Inspiration is a wild horse and we are fools enough to think we can tame it.
-Thomas Burson
For those of you that like to write about creativity, poetry, or be metaphorical and let that wild horse stand for whatever you find untamable.
""Hopes are crystals found in dreams
used to seed tomorrow. We foolishly
break them, when we say it can’t be true."
- Thomas Burson
This is your other choice. Don't be dreary or write a pity party. I know enough people in my own neighborhood who will do it for free any day of the week. Just ask them how they are doing and step back to allow room for the litany of catastrophe. I am just telling you this so you don't waste good efforts in a dead end. Natari and I want you to have a real chance for gold. So the rules. Follow them all. Why else would we have them.
1. Don't insult our intelligence.
2. All kinds of poetry are accepted. We don't play favorites. We just expect style, form and content to support each other and enhance the art.
3. You have questions you ask. Otherwise, how will you find out.
5. All the standard boiler plate.
6. One last reminder: Don't insult our intelligence.
7. Last but not least: Go for it. Make it hard for us to choose winners.
-Thomas Burson
For those of you that like to write about creativity, poetry, or be metaphorical and let that wild horse stand for whatever you find untamable.
""Hopes are crystals found in dreams
used to seed tomorrow. We foolishly
break them, when we say it can’t be true."
- Thomas Burson
This is your other choice. Don't be dreary or write a pity party. I know enough people in my own neighborhood who will do it for free any day of the week. Just ask them how they are doing and step back to allow room for the litany of catastrophe. I am just telling you this so you don't waste good efforts in a dead end. Natari and I want you to have a real chance for gold. So the rules. Follow them all. Why else would we have them.
1. Don't insult our intelligence.
2. All kinds of poetry are accepted. We don't play favorites. We just expect style, form and content to support each other and enhance the art.
3. You have questions you ask. Otherwise, how will you find out.
5. All the standard boiler plate.
6. One last reminder: Don't insult our intelligence.
7. Last but not least: Go for it. Make it hard for us to choose winners.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on May 30
- Rewards: Gold: 700, Silver: 350, Bronze: 150, Honorable mention: 2 people
- Final notes: This was a difficult contest to judge. I had nine finalists in my list and I basically had to cut it in half. Natari had her choices. Fortunately, we were in agreement on the first three. You are welcome to read our comments on each poem to understand why we chose them. We commented on every poem and they were all good. I want to thank all that entered for providing us with strong vibrant well written works.
-- Tom B.
Contest Winners
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I held seashells to my ear;
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Grand beauty, and best of all vast loyalty, powerfully understanding humanities lovely flaws.by ears2hearyou 47 lines, 5 comments, on May 24 4:06 AM. In Contest, Contemporary, Life, Society, Nature, Humanity, War, Happiness, Friendship
Bronze trophy winner
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What glorious enterprise it is
To set upon these delicate keys• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
A gallont, proud stallion upon wind he floats,
Pounding hooves beating grace that exceeds beauty,• Commented on by judge. [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Honorable mention
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scarlet, violet, crimson, gold
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As I walked through my Mother's garden
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Oh my dog, my darling, ugly,damn frustrating dog, thinks he's cleverer than his master.
"Don't you know sausage dogs can't be trained", he• Commented on by judge. -
Neurons charging
creating a firestorm in my brain• Commented on by judge. -
Your eyes alone cannot define me
so why don't you blindfold them andby Koromone 22 lines, 2 comments, on May 13 8:06 PM• Commented on by judge. -
Further into the darkness let them explore
Let them employ there deeds no moreby roland halloway 28 lines, 13 comments, on May 13 10:55 PM• Commented on by judge. -
It spread in front of me
marked with milestones:• Commented on by judge. -
It was supposed to be
I knew it was• Commented on by judge. -
Deep
in the hidden recessesby Esoteric-Ima 48 lines, 4 comments, on May 26 7:56 PM• Commented on by judge.
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I hope you both get a grand selection to have to muggle over.
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so why no pw's? i do not just want to write i have and i do
but of course it all has to be new
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Unfortunately and it is unfortunate, people stuff things that have no place in the contest when you make it available to PWs and I spend too much time DQing and taking crap. I am sure you understand. I will be happy to read and comment on your poem if you send me a link. But that is the best I can do.
Love, Tom B.
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umm, is it possible if i could maybe bend rule 7, and instead make it hard to choose the losers. lol. jk.
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Don't be dreary or write a pity party. I know enough people in my own neighborhood who will do it for free any day of the week. Just ask them how they are doing and step back to allow room for the litany of catastrophe.
hilarious. and true. I'm in a vacuum right now Tom, muse wise. I'd commit-but honestly the words are just not flowing as they should. I wish you the best with your contest, just the same.
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Just 'cause I mean what I say doesn't mean I can enjoy a smile in saying it. May your muse become inflamed with her powers and haunt you night and day with new wonders.
Love, Tom B.
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I love the inspiration here...I will be back
Lynda
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This contest was a pleasure to write for and so inspiring!
Thank you both so much and congrats to all!
Lynda
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