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For My Girlfriend.

My girlfriend, Lexxi has substance abuse problems, with alcohol and drugs. But I have finally convinced her to get clean, and she is going into rehab, because she finally realizes the damage she's done to herself.
Essentially, what I am looking for are letters of support in poem form. Survivor stories, or just love. On saturday, when I go to see her, I will surprise her with your ten poems, and we will pick the three winners together. I thank you all for time in writing this. I'm sorry I don't have more points to give out for this.

I have upped the number to twenty. Also, she loves beat poetry very much, and is obsessed with Bukowski, so maybe a Bukowski-esque work from someone would be good.

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on October 9, 2008
  • Rewards: Gold: 1000, Silver: 600, Bronze: 327, Honorable mention: 1 people
  • Final notes:
    I'm sorry to all of you who put it so much effort that it took so long for me to judge. Lexxi and I have had a myriad of things on our minds, as I'm sure you can all imagine. I am judging this without her, but I looked through the ones she commented and loved and then balancing it out with my own opinion. I am happy to say that she's been sober for over 40 days now. I appreciate all those who cared enough to make an entry in this contest; they were all very sweet and compassionate. Those five who have won; you truly have the gift (and curse, as it can be) of being writers. Wonderful ones, and I wish you luck in all of your future endeavors.

    - Malcolm AKA "PaperHurricanes."

Contest Winners

  1. Patience is medicine
    Every action has its reaction.
    Good deeds bring wonderful fruits.
    by Freelance writer 20 lines, 17 comments, on Aug 27 5:32 AM 2008
    Gold trophy winner
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  2. Winter Sweets
    by chiefmac 45 lines, 3 comments, on Sep 12 4:37 PM 2008. In Contest, Adult
    Silver trophy winner
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  3. It is alright.
    by FlaviusArrianus 28 lines, 1 comment, on Aug 29 4:28 PM 2008. In recovery, life after
    Bronze trophy winner
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  4. So Loved But I thought You Knew
    The choice for pain or laughter and love its your choice honey and please please never go back to the drugs and their will be those who may
    by storiesuntold 38 lines, 2 comments, on Aug 27 6:43 PM 2008. In Pain, Sad, Life, Love, Hope
    Honorable mention
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  5. For Lexxi
    by Jeremy0826 61 lines, 4 comments, on Aug 27 2:41 AM 2008. In Contest, Hope, Life, Love, Thoughts, Inspiration, Sad
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  • Kill My Insides
    August 27, 2008
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    wow

    i wish i felt inspired right now. i havent written in so long, im so rusty. but this is like the sweetest thing ever.i hope you get some grea poems, i hope she loves them, and best of luck to her in her recovery and to you two in your relationship.

  • Shadow Darkstar
    September 1, 2008
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    I don't know you, or your girlfriend, but I wish her the best of luck in recovering. I myself come from alcoholics parents, and one of my sisters has been placed in a home for being abusive, and going drugs.


  • requiempoet gold member
    September 12, 2008
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    :-) I wish her the best for getting clean. And I wish you the best for keeping her in a positive space!