15 poets
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PROMPT:
The sea awoke at midnight from its sleep,
And round the pebbly beaches far and wide
I heard the first wave of the rising tide
Excerpt from The Sound of the Sea - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow 1807-1882
Springboard from the prompt and express. I do not wish for you to use these lines in your poem, nor should this title be your title. I am looking for elegance in simplicity with intense emotion.
Read the prompt. Read the poem. Then write.
Find your niche in Longfellow's words.
Enjoy your own poetry and above all - have fun.
Off you go ...
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on March 22
- Rewards: Gold: 1000, Silver: 500, Bronze: 250
- Final notes:
Thank you all for making this a most enjoyable and difficult contest to judge. I have placed the top four and though no green trophies will be awarded, extra points will be given to our Finalist.
Thank you all for some truly splendid poetry.
A contest worth remembering.
Congratulations to you all.
~Pamela
Contest Winners
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by amaranthine lover 16 lines, 3 comments, on Mar 20 10:57 PM. In Contest, Abstract, noguest
Bronze trophy winner
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Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Entries [13]
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The beautiful sea
is a place for meby lovingpoet 11 lines, 2 comments, on Mar 20 9:36 PM. In Nature• Commented on by judge. -
You were happy
tonight beneath thatby Lady Ireland 20 lines, 3 comments, on Mar 20 10:28 PM• Commented on by judge. -
Several thousand miles away
the waters kiss the sands• Commented on by judge. -
"Like a sleeping giant at rest old sea"by Rose Angel 16 lines, 9 comments, on Mar 20 11:26 PM. In Nature, Thoughts, Message, My own style, Contest• Commented on by judge.
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Waves collide with sandy shore;
Moisture seeps into every pore;• Commented on by judge. -
Bearing Sea represents the growing icy coldness within people’s hearts. I hear the hollow echo of a once warmed heart that was very special from the start. I smell the rotting of one’s compassion as it takes its very last beaby Shady Light 0 lines, 2 comments, on Mar 21 1:06 AM• Commented on by judge.
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and stunned into prison,
the sea whispers a name only the heart can hear.• Commented on by judge.
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Comments
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Loved the theme.I will be back
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Congratulations to all other winners!
And of course, thanks a lot for granting me with this so nice silver cup. This one has a very special shine.
~Sonja~
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