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30-40 words of Brilliance #47

Prompt: Africa

30-40 words


As my kindred spirit Mystic says 'paint outside the lines'


Brevity, imagination and metaphor are the keys


Reserve welcome but for the love of all that's sacred, please complete your entry by the close of contest



Please do not rate or reply to comments until contest is judged!

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on January 10
  • Rewards: Gold: 400, Silver: 150, Bronze: 50, Honorable mention: 1 people
  • Final notes:
    Thank you so much for your brilliance. Gold and silver were neck and neck. Best to you all

Contest Winners

  1. Submerged Again
    by AliceinPoetryLand 15 lines, 8 comments, on Jan 2 5:31 AM. In Contest, Prompt, Thoughts
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  2. Trying To Mix
    by mysticstorm 17 lines, 5 comments, on Dec 29 5:45 PM 2008. In Society, War, Nature, Love, Pain, Imagery, Metaphor
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  3. blowing dust
    spacious earthen cemetery for all
    of man's desires
    by carole21 7 lines, 3 comments, on Dec 30 12:20 PM 2008. In Contest, Thoughts, Prompt
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  4. don't let's go to the dogs tonight
    by amaranthine lover 15 lines, 3 comments, on Dec 30 7:17 PM 2008. In Contemporary, Contest, Dark, Fantasy, Abstract, noguest
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]

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  • Kari gold member
    December 29, 2008
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    I LOVE the movie out of africa. That prompt should inspire some good ones


  • Nicolette gold member
    January 2
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    I live in South Africa and of course the prompt of "Africa" speaks to me. I hope I have time to write something as I'm still on vacation in the USA and will only be back in SA by the 7th Jan.

    ~ Nicolette


    • AutumnGypsy gold member
      January 2
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      In this case I look forward to a most awesome entry Nicolette. If you need me to, I shall extend so you have the chance to enter your brilliance


  • AliceinPoetryLand gold member
    January 10
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    Thank you ever so much for the gold! I am thrilled. Congratulations to the other winners and thank you for hosting.
    Gaylene


  • mysticstorm gold member
    January 10
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    Thank you for the honor of Silver! Congrat's to all!

    Love,


  • Mythtress
    January 10
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    Thank you for running a smooth contest and for the inspiration. Congratulations to the winners! Smiles.

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