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Just one prompt lyric excerpt

Ok folks just one prompt to play with so show me what you are made of....thrill me with your talent...

'Ten thousand days in the fire is long enough,
Your going home'

From 10000 days(wings pt2) - Tool

Rules:
nO TrIpPy CaPs BeCaUsE iT sUcKs NuTs
no rape because I said no rape and it should be punishable by death
no fellow poet bashing as it also sucks nuts
If you come up with something erotic mark it as such
10 - 50 Lines max
otherwise cut lose and go where the prompt takes you...
Good luck

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on July 9, 2008
  • Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 150, Bronze: 75, Honorable mention: 6 people
  • Final notes:
    This was a pretty close contest on all accounts. Everybody took the prompt on a unique and personal journey. The top 3 I related to on a more personal level, though I extended honours to everyone because I think you all produced great poems. Thanks for your entries.

Contest Winners

  1. All The Conclusions and No Facts
    (C'mon Stupid Boy, make up your mind, you've been confused There is a War inside, your heart and mind wont even distract you)
    by KoreyBurell-TCS 22 lines, 1 comment, on Jun 25 11:18 PM 2008
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  2. Rehashed Servant
    Twenty-seven lashes- birthday's gracious gesture,
    by Solo Wisp 24 lines, 5 comments, on Jun 26 1:28 AM 2008. In Contest, Life, Other, Thoughts, Escape, slavery
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  3. The Demons and Me...
    Once upon a time
    I was enticed into their arms
    by subliminal girl 37 lines, 5 comments, on Jun 26 1:48 PM 2008
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  4. [ You stood with me ]
    You stood with me You walked with me
    by me alone 16 lines, 6 comments, on Jun 27 9:59 AM 2008
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  5. Going Home Again
    by myriad-dark 59 lines, 2 comments, on Jul 8 4:49 AM 2008. In Lyrics, Life, Society, Pain, Spiritual, Thoughts
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  6. red lights
    with shock
    I sit here wondering
    by Shifting 31 lines, 1 comment, on Jul 8 7:59 AM 2008
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  7. s u n g d u k .
    It's raining; I love the rain because it spells good fortune. The rain saves me from slipping but only until the drizzling stops.
    by Blank Page 31 lines, 1 comment, on Jul 8 9:51 AM 2008. In Angst, Dark, Pain, Personal, Thoughts
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  8. whiskey calls me home
    Your eyes are glistening in the moonlight,
    As I sip away the pain of losing you.
    by enchantingbeauty 11 lines, 2 comments, on Jul 8 10:50 PM 2008. In Pain
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  9. Error: Unable to find finalist item 4367213, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]

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  • PerfectImperfection
    July 9, 2008
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    Thanks for the HM & Congrats to ALL!!!


  • Solo Wisp gold member
    July 9, 2008
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    Many thanks for the silver and thanks for hosting the contest. I've always found Tool fascinating and rockin'! Congrats to all entrants!