I have been thinking, and thinking, about having a contest
that would be a little different than others. Being that
there are so many contests here daily, I doubt that this
will be much different than the others. But I'll give it a
shot anyway.
So here is what I came up with. This should be pretty easy
because it is all about prewrites.
I am asking that you go and find the one poem that you
wrote during this past year ( 2008 ) only!!! I will check
the dates. I want you to enter, what you think is your
most personal and meaningful poem. Nothing else, it has
to be PERSONAL AND MEANINGFUL !!!
I am looking for something that came from deep within
your soul. Something that will touch others.
That's it, I hope I am not asking for too much.
Rules:
1- If I think your poem does not pertain to what I am looking for
I will remove it.
2- I will DQ anyone who is rude to others
3- You may use any style of writing
4- There is no line limit
5- No reserving
6- I think that is it for now, if I think of anything else I will let you know.
Points will be added at the end of the contest.
I will also add a Silver, if I see fit
I will add a Bronze, if I see fit
HM, I'll think about that one.
that would be a little different than others. Being that
there are so many contests here daily, I doubt that this
will be much different than the others. But I'll give it a
shot anyway.
So here is what I came up with. This should be pretty easy
because it is all about prewrites.
I am asking that you go and find the one poem that you
wrote during this past year ( 2008 ) only!!! I will check
the dates. I want you to enter, what you think is your
most personal and meaningful poem. Nothing else, it has
to be PERSONAL AND MEANINGFUL !!!
I am looking for something that came from deep within
your soul. Something that will touch others.
That's it, I hope I am not asking for too much.
Rules:
1- If I think your poem does not pertain to what I am looking for
I will remove it.
2- I will DQ anyone who is rude to others
3- You may use any style of writing
4- There is no line limit
5- No reserving
6- I think that is it for now, if I think of anything else I will let you know.
Points will be added at the end of the contest.
I will also add a Silver, if I see fit
I will add a Bronze, if I see fit
HM, I'll think about that one.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on December 11, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 700, Silver: 500, Bronze: 300, Honorable mention: 6 people
- Final notes: Thank you all so much for entering my contest. When I say, that I had the hardest time judging this contest, believe me I truly did. All the poems touched me in one way or another. Some made me smile, some reminded me so much of my self and then there were those that made me cry, and cry, and cry. Some were the most heartbreaking poems I have ever read in my life. I can't believe that some people go through so much sorrow and hardship in their life. Reading your poem, made me feel your pain, your loss, and your happiness. I honestly wish I could have given out more gold, because there were nine poets who I believed deserved a gold.
I thank you for sharing with me your most personal and meaningful poetry. I wish every single one of you the very best for the up coming New Year. Many blessings to each one of you. Please have a wonderful New Year. May all your dreams come true.
Contest Winners
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I’m searching for an answer, looking for a sign. I know there’s something out there that will ease my mind.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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The depth of my sorrow reaches to the pit of my soul
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I was a hard core heroin addict for ten years it lead me into pot and methamphetamines and acid and many other drugs to list I am now in reby hopelesspoet 61 lines, 13 comments, on Jul 3 2:35 PM 2008. In Abuse, Life, Pain, Personal, Sad, Loss, Self
Honorable mention
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Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
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second-hand memories;by Death of the Author 12 lines, 36 comments, on Nov 29 10:25 AM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
High above the words we say
The laughing becomes our masquerade• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
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How could a man you loved behave that way
Does he forget that he has turned aside• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Either take my hand and stope the pain,
Or let me fall and watch me fade.by Kage-saumas-girl 35 lines, 7 comments, on Oct 16 9:51 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
by ShadyWilbury 12 lines, 13 comments, on Oct 3 2:29 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I sit in my chair frozen with fear
What if I lost all who I hold dear• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
i love her
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by Voodoo Eyes 6 lines, 5 comments, on Oct 29 6:15 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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All the bullshit you put me through in the past
by hotchocolate 25 lines, 20 comments, on Oct 31 12:51 AM 2008. In Thoughts, Pain, Personal, My own style
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Then it streaked yellow lightening,
Next like brilliant jade.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
by edit my world. 19 lines, 17 comments, on Nov 27 11:12 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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How can you
feel somethingby Jade.Butterfly 74 lines, 17 comments, on Jul 27 1:23 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Wind play with dandelions at night
And blow the feather to the sky.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Lured into
foliages of sugar coated promises• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
this is not a love poemby Shya 20 lines, 4 comments, on Nov 29 5:43 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Look they would fit
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As the years get shorter
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by B.m.w 57 lines, 5 comments, on Aug 3 9:44 AM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Never give up on yourself, in time things will turn around for you.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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My hopes get up high;
As your laying next to me.by Pothead420 95 lines, 2 comments, on Dec 5 9:46 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. -
The song goes "your voice is the soundtrack of my summer".
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Dedicated to my wife, may she love God more than she loves me. There is no other way to love.by Demington 38 lines, 6 comments, on Jan 22 12:52 AM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Big blue eyes,and a happy smile / and a heart of gold, although he was only four months old / How we miss him , how we cried when we had tby Storm-Goddess 25 lines, 25 comments, on Feb 19 12:52 AM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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She swayed over tides
Anchors away, and sheby Apocalyptic Scarves 27 lines, 22 comments, on Jul 27 11:33 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
My tears hit hard as you began to walk away. Stricken with fear, I reached for your arm, but caught nothing but air. I never said goodbye.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by Candy Morphine 84 lines, 5 comments, on Nov 6 1:58 AM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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great idea 6this is original and very much easy but fun
great idea
grumpybrat20 -
OMG!!
What have you gotten yourself into? 71 entries at the time I checked this... you'd better close it now, or you'll be reading forever.
Your friend from PA -
Thank you so much for the Gold. I was shocked
heheI am so glad you enjoyed my poem. Thank you for holding and judging this fab contest. Congratulations to all the winners 
Much love
Ylova
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Thanks so much for the honorable mention and congratulations to all winners. Blessings, Patty
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Thank you for hosting a wonderful contest and the honor of Bronze.
Congrat's to all and Happy Holidays...
mystic
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Thank you for the comment.
And congrats to the winners!
Annie
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