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WHAT DO YOU SEE? [2]

Respond to the photograph. That's the only rule. Open to all!

Enjoy and I can't wait to read them!

Namaste,
Andrea



Photo copyright 2008 by WeAreFireflies. All rights reserved.

If you choose to mount the photo with your poem, please include the photographer's credit above. Most people have been very considerate about this detail already. Thanks!


** I would like to extend a HUGE thank you to Suzanne Dia for donating 1000 points so I could give them all away to the amazing poets of AllPoetry! Please read her work. It's PHENOMENAL!

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on August 6, 2008
  • Rewards: Gold: 500, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 4 people
  • Final notes:
    I need to judge the contest, but I'm not through commenting!

    I want to thank everyone for the beautiful poetic works you shared with me through this contest. Thank you for taking the time to look at my photo - I'm thankful that it could serve as inspiration for my fellow poets. I am by no means finished with my comments. I will respond to each and every entry. But I must finish judging the contest today. Again, thank you all for an enjoyable contest!

Contest Winners

  1. by In Too Deep1 50 lines, 8 comments, on Jun 11 8:04 PM 2008. In Nature, Lost in thought, Fantasy, Romance, Life, Happiness, Inspirational, Humanity
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  2. Error: Unable to find finalist item 4345249, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
  3. A lasso you have thrown around
    by ea 9 lines, 3 comments, on Jun 8 3:56 AM 2008
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  4. Framed by the fork of deadwood
    and tendrils of fragile
    by myrataal 17 lines, 6 comments, on Jul 10 10:24 PM 2008. In Picture Promp, Nature, Hope, Spiritual
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  5. I tried so hard to see your hidden heart, and what I meant to you.
    by Brit-Girl 20 lines, 1 comment, on Jul 10 3:37 PM 2008. In Love, Personal, Thoughts, Life, Lost love, Contemporary, Romance, Contest
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  6. In our seats we aim our spotlights
    Framing hues and glows and shines...
    by owlish 25 lines, 3 comments, on Jul 10 9:37 AM 2008. In Legend, Nature
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  7. Contes What Do You See2
    by goat1826 33 lines, 2 comments, on Jul 7 6:55 AM 2008. In Contest, Dark, Fantasy, Sad, Thoughts
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]

Entries [22]

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  • The evening sun dappled a brilliant show of light across the waters dark
    by jodygirl 9 lines, 8 comments, on Jun 7 10:37 AM 2008. In Contest, Thoughts, Nature
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Feelings Rush throught my body, through the meek and mild air.
    by StickyNote5 17 lines, 2 comments, on Jun 7 12:46 PM 2008. In Pain, Personal, Sad, Thoughts, Dark, Contest
    • Commented on by judge.
  • The beautiful creak,
    that's what i seek,
    by HiddenByTheDark 15 lines, 6 comments, on Jun 7 11:07 AM 2008
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Obsession given wings
    by shepherd23 9 lines, 12 comments, on Jun 7 9:39 PM 2008
    • Commented on by judge.
  • I see the enemy knocking at my door just like the one, the one I new before
    by Timespell 41 lines, 1 comment, on Jun 20 9:04 PM 2008. In Lyrics, dance
    • Viewed by judge.
  • The slowly falling light
    Somehow reflects in your eyes,
    by Veeolin 18 lines, 2 comments, on Jun 20 11:53 PM 2008. In Thoughts, Weird, Life, Hope, Love, Sad, Contest
    • Viewed by judge.
  • I just wish
    you were here
    by Flowering Star 13 lines, 2 comments, on Jun 30 3:22 PM 2008. In Love, Life, Nature
    • Viewed by judge.
  • by AliceinPoetryLand 37 lines, 4 comments, on Jul 8 7:15 AM 2008
    • Viewed by judge.
  • I watch the sun fade across the water and wonder will our love do the same
    by Kay88 9 lines, 2 comments, on Jul 10 12:00 AM 2008
    • Viewed by judge.
  • Golden light
    is what I seek
    by Anewangel 16 lines, 2 comments, on Jul 10 4:52 AM 2008
    • Viewed by judge.
  • by righteousme 22 lines, 1 comment, on Jul 10 10:43 AM 2008
    • Viewed by judge.
  • Campfire burning in the night Lovers watch the moon shine bright
    by Sharon Lynn 14 lines, 2 comments, on Jul 10 12:19 PM 2008
    • Viewed by judge.
  • The Mattaponi River weaves through the coast of Virginia, runs past a small log cabin outside of Richmond.
    by unbeliever101 12 lines, 2 comments, on Jul 10 3:06 PM 2008
    • Viewed by judge.
  • The setting of a summer sun Where nothing can assualt the bonds of harmony
    by Kept As A Shadow 11 lines, 3 comments, on Jul 10 4:55 PM 2008
    • Commented on by judge.

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Comments

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  • Suzanne Dia
    June 7, 2008
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    Glad to see this here, and that is a beautiful photo.


  • Gold Hat
    June 12, 2008
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    Evocative photo - hope you get some good entries.


  • Renegade Theory
    June 19, 2008
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    I absolutely love this picture. :-)


    • skylark anointed
      June 19, 2008
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      I am really proud of this shot. It's one of my best. Thank you for the compliment!


  • B Chandler
    June 20, 2008
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    omgs!! What a superb photo you've taken here....kudos to you on that...but im not going to hold any promises in this but Ill see what i can do for an entry

  • skylark anointed
    July 31, 2008
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    Progress update...

    I've been traveling abroad and am just settling down into daily life again. I want to read each entry carefully and give the most relevant feedback possible. Thank you all for sharing your beautiful work!

    *Please note the photographer's credit for the contest photo. If you choose to mount the photo with your poem, you must include the credit in your author's notes.

  • skylark anointed
    August 6, 2008
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    I need to judge the contest, but I'm not through commenting!

    I want to thank everyone for the beautiful poetic works you shared with me through this contest. Thank you for taking the time to look at my photo - I'm thankful that it could serve as inspiration for my fellow poets. I am by no means finished with my comments. I will respond to each and every entry. But I must finish judging the contest today. Again, thank you all for an enjoyable contest!

    Best,
    Andrea


  • ea silver member
    August 6, 2008
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    Thank you


  • In Too Deep1
    August 6, 2008
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    Thank you for the honor of gold, and for hosting a wonderful contest. Congrats to all winners


  • AliceinPoetryLand gold member
    August 6, 2008
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    Congratulations to the winners and thank you for hosting
    gaylene

  • Thanks again to all who entered -

    Though this contest is now 'old news', I thought it was really important to come back and re-read each entry carefully and leave a comment. I apologize to those entrants who waited so long for feedback.

    Best to all,
    Andrea

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