Use either the picture or the quotes as inspiration,
or just let your words sing and make music:
give me the poetry of the air, something meaningful,
curl my back, move me...
~ poem must include some reference to music
~ left align; plain background
~ apply poetic device
~ no lyrics or acrostics
~ free verse only
Please welcome Namita as my co-judge.
Music is continuous.
It is only we who turn away.
Henry David Thoreau
Are we not formed, as notes of music are,
for one another, though dissimilar?
Percy Bysshe Shelley
Music was my refuge.
I could crawl into the space between the notes
and curl my back to loneliness.
Maya Angelou, Gather Together in My Name
Music is the mediator
between the spiritual and the sensual life.
Ludwig van Beethoven
Just as Jesus created wine from water,
we humans are capable of transmuting emotion into music.
Carlos Santana
Music is love in search of a word.
Sidney Lanier
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on September 7, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 800, Silver: 500, Bronze: 200
- Final notes: Beautiful, beautiful poetry of the air..... Thank you for a feast of music and song, poets - what a pleasure it was to read the entries in this contest. Encore to all of you!
Congratulations to the winners - well-deserved! I hope to do another "poetry of the air" contest in the near future. Thanks also to my co-judge, Namita - you were great.
...and so I say "thank you for the music"...
Contest Winners
Gold trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Entries [19]
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Distant notes from afar,
delicateby marc creamore 18 lines, 5 comments, on Aug 25 2:32 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. -
Dance about my spirit
as you ease my mind.• Commented on by judge. -
I am a rhymer and this was very hard for me to write but I hope its what you were looking for• Commented on by judge.
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When bass strings
of life seem heavy,by ears2hearyou 70 lines, 15 comments, on Aug 25 7:12 PM 2008. In Contest, Contemporary, Love, Thoughts, Freewrite, Happiness, Humanity• Commented on by judge. -
• Commented on by judge.
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a universe sings
in the distance between us,by EvilKate 88 lines, 11 comments, on Aug 25 7:30 PM 2008. In Contemporary• Commented on by judge. -
she is there, sitting on the sofa
my sofa.by unmasked synergy 33 lines, 4 comments, on Aug 26 2:09 AM 2008• Commented on by judge. -
Sweeping, soaring, shimmering
opulently resonating in glorious space,by quantumsurveyor 25 lines, 11 comments, on Aug 28 4:32 AM 2008. In Contemporary, Contest, Personal, Inspirational, Music• Commented on by judge. -
Shall I rape nature for metaphor
when there is nothing of purpose within my mind?by Justplainwaynethen 17 lines, 2 comments, on Aug 29 8:54 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. -
by Thoughts-of-Soloman 27 lines, 14 comments, on Aug 30 7:23 PM 2008. In Contest• Commented on by judge.
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Comments
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bookmarking... and with a smile
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great...
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i love music, i can't write without it. i'll definitely be here
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i know you can make words sing...i'll be waiting for you
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ps, such a great idea
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Brilliant idea for a contest... have bookmarked
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hope to see you here
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Bookmarked--I only hope I can get out of this slump and write something worthy
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i'm sure music will get you out of that slump (i know that "slump" too, lol)
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bookmarked.
don't close on me.
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still lots of time
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A lovely contest!
I have never written free verse, I would love to try. Could you give me a link to explain how free verse poems are formed please.
I wouldn't want to mess it up
I already have a few notes jumping up and down to be recorded on paper...♪
Becks
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Hi Becks
just read the poetry of most of my favourites (or mine if you dare, lol) and you'll get a good idea of free verse..
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stunning contest my dear friend.. as always, you touch our minds with a light touch of starlight and class
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thank you, gilly.... i know you love music too
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Perfect.
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with you and your musical talents here with me, it is perfect indeed, Namita - thank you
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I'm working on this as I type!!
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gooood
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Congrats to all the winners; and thanks so much for the bronze!! What a beautiful collection of poetry in this one. Again, I am honored to be among such talent and to have placed in this wonderful contest.
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Congratulations to the winners, kind regards Di
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Congratulations to Peter, Guy & Mary...(hey, Guy, good thing your name wasn't Paul, huh?)
Wonderful writing, fabulous contest hosted by two of my favorite humans. Thank you, Nic & Namita. Be well, Poets & Scribes. Vlindertjie
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thank you for the nod, though i'm shocked to have placed at all. lol
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Congratulations to all winners.
~Sonja~
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