Filigree

I have seen this word used quite a bit in poetry lately.

15 poets

Free write

Keep it tasteful

Spelling, punctuation and grammar count

Credit images appropriately

Prompt: filigree

Springboard from the prompt and express emotion. I am looking for elegance in simplicity.

Enjoy your creative ability. I know I will.

***Please note if at least 10 entries are not received, this contest will be closed for lack of interest, though I do appreciate all contributions and the effort put forth.

Thank you.

Off you go....

Contest is Over

Contest was judged on December 17, 2008
Rewards: Gold: 1000, Silver: 500, Bronze: 250
Final notes:

Though this contest got off to a slow start, it certainly finished with a bang! Some truly wonderful poetry and I was again forced to place four.

Though there will be no green trophies awarded, our finalist will receive extra points for their beautiful poem and gracious effort.

Thank you all for such wonderful poetry and congratulations to our winners.

Great work from all. ~Pamela

Contest Winners

delicately entangled

by going nowhere 31 lines, 18 comments, on Dec 3 2:31 PM 2008
Gold trophy winner

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Difficult Write...**

Difficult Write…
Wandika 12-13-2008

by Wandika 35 lines, 8 comments, on Dec 13 9:19 PM 2008. In Personal, Thoughts
Silver trophy winner

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ancients

by Periwinkle Blue 2 lines, 2 comments, on Dec 10 11:57 AM 2008. In Thoughts
Bronze trophy winner

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Lover's Lace

by CitrineSunrise 22 lines, 9 comments, on Dec 12 3:16 PM 2008. In Love, Hope

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Entries [14]

1 - 14 of 14

Fine Knight, I do Entreat Thee

by Girl in Red 25 lines, 7 comments, on Dec 1 12:22 AM 2008. In Love, noguest

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Shimmering Beneath the Shining Sun..

by raspberry 38 lines, 4 comments, on Dec 1 5:35 AM 2008. In Fantasy

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God's Fancy

Creation laughing bubbles,
tickling God's fancy~

by Skybow 24 lines, 6 comments, on Dec 10 11:51 PM 2008. In Contest, Freewrite, Self

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Beguiling

by Blossom Fairy 16 lines, 4 comments, on Dec 11 1:17 AM 2008. In Fantasy, Love, noguest

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Figure Eights

by klassy lassy 19 lines, 20 comments, on Dec 12 12:12 PM 2008. In Personal, Thoughts, Design

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The Garden Swing

I once beheld a garden swing
inside a gate of filigree.

by Emerald Lass 23 lines, 3 comments, on Dec 12 3:32 PM 2008. In Life, Love, Hope, noguest

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Blacksmith's Art

wrought with skill - an artist creates

by MargaretG 11 lines, 13 comments, on Dec 13 1:50 AM 2008. In Contest, Life

• Commented on by judge.
Filigree

She said that she would care for me
I wove a heart in filigree

by Keith 20 lines, 4 comments, on Dec 13 6:14 AM 2008. In Life, Love

• Commented on by judge.
Reunion

by breedluv 26 lines, 4 comments, on Dec 13 8:02 AM 2008. In personal, life, angst

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Frost

The blessed frost insists on biting hard,
the first this Christmas time to stalk below

by Mungcin 16 lines, 1 comment, on Dec 15 4:03 PM 2008

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going nowhere
December 9, 2008
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there are only FOUR???? this is a great prompt.. jeesh! come on all you poets.
CitrineSunrise
December 18, 2008
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The gift of points was a wonderful bonus, but I was just pleased to have such a lovely comment from you. Thank you for this contest. Peace, Liz