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Embrace~

Hi Brilliant poets...


The image above touched me. I was looking for a pic and I saw this...
All I could think of was that this couple must really be in love...
enthralled in each other to be so embraced, despite the pouring rain....
It really touched my heart and being the romantic that I am, I was hoping to get some beautiful entries inspired by this picture....so


I hope you are inspired by this, if not...the following quotes:


Soul meets soul on lover's lips.
~ by Percy Bysshe Shelly ~

When you love someone, all your saved-up wishes start coming out.
~ by Elizabeth Bowen (1899-1973) ~

The greatest thing you'll ever learn
Is to love and be loved in return.
~ From "Unforgettable with Love" by Natalie Cole



Please put your option in Author's notes

I am impressed by unique love poems written with creative use of poetic device such as metaphor, imagery, alliteration and especially emotion ...if you rhyme, make it unforced...

no hard core erotica...Sensual is beautiful...

Have fun!

Lynda




image credits:

Love picture - couple hugging in the rain, by orangeacid
obtained from
http://www.lovepicturesoflove.net/




♥




Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on January 13
  • Rewards: Gold: 400, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 6 people
  • Final notes:
    This contest was so very difficult to judge! I had to bring in a second party to assist me...
    If the rules did not prohibit ties, I would have had a tie because I feel there should have been more than 3 winners here...
    I am posting another contest today and I hope that you will all look for my new one. Thank you so much for your wonderful entries. This is the best contest I have hosted in a long while. The entries were amazing....They ALL touched my heart and I thank you for that!

    Until next time,


    Lynda

Contest Winners

  1. This Way Of Nature's Thirsty Tempest
    Between the shadows of the rolling thunder,
    the wrap of weather whispers wonder
    by kaibab 47 lines, 5 comments, on Jan 6 8:32 PM
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  2. Old Toys
    And a tiny porcelain doll,
    long forgotten,
    by Idle Mind Wondering 45 lines, 2 comments, on Jan 6 10:08 PM
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  3. Inside This Tender Moment
    by Night Hope 55 lines, 14 comments, on Jan 7 9:03 PM. In Love, Life, Nature, Spiritual, Hope, Inspiration
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  4. embrace
    by MuddyKing 34 lines, 4 comments, on Jan 7 9:22 PM. In Adult, Life, Death, Pain
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  5. Unforgettable
    by chatelaine 25 lines, 9 comments, on Jan 8 8:02 PM. In Love, Pic Inspired
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  6. The Faint Hum
    Eyes vigorously scan the horizon
    for the slightest movement
    by Errant Panther 26 lines, 2 comments, on Jan 7 3:06 PM. In Contemporary, Life, Love
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  7. Error: Unable to find finalist item 4932597, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
  8. Preparation
    In the kitchen, Grandma hides money
    in flour-jars, and back of cabinets.
    by afroqban 36 lines, 6 comments, on Jan 6 9:43 PM. In Personal, Love
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]

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  • Idle Mind Wondering silver member
    January 6
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  • Endeavor gold member
    January 6
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    Hi Linda


    I think I am overdue to write for a contest of yours

    I love the picture as well

    Rick


  • Whispered Devotions
    January 7
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    I agree with Rick! I am overdue to write for a contest of yours as well. Beautiful picture indeed not to mention the breathtaking quotes. I hope I can rattle my muse enough to spill the words she feels.


    Amy


  • SmokinHotWhiteTiger
    January 7
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    seeing as I could never love again to the point of actually entering another love contest in the near future I am forced to pass on this one as my darkness has taken control of me and well you want beautiful poetry bnot dark stuff any ways good luck as always with the contest and judgin Aunt Lynda

    Me


  • kaibab silver member
    January 13
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    Thanks so very much, such an inspiring picture...and such an inspiring udge to write for...congrats to the winners...Rich


  • Night Hope gold member
    January 13
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    Thank you for hosting such a lovely contest & for the bronze, Lynda. Congratulations to Rich, Ken, Richard, Tim, Carol & all the other worthy entrants. Be well, Poets & Scribes. Wanda

    "Inside This Tender Moment"

    www.allpoetry.com/poem/4934219


  • poeticweaver gold member
    January 14
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    Thanks Sis!

    I appreciate the HM!
    Congrates to all those you've found worthy!

    Love brother Timothy

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