The Poetic Bandits Monthly Contest
Hi everone! This is a contest sponsored by the Poetic Bandits. The Poetic Bandits are a wonderful, active group that I am proud to be a member of. This contest is my way of giving back to those who have given so much to me.
Please join us at the following link http://allpoetry.com/group/info/The+Poetic+Bandits
Taken from Wikkipedia
A miracle is a visible interruption of the laws of nature, such that can only be explained by divine intervention, and is sometimes associated with a miracle-worker. Many folktales, religious texts, and people claim various events they refer to as "miraculous". People in different cultures have substantially different definitions of the word "miracle". Even within a specific religion there is often more than one of the term. Sometimes the term "miracle" may refer to the action of a supernatural being that is not a god. Thus, the term "divine intervention", by contrast, would refer specifically to the direct involvement of a deity.
In casual usage, "miracle" may also refer to any statistically unlikely but beneficial event, (such as the survival of a natural disaster) or even which regarded as "wonderful" regardless of its likelihood, such as birth. Other miracles might be: survival of a fatal illness, escaping a life threatening situation or 'beating the odds'.
The prompt is miracle/miracles
1. miracle of life
2. miracle of love
3. personal miracle/s in your life
4. Old testament miracles
5. Miracles of Jesus Christ and his discliples
6. Miracles of God
7. Miracle on 42nd Street
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBjceTlSPSI
8. Miracles by Jefferson Starship
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tCrBF71JCU
9. your intrepretation of the prompt
10. someone else's special miracle
11. Miracles at Lourdes and at Fatima
12. Spontaneous remission (medical miracles)
Rules!
1. You must apply for Poetic Bandit membership
2. Put prompt number in your AN's
3. Go Bandits and have a good time!
Hi everone! This is a contest sponsored by the Poetic Bandits. The Poetic Bandits are a wonderful, active group that I am proud to be a member of. This contest is my way of giving back to those who have given so much to me.
Please join us at the following link http://allpoetry.com/group/info/The+Poetic+Bandits
Taken from Wikkipedia
A miracle is a visible interruption of the laws of nature, such that can only be explained by divine intervention, and is sometimes associated with a miracle-worker. Many folktales, religious texts, and people claim various events they refer to as "miraculous". People in different cultures have substantially different definitions of the word "miracle". Even within a specific religion there is often more than one of the term. Sometimes the term "miracle" may refer to the action of a supernatural being that is not a god. Thus, the term "divine intervention", by contrast, would refer specifically to the direct involvement of a deity.
In casual usage, "miracle" may also refer to any statistically unlikely but beneficial event, (such as the survival of a natural disaster) or even which regarded as "wonderful" regardless of its likelihood, such as birth. Other miracles might be: survival of a fatal illness, escaping a life threatening situation or 'beating the odds'.
The prompt is miracle/miracles
1. miracle of life
2. miracle of love
3. personal miracle/s in your life
4. Old testament miracles
5. Miracles of Jesus Christ and his discliples
6. Miracles of God
7. Miracle on 42nd Street
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBjceTlSPSI
8. Miracles by Jefferson Starship
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tCrBF71JCU
9. your intrepretation of the prompt
10. someone else's special miracle
11. Miracles at Lourdes and at Fatima
12. Spontaneous remission (medical miracles)
Rules!
1. You must apply for Poetic Bandit membership
2. Put prompt number in your AN's
3. Go Bandits and have a good time!
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on January 26
- Rewards: Gold: 600, Silver: 400, Bronze: 250, Honorable mention: 5 people
- Final notes: Hi Everone,
What a contest! The three judges all had different opinions on the respective pieces. I learned that not everyone sees as I do. The theme was fun to work with and all your pieces gave us something to ponder.
Gold-One Amazing Day
The only one that made all three judge's list. It felt personal and fit the prompt to a T.
Silver-Last thing I remember
It scored high with me because it made me cry. The miracle of love acting through even the veil of death.
Bronze-Vision of Heaven
A very poetic piece that showed excellent skill in its construction.
5 HM's for deserving poets who were just shy of trophy material.
Thanks to Dennis and Polly for their valued help. I enjoyed working with the both of you.
Thank you contestants and judges for a fun contest.
Bye!
Contest Winners
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The angels play their trumpets heralding
The crystal kingdom, sweet Elysium,by Room without doors 14 lines, 8 comments, on Mar 10 9:08 AM 2007. In Sonnet, Spiritual
Bronze trophy winner
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Miracles
too many to recountby Kathleen a Nazarene 34 lines, 8 comments, on Jan 11 2:50 PM. In My life, Hope, Spiritual, Inspirational, Message
Honorable mention
• Commented on by judge. [remove] - Error: Unable to find finalist item 3939349, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
Gold trophy winner
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Friendship is suppsed to be a miracle
but all I feel is the curse.by Lady Altheia 25 lines, 7 comments, on Jan 23 7:40 PM. In Personal• Commented on by judge.
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Great idea, hopefully I can come up with a poem in time.
Thank you for hosting this contest for the Bandits!
Annie
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I look forward to your entry! *hug*
I hope this is good for everyone!
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precluded pre-write
"Miracle of the Future" on prompt a fortnight old Pre-write
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Dark Otter
I applied to become a member of Poetic Bandits aprox 6 hours ago
as promised but as yet have not received the acceptance confirmation thanks for the vote of confidence.... George ..
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Oh, my! Thank you so much for finding "One Amazing Day" worthy of the gold. It was one amazing day among many miracles God has wrought in my life; but, this one stands out because it affected so many people. And, that's the point, isn't it?
Luv & hugs, BonnieQ 
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