I went inside my heart
to see how it was.
Something there makes me hear
the whole world weeping.
[Rumi]
the quote above is your prompt
i prefer poetry built on a strong central image
or metaphor with a narrative or personal voice
left align
no images posted with poems
no author’s notes
give it a soft focus
sparse use of adjectives
I want to feel your poetry with all my senses
editing a poem takes time, early entries are NOT encouraged.
no reservations, except for those on my favourite list
i'm looking for something exceptional....
n.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on May 31
- Rewards: Gold: 2500, Silver: 1500, Bronze: 1000, Honorable mention: 5 people
- Final notes: This was one of the toughest contests to judge - truly! I printed out all the entries and had quite a hard time trying to decide on the finalists.
Superb poetry, poets. There were at least 5 poems, apart from the winners, that really knocked hard on the trophy door. Thank you for making the judging so hard, lol! I'm delighted that my contest drew entries of such high quality.
Congrats to the winners and well done to all of you!
Gold to Cat
Silver to Grunts Girl
Bronze to Caroldesjarlais
n.
Contest Winners
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between inhale and exhale;
a moment worth mentioning,• Commented on by judge. [remove] - Error: Unable to find finalist item 5365265, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
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Words softer
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Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Honorable mention
Entries [29]
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Thin veils peel
heart to graceby ears2hearyou 104 lines, 17 comments, on May 17 3:25 PM. In Contest, Contemporary, Life, Love, Hope, Humanity, Society, War, Spiritual• Commented on by judge. -
Listen, and you will hear.
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by Macey Muse 28 lines, 3 comments, on May 17 6:48 PM• Commented on by judge.
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Through heavy leaves atop the breeze
where the darkness hides the road with easeby SteveS 29 lines, 5 comments, on May 17 9:33 PM• Commented on by judge. -
Clarities river runs deep
rum veins slow in protestby LadyElbereth 9 lines, 7 comments, on May 18 1:00 AM. In Contest, Contemporary, Thoughts, Life, Personal, Other• Commented on by judge. -
by fortyninereasons 12 lines, 7 comments, on May 18 7:42 AM• Commented on by judge.
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When I feel like everything is caving in,I just go inside.
It's a place where dreams dwell,and fear does not reside.by As i am 7 lines, 1 comment, on May 18 11:16 AM• Commented on by judge. -
Ten thousand young
pour aroundby charliemay 26 lines, 1 comment, on May 19 9:28 AM• Commented on by judge. -
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by e s h a. 20 lines, 4 comments, on May 25 11:09 AM• Commented on by judge.
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You passed me a white note
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Since, as you do rightly say, "editing a poem takes time" (in my experience, it can sometimes take months or even years) why do you exclude "previously written" work?
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Lovely prompt! Makes thoughts flow...
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Great, great prompt.
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That poem hits hard. One of my favorite poets
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yes, it does. hope it inspires you
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I was so going to enter this, yesterday, and came back today and it's closed.
So i don't think i will get to enter it. Such a great title.
Joe
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Thank you for always hosting such high-quality contests & for the HM, Nic. Congratulations to Mary, Grunts Girl, Carol, Kathleen, Scott & Gill, as well as the other worthy entrants. Be well, Poets & Scribes.
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Congratulations all! Thank you for an intriguing prompt and for the challenge. As well, ty for the bronze.
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What a wonderful surprise!
Thanks so much!
Mary
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