Chose a title and write (for Rhyme only) No cutting or Self harming thank you

Contest is Over

• Contest was judged on May 28
• Rewards: Gold: 1500, Silver: 1000, Bronze: 500, Honorable mention: 5 people
• Final notes:
  First off let me thank all the wonderful poets who
  produced such excellent works for this contest.
  
  I can not believe that the 30 places were filled in less than 24 Hours
  Just shows how popular rhyme is,( others may scoff at it,I love it)
  
  There was never a task as hard as this one each and every poem
  was a real pleasure to red Thank you all
  
  Now on to the winners
  
  There were so many brilliant poems that i upped the HM to 5 instead of 2
  
  The Gold award goes to the poem
  
  BAND OF GOLD
  
  this poem held such poignant feelings for me, it brought a lump to my throat reading
  
  The Silver went to
  
  FROSTED PIROUETTES
  
  this one just gave me so much joy when i read it,I wanted to play in its image
  
  The Bronze went to
  
  REGRETS
  
  This one had a sadness about it that called out to be recognized
  
  The HMs
  these could just as easily have been on the podium but for those already awarded
  
  I place them in no order than when they were posted
  
  HOLDING ON TO YESTERDAY#3
  
  WISHING ON A STAR
  
  JUST FISHING
  
  INSIDE THE ENVELOPE #4
  
  WHILE STILL I MAY

Contest Winners

1. Band Of Gold

   He stood alone, surveyed the room; cold shadows lit the wall,
   the sun had set, the moon was on the rise,

   by Sue Cardwell 25 lines, 19 comments, on May 26 3:30 PM. In Sad, Love, Life, Society, Thoughts
   Gold trophy winner

   • Commented on by judge. [remove]
2. Frosted Pirouettes

   by Pamela A Lamppa 25 lines, 26 comments, on May 26 2:18 PM. In Life, Nature
   Silver trophy winner

   • Commented on by judge. [remove]
3. Regrets.

   Snowflakes danced
   in slow pirouettes,

   by artis 57 lines, 20 comments, on May 26 1:40 PM. In Life, Love, Sad, Thoughts
   Bronze trophy winner

   • Commented on by judge. [remove]
4. "Wishing on a Star"

   by BuriedTreasures 14 lines, 4 comments, on May 26 4:21 PM. In Love
   Honorable mention

   • Commented on by judge. [remove]
5. Just Fishing

   The world looks great to a boy of eight;
   It's made of dreams and wishin'.

   by londiscarpenter 36 lines, 3 comments, on May 26 4:22 PM
   Honorable mention

   • Commented on by judge. [remove]
6. Inside The Envelope.. #4

   by raspberry 24 lines, 6 comments, on May 27 12:49 AM
   Honorable mention

   • Commented on by judge. [remove]
7. While Still I May

   It's funny, now I'm growing old,
   how scenes of childhood now unfold

   by Bad Bill 19 lines, 8 comments, on May 27 4:32 AM. In Nostalgia, memories
   Honorable mention

   • Commented on by judge. [remove]

Entries [25]

• Passing Parade #2

  Through the streets of Cagliari scented petals coat the ground,
  where sweet gentle folk in costume in their thousands can be found.

  by moonbumps 30 lines, 5 comments, on May 26 11:46 AM. In Contest

  • Commented on by judge.
• The Last Goodbye

  She couldn't take it any longer,
  She had to go and talk to him.

  by shelbymarie 47 lines, 3 comments, on May 26 11:42 AM. In Life, Sad, Crushed, Heart-broken, Love

  • Commented on by judge.
• Inside the Envelope

  A white letter arrived.
  It barely survived.

  by Moroni 21 lines, 2 comments, on May 26 12:31 PM. In Sad, Pain, Contest, War, Goodbyes

  • Commented on by judge.
• Rachel Hope

  where even gods can’t swing their harms

  by magicpie325 49 lines, 4 comments, on May 26 12:59 PM. In Hope, Love, Personal, Life, Contest

  • Commented on by judge.
• Holding On

  I knew I had to walk away,
  lips sealed shut with nothing to say.

  by ManInTheMirror 28 lines, 4 comments, on May 26 1:21 PM

  • Commented on by judge.
• A Winter's Dance

  Snowflakes danced upon my window
  like fairies in pristine white

  by spiritraven 19 lines, 3 comments, on May 26 1:26 PM. In Contest, Life, Nature, Thoughts

  • Commented on by judge.
• Snowflakes Danced

  DON'T DITCH YOUR BABIES ALONE!!!! TAKE AN UNWANTED CHILD TO THE HOSPITAL FOR GOD'S SAKE!!!

  by Minstrel-Morose 19 lines, 1 comment, on May 26 1:42 PM

  • Commented on by judge.
• Holding on to Yesterday

  When the world was youngand time was free our world was cloaked in mystery.Always something new to ventureEvery day a new adventure.There w

  by williamstown 11 lines, 5 comments, on May 26 1:49 PM. In Life

  • Commented on by judge.
• See You Later

  The last good-bye was really not that
  For I believe in see you later or so long.

  by madamcb 19 lines, 8 comments, on May 26 3:25 PM. In Love

  • Commented on by judge.
• Childhood memoirs

  Do you remember how we used to dance?
  Or stare at the stars like we were in a trance?

  by x-evil cupid-x 13 lines, 10 comments, on May 26 4:12 PM. In Personal, Thoughts, Childhood, Memories, Life

  • Commented on by judge.
• Yesterthoughts

  January skies lined my sight yesterday
  With tight wrung remembrances

  by ChLeN11 60 lines, 2 comments, on May 26 4:14 PM

  • Commented on by judge.
• Yesterday

  by bana bini 10 lines, 1 comment, on May 26 4:54 PM. In Contest, Nature, Sad

  • Commented on by judge.
• A Winters Night Gala

  by darell 32 lines, 5 comments, on May 26 5:17 PM. In Nature, Fantasy, Happiness

  • Commented on by judge.
• Inside the Envolope #2

  Just inside the envelope,
  torn and tattered on its edge

  by Bosiarbooger 34 lines, 3 comments, on May 26 5:44 PM. In Love

  • Commented on by judge.
• the Last Good-Bye

  Finally green lawns is what you have left.

  by mcheadle 24 lines, 2 comments, on May 26 6:35 PM. In Fantasy, Hope, Humor, Nature

  • Commented on by judge.
• Holding On To Yesterday (3)

  by dstreetpoet 31 lines, 2 comments, on May 26 7:01 PM. In Lyrics, Pain, Love, Life, Thoughts

  • Commented on by judge.
• A Band of Gold

  A stripe of gold enhanced his ring finger
  a loving gift of life has been renewed

  by PassionsPromise 16 lines, 8 comments, on May 26 9:56 PM. In love, romance, Pantoum Form

  • Commented on by judge.
• Don't Say Good-bye

  Strolling along the beach hand in hand,
  We walk barefoot in the sand.

  by Angel Wings1960 16 lines, 2 comments, on May 26 10:43 PM. In Contest

  • Commented on by judge.

Comments

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  dutch2lips
  May 27
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  grr I'm too late!!
  
  gl on judging
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  passim
  May 27
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  grr me too :-(
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    Legend
    May 27
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    I never expected the contest to be filled so quick 30 entries in less than a day No worries i have plenty of points so will have another one up and running almost as soon as i judge this one. Would have loved to see your entry as you know i enjoy your work
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  Pamela A Lamppa
  May 28
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  I thank you kindly for the honor of silver in your contest. Congratulations to all. Such wonderful entries. ~Pamela
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  PassionsPromise
  May 28
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  Congrats to all winners