In the last two months, the U.S. has celebrated Memorial Day and Independence Day. I would like to read your poetic thoughts on our country.
I don't want rants against the U.S. That is not patriotism. Viewing her problems and failings and finding ways to support her and work toward solving those problems and failings IS patriotism. Unabashed and unashamed love for her IS patriotism. Devotion and gratitude for her and the opportunities she gives IS patriotism. Support for her citizens, especially those in the military, IS patriotism. Patriotism is always positive, even while it is acknowledging the negatives in the system.
In that vein, feel free to express your views in any style.
I've never disqualified anyone. I don't usually feel that is necessary or appropriate, but if you submit nothing more than a rant against the U.S., I will DQ it.
Please no cursing, no funny typing and no erotica.
Prewrites are accepted, but if you've already won a gold for your poem in another contest, I'd really rather you didn't submit it again. Try something new.
I might increase the points depending on the entries I receive.
I don't want rants against the U.S. That is not patriotism. Viewing her problems and failings and finding ways to support her and work toward solving those problems and failings IS patriotism. Unabashed and unashamed love for her IS patriotism. Devotion and gratitude for her and the opportunities she gives IS patriotism. Support for her citizens, especially those in the military, IS patriotism. Patriotism is always positive, even while it is acknowledging the negatives in the system.
In that vein, feel free to express your views in any style.
I've never disqualified anyone. I don't usually feel that is necessary or appropriate, but if you submit nothing more than a rant against the U.S., I will DQ it.
Please no cursing, no funny typing and no erotica.
Prewrites are accepted, but if you've already won a gold for your poem in another contest, I'd really rather you didn't submit it again. Try something new.
I might increase the points depending on the entries I receive.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on July 23, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 700, Silver: 500, Bronze: 300, Honorable mention: 5 people
- Final notes: Thank you so much to those who entered this contest. I am heartened to see that love for our country is still alive and well - even from those who don't live here. celtic queen
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She always felt she had an American Heart
Has felt this way from the very startby ScottishPrincess 16 lines, 30 comments, on Apr 17 6:38 PM 2008. In Personal, Thoughts
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It is not easy now days to decipher what is trueby Roaddog Wolf 46 lines, 6 comments, on Jul 1 6:22 AM 2008. In Life, Society, Thoughts, Personal, Contemporary• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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The true alternatives in life areLove and Hate
Take a healthy meal of love upon your plateby judmc 16 lines, 24 comments, on Apr 12 8:44 AM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Hey, thanks for the goldie, glad to have given you something different (and semi-deep, under the surface!) I just polished it up a bit, too...
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Thanks for the contest, CelticQueen, and the HM.
peace
doug
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