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The Divine Face of Ecstasy...Semi-Quick quote/image prompt

The image is of Bernini's famous (and controversial) sculpture:
"The Ecstasy of St Teresa". Here is the quote that fell from Teresa's lips:
"...his great golden spear...filled with fire...
plunged into me several times...penetrated to my entrails
...a sweetness so extreme that one could not possibly wish it to stop."



THE RULES:

1. Please left align with visible fonts & unbusy backgrounds.
2. Write needs to be a minimum of nine lines.
3. Proper spelling, punctuation and vocabulary are asked for.
4. No cutting, suicide or self-hurt & no MOlesTIng your shift key.
5. Erotica is NOT porn; Sensual outpourings are sought here.
6. Free verse or not, it's up to you.
7. Please do not use the prompt in your title or poem.
8. I reserve the right to extend, shorten or otherwise edit.

That's it...Now make the page melt.

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on November 5
  • Rewards: Gold: 630, Silver: 490, Bronze: 230, Honorable mention: 1 people
  • Final notes:
    I quite received what I asked for...
    Gold "ecstasy in the unprepared trex" is absolute perfection to what I intended in offering the prompt. Thanks to all for
    making this theme a true pleasure with each read. Blue

Contest Winners

  1. ecstasy in the unprepared trex
    by gislanni 44 lines, 2 comments, on Oct 29 12:20 AM. In Contemporary, Personal, Noguest
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  2. o, my humbled god!
    by amaranthine lover 26 lines, 2 comments, on Oct 30 12:08 AM. In Contest, Abstract, noguest
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  3. Divine Deeds
    by Bosiarbooger 30 lines, 4 comments, on Nov 2 11:00 AM. In Adult, Contest, Life, Love, Erotica, Sensual
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  4. Litany of Evangelical Ecstasy
    Litany of Evangelical Ecstasy
    by michael thomas 115 lines, 2 comments, on Oct 28 8:17 PM
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]

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  • tomisb
    October 27
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    I am not catholic, in either my regard for artistic expression nor spiritual stance. The sexual ecstasy of saints, particularly women, in their experience of God is known. But, this is a challenge to express that feels as if it goes beyond my ability to evoke. I am going to have to think long and hard.
    Love,
    Tom B.


    • Blue Rew silver member
      October 27
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      I'm not either...
      That is what I hope for. A gauntlet of tangible sensation to be explored
      in words by an "outsider" as far as what can be had as literal.
      No religious references would do this prompt justice unless they are
      used outside of the lines. That you are intrigued brings me wide smiles.
      Blue


  • Stirrer of Stardust silver member
    October 27
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    This is So not fair! I was trying to keep this to myself for a bit - oh, alright - give me a few minutes. Please & thank you?!

    ing already!

    & Blessings, ~ Jan ~


  • amaranthine lover gold member
    October 27
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    I'll bring you the words of an extreme excatholic


    • Blue Rew silver member
      October 28
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      I anxiously await them...
      Your writing is always a marvel to my intelligence. Blue


  • JinSays gold member
    November 2
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    I am both catholic, and a woman , and I love this sculpture. I wrote a piece about it (or Bernini, actually) a few months ago. My sensuous muse has locked herself in the closet and refuses to come out, so I may have to pass this one. A beautiful and inspiring tale is told in the Book of Saints, about Saint Theresa. She's my favorite saint.
    Best to you in your contest, I know you'll get some wonderful writing here.
    love,
    jin


  • Naridill
    November 2
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    The title of contest and image alone had me smiling.
    *hides*

    I'm going to try write for this.
    Hopefully I have the time and my muse sticks around


  • gislanni
    November 6
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    I thank you for the immense honor of being award gold for your contest -- though unexpected, it has filled me with absolute wonder. I am glad that it was what you were looking for. All the best wishes, Anna.

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