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In the United States June 21st will be celebrated as Fathers Day
The theme of this contest is Fathers & Grandfathers, good, bad or indifferent. I prefer positive but you should write your heart. Write a poem about your Father or Grandfather.
You can use any form you wish including free verse and prose poems. Please do not make the poems too long or too short.
Tell about a special time you shared or a special rememberance. If you write poems about a bad father or Grandfather please do not get too graphic. Try to keep your write for a general audience.
This Contest is for Poetic Bandits members only. Only one entry per writer.
No pre-writes please. 
Have fun! 
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on June 20
- Rewards: Gold: 500, Silver: 250, Bronze: 150, Honorable mention: 3 people
- Final notes: My Bandit Family has never failed to impress me with thier range of poetic expressiveness. Every poem in this contest is worthy of recognition for each brings forth aspects of the relationships that we experience with our Fathers and Grandfathers. I read of sacrifice and tender care, abuse and forgiveness, I was really touched by these poems.
I based my picks on Poetic expression, relateable themes and how each one made me think, see and feel. I wish I could give you all trophies but accept my personal thanks to all that took the time to participate in this contest, I applaude you all.
Thank you for helping to make this Fathers Day extra special.
The Honorable Mentions are in no particular order, all were equally grand!
Poetic Bandit Rock!
Brother Dennis
Contest Winners
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by CitrineSunrise 40 lines, 6 comments, on Jun 14 4:04 PM. In Love, Personal, Memoir
Gold trophy winner
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Bronze sports cars with black louvers,
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Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Honorable mention
Entries [11]
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I would like to think that my father
will live forever, it seems like he will ninty oneby Twinstar 37 lines, 9 comments, on Jun 8 11:37 PM• Commented on by judge. -
Making potato soup and homemade bread
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It was Father’s Day
we gathered at brothers’by Kathleen a Nazarene 38 lines, 9 comments, on Jun 9 3:16 PM. In Life, Love, Sad, Hope, Thoughts, Spiritual, Inspirational, Message• Commented on by judge. -
When I was small and you were there,
I reached up to take your hand.by Crazy9Piano8Freak 33 lines, 5 comments, on Jun 9 6:02 PM• Commented on by judge. -
I’m a father and a granddad on this cold and blustery day
its years ago since my father finally passed away.by judmc 19 lines, 6 comments, on Jun 11 8:26 AM• Commented on by judge.
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Bookmarked... this'll be interesting
Maria
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Oh Dang~
I missed this
I was coming to post a piece
Oy! Me............
Okies who wants to kick me in the patooty for procrastinating
Best wishes to ALL 
Many Blessings too
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Thank You
for the HM
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Sorry I dropped by too late. Have not been on here for a while and missed this contest. Great idea. Have a good summer. We are off to Germany July 3-August 2. Need a break and look forward to visiting realtives - has been ten years since we were there.
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Thank you for this wonderful contest and for the honor of a gold trophy. I am enjoying my time as a Poetic Bandit and congratulate all the members of this wonderful group. Peace, Liz
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