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If It Wasn't For My Writing!

Hi Everyone,
I am holding this contest for many reasons, but the main one is to release some much pent up heartache, as reading as much as writing relaxes me.

I'm in a very bad place at the moment suffering from very bad stress, and much heartache due to having lost my Grand Baby, who didn't make it into the world, as Baby's Mummy miscarried. Then I have the heart wrenching problem of my Grandson who is turning 2 years old next week, gone missing, after his Father took him for a visit and never returned him, which is killing us all with not only worry but heartache for his welfare.
All in all, I feel my world has totally collapsed under me, and if it wasn't for my writing, I'd go insane for certain, as that keeps me going.
That is your prompt people, " If I Didn't Have My Writing", let it take you to the place you'd be without having your writing to save you, and tell me about it.
Please make sure pre-writes pertain to contest theme, and also label correctly.

Points:
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300 points + a Gold trophy to first place.
150 points + a Silver trophy to second place.
75 points + a Bronze trophy to third place.
30 points + a Green trophy to 3 honorable mention place getters.

Rules:
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No sticky caps.
Nothing inappropriate, contest does not call for it in any way, meaning rape, suicide, pornography,cutting, dark, or the such.
Make all text able to be read please.
Enter once only, and please do not reserve spots.
Label all writes correctly.

Thank you, and looking forward to your entries, Josie

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on August 18, 2008
  • Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 150, Bronze: 75, Honorable mention: 3 people
  • Final notes:
    Thank you for your all your wonderful entries, Congrats to the winners, I am departing All poetry for another site and fresh start after struggling for too long now with past hurts, but shall carry you all in my heart, and never forget the friendship and support you gave me here, love always Josie

Contest Winners

  1. "Writer's Block"
    by BuriedTreasures 46 lines, 5 comments, on Jul 16 1:30 PM 2008. In Variety
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  2. To You
    Without my words written on these pages
    My mouth would not speak
    by Brokenpoetry123 30 lines, 2 comments, on Aug 6 11:24 PM 2008. In Sad, Other
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  3. Writing
    I write the things I cannot say;
    the things I keep inside,
    by stephilou 15 lines, 5 comments, on Aug 7 10:33 AM 2008
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  4. Best Friend
    My trusty notebook and my favorite pen
    Nice quiet area to write down my feeling of being insane
    by earthstar 23 lines, 6 comments, on Aug 6 11:01 PM 2008. In Contemporary, Contest, Hope, Life, Personal, Thoughts
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  5. Writing
    If I didn't have my writing
    I know I wouldn't be sane
    by Peachy 29 lines, 1 comment, on Aug 10 3:06 AM 2008. In Life, Personal, Thoughts
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  6. Like a walking stick
    by Olivias Violin 20 lines, 9 comments, on Aug 7 9:10 AM 2008
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]

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  • StormGoddess Greeters member
    August 6, 2008
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    Josephine- I am so sorry to hear about the troubles and heartache you are going through at this time. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
    And of course, will see if my muse cooperates with me to write something for this.
    Many

    Storm


  • suseann
    August 6, 2008
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    This has to be the hardest thing to bare for you. I'm sorry to hear this and if there is any justice and balance to life,it has to be resolved soon.Yes writing poetry is like a stress release journal for many.You and Angus will be in my thoughts and prayers. I don't understand why it doesn't matter to seperated parents if a child has to endure their childish selfishness. Life jumbled and unsure is awhful.


  • daviscth silver member
    August 7, 2008
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    You and your family are in my prayers darling. I have bookmarked this.