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5 Options for the Creative Poet (26)

only 1 rule: keep it PG please!!

please though, put your option in the ntoes cause it helps me out in judging

OPTION 1: be inspired by this picture:
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr297/bananasfoster42/vadercantlive.jpg

OPTION 2: write something about about the joys of parenthood. or alternatively, write something about being the parent of a pet . can be prose or poetry.

OPTION 3: write something about star trek! are you a space cadet? love the new movie or even the vintage. write somthing a trekkie would love to have in their collection.

OPTION 4: use one of the following song titles for inspiration or your title:
a. Chameleon Boy (by Blue October)
b. Forever and Always (by Bullet for My Valentine)
c. The Gift (by Seether)
d. Simple Man (by Shinedown)
e. Don't Wanna Miss A Thing (by Aerosmith)
f. Dear God (by Avenged Sevenfold)
g. Through the Fire and Flames (by Dragonforce)
h. Suffocate (by J. Holiday)
i. Living Rooms (by Revis)
j. I Live My Life for You (by Firehouse)

OPTION 5: Be inspired by one of the following quotes:

a. "There is a distinct difference between how you see yourself and how others see you.
And it only shows itself at the most awkward of times."
-Pete Wentz-

b. "Courage does not always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying 'I will try again tomorrow '."
-Maryanne Radmacher-

c. "Follow your heart, but take your brain with you."
-unknown-

d. "Love isn't blind; it just only sees what matters."
-unknown-

e. "You see people on the street corner begging for food & you think you're so superior because you have more money, but honey, let me tell you, these people have more soul than you ever will & in the end that's going to matter more."
-unknown-

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on June 18
  • Rewards: Gold: 400, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 3 people
  • Final notes:
    hey guys, thanks so much for everyone's patience and participation! i truly apologise for the lack of decent comments on my part - apparently i picked a bad time to host this contest and i just wasnt able to put as much time and effort into it as i planned on! but i enjoyed all your poems, thanks again!

Contest Winners

  1. Buried Treasure
    A humble soul of lowly birth,
    The poor rag-picker goes
    by Mercury Rising 59 lines, 2 comments, on Apr 21 9:59 PM. In Priceless Riches Inside, Ballad Form
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  2. Daddy's Treasure Chest
    “I got this for you Daddy” is the little song he sings
    He doesn’t really understand the happiness he brings
    by sewasham 44 lines, 74 comments, on Oct 26 4:02 PM 2004. In Personal, Love, Childrens, Dedication, Family, Life
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  3. Open Eyes
    I wish I was sliding.
    It would be easier.
    by love-taylor-love 22 lines, 1 comment, on Mar 17 8:02 AM
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  4. Time Flies
    It seems like only yesterday
    I found out about you,
    by CandiKisses 40 lines, 3 comments, on Jan 28 9:06 PM. In Contest, Life, Personal, Thoughts, Lost in thought, Inspirational, Children, Family
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  5. Love of My Life
    You were a perfect man as every man should be,
    a tragic accident took you away from me.
    by Vickie Rosa 18 lines, 5 comments, on Jun 9 4:26 PM. In Love lost
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  6. Not So Simple "Search"
    It's time to part again,
    and baby I'm sorry
    by MoonlitRoses 33 lines, 5 comments, on Jun 11 10:53 AM
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]

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  • Azgar
    May 28
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    That last quote prompted a wonderful bit of introspection. Thank you


  • sewasham gold member
    June 18
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    Thank you for the silver, I enjoyed your contest. Congratulations to the other winners. Take care and Have fun. Steve