Welcome fellow poets. I wish to hold this contest in honour of a dear friend, Dolores (Dode) Miller. I miss her dearly, as do many others. I was hoping that this contest could receive writes of nature, love, loss, inspiration, spirituality, grief, repose, beauty, hope, etc. Pre-writes are welcome, as well as fresh.
I would like very much to send winning writes, copywrites included, to the family in mourning, in particular, to her children, to give them some comfort. It would mean so much; a great and deeply appreciated gift, the gift of heartfelt poetry. I believe poetry to be one of the greatest forms of healing and hope…especially in times of great sorrow and grief, poetry can be a great refuge.
Thank you so much!!! I look forward to all your wonderful and glorious writes. There are no rules other than a requirement of ardent, heartfelt poetry. Also, if you do not wish to have your poem sent, please indicate in author's box, and I will refrain from sending the poem. I thank you all, again!
(If you long to know a bit about Dode, the following paragraph is a bit of a tribute to her.)
Dolores was a great and loving friend to my mother, who also left this earth a little over a year ago. Dolores had a tender heart and great love for nature and people. She had a true innocence to her. Not an unkind word about anyone could ever pass her lips. She took in many homeless cats (I loved to play with them as a child) and they were with her when she departed. One of her favorite pastimes was sitting in her living room, looking out the window at the passersby and the birds and squirrels. Sometimes she’d spend time with her next-door neighbor, Mavis. Mavis, though acerbic and a bit rough around the edges, was very touched by her kind and loving friend. Dode also enjoyed knitting unique and beautiful articles in which she always gave away or donated. Giving was also one of her favorite things to do. She was an inspiration to me and to my mum and dad. She had a rich and beautiful history with my mum. She loved my mum from the time my mum was a wee one. Great grief came over her when my mum left the world prematurely, but now, I know their resounding laughter is accenting some quaint corner of heaven.
I would like very much to send winning writes, copywrites included, to the family in mourning, in particular, to her children, to give them some comfort. It would mean so much; a great and deeply appreciated gift, the gift of heartfelt poetry. I believe poetry to be one of the greatest forms of healing and hope…especially in times of great sorrow and grief, poetry can be a great refuge.
Thank you so much!!! I look forward to all your wonderful and glorious writes. There are no rules other than a requirement of ardent, heartfelt poetry. Also, if you do not wish to have your poem sent, please indicate in author's box, and I will refrain from sending the poem. I thank you all, again!
(If you long to know a bit about Dode, the following paragraph is a bit of a tribute to her.)
Dolores was a great and loving friend to my mother, who also left this earth a little over a year ago. Dolores had a tender heart and great love for nature and people. She had a true innocence to her. Not an unkind word about anyone could ever pass her lips. She took in many homeless cats (I loved to play with them as a child) and they were with her when she departed. One of her favorite pastimes was sitting in her living room, looking out the window at the passersby and the birds and squirrels. Sometimes she’d spend time with her next-door neighbor, Mavis. Mavis, though acerbic and a bit rough around the edges, was very touched by her kind and loving friend. Dode also enjoyed knitting unique and beautiful articles in which she always gave away or donated. Giving was also one of her favorite things to do. She was an inspiration to me and to my mum and dad. She had a rich and beautiful history with my mum. She loved my mum from the time my mum was a wee one. Great grief came over her when my mum left the world prematurely, but now, I know their resounding laughter is accenting some quaint corner of heaven.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on July 28, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 400, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 7 people
- Final notes: Thank you all so very much for your amazing entries! Astounding work, all of you. These poems shall provide great comfort and consolation to those in mourning. It was a highly difficult task judging this contest; everyone wrote ardent pieces of soul. So very well done!!! I do apologize for the long wait. Thank you all, again!
Contest Winners
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The world envies the ease of a / well-lived life / and desires its end / in a dignified death. / Yet how rare it is to find / one within thby CelticQueen 35 lines, 2 comments, on Apr 27 5:10 AM 2007. In Contest, Sad, Personal, Life, Death, Loss
Silver trophy winner
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Is Death the villain, spoiler, thief --
Harbinger of our last Apocalypse?• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
Good luck, Dolores sounds like she was a wonderful woman.• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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I love the sight...• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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Where men die,
small pockets of meaning collect like dew• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
White, visible glow
pure with every tender glance,• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
Bronze trophy winner
Honorable mention
Entries [19]
1 - 19 of 19
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A brilliant, little star is born
Minutes later he flickers, then blinks outby ClaustrophobicJoy 20 lines, 16 comments, on Jun 18 4:53 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
I'm here, I'm right next to you
can you not feel my heartbeat too?• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Lord, let me trust you I have no other name• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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The heart which is inspired, / The love which is burning, / The mind which is ever fresh, / It is you! it is in you! / Never say goodbye, /• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I once had a friend, who was like no one else, when i was sad and cried,he would feel sad• Commented on by judge.
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Comments
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I'm sorry for your loss.
If you ever need to talk, I'm here for you! 
I may try and write something for your contest if I can think of anything. But in any case, you have my support, and I'm always here for you. I look forward to reading the entries!
Best wishes, and best of luck judging the contest.
Hugs,
~Thomas
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