This contest is for members of the group
"Poets With Feathers" only
http://allpoetry.com/group/show/Poets%20With%20Feathers
So if you are not a member, I am sorry but you cannot enter this one
[I accept applications only from friends that I know and I say this not to be rude but because of problems that I have had here on AP with harrassment as well as problems other members of my group have endured. Please accept my apologies for this, but group is a safe haven for my members.]
Hi Poets with feathers!!!
I thought it was high time for a group contest
So .....
Jasminerose and I invite you to
bring your brilliant muses and golden pens...
Since you are all friends and intelligent poets, we don't feel the need to make a list of rules. You know what we expect.....just be yourself...any style or form
no length limit ( but no novels please )
We hope to inspire you with the following amazing quote:
“All these things have you said of beauty.
Yet in truth you spoke not of her but of needs unsatisfied,
And beauty is not a need but an ecstasy.
It is not a mouth thirsting nor an empty hand stretched forth,
But rather a heart enflamed and a soul enchanted.
It is not the image you would see nor the song you would hear,
But rather an image you see though you close your eyes and a song you hear though you shut your ears.
It is not the sap within the furrowed bark, nor a wing attached to a claw,
But rather a garden for ever in bloom and a flock of angels for ever in flight.
People of Orphalese, beauty is life when life unveils her holy face.
But you are life and you are the veil.
Beauty is eternity gazing at itself in a mirror.
But you are eternity and your are the mirror.”
Kahlil Gibran
(You may also add the image above for additional inspiration, but the quote must be the focus of the prompt)
image courtesy of Night Hope
Have fun!
Lynda & Jazzy
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"Poets With Feathers" only
http://allpoetry.com/group/show/Poets%20With%20Feathers
So if you are not a member, I am sorry but you cannot enter this one
[I accept applications only from friends that I know and I say this not to be rude but because of problems that I have had here on AP with harrassment as well as problems other members of my group have endured. Please accept my apologies for this, but group is a safe haven for my members.]
Hi Poets with feathers!!!
I thought it was high time for a group contest
So .....
Jasminerose and I invite you to
bring your brilliant muses and golden pens...
Since you are all friends and intelligent poets, we don't feel the need to make a list of rules. You know what we expect.....just be yourself...any style or form
no length limit ( but no novels please
) We hope to inspire you with the following amazing quote:
“All these things have you said of beauty.
Yet in truth you spoke not of her but of needs unsatisfied,
And beauty is not a need but an ecstasy.
It is not a mouth thirsting nor an empty hand stretched forth,
But rather a heart enflamed and a soul enchanted.
It is not the image you would see nor the song you would hear,
But rather an image you see though you close your eyes and a song you hear though you shut your ears.
It is not the sap within the furrowed bark, nor a wing attached to a claw,
But rather a garden for ever in bloom and a flock of angels for ever in flight.
People of Orphalese, beauty is life when life unveils her holy face.
But you are life and you are the veil.
Beauty is eternity gazing at itself in a mirror.
But you are eternity and your are the mirror.”
Kahlil Gibran
(You may also add the image above for additional inspiration, but the quote must be the focus of the prompt)
image courtesy of Night Hope
Have fun!
Lynda & Jazzy
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Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on August 31, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 400, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 2 people
- Final notes: Amazing entries even if there were only a few.....
QUALITY rather than quantity I always say!
Jasminerose and I agreed that you all should have gold if we could only give you that, but since that is not possible, please accept our congrats on your beautiful entries and our thanks for making these a pleasure to read and this contest so difficult to judge!!!
Lynda & Jazzy~
Contest Winners
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by Night Hope 28 lines, 19 comments, on Aug 25 12:36 PM 2008. In Personal, Inspiration, Love, Life, Hope, Nature, Spiritual
Gold trophy winner
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Is not the eye beholding sigh to bend in autumn,
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Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Honorable mention
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rather long and interesting quote. bookmarking, will be back
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yes, we thought about it being long but were so taken with it that we decided we liked it the best of all of the ones we found
Glad you will be joining us, Cuz! 
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will be back to join in.
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We will be so looking forward to reading your poem, oh talented lady!!!
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Hi Lynda,
Not sure if I can get back for this contest or not. Hope you don't mind, I don't think contest will be a big focus for me again for a while
I wish you luck in this contest though!!
If you decide to do another contest for Tim, I would appreciate you letting me know.
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oh, I understand completely You have enough to focus on
DOn't worry..There will be others later
Good luck!
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AHHHH, I LOVE that picture. And the quote is awesome, too. I really want to enter this...let me try to write something close to worthy!
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Nice Contest You Two!
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I will get on this my dear sisters!!! Much love to you both!!!
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Thank you so much for hosting such an inspiring contest & for the honor of the golden chalice, Lynda & Jazzy. Congratulations to Rich, Timothy, Errant Panther & Fug-azi on their wonderful entries. Be well, Poets & Scribes. Wanda
"Ravenous Beauty" www.allpoetry.com/poem/4543375
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Thanks so much for your wonderful inspiration...congrats to all Rich
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Thanks For Bronze
I appreciate the two of you very much, and for allowing me to be inspired by the promts, and get my weave on. Stay sweet, and thanks to the both of you for being beautiful souls.
Brother Timothy
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