A random conversation got me interested in this man, especially the fact that he could not share his beliefs for a very long time.
I'd like to read some brilliant poems about anything that has to do with Darwin or what he studied, or believed.
Here are some quotes I found by him. You can also be inspěred by any one of these, and use them as a prompt. (please put in Author's Notes)
"What a book a devil's chaplain might write on the clumsy, wasteful, blundering, low, and horribly cruel work of nature!”
"To suppose that the eye with all its inimitable contrivances for adjusting the focus to different distances, for admitting different amounts of light, and for the correction of spherical and chromatic aberration, could have been formed by natural selection, seems, I freely confess, absurd in the highest degree.”
"The universe we observe has precisely the properties we should expect if there is, at bottom, no design, no purpose, no evil, no good, nothing but blind, pitiless indifference”
"The highest possible stage in moral culture is when we recognize that we ought to control our thoughts.”
Here are some websites with a ridiculous amount of information as well as a letter from Charles Darwin.
http://www.riverfall.com/poetry/darwin.htm (letter)
http://www.strange-attractor.co.uk/darwin.htm (Bio)
http://www.aboutdarwin.com/timeline/time_01.html (Bio)
You may write in any form, rhyme or not, take your time...
I'd like to read some brilliant poems about anything that has to do with Darwin or what he studied, or believed.
Here are some quotes I found by him. You can also be inspěred by any one of these, and use them as a prompt. (please put in Author's Notes)
"What a book a devil's chaplain might write on the clumsy, wasteful, blundering, low, and horribly cruel work of nature!”
"To suppose that the eye with all its inimitable contrivances for adjusting the focus to different distances, for admitting different amounts of light, and for the correction of spherical and chromatic aberration, could have been formed by natural selection, seems, I freely confess, absurd in the highest degree.”
"The universe we observe has precisely the properties we should expect if there is, at bottom, no design, no purpose, no evil, no good, nothing but blind, pitiless indifference”
"The highest possible stage in moral culture is when we recognize that we ought to control our thoughts.”
Here are some websites with a ridiculous amount of information as well as a letter from Charles Darwin.
http://www.riverfall.com/poetry/darwin.htm (letter)
http://www.strange-attractor.co.uk/darwin.htm (Bio)
http://www.aboutdarwin.com/timeline/time_01.html (Bio)
You may write in any form, rhyme or not, take your time...
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on July 22
- Rewards: Gold: 500, Silver: 350, Bronze: 250, Honorable mention: 3 people
- Final notes: Thanks to each of you for entering your poetry in this contest. I was extremely pleased with the variety and quality you've shared.
The Gold, Silver and Bronze poems I saw as exceptional works. They blew my mind and greatly inspired me. I really encourage you to take some time to read them.
The Honorable mentions and remaining entries are in no particular order and are also a joy to read.
Again, my gracious thanks to you.
-Suzanne
Contest Winners
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by Danny Beatty 156 lines, 12 comments, on Jul 9 8:12 AM. In adult concepts, sensuality, essay on the principles of Darwinism
Gold trophy winner
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1. actually three related poems
by Budart 86 lines, 7 comments, on Jul 4 12:16 PM. In Philosophy, Morality?, Existence
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the way we threw so much galapagossin' goo• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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Been thinking ‘bout this love affair;
the evolution of it clear:
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Toads are toads and unliked
even by frog lovers like me.by Kookaburra 23 lines, 10 comments, on Dec 28 1:51 AM 2006. In Children's; humour; Nature• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
Cluttered thoughts, confusion;
separates the known,• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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Bronze trophy winner
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The mind is tricked into beliefs
Truth or lies?
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Who gives a damn if
somewhere along the lineby fanniesson 18 lines, 2 comments, on Jul 5 11:37 AM• Commented on by judge. -
While nature studying the Galapagos
Charles kept a journal to intrigue us.by williamstown 21 lines, 1 comment, on Jul 17 1:36 PM. In Society• Commented on by judge.
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I've got a sort of longinsh essay on Darwin coupled with a poem. I fear it may be too long. So, should I consider another type of entry? or should i just go for it with the long essay/poem
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I think it would be very interestinbg for everyone to read your essay, and I'll consider the poem that goes with it as your entry. How does that sound?
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... i will go look it up and make sure it is up to my game ... 
thank you
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sorry my friend, somehow I got darwi and audabon smushed in my had, pulled my write, it is now an orphan, alas, and for darwin I am running blank
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That's okay, we will have many more contests, no?
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ah yes indeed, can not believe I got Darwin and Audibon screwed up in my head, LOL getting old
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this is my favorite gold trophy of all time .. your comment nailed it
wow you honor me greatly with the gold and thank you for this really cool contest ... congrats to all winners
you guys all
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Since Danny was so excited, I'll add his link here for him. 
“Of Darwin And God And Daisies”
http://allpoetry.com/poem/5516933
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Thank you for hosting an *ahem* evolutionary contest, Suzanne. 
Thank you for the bronze trophy, too. Congratulations to Danny, Jonathan & all those who chose to enter such an intelligent contest. We're not really used to those, ya know. Be well, Poets & Scribes. 
“Darwinian”
http://allpoetry.com/poem/1723174
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thanks!
And congrats to the other winners.
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