'The Philosopher in Meditation' by Rembrandt
As the sun casts its autumnal glow, it's the perfect time to recognize poetry.
During autumn, the season's colors being shades of beige, yellow, orange, red, amber, brown, black, spice, rust, and golden, poets are in an especially warm, mellow, and inspirational mood; as their hearth-side muses pause to ponder.
This contest has a twist: Metaphorically speaking, what does this image say to you? The ancient sages have a message of meaningful purpose in our lives. What is it?
AP rules apply. More contest awards and points may be added later, depending on the number of entries received. OK, let's have fun, and good luck, everyone!!
I would like to acknowledge and thank the generous donor of 2000 contest points
for 'Fall's Image Prompt' - THANK YOU, DAVID - from the bottom of my heart!!
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on November 8
- Rewards: Gold: 1200, Silver: 800, Bronze: 400, Honorable mention: 5 people
- Final notes:
CONGRATULATIONS, EVERYONE!! This contest’s judging is finally complete!! WOW!!!
THANK YOU so much, David (aka Sleepinglion), for your contribution of 2000 BIG POINTS for the winning entries in this contest. And the WINNERS are:
GOLD: ‘Thirst and Hunger’… This is Something the philosopher within each of us continually ponders upon, Something included with every daily prayer. There is no reason hunger should exist at all, with all the technology and wealth this world possesses. An impossibility, it is the koan of koans. The sound of the soundless sound - one hand clapping. The globe’s bottomless hunger similarly being an unanswerable puzzle. And yet, hunger and poverty continue to ravage the poorest of the poor. Powerful nations make futile attempts to help the helplessly starving populations, but they do not even “come close” to end the suffering of the masses. The sound of one hand clapping. People starving to death. I cannot quite comprehend it. Your heart-felt poem is very worthy of the golden chalice, Desire.
SILVER: ‘Season of Wonder’… There are found “Volumes of distinctive treasure,” in this worthy masterpiece, “Spread like carpets for our mind,” causing every muse to ponder, and is truly a remarkable poem. Thank you for sharing this awesome wonder, Joy.
BRONZE: ‘Gold-Leaf Grief’… Perfectly embodies Rembrandt’s image prompt. Thank you.
HMs: All of these poems are worthy of a shiny trophy in their own right, and are listed in no particular order. I just wish there were more Emerald Cups available to give out. (Does anyone know how we can get this rule changed?) Every poem entered in this contest was incredibly written, exemplifying the prompt beautifully. I’ve never had such a difficult time with the task of judging before now.
Again, CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Thanks to everyone for your inspiring and thought-provoking offerings. Your muse's are ALL very much appreciated and admired.
I’d be honored if you would please check out my future contests. Until then, do keep your mighty quills flowing…
Peace Always,
Cyn
Contest Winners
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Volumes of distinctive treasure
Spread like carpets for our mind ...by waydownuponjoy 15 lines, 10 comments, on Oct 30 9:55 AM. In Contest, Creative, Imagery, Metaphor, Philosophy, Thoughts
Silver trophy winner
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gold-leafing on a granite wall seals sentences
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Heavy spiral stone staircases,
where night chills hide in damp corner'sby twelfthknight 18 lines, 2 comments, on Oct 8 5:22 PM. In Thoughts, Contest, Life
Honorable mention
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As she stokes the flames to fight the chill
that will descend the stairs• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
See the man beside the stair,
body old beyond repair,• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
by J aime Coudre 21 lines, 21 comments, on Oct 8 11:34 PM
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perhaps she was a goddess,
Of this will never know,
by TallDrinkofWater 11 lines, 4 comments, on Oct 19 12:19 AM. In Fantasy• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
The wise man meditates on autumn,
nestled in his nook,by Judith Chandler 16 lines, 10 comments, on Oct 7 7:12 PM• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
Given an address in my soul
like squirrels building nestsby hawkeslake 28 lines, 15 comments, on Oct 8 2:50 AM
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Wine Keg
by Star of Atlantisby Star of Atlantis 25 lines, 4 comments, on Oct 13 5:00 PM. In Thoughts, My own style, Depression, Abstract, Freewrite, Loss, Escape• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
by amaranthine lover 9 lines, 3 comments, on Oct 15 4:44 PM• Commented on by judge. [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
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Very nice choice of image. I will have to enter this one.
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Thank you...
I hope to see your entry, and good luck, Poet!! 
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Thank You!
Thank You for the Trophy and Points for I am Honored and Appreciative
Brought tears to my eyes~ especially with the Magnitude of Messages
contributed~ This made my day
Congratulations to all the others
Excellent contest You Hosted Precious Spirit
You gave the Entrant much to feast upon~
Loved the Challenge!
Keep that quill shaking Cyn
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Best wishes in all You do my Friend!
Many Blessings always 
with love & light~ Desire~*~
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You are very welcome, it was my pleasure...
I really believe you are an angel on earth. 
We need more people like you, Desire. I hope you are doing well, and are recovering quite nicely. You are a gift of heaven. And I thank you again for your divine entry!!
Peace, love, and hugs always,
Cyn
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Bless Your Heart and I am Honored by Your Generous words and Touched deeply~ know I learn from many and You have Inspired me since we have crossed paths so I should be Thanking You Precious Spirit
I am doing and going~
Blessed for each day and looking forward to the next God willing Thank You again Beautiful and continue to be You~
sharing-caring with ALL that You do 
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The ancient sages have a message of meaningful purpose in our lives!
Thank you for holding this contest ... and also for sharing the points and trophies and spreading good will to all! I loved the painting "'The Philosopher in Meditation'" by Rembrandt that you introduced as it was new to me and sent my imagination reeling.
jy
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please may i have the link for the pic so i can attach it to the poem by putting it in the author's notes on my poem
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