Hi, folks! Everyone's been so cool with their contests I wanted to try another, too.
This picture caught my eye last weekend. To me it hit lemonade, iced tea (mighta been a mug 'o grog in there), friends telling jokes, arm around a sweetie and some meat on the smoker. BUT- there are lots of things one can do in a screened-in porch with a nice breeze...especially when that sun goes down.
Could just be nostalgia for an age that's slowly fading from us all.
Take it anywhere!
Requests:
- 50 lines or less (attention-span boy, here)
- Mark as "Adult" if it is!
- Limit to two entries, please
- If you use the pic, credit Gresham and Mrs. Higgins (my pic, her home!)
*** I forgot when I first posted- new poems, please!
NOTE: Judges will comment on each entry, but in fairness won't applaud, no offense
Hope all my buds and some new buds enter!
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on November 8, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 800, Silver: 350, Bronze: 250, Honorable mention: 6 people
- Final notes: Couldn't believe the quality. Youse guys and gals made me a little boy, again! Pray for ol' papa-bear to do the same for my kids- Lord willing.
As is my habit, everyone who entered gets an Honorable mention. Not just because, but because the heart is obvious in every one. Special thanks to kgj for her insight, though I'm the culprit if the judging was askew. Thank you all and merry times to you!
Contest Winners
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Beauty of this day
where the sun painted it's Summer warmth,• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
by AliceinPoetryLand 32 lines, 7 comments, on Nov 6 6:01 AM 2008. In Contest, Picture Inspired, Thoughts
Silver trophy winner
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green is background• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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by whispernthedark 12 lines, 3 comments, on Nov 5 10:52 PM 2008. In Dark, Contest, Angst
Honorable mention
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The world turns warm amber in calming reflections,
soft tones embellish the cuddles of small talk,• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
It really is a pleasant place to share some friendly cheer
Inviting friends and family for a barbecue and beerby YoursTrulyJulie 20 lines, 5 comments, on Nov 7 12:09 AM 2008. In Picture inspired, Thoughts, Contest Honorable mention
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It was as if misery found happiness
While war found peace• Commented on by judge. [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Entries [8]
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Comments
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you know that you have pre writes open up there don't you??
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Hi dear friend thanks for the invite I will see what I can come up with love the pic. Have a wonderful day. hugs Theresa
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Thanks for the HM in your contest. It was fun
Congrats to all the winners 
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Thank you ever so much for the silver! I am thrilled! Congratulations to everyone for such amazing writes.
Gaylene
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Thank you for the HM.. I loved this contest a lot.. thanks for the opportunity to write for the pic.. I'm so stealing that pic btw
thanks again. Congratulations to the other winners.
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Thank you
For the Gold and, for hosting this contest
Congratulations to all of you
Julie x
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