For most people, when there is talk of being intimate or intimacy, their minds immediately go straight to 'sex'. Sex is only one element of intimacy. Being intimate can be portrayed in many different ways, not just 'SEX'!
Being intimate can mean:
Being friendly, seeking privacy, very personal, such as an intimate close friend.
The following is some meanings to help you get a grasp on the word(s); intimate or intimacy...
*To convey an idea indirectly; to suggest imply or hint.
*Being a part, element or quality of something's inmost being; inherent, born, congential, ingrained, intrinsic.
*Arising from one's inmost self; inner, gut, internal, visceral.
*Closely associated; familiar, chummy, close.
*Marked by personal relation,; cozy, chummy.
*A person with whom one is on good terms with; friend, acquaintance, confidant.
For this contest, we would like for you to explore the word(s). Dive deep into the meanings, use all the senses and write us something that will WOW us and BLOW US AWAY! Good luck and get that ink to flowing!
~Donna~
Violinstrings (My collaborator for this contest)
*Rules*
*NoNe Of ThIs
*No chat speak
*NO PORN (hard-core, vulgar descriptions)
*Sensual is fine.
*1 entry per person
*No line limit (No epics or novels though)
*Pre-writes allowed (They had better be on subject though or it will be DQ'd)
Have fun!!!
Being intimate can mean:
Being friendly, seeking privacy, very personal, such as an intimate close friend.
The following is some meanings to help you get a grasp on the word(s); intimate or intimacy...
*To convey an idea indirectly; to suggest imply or hint.
*Being a part, element or quality of something's inmost being; inherent, born, congential, ingrained, intrinsic.
*Arising from one's inmost self; inner, gut, internal, visceral.
*Closely associated; familiar, chummy, close.
*Marked by personal relation,; cozy, chummy.
*A person with whom one is on good terms with; friend, acquaintance, confidant.
For this contest, we would like for you to explore the word(s). Dive deep into the meanings, use all the senses and write us something that will WOW us and BLOW US AWAY! Good luck and get that ink to flowing!
~Donna~
Violinstrings (My collaborator for this contest)
*Rules*
*NoNe Of ThIs
*No chat speak
*NO PORN (hard-core, vulgar descriptions)
*Sensual is fine.
*1 entry per person
*No line limit (No epics or novels though)
*Pre-writes allowed (They had better be on subject though or it will be DQ'd)
Have fun!!!
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on June 17
- Rewards: Gold: 500, Silver: 300, Bronze: 200, Honorable mention: 5 people
- Final notes: I was looking for a unique take on the prompt, which, I am happy to say, I got! But for the most part there were some who wanted to focus solely on the sexual aspect of intimacy and being intimate. I
You all did a fine! I read each and every poem and tried to comment. Thank you for exploring your imtimate side with Violinstrings and I. We had fun reading wach entry.
I hope that you will join me again for my next contest. God only knows what it be about.... Thanks again. Keep the ink flowing and keep practicing your craft and honing your skills as a poet.
Best wishes to all and cingratulations to the winners~
~Donna~
Violinstrings
Contest Winners
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by perfectsunset 99 lines, 27 comments, on May 2 6:30 AM. In Picture Inspired, Abstract, Metaphor, Thoughts, noguest
Silver trophy winner
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by Providence 35 lines, 6 comments, on Jun 11 9:47 PM. In Spiritual, Thoughts, Love
Bronze trophy winner
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For every teardrop
that may have fallen,• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
Breaking the seal is the hardest part.
Simply etching one soft, deceptive fingertipby IcySpearQueen 33 lines, 3 comments, on Mar 16 9:24 AM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] - Error: Unable to find finalist item 5403019, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
Honorable mention
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everytime we touch,
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I opened up the door
Decided to let you inby Michael H. 30 lines, 5 comments, on Nov 17 9:59 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Love is a nice feeling you just can not ignore,
when your spine starts to tingle like never before.by judmc 17 lines, 14 comments, on May 29 10:09 AM• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
His back is turned to me
And yet I clearly see• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
One day I was a lonley schoolgirl,
drowning in my misery,by alligirl707 24 lines, 2 comments, on May 7 5:25 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
"You help me make sense of myself"
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Long hours alone,
Just you and me.by Shadowed Wolf 13 lines, 4 comments, on Jun 2 3:16 PM• Commented on by judge. -
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Apart of society ?
Which is not apart of me---by roland halloway 22 lines, 15 comments, on May 3 11:57 AM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
My fingers touch your empty heart
Unspoken words of who thou art• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
In Deed You are to Me
I appreciate you millionsby Time focus on Me 21 lines, 4 comments, on Mar 29 10:18 AM. In Personal, Life, My own style, Friendship, Dedication• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
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A soft breeze blows, conducting a symphony through the leaves.
Under a tree we sit together, bearing fruit so sweet.by Samantha Marie 24 lines, 5 comments, on Aug 27 9:28 PM 2008. In Love, Hope, Nature, Longing, Happiness, Personal, Inspirational, Future• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
by MyrddinEmrys 11 lines, 4 comments, on Jun 4 2:56 PM. In Spiritual• Commented on by judge.
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Laying on red silk sheets
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I want to see you
look into your eyes• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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What a great contest!
I will be back for this one
Lynda
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Good... glad to have you on board!
~Donna~
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Wow thank you so much for the
wonderful honor of silver
& for hosting a great contest.
Congrats to all winners as well
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Thank you for the bronze. It is an honor.
Marianne
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