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Robert Browing Speaks Poetically

I would like to see some poems inspired by the words of Robert Browning. You may use one of the following quotes as inspiration, or if you are so enclined, find a quote of his that speaks to you, just be sure to put the quote that you use in the Author's Notes.
Quotes:
"Ah, but man's reach shoud exceed his grasp. Or what is heaven for?"
"God is the perfect poet"
"Autumn wins you best by this its mute appeal to sympathy for its decay."

Requests:
1. Rhymed/metered poetry is preferred, but not mandatory so long as the free verse is well written.
2. If you use the words "thee" or "thou" please, for pity's sake, be sure that it fit the rest of the diction.
3. Unless you are using the German style please refrain from random/unnecessary capitalization; it is distracting.
4. No erotica or vulgar language.
5. Check your grammar.

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on July 8
  • Rewards: Gold: 2000, Silver: 1000, Bronze: 500, Honorable mention: 2 people
  • Final notes:
    Hi y'all, sorry it took so long for this to get judged. I was havin' issues with the site not workin' properly. The imagination behind al of the poems entered was both interesting and entertaining. Thanks.

Contest Winners

  1. Bittersweet Autumn
    In the falling of the leaf storm
    there is a pity which we crave
    by Aedara-Wren 22 lines, 7 comments, on Jun 15 4:56 PM. In Thoughts, Nature
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  2. As St. George I Tried
    I sit a straggler at my table, goblets of wine left half-tasted
    brushing cheese and crumbs from my clothes
    by penStock 15 lines, 2 comments, on Jun 24 8:38 AM
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  3. Error: Unable to find finalist item 5442273, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
  4. Heavens Answer
    I plodded through the weary day,
    slumped beneath my worldly care.
    by GotLilt 29 lines, 1 comment, on Jun 15 2:03 PM. In Contest, Music
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  5. Laureate of Grace
    by darell 28 lines, 5 comments, on Jun 15 5:42 PM. In Love, Spiritual, Inspirational
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]

Entries [9]

1 - 9 of 9
  • The best is yet to be
    The years that I've lived have been happy and full
    There's little I've seen I regret
    by cricketjeff 21 lines, 3 comments, on Jun 15 5:38 PM
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Autumn my love
    The weathered grasses bow against the autumn wind's arrival
    summer time is gone to rest again,
    by Rovingone 19 lines, 6 comments, on Jun 24 1:23 PM
    • Commented on by judge.
  • a voice less loud
    "...a mile of warm sea-scented beach;
    Three fields to cross till a farm appears;
    by dewfall 39 lines, 1 comment, on Jun 27 7:43 AM
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Have faith
    I know you're pretty tired my dear child,
    Rest your head and reach up high
    by amethyst24 18 lines, 2 comments, on Jun 28 10:54 AM. In Contest, Spiritual, Life, Thoughts
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Dear William Forgive Me
    Man’s beer was meant to exceed his grasp
    Lest what is space/time for?
    by Budart 12 lines, 1 comment, on Jun 28 5:03 PM
    • Commented on by judge.

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Comments


  • AerinAlanna
    June 15
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    Oh, such a wonderful idea! I am definitely going to have to enter.


  • just mercedes gold member
    July 8
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    Thank you for the trophy, and for hosting this great contest.


  • Aedara-Wren silver member
    July 9
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    Wow, thats amazing I wasn't expecting a trophy at all. Thank you very much.