Theme is a tribute to Love...and the healing of its wounds.
Lately, I've discovered a need for reminders...
why do we sacrifice, rearrange and bleed for those we love?
Below, find quotes based around this theme that call to me.
Choose a quote and write in any form/length
but be sure it pertains to the theme!
And for added pleasure, stop by and read
one of the many excellent writes by runewalker~
http://allpoetry.com/runewalker
~~"Who, being loved, is poor?~Oscar Wilde
~~"The art of love... is largely the art of persistence."~Albert Ellis
~~"Love is an act of endless forgiveness, a tender look which becomes a habit." ~Peter Ustinov
~~"The lover is a monotheist who knows that other people worship different gods but cannot himself imagine that there could be other gods."~Theodor Reik
~~"Love is a sweet tyranny, because the lover endureth his torments willingly." ~Proverb
~~"Love is much like a wild rose, beautiful and calm, but willing to
draw blood in its defense." ~Mark Overby
~~"Time is too slow for those who wait, too swift for those who fear,
too long for those who grieve, too short for those who rejoice,
but for those who love, time is eternity." ~Henry Van Dyke
~~"Love is, above all, the gift of oneself."~Jean Anouilh
~~"We choose those we like; with those we love,
we have no say in the matter."~Mignon McLaughlin
~~"We loved with a love that was more than love."~Edgar Allan Poe
No rules, just the obvious...
twenty to thirty lines is a good measure.
Image Credit: "Crested Iris" by Ushie Farkas
Oh, and have fun, but write with FEELING.
Lately, I've discovered a need for reminders...
why do we sacrifice, rearrange and bleed for those we love?
Below, find quotes based around this theme that call to me.
Choose a quote and write in any form/length
but be sure it pertains to the theme!
And for added pleasure, stop by and read
one of the many excellent writes by runewalker~
http://allpoetry.com/runewalker
~~"Who, being loved, is poor?~Oscar Wilde
~~"The art of love... is largely the art of persistence."~Albert Ellis
~~"Love is an act of endless forgiveness, a tender look which becomes a habit." ~Peter Ustinov
~~"The lover is a monotheist who knows that other people worship different gods but cannot himself imagine that there could be other gods."~Theodor Reik
~~"Love is a sweet tyranny, because the lover endureth his torments willingly." ~Proverb
~~"Love is much like a wild rose, beautiful and calm, but willing to
draw blood in its defense." ~Mark Overby
~~"Time is too slow for those who wait, too swift for those who fear,
too long for those who grieve, too short for those who rejoice,
but for those who love, time is eternity." ~Henry Van Dyke
~~"Love is, above all, the gift of oneself."~Jean Anouilh
~~"We choose those we like; with those we love,
we have no say in the matter."~Mignon McLaughlin
~~"We loved with a love that was more than love."~Edgar Allan Poe
No rules, just the obvious...
twenty to thirty lines is a good measure.
Image Credit: "Crested Iris" by Ushie Farkas
Oh, and have fun, but write with FEELING.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on August 26, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 413, Silver: 269, Bronze: 126
- Final notes: Outstanding!!! I am wondrously overwhelmed, still filled with the beauty and meaning
of the words each of you responded with.
So much so, that I felt it necessary to
award dual recognition of the top three!
So, if you placed as a finalist, know it
was a fantastic feat deserving of a
complimenting recogniton. Obviously, I recommend reading those chosen, but I
especially would like to draw attention to
"The Gardens of Eden" which was written by
a sixteen year old with brevity and true
feeling. Truly, I appreciate all of the muses entered and
hope to have a chance to honor them again
in a future theme. Blue
Contest Winners
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The river bank was steep that day,
steeper than I ever remember ...by waydownuponjoy 60 lines, 12 comments, on Aug 18 6:39 AM 2008. In Life, Love, Nature of human nature
Silver trophy winner
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The Cherry Blossoms are blooming in Spring
Again, my love…by kareneisenlord 55 lines, 5 comments, on Aug 19 1:36 AM 2008. In Love, Contemporary, Contest, Life, Nature, Personal, Spiritual, Thoughts
Bronze trophy winner
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In the iridescence of youth / I talked irresponsibly / Without even a thought / That one day I shall grow old / And see things in a colder light / It was a time / Not of fruition yet but of flowering• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
Gold trophy winner
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by Bazza 33 lines, 35 comments, on Dec 17 5:23 AM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I’m glad I had no say in the matter
Of whom to love, but I choose who to like.• Commented on by judge. -
You asked me why I love you
I'm glad I don't know whyby bluecollarlove 23 lines, 16 comments, on Feb 15 1:32 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Thanks for the placement, recognition, etc. A very good contest with some great entries. !!
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Thank You Blue ...
for having this contest and for enjoying my poem which would have never been written had you not had this contest and stirred those emotions out of me.
I thank you as well for the trophy and points! joy
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