not know where this poem came from. I saw the contest...and then left for a bit to walk my garden and suddenly, it was there and waiting... Cognratulations to all!!! Thank you to the host...I will post the PIF momentarily.
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Aww, it's over! Whuttt happened? Oh well ~ Nicky♥
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What happened is bein' gone 12-14 hours a day & having to open 2 contests at the same time. I gave up, Nicky. Sorry, my Friend. It didn't seem to be garnering any further interest or activity & I'se one tired
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