please take inspiration from the below and please keep in mind that I would prefer not to read the word ennui in the title or in the piece itself and would prefer to read your original work and want your voice to be prevalent, not to read a piece in which you try to emulate Plath's style... free verse or form welcome and you may choose to rhyme or not to rhyme...
SYLVIA PLATH
Ennui
Tea leaves thwart those who court catastrophe,
designing futures where nothing will occur:
cross the gypsy’s palm and yawning she
will still predict no perils left to conquer.
Jeopardy is jejune now: naïve knight
finds ogres out-of-date and dragons unheard
of, while blasé princesses indict
tilts at terror as downright absurd.
The beast in Jamesian grove will never jump,
compelling hero’s dull career to crisis;
and when insouciant angels play God’s trump,
while bored arena crowds for once look eager,
hoping toward havoc, neither pleas nor prizes
shall coax from doom’s blank door lady or tiger.
SYLVIA PLATH
Ennui
Tea leaves thwart those who court catastrophe,
designing futures where nothing will occur:
cross the gypsy’s palm and yawning she
will still predict no perils left to conquer.
Jeopardy is jejune now: naïve knight
finds ogres out-of-date and dragons unheard
of, while blasé princesses indict
tilts at terror as downright absurd.
The beast in Jamesian grove will never jump,
compelling hero’s dull career to crisis;
and when insouciant angels play God’s trump,
while bored arena crowds for once look eager,
hoping toward havoc, neither pleas nor prizes
shall coax from doom’s blank door lady or tiger.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on July 15, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 100, Bronze: 50
- Final notes: Well done - I can honestly say that I was not disappointed with one of these entries - however, in the end, the finalists hold a bit more meaning for me... I highly recommend that you give each piece entered into this contest a read - they are all artistic well composed meaningful pieces - thanks so much for your participation in this contest and for making it difficult for me to judge! I hope to see pieces from each of you again soon!
Contest Winners
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by transcendental baby 13 lines, 6 comments, on Jul 1 12:12 AM 2008. In Melancholy Baby
Gold trophy winner
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lifted by a dead wind, gauzy white drapes drift,• Commented on by judge. [remove]
Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
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tired of riddles
and mirrors veiled by vanity• Commented on by judge. -
Mysterious maiden made from iron castings
seemingly meant to display resilienceby Metaphorist 14 lines, 5 comments, on Jun 23 4:15 PM 2008. In Personal• Commented on by judge. -
Clouds hold no appeal for me, nor sunshine's golden rays.• Commented on by judge.
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thank you for the silver =)
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Wow! Thank you so much!!!
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