Ink runs from the corners of my mouth
There is no happiness like mine.
I have been eating poetry.
~Mark Strand, "Eating Poetry," Reasons for Moving, 1968
A poet is an unhappy being whose heart is torn by secret sufferings, but whose lips are so strangely formed that when the sighs and the cries escape them, they sound like beautiful music... and then people crowd about the poet and say to him: "Sing for us soon again;" that is as much as to say, "May new sufferings torment your soul." ~Soren Kierkegaard
We don't read and write poetry because it's cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. And medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for. Dead Poet's Society
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There is no happiness like mine.
I have been eating poetry.
~Mark Strand, "Eating Poetry," Reasons for Moving, 1968
A poet is an unhappy being whose heart is torn by secret sufferings, but whose lips are so strangely formed that when the sighs and the cries escape them, they sound like beautiful music... and then people crowd about the poet and say to him: "Sing for us soon again;" that is as much as to say, "May new sufferings torment your soul." ~Soren Kierkegaard
We don't read and write poetry because it's cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. And medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for. Dead Poet's Society
Choose a quote and personalize it.... free verse..you know me...I like it from the far edge.......
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on July 20
- Rewards: Gold: 400, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 1 people
- Final notes: What awesome poets all. Every time I run a contest, I am taken aback by such talent as is entered. Thnk you for this new breath of isnpiration....even two of the jpgs were new and awesome...the lighted eagle and the pen writing..... Watch for something new and different for a contest coming up. Ty all....truly!
Contest Winners
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I found that peace is transitory
and gifts me in splashes no matter where I am,by PageTurner 37 lines, 3 comments, on Jul 19 6:15 PM. In Personal Thoughts, Life, Love, Hope, Spiritual, Quote Inspired, Contest.
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It is hard to say,
with picture rolling, bending river,• Commented on by judge. [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
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Sometimes there are echoes in my head like countless birds fluttering aboveby Swan song 26 lines, 4 comments, on Jul 19 1:37 AM• Commented on by judge.
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A poet is an unhappy being whose heart is torn by secret sufferings, but whose lips are so strangely formed that when the sighs and the cri• Commented on by judge.
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one question, can it be one of my quotes?
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jsut so every knows the answer....if it goes along with one of these quotes, you can show both. *smile*
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Congrats to the gold and silver...such great poems...always an inspiration, you are...Rich
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Thank you so much!
I loved the quote so much I could just carry it with me always!
TY for the contest, the gold and just for inspiring us so much as always
COngrats to all
Lynda
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Congrats to the winners, what an awesome inspiration.
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