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Tribute To Anyone

A contest, that pays tribute to anyone

let it be about birthdays, persons

that have passed, or someone who

is near and dear to you, friends or family

 

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This is also dedicated to  the Tim Russert Family

he passed away , he has a very inspiring

news represenative and a great believer in his country...

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The above picture is of a young man who served our country

and died on the 27th of Deceber 2006...

I pay tribute to him always...he was a cousin through marriage to me...

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I recently lost my mom and my brother

is battling with cancer, I want to see something

that you poets,story tellers, have endured

along with your loved ones.. cheerful or sad...

your choice..

 May all poets appreciate the contest as I appreciate you...

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Only one entry winner though...

 

 

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on June 20
  • Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 100, Bronze: 50, Honorable mention: 1 people
  • Final notes:
    My goodness, I really had to stop and re read all these beautiful entries!so hard to choose, but again I had to choose the ones that touched me to the inner core of my soul, such heart warming poetry in all of them...
    thank you so much and congratulations to all
    on a very heart felt entry... again thank you.... see you in my next one!
    linda

Contest Winners

  1. Chloe Angel (Gold)
    Looking at her picture with the glint in her eyes
    Somewhere out there she was chasing butterflies
    by daviscth 24 lines, 6 comments, on Jun 17 7:47 AM. In Personal
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  2. The Uniform
    Upon his chest hanged many medals,
    to guide the viewers eyes.
    by Bob Fox 29 lines, 23 comments, on Jun 14 10:05 AM. In Contest, Thoughts
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  3. Everyone's Hero
    by jadedsnapdragon 20 lines, 3 comments, on Jun 14 9:53 PM
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  4. We Still Heard Your Voice
    --To Tim Russert-- A familiar face with smiles
    by A good climate 24 lines, 1 comment, on Jun 16 11:37 PM
    Honorable winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  5. Warrior With Wings
    A poem in tribute to a friend of mine who passed away at the age of 33 from a heartattack and loved the game Dagorhir.
    by VoiceOfTheGrave 19 lines, 1 comment, on Jun 18 11:18 PM. In Angst, Life, Sad, Other
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  6. I'll always remember you
    You always told me how much you believed
    that everything would be alright.
    by darrylblacksr 29 lines, 2 comments, on Jun 14 7:11 PM. In Love, Life, Personal, Pain, Sad, Spiritual
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]

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  • darrylblacksr
    June 14
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    Sounds very interesting, I'll be back...

  • daviscth silver member
    June 17
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    This is a great contest ideal. Your BG is very beautiful and so are your reasons for hosting this.
    I'm so sorry for the lost of your family members. I've been there too...

    • MoonsShadow gold member
      June 17
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      daviscth, thank you for your condolenses
      and thank you for your kind words, we survive as survivors do,
      thank you sweet soul
      Linda

  • Adios Muchachos silver member
    June 19
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    If you ever open this to PW's please let me know.

  • daviscth silver member
    June 20
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    I'm honored to have won gold in this wonderful contest. Thank you so much.
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