Now with the war in Iraq winding down and the war in Afghanistan never really being a front page news subject ,and with all of the news coverage about the poor economy, President Obama's health-care legislation, and other things pressing in out lives. People are seaming to forget that we do still have Hundreds of thousands of troops spread all over the world, Some in war zones some in troubled spots and some just acting in a humanitarian role. The thing is they have slipped from everyone's mind.
What I want is poems about soldiers. I want to read about sacrifices made, issues they have to deal with , or about their life and death. What I don't want is political pieces, I don't care if you think the wars are right or wrong or if you think our military should be acting as a sort of world police. Leave that for people who like the debate and argue over it. I probably wont dq your poem for it but I grantee that it will not win anything.
I promise that I will comment on all poems and award them as I see fit. I gave the Army 8 years of my life, 3 years on active duty and another 5 in the reserves. I want poems that accurately portray a soldiers life, soldiers families lives, or issues the soldiers dealt with. That is what I will be judging on. The link for my military poems is below but please so not imitate my poems, I want to see the poets creativity. Best luck and let me see your writes. And before I forget the best chance of winning goes to the poet who can best describe combat in their poems. Ive seen the real thing not the holywood crap so please spare me the heroics and show me realism.
List of my military themed poems.
Also the photo credit. It is the American servicemembers cemetary in England for the American soldier who dies in WW2.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on October 13
- Rewards: Gold: 1000, Silver: 500, Bronze: 200, Honorable mention: 5 people
- Final notes: I'm sorry about the lenth of time it took me to judge this contest. I immensly enjoyed most of the poems in the contest. Some still brought up the poitics of the war and one in particular turned me off by statements made. But I deeply appreciate everyones entry.
Contest Winners
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When my son was small he and his friends loved to play marines
A brown eyed soldier dressed up in his helmet and his jeansby sewasham 49 lines, 196 comments, on May 16 9:47 AM 2004. In Personal, Society, Hope, War, Sad, Sadness, Dedication
Silver trophy winner
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In churned up soil the poppy rose
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Vietnam Veterans are special you see,
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They promised him a choice of many trades
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Gold trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Honorable mention
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My tears falls for our men and women in our armed forces and this very night I shall be on my knees in a prayer for their safet and the w• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by AngelBellerose 41 lines, 24 comments, on Aug 7 3:15 PM. In Life, Love, Pain, Personal, Sad, My own style, Noguest, Lost in thought, My life• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by Lyndon 45 lines, 9 comments, on Aug 21 11:23 PM. In Life, Military Invasion, Thoughts, Patriotism, Pride• Commented on by judge.
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And sometimes when it gets the worst
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looking through the window
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Few pay a price as high as soldiers do,
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You went off to war, my heart full of concern,
I was left all alone, with nowhere to turn,by Mystic-Fire 14 lines, 5 comments, on Aug 22 5:09 PM. In Pain, Sadness, Depression, War, My life, Personal• Commented on by judge. -
"Is daddy coming home, today?"
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Trading a single bullet for the soul
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Does anyone realize what I'm still going through,
They think because I'm home it's over,by weathergirl123 28 lines, 2 comments, on Aug 17 4:51 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
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White marble crosses
lined and gleaming,by poetofda21stcentury 37 lines, 1 comment, on Sep 2 4:20 PM. In Society• Commented on by judge. -
Thomas Prince, was born on Lake Winnipeg in a canvas tent
He moved to the Brokenhead Reserve when his family went.by Wandering Woodchuck 48 lines, 6 comments, on Sep 21 12:18 PM 2008. In War, Veterens, History, Canada
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So `ere we are a`marching
On that road to Mandalayby williamstown 37 lines, 6 comments, on Dec 28 1:48 AM 2006. In Life• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
by FightOffYourDemons 26 lines, 10 comments, on Jun 26 2:04 AM. In Dark• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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What a wonderful contest! You know this brings to mind a series I have done on here, and trying to turn into a screen play.. it begins with "The Little Man's Christmas" and for me it is fiction
but it has brought tears to many eyes.... If you want the link, let me know.
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I'm going to stalk your awesome contest and read the entries, hope that's okay
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I just wanted to let you know that I think that this is an awesome concept for a contest! Make people stop and think about what our brave men and women are doing for us! Not sure if I can put something together in time for this but I plan on attempting to! Just in case I don't make it in time I just wanted to commend you on your choice of topics!
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Great contest dear! My daughter is in the Army National Guard and is getting married in November. Then both she and her husband will ship out to Afganistan in January.
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Oh I know that will be rough but will build an extra bond to thier relationship that will last for life.
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Oh what a contest! I'm sure that you will get wonderful entires!! I would love to enter something but my muse has left me and I have not been able to write at all! which is annoying, but I wish you the best with judging! i'm sure it will be hard! lol.
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This is a great contest however, I can't understand how you have picked finalists and only viewed 25% of the entries. You seem to be strong in your conviction yet you omit 75% of the opinions. Just curious about your beliefs. -
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I adjust the awards and such as I come across poems worthy of them. The finalist havnt been picked yet just the ones I think worthy of the awards I am still in the process of judgeing the contest.
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Thanks for the silver and for a great contest. I enjoyed it and congratulations to the other winners. Take care and Have fun. Steve
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