"Believe in the power of believing.
Say "I believe," and believe it. Believe in something, anything, that gives you the courage and strength to continue on when it would be so easy to give up. Believe me when I say that you're beautiful. Believe me when I tell you "You deserve to be happy."
Believe that you have choices and that you can choose wisely.
Above all, believe in yourself.
It's easy for me to believe in every single thing you do. . .
Because I believe in every bit of who you are."
Author is unknown.
This contest was inspired by conversations I've had with a few of my friends.
Unlike my other contests, this one will have some rules.
1. DO NOT PREACH to me. (please)
2. I dont want politics, OR RELIGION in this contest. (huh?)
Spirituality is what I'm looking for, not religion.
My example is posted above, springboard from that.
3. Be sincere.
If you enter a piece about little blue gnomes that live under your bed, and only come out at night, and change everything around in your living room before you awaken each morning. . . .
GREAT!
But BE SINCERE about believing in them.
Hint to give you the advantage:
[free verse is what I prefer, but I know some of you cannot get away from rhyme
. If you need to rhyme, or write in form, that's okay too.]
Love, Jin
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on February 26
- Rewards: Gold: 601, Silver: 402, Bronze: 303, Honorable mention: 5 people
- Final notes: This was honestly the most difficult contest I've ever had to judge. Some of you went way beyond my expectations, but you all penned something truly personal and true. I thank you sincerely for that. I am proud of myself for having the courage to host such a meaningful prompt, but even more proud of you for giving me what I sought. Whether you know it or not, your words have helped me sustain myself through some pretty difficult moments in my life.
For that, I love you all.
Love always,
jin
Contest Winners
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by AliceinPoetryLand 47 lines, 13 comments, on Feb 12 6:01 AM. In Contest, Thoughts, Prompt
Gold trophy winner
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Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Honorable mention
Entries [24]
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I changed my mind,
and my life was changedby redbarchettadrive 19 lines, 3 comments, on Feb 2 4:24 PM• Commented on by judge. -
A shining hand stops the fall
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Deceptive is doubt
through darkness of night,• Commented on by judge. -
With her little hands she scans each page and as
she looks . She believes that there is a magic that ...• Commented on by judge. -
by Kathleen a Nazarene 11 lines, 3 comments, on Feb 5 4:06 PM. In Bible-ku, Senryu, Spiritual, Life, Sad, Hope, Inspirational, Message• Commented on by judge.
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With light of heaven
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Death has placed
his grimy handby arafura 29 lines, 12 comments, on Feb 9 6:08 PM• Commented on by judge. -
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My soul struggles, tormented in the night.
Calliope echoes back primeval joy.by londiscarpenter 26 lines, 4 comments, on Feb 18 8:43 PM• Commented on by judge. -
Cradled slumber in arm chair reclined
Plowing surface tension of semi-conscious chineby deercatcher 49 lines, 7 comments, on Feb 15 12:15 PM• Commented on by judge. -
As I lay secreted behind the facade
of careless indifference• Commented on by judge. -
You said you'd come and share all my sorrow
You said you'd be there for all my tomorrowsby Kristin103161 22 lines, 4 comments, on Feb 18 6:22 AM. In Contest• Commented on by judge. -
I live in a small village with just a half dozen small animals for company preferring them to other humans.• Commented on by judge.
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Comments
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Looks like a great inspirational theme...
And you are also a beautiful lady, with a heart of gold and the wits of a poet laureate. Did anyone ever mention that you look like the late Sylvia Plath? Well, I believe you do - seriously - are you two related? I would love to enter, but my muse is on vacation at this time. I'm wishing you all the best in your contest. Take care, keep smiling, & believe you are loved. 
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Sylvia? Really.
You're something else Cyn.
The contest will remain open for two weeks, if your muse decides to come back.
I would love to see you here.
Okay?
Thank you for the sweet words.
I love you too, my sister.
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Yes, really...
However, you are the more gorgeous, and even more so in living color... I'll try to come back with an entry when my muse returns. Take care, Sis. xx slan xx
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I see you're up there in my list, and Im sooooooo happy to have you here.
I shall not look until the contest closes, but I wanted you to know I am thrilled Cyn.
I missed you.
Love,
jin
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Wooo Hooo~
I so Love that quote and gosh Thank Goodness I was not wearing mascara or I would look like a raccoon-
Ooooooooooooh I so imagine there will be lots of entries for the prompt tugs hard~ and pulls You in to just want to shake that quill
Okies~ me will see what I can bring forth to breathe in...
Best wishes to ALL~
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I love your writing my friend. I welcome you to this contest, or any of the other 15 I have posted. This quote came from a card I received in the mail today. It made me cry like a baby. The right place-right time sort of thing.
Take all the time you need, no rush. -
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Bless Your Heart and we both balling like babies
This came at the right time and my quill was ready to jump into ink~
I will get it to sing one way or the other
Thankies Beautiful and keep that smile on- radiates my room
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well Jin I love the prompt.. it's beautiful and its perfect in so many ways.. but ... I probably won't enter.. no surprise there eh???? but I did snag the quote and i'm putting it on my page..
I love you Jin...
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Why am I not surprised?
Okay.
I love you too. . .
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I will write for this. I have spent too much of my life saying belief is for fools and often gets you killed. Faith and knowledge.
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Thank you so much for the silver and points,
and..congrats to all the winners.
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Jin, thank you ever so much for the gold. I am truly honoured. I am so pleased these poems helped you.
Congratulations to the other winners and thank you for hosting.
Gaylene
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