AllPoetry Poet Laureate AWARD

Contest is Over

• Contest was judged on June 8
• Rewards: Gold: 7000
• Final notes:
  First, allow me to Thank Everyone for their patience. I extended this contest four times, and finally ended the contest with 48 submissions.
  
  Every single submission was well thought-out and expertly written. I say that even to those who chose to remove their poems because they did not see them on the Finalists List. I have been guilty of doing the same.
  
  When the contest finally closed, there were 1112 views. I thought; WOW!
  
  I thank the 48 poets who had the courage to enter their words here!
  
  I am sure that most contest holders say;
  
  "THIS WAS ONE OF THE HARDEST CONTESTS I HAVE EVER HAD TO JUDGE!"
  
  That is probably because it is, was, and will continue to be a task to give merit to one person's heartfelt sentiments over another's.
  
  I added 14 poems to my Finalists List. Through the process of elimination, myself and six other lover's of poetry (those who enjoy reading poetry) outside this site, deliberated long and hard, until we were left with 4 outstanding poems.
  
  It took an entire day of discussion to come to the poem that earned the winning stripes.
  
  Again I say; THIS WAS NO EASY TASK!
  
  
  
  
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  The WINNER!
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  “CALLING ALL NATIONS”
  
  http://allpoetry.com/poem/5227237
  
  This poem engages the reader to enormous heights. It compels us to lift the wings of our better angels. After reading through these words the second time, I stood to my feet and cheered. The message of LOVE and kinship, of unity, brother and sisterhood... coursed through my blood like a rushing stream. The hair on my arms stood at attention. If you have yet to read the inspiration and common sense written here, you are doing yourself an injustice. The way to peace is not as hard as we tend to believe it is. LOVE is the answer!
  
  "The hopes and aspirations of each and everyone
  of us are connected by threads from the same cloth.
  The tapestry of humanity necessitates repair,
  for the stitches of our hearts are bleeding
  with apathy and hatred.
  Let us recommit our devotion to this great gift of life
  and unite as one mind for the cause of a better world.
  Understanding that only by love can we solve
  the tremendous complexities set before us.
  To guarantee our children the same rights given to us
  which is a better future in a world of many wonderful possibilities."
  
  
  YES!
  
  
  Thanks again ONE and ALL!
  
  
  
  
  Much Love & Many Blessings
  
  Renee ♥
  
  
  

Contest Winners

1. Calling of All Nations

   by darell 30 lines, 29 comments, on Apr 9 3:35 PM. In Hope, Inspirational, Humanity
   Gold trophy winner

   • Commented on by judge. [remove]
2. Within Our Hour

   Imagine place where love-blue metaphor
   undressed each soul in something beautiful,

   by kaibab 63 lines, 3 comments, on May 31 3:50 PM
   Silver trophy winner

   • Commented on by judge. [remove]
3. True Forgiveness

   Upon this earth there is no sadder tale
   no story brings a heart to more despair

   by PerVirtuous 31 lines, 26 comments, on May 14 9:26 PM. In Contest, Hope, Society
   Bronze trophy winner

   • Commented on by judge. [remove]

Entries [40]

• Gentle Sunlight

  Sitting alone as the afternoon grows old
  A smile like alabaster iridescence

  by JustinReid 22 lines, 2 comments, on Apr 8 3:31 PM. In Thoughts, Love, Life, Spiritual

  • Commented on by judge.
• Hidden Depths

  Woman soldier of the Civil War, impersonated today.

  by ourgirlFriday 20 lines, 13 comments, on Apr 8 10:22 PM. In History, Life, Dedication

  • Commented on by judge.
• The Wish The Dream The Hope Aries

  To give encouragement, help with healing to promote goodwill
  to be civil @ humane

  by Aries 31 lines, 3 comments, on Apr 16 12:15 AM. In Society Thoughts Contest

  • Commented on by judge.
• together again

  by haikumonk 70 lines, 14 comments, on Apr 11 12:38 PM. In Spiritual, Life, Thoughts, Message, Inspirational, Humanity, Society, Longing, War

  • Commented on by judge.
• Thy Gentle heirs of heaven

  Unheard were her tears
  History woefully wept.

  by ears2hearyou 35 lines, 21 comments, on Apr 11 8:36 PM

  • Commented on by judge.
• choices...

  Once again
  from a low place

  by Peteskid 36 lines, 3 comments, on May 14 10:21 PM

  • Commented on by judge.
• Almost Certain

  by DolceVito 36 lines, 13 comments, on Apr 16 9:54 PM. In Life, Love, Spiritual, Thoughts, Contest

  • Commented on by judge.
• Strong Wind

  Wading ankle deep in the mire of shattered dreams
  we press on.

  by Star Shine 37 lines, 4 comments, on Apr 22 2:39 PM. In Contest, Hope

  • Commented on by judge.
• We Would

  If we could turn the clocks of hand
  to silent sand,

  by myrataal 49 lines, 6 comments, on Apr 23 6:14 AM. In Nature, Society, Love, Upliftment, Healing

  • Commented on by judge.
• Sistahs at Last

  I just came by to edify YOU
  It not who you appear to be that I desire to meet; but you inside

  by pearlstp 22 lines, 4 comments, on May 1 2:32 AM. In Life, Love, Friendship, Family, Sisters

  • Commented on by judge.
• As we sip from Mother's shins.

