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A Grand Farewell to All Poetry

Good day, magnificent poets!

I will be leaving All Poetry soon, to search out alternative outlets for my craft. I feel that I've reached a creative plateau with you lovely people. For all those that have influenced my work, I wish to thank you.

There are a few points available, all for the Gold and the winner will also receive any points I get for running the contest and my comments.

I would like to see poetry submitted with the theme of goodbyes. Prewrites are welcome!

Now for the disgusting part... da rulez!!!

#5 - Play nice folks!

#1009 - ?

#2 - When in Rome...

#93 - Find delight in the absurd!

#1 - Any style is welcome!

#7 - Have fun!

Thank you!

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on December 27, 2008
  • Rewards: Gold: 1735
  • Final notes:
    Beautiful poets, thanks for your entries! Those that know me and my tastes, have entered exactly what I was searching for, thank you! I will be around... watching... waiting...

Contest Winners

  1. When the seashells are in bloom
    I shall call you when the seashells are in bloom.
    by Maldronah 27 lines, 15 comments, on Dec 5 1:09 AM 2008. In Contest, Farewell, Absurd
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]

Entries [15]

1 - 15 of 15
  • My Inkwell has Run Dry
    I have cried
    until my eyes have no tears
    by McRae by nature 19 lines, 6 comments, on Oct 7 8:36 PM 2007
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite
  • Downfall
    Goodwill is suffocating
    Or maybe it's compassion, a past recollection...
    by writeroftoast 6 lines, 2 comments, on Dec 1 8:44 PM 2008. In Loss, Abstract, Goodbyes, Humanity
    • Commented on by judge.
  • The Lonely Man
    Brother Saguaro
    lives all alone on a farm
    by JWGoethe 78 lines, 11 comments, on Dec 1 8:18 PM 2008
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite
  • What Will You Leave Behind?
    Everything we do leaves an imprint on this world,
    a wispy image of who we were.
    by Kathryn Bowden 4 lines, 5 comments, on Feb 26 2:08 PM 2008
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite
  • Goodbye
    by Horrific Hollis 28 lines, 4 comments, on Nov 2 1:01 PM 2008. In thoughts, lagical, life
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite
  • Absurd Goodbyes
    Why do you say goodbye,when there
    is no reason why?
    by misticmoonlite 10 lines, 5 comments, on Dec 1 10:13 PM 2008
    • Commented on by judge.
  • The Silent Goodbye
    There is a reason I must say goodbye,
    My search for peace for years has been my quest,
    by masterblaster 13 lines, 14 comments, on Aug 31 6:51 AM 2008
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite
  • Homeless poet
    There were three mice running 'round my yard
    I was tryin' just to cath em but found it quite hard!
    by isabellacohen 47 lines, 10 comments, on Jul 8 1:25 PM 2008. In Humor, Contest
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite
  • The Last Farewell
    O City of those distant days,
    O City by the sea!
    by Azgar 23 lines, 8 comments, on Sep 1 8:45 AM 2008. In Life, Sad, Pain
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite
  • Three pins
    three pins
    on a clothesline -
    by Zvrhlik 2 lines, 53 comments, on Sep 23 5:02 PM 2008. In Contemporary, Haiku
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite
  • Becoming Whole Again
    Leaves graces her walk
    as she brisks through the woods
    by darkchemgirl 23 lines, 11 comments, on Nov 18 11:56 AM 2008
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite
  • Good-bye Bellsouth
    A reply to a Bellsouth Valentines Day card which read: Roses are red, violets are blue, if we could have any customer back, it would be you
    by JMPaulk 33 lines, 2 comments, on Dec 13 3:38 PM 2008. In Other, Goodbyes, Business
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite
  • Il Mono della Luna with English Translation
    Opera Lafayette's production
    of Il Mondo della Luna:
    by Titus 50 lines, 4 comments, on Dec 4 7:45 AM 2008. In Thoughts
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Good-bye Friend
    Lost but never gone Your words still carry meaning
    by DeAnges 4 lines, 3 comments, on Jan 27 6:43 AM 2008
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite

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  • McRae by nature
    December 1, 2008
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    Hope your inspiration never runs out Best of luck after AP.

    Carrie


  • HaleyMary
    December 1, 2008
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    Best of luck with your journey

    Hi Great Cthulhu. Good luck with your search for alternative craft after allpoetry. I myself went to another place to share my poetry in 2007 to broaden my horizons. It was one of those life crisis things, I think, but I was so glad that I did. It's really a growing experience and you can learn so much about yourself by meeting new people and sharing ideas with others. Though, I have so many friends on AP that I felt like I could never completely leave, so I always stop by here just to see how the good old gang is. I try to keep a balance between allpoetry and my new venture, and so far I've been able to do both with ease.

    Anyway, just wanted to say best of luck to you and hope things work out for the best. Always keep that pen flowing.

    Haley Mary


  • Immortal Obscurity gold member
    December 1, 2008
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    Wha-- Aw, you're leaving? That sucks, and if my poetry didn't, I would write for you But here, have some free love and pudding

  • Vera Rich
    December 1, 2008
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    Congratulations on feeling ready to leave the cosy nest of Allpoetry. And good wishes for your future career! But why leave Allpoetry completely? Why not stay in touch, and display poems here AFTER they have been published in outlets in the "outside world"? That is what many of us do!