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Romance my friend, this fine gentleman...

Okay ladies. I would like your assistance. Teach me the art of romancing a man who appears to feel no positive emotion. Kain, don't shoot me!

This contest has two objectives...

One, to give my friend Kain something good to read and to put a smile on his grumpy face.

And two, to show me how to get a reaction out of someone who appears to have a heart of stone. My boyfriend can only muster "that's nice" when I show him a poem I've written about him. Me being the pessimist (lol), I figure it's my writing so I want to improve. If it's not my writing, then he's just a stone. Have a look for yourself here http://allpoetry.com/list/69351-all-for-the-love-of-Dan and tell me if it's my writing...

So your options are:
Romance http://allpoetry.com/Kain
Teach me to romance my boyfriend (lol)

Prewrites are allowed because it's possible that some people, particularly Kain's favourites, have already written something for him before. But if your entry is not remotely like what I'm looking for, I will remove it.

So go ahead, you lovely ladies, show Kain what ye got!

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on November 11
  • Rewards: Gold: 400, Silver: 50, Bronze: 40, Honorable mention: 2 people
  • Final notes:
    First of all, I am absolutely rubbish at commenting on poetry, because I talk the biggest load of garbage in the boxes. I didn't used to be like that, I just have awful communication issues right now, which is probably why I came back to All Poetry - to help myself.

    Anyway, I'm closing early because I haven't had any submissions in a few days, and no one had entered anything specifically for Kain or specifically to help me with my boyfriend. BUT... there were enough beautiful pieces to award trophies to.

    I'm very aware that it appears that three of my finalists are the same person - that should show you that you should all go visit this person and take notes!

    Also, I have my own reasons why others didn't make it into the finalists list, which will help me to be more specific in the future. So thank you, lovely people.

    I would really like to thank my gold trophy winner - you put a smile on my face and gave me hope. I will probably stop by and leave a comment (after I've thought about it for a few hours lol!) And the lady who's most likely getting three trophies? Your works are what I would love to create some day.

Contest Winners

  1. What Pillows Can't Do
    Can’t kiss back, smile at you in the morning,
    Can’t burst into giggles without any warning.
    by Genevieve79 24 lines, 17 comments, on Oct 25 11:09 PM
    Gold trophy winner
    • Viewed by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  2. Beloved, I was
    by Night Hope 41 lines, 13 comments, on Sep 29 2:29 PM. In Contest, Hope, Life, Love, Nature, Personal, Sad, Spiritual, Inspiration
    Silver trophy winner
    • Viewed by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  3. LoveSongs
    by Night Hope 61 lines, 7 comments, on Feb 2 1:01 PM. In Dedication, Passion, Inspiration, Love, Life, Hope, Nature, Spritual, noguest
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Viewed by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  4. The Gift of Love
    by Night Hope 46 lines, 1 comment, on Oct 17 5:30 PM. In Contest, Love, Life, Hope, Nature, Spiritual, Inspiration
    Honorable mention
    • Viewed by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  5. Distant Shadows
    The softness of the sun setting
    Candid colors blending in splendor
    by SheWolfNLust 34 lines, 11 comments, on Nov 5 1:14 PM. In Personal