War is clearly a terrible, controversial and destructive part of our history and our lives. And yet this extreme of human behaviour can evoke some truly stunning and poignant poetry. I want to see your best.
Please no religion/race bashing etc as I will just DQ anyway. I am looking for a glimpse into tragedy, something that Sassoon or Hughes would be proud of.
I look forward to being moved by your marvellous entries.
Please no religion/race bashing etc as I will just DQ anyway. I am looking for a glimpse into tragedy, something that Sassoon or Hughes would be proud of.
I look forward to being moved by your marvellous entries.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on February 26
- Rewards: Gold: 400, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 1 people
- Final notes: I have been humbled and impressed by the wonderful entries. Thanks for all of the entries and congratulations to the winners.
Contest Winners
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Death comes on swift wings
To those who battle takesby nudul 22 lines, 8 comments, on Feb 23 7:41 PM. In War, Humanity, Angry, Family, Personal., Inspirational, Dedication, Lost in thought
Gold trophy winner
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A Message To The Young Of Today! / They gave us their today / That we might have tomorrow, / Our day,built from their blood, / Their pain aby ScottishPrincess 22 lines, 13 comments, on Jun 14 8:17 AM 2007. In Society, Life, Respect
Silver trophy winner
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Good afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen.
Today the product we have for you is an oldie but good oneby Antipodi 41 lines, 4 comments, on Nov 27 12:42 AM 2005. In Society, Dark, Contemporary
Honorable mention
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Remnants of our tattered flag
flutter in the putrid air.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
The white flag of surrender is stained Red
Somehow the price of freedom has become war• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
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The gunfire rings out
The bombs explodeby crosscountry07 20 lines, 14 comments, on Mar 14 7:54 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
Bronze trophy winner
Entries [24]
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Will courtroom rise, and pay heed
to the charges brought forth by an evil deed.by The Angel in Black 25 lines, 5 comments, on Nov 11 6:43 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Pictures on the wall, shattered when they hit the floor
Pictures on the floor, scattered like fruit in a grocery• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Terror screams, land mine's lacerates.
Amputees leave their limbs in a killing zone• Not viewed by judge. -
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this is...um...personal...by CrunchyMarshmallows 67 lines, 6 comments, on Dec 16 5:45 PM 2008. In Personal, Pain, Thoughts, Life, War, Dedication, Lost in thought, Longing, Sadness• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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O, let us have a war in which to fight
where all are damned for glory’s honor bright!by Peripatetic 24 lines, 6 comments, on Aug 23 2:04 PM 2008. In War• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
The green recruit glanced nervously at the veteran by his side,
He swallowed hard and gripped his sword and wished that he could hide.by Shadowsong 23 lines, 30 comments, on Sep 5 10:57 AM 2003. In Other• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
He returns with mind weighed down, and
time has stopped with his small steps.by musicalmousie 20 lines, 3 comments, on Feb 24 12:28 AM• Commented on by judge. -
family and friends
bidding people fairwellby offlimits 61 lines, 2 comments, on Feb 24 3:02 AM• Commented on by judge. -
I feel so sorry
for those who fight this warby bluecollarlove 26 lines, 4 comments, on Feb 24 1:43 PM• Commented on by judge. -
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