  by Laura Lamarca 23 lines, 7 comments, on May 2 2:17 AM. In Society, Metaphor

  • Commented on by judge.
• Smile in Gold and Dust

  I glowed so they took me
  packaged with propaganda

  by yukitosumi 30 lines, 4 comments, on May 6 11:22 AM

  • Commented on by judge.
• Kiss of Bliss

  And so she lifted her angel face
  And kissed me - leaving her place

  by lustyluther666 32 lines, 3 comments, on May 11 5:39 AM. In Hope, Life, Love

  • Commented on by judge.
• The Lunaciad Chapter One

  At times she's Anastasia, mostly she's the Queen.
  She only eats bananas,

  by abu nuwas 15 lines, 19 comments, on May 11 11:47 AM. In Contest, Dark, Life, Sad, Thoughts, Insanity

  • Commented on by judge.
• Bridge of Hope

  How tenuous the span
  that stretches up ahead,

  by Crimson Reveller 21 lines, 8 comments, on May 14 7:33 AM. In Hope

  • Commented on by judge.
• Another glass of Milk

  by vaseline 26 lines, 12 comments, on May 14 1:39 PM. In Society, Thoughts, Life, Love, Personal

  • Commented on by judge.
• Peace Crying

  'In the dark, dusty corridors of time
  Peace sits in a corner and cries'
  

  by lianonsidhe 29 lines, 7 comments, on May 14 4:15 PM

  • Commented on by judge.
• Human Duties

  Life is full of things to do
  Full of variety, diversity, the old and the new.

  by madamcb 21 lines, 3 comments, on May 14 7:49 PM. In Life

  • Commented on by judge.
• Poem - If only....

  If only we could say:
  Come take my arm, I'll lead the way,

  by JustADutchie 26 lines, 3 comments, on May 14 8:10 PM. In Contest, Life, Society, Thoughts

  • Commented on by judge.
• One language

  Before the tower fell, all mankind thought as one.
  Communicated, planned and worked togeather

  by Tamera 15 lines, 2 comments, on May 15 1:09 AM

  • Commented on by judge.
• Remember Me

  When you are lonely
  and haven't a friend in this world.

  by trekkergirl 34 lines, 50 comments, on May 21 4:37 AM. In contest AP Laureate award

  • Commented on by judge.
• Days

  Monday's child is fair of face,
  though beauty can look out of place.

  by Chris D 31 lines, 7 comments, on May 21 3:54 PM

  • Commented on by judge.
• Gods Petals

  by AngelBellerose 22 lines, 9 comments, on May 21 4:17 PM. In Contemporary, Contest, Personal, Spiritual, Thoughts, Message, My own style, Noguest

  • Commented on by judge.
• For a Spanking

  Two men stared at each over fences.
  They did not speak the same language.

  by ocerus 27 lines, 3 comments, on May 21 8:05 PM

  • Commented on by judge.
• Perserverance

  by toomysterious 45 lines, 2 comments, on May 24 11:12 AM. In encouragement, inspiration life, game plan, contest

  • Commented on by judge.
• Live It

  Not all the damaged can be healed by soft touch.
  Encouragement without passion is just a spoonful of sugar.

  by ChLeN11 36 lines, 5 comments, on May 28 9:47 AM

  • Commented on by judge.
• Human Nature

  We are linked-
  members in a chain

  by NotAMolly 16 lines, 2 comments, on May 28 9:53 AM. In Society

  • Commented on by judge.
• Speak

  I see images
  shallow and nothing

  by acari27 47 lines, 5 comments, on May 28 11:07 AM

  • Commented on by judge.
• Where Have You Gone?

  Where Have You Gone, Danny, dear Danny?
  I’ve missed you since you’ve gone away.

  by londiscarpenter 18 lines, 2 comments, on May 28 11:50 AM

  • Commented on by judge.
• Litmus Test

  This morning,
  passing strangers on the street,

  by neurosine 13 lines, 7 comments, on May 30 11:45 AM

  • Commented on by judge.
• Where your sin may fall

  by whispernthedark 29 lines, 2 comments, on May 30 10:54 PM

  • Commented on by judge.
• Thanks

  Take a deep breath and say I am better now I love this
  I get to keep You In front

  by negatoreyfan 32 lines, 5 comments, on May 31 11:27 AM. In Contest, Life, Inspirational, Happiness, Humanity, Friendship, Society

  • Commented on by judge.
• Hope

  The sky hangs in a grey balance over
  The dirty glass eyes of a city.

  by Rogue-Poet 19 lines, 4 comments, on May 31 12:51 PM. In Contemporary, Contest, Hope, Society

  • Commented on by judge.
• Create a Wave

  When clock strikes seven,
  take a minute or two,

  by islekine 24 lines, 6 comments, on May 31 1:44 PM

  • Commented on by judge.
• Some Of Us

  There is always better off, worse off
  Than the narrator of their life

  by Just Another Poet.. 37 lines, 2 comments, on May 31 8:33 PM

  • Commented on by judge.
• Unstrung.

  In the lamplight
  of a proven point

  by RIP-sanity 27 lines, 2 comments, on May 31 9:54 PM

  • Commented on by judge.
• Watching the rain

  Some days are clear and bright
  While others can be

  by InMyOwnGlassBox 19 lines, 4 comments, on Jun 1 12:19 AM

  • Commented on by judge.

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