Lyric Prompt:
I got a drop dead simple
Childhood view of salvation
Perhaps that's how it was always meant to be
And the more I add up all this information
It seems it all comes down in the end to you and me
"Christmas Nights In Blue"
~ Trans-Siberian Orchestra
The song can be heard on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yC8Y-yxKU8
20 Lines or less
You have 2 weeks to finish, no rush!
- If you reserve, please try to complete your entry prior to closing!
The usual rules apply.
No Religion/God bashing.
No Dirty Pretty (I don't get it, sorry!), no chat/txt speak or AnY oF tHiS!
No Erotica or Questionable Language ~ I really don't see how it would be appropriate...
Big words are fine for college exams, but let's keep this simple.
- I'm more impressed with your actual thought than with synonyms intending to make your poem sound "more intellectual" - bigger is not better .
Left align, rhyme, center, don't rhyme, free verse, whatever!
- One note, tho: I'm not all too familiar with haikus, sonnets, & structured forms, so if you use them please let me know in the AN.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on January 24
- Rewards: Gold: 400, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 11 people
- Final notes: Thank you, everyone ~
I thought there were 16 entries, one reserve wasn't completed & one other disappeared somewhere...I checked my comments and I don't see any I missed, so I don't know ~ ?
The top 3 touched me the most, however every piece had sentiment worth noting and so I added HMs for everyone! (Not in any order.)
Thanks again & God bless ~
Tim
If any of y'all would be so kind and lend your encouraging quills to a good cause, please check out the following contest:
http://allpoetry.com/contest/2434495
Contest Winners
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That's what friends are for
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Childhood Christianity "ish"• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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"I look into your eyes as I crawl upon your knee"by Rose Angel 34 lines, 6 comments, on Jan 3 11:51 PM. In Contest, Humor, Life, Spiritual, Thoughts, Personal, My own style, Inspirational
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These were words I would say before I could speak.
Just a game we would play before hide and seek,• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
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Wednesday and Thursday pass all the while my crosses are still bloody.
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The cord was severed, first time I was born
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Running around the house was so much fun
Laughing and giggling with childish delight• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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Interesting Lyrics...a tad different than I a accustomed to -
I will check back to read some of the entries.....curious as to what this will bring out
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Childlike ~
Matthew 18
1 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?"
2 He called a little child and had him stand among them. 3 And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
No frills, simple belief ~ not wrapped up in religious trappings
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OK Tim... I agree with Bear... an interesting prompt. Think I'll give it a try and see if anything comes to mind
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I absolutely adore TSO! I'm not religious, or even spiritual, but I'll try and pull something outta my arse that remotely resembles poetry
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this is a lovely piece, it's really emotive and powerful, a brilliant write, well written and easily read well done. =)
Jess xXx
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Thank you! Ummm...this is a contest!
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Interesting. seems I might need to get thinking. In any case, I look forward to reading the entries.d
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Thank you ~
I hope to see your entry!
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Different
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Thank you ~
Join us, won't you?
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This is pretty good.Liked the lyrics though it is not what I usually listen to.
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Thank you ~
Perhaps you'll join us?
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Bookmarked. Will return
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Contest Update:
"A Childhood View of Salvation" Lyric Prompt ~ TSO
http://allpoetry.com/contest/show/2431407#
Lyric Prompt:
I got a drop dead simple
Childhood view of salvation
Perhaps that's how it was always meant to be
And the more I add up all this information
It seems it all comes down in the end to you and me
"Christmas Nights In Blue"
~ Trans-Siberian Orchestra
The YouTube link I had posted for the song had been removed from that site...
However ~
I did find a live bootleg of it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yC8Y-yxKU8
The lyric prompt is found around 2:20
(An album cut version can be found here:
http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.6538497 ) -
Hi
I LOVE Trans Siberian Orchestra!!!
I hope you love my poem:
"Loving Salvation of Friendship"
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