Extended to August 31st ~ which means anytime after midnight Saturday...
Art credit: "Calla Lillies No. 1" by Sondra Wampler
Thanks to the gracious generosity of a very dear Friend of mine,
the points have just been raised considerably,
with plenty left over for honorable mentions & also to feature it.
Pay It Forward:
The gold winner will host a contest & send me the link to it
when it's posted to continue the pay it forward cycle.
This contest is NOT anonymous.
I will know who I'm reading & still remain objective.
Ask entrants in my previous contests.
It is my life.
Rules:
I reserve the right to close this contest whenever I choose.
It might be a "quickie", it might be open for a more extended time.
We'll see how things go.Do not post your entry in any other contest until this one's over, please.
NO prewrites. Don't even ask.
No rhyme unless you're very, very good at it.
If you write in rhyme, please explain the form you've used.
One entry per person. 30 entries only.
NO reservations.
No really dark writes.
No cutting, suicide, homicide, anything~cide.
If you know me at all, you already know that.
Sensual is fine. Pornography is not.
If you don't understand the difference, don't enter.
It would be nice for you to read the other entries,
but it is not a requirement, as that is against site policy.
The contest may be extended,
as my work load has been completely insane lately.
If it is, I'll let you know by posting a note on the contest page.
If you have any questions, please put them in the comment section,
as others may need to know, as well.
You can edit up until the contest closes.
I'll read each piece at least several times.
I'll comment on each one, as time permits.
Now then...
the contest prompt is the picture.
It doesn't HAVE to be about flowers.
Tell me what I don't already know about it.
Thanks for coming by.
Good luck, one & all.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on August 31, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 600, Silver: 500, Bronze: 400, Honorable mention: 13 people
- Final notes:
Thank you all so much for helping to make this contest a success.
Rich, your poem simply left me awestruck. It's always such a distinct pleasure to read your soulful songs of life. I look forward to seeing what sort of PIF you'll do next...I know it will be inspiring & lovely.
Carol...what can I say? Your writing consistently stuns me into submission. Quite literally. lol
AliceinPoetryLand, I've not read a great deal of your works, yet I have always felt refreshed & enlightened upon doing so.
The rest of you wonderfully intrepid souls, I thank you for your entries. It was a pleasure to read them all. Honorable mentions are in no particular order; all of you deserve recognition.
Be well, Poets & Scribes.
Contest Winners
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She said, “It doesn't have to be
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in the secret languageby CarolDesjarlais 48 lines, 8 comments, on Aug 12 11:22 AM 2008. In Soceity, Spiritual
Silver trophy winner
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by AliceinPoetryLand 13 lines, 2 comments, on Aug 22 6:18 AM 2008. In Contest, Picture Inspired, Thoughts
Bronze trophy winner
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Mid-day sun rests rays of
light upon gentle lilies.• Commented on by judge. [remove] - Error: Unable to find finalist item 4506107, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
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Softly sinuous,
plical velvet flowers,• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
by Lyndon 19 lines, 1 comment, on Aug 15 9:30 AM 2008. In mood, memories, contemporary
Honorable mention
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"Who will put flowers on a flower's grave?" - Tom Waits• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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Light bounces of delicate curves
of white flowers• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
I picked these flowers
Found growing in a ditch• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
by Debbysmiles 20 lines, 7 comments, on Aug 13 10:39 PM 2008. In Contest, Contemporary, Thoughts Honorable mention
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silken lilies bloom
like the flush upon your cheek• Commented on by judge. [remove]
Gold trophy winner
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Bookmarked
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Lovely.. I hope you get some wonderful entries
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Bookmarked hon.
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Lovely - my favourite flower. Bookmarked, Vlindertjie.
~ Nicolette
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bookmarked!
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Cool
I'm gonna send a couple points to sweeten the pot. I want to see it anyone can write with Nicolette on this prompt. I may try myself, but if I do, just disregard me at judging time, 'cause it'll just be for the challenge of writing myself out of a funk.
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I shall never, ever disregard you, my Friend.
Fogeddaboudit.
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Absolutely beautiful picture prompt. Think I will start writing. Blessings.
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I wish you the best for the contest, my muse has had a rather whimsical attitude of late so not sure I will be able to pen something for this. though the artist has identified these flowers as "calla lilies" I believe the correct name is "canna lilies".
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sweetie! I am so sorry I missed this. I was on vacation and when I returned, just remembered and am too late know that I love ya tho
Lynda
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Thank you ever so much for the bronze! I am honoured
Congratulations to the other winnes and thank you for hosting.
Gaylene
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Thanks so much for your ongoing inspiration...and congrats to all who entered...Rich
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