I know some poets here on AP that feel as I do...Writing poetry is like breathing, It is something you must do. It is in your blood and when I have writer's block, I feel I have come down with something dreadful...Some would think it sounds a little crazy when I explain that I feel that if I don't write something, I will just about explode....I can't breathe
but some of you understand 
So, If you love being a poet,
I hope this quote inspires you
"A poet looks at the world the way a man looks at a woman."
~Wallace Stevens, Opus Posthumous, 1957
any style/form
no limit on length
use spell check
I am looking for amazing use of poetic device such as imagery, metaphor and alliteration...If you rhyme, do it well...
What I do look for above all, is emotion
If you have it all, it gets you gold...
Have fun
Lynda
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words by *ssilence@deviantart.com
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Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on July 22, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 400, Silver: 150, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 4 people
- Final notes: This one was so very difficult to judge!
There were many wonderful entries and If I could, I would give every entrant a trophy...The quality was amazing!
I did choose the 7 finalists which touched me the most while in keeping with the prompt and best use of poetic devices...
Narrowing those 7 down to choose the 3 finalists was really difficult and if ties were allowed I would call one....
Until next time...
Lynda
Contest Winners
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I so crave your legged limb,
such perfumed curve,• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
After the act
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Sleek slanted cardio-graphic scroll through pathways• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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by toomysterious 33 lines, 9 comments, on Jul 14 11:50 PM 2008. In life, love, poetry, love of poetry
Honorable mention
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Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Entries [14]
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Beauty in the eyes of a poet
Visions surround youby eternalsol 14 lines, 4 comments, on Jul 13 1:42 PM 2008. In Thoughts, My own style, Lost in thought, Freewrite• Commented on by judge. -
We have beheld her as a sensual mother,
Desiring her many pleasures as no otherby poetrymd 21 lines, 3 comments, on Jul 13 4:54 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. -
by B Chandler 21 lines, 5 comments, on Jul 13 8:08 PM 2008. In Contemporary• Commented on by judge.
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On the grass wet with drizzles, I lay Watching the white clouds floating high..• Commented on by judge.
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I come to you in the evenings of my heart and soul• Commented on by judge.
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I look outside to the desert sun, All knowing that I am the one,by Justinintendo 16 lines, 2 comments, on Jul 13 5:04 PM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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Please don't explode, unless it's on paper with ink.
I too have a feeling of something building and random words run through my mind, almost like searching for a code and when it's ready to come out...I can't type fast enough. I like this contest...gonna let those words bounce round a bit...lol
peace and hugs
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cool!
please do come back
You are always such a joy to read...
"explode on paper with ink" I like that...even your comments are poetic
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im definitely coming back to this if the title as already popped in my mind seconds after reading that quote lol
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My favorite is from Nicamor Parra's "Letters from a Poet asleep in his chair"
"The poets job is this
To improve upon the blank page.
I doubt if it is possible. "
It speaks to the desire, the demand, and the feeling of reaching for what is so often beyond reach.
I will see what I can do.
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looks like another great contest- a marvelous inspiration for the writers...PK
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I have this bookmarked my dear, and hope to be back with something beautiful!!!
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Thanks so much angel-poet....always feathers of inspiration with you...congrats to the winners...Rich
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ty ty for the challenge and the reason to write this poem. Congratulations all!
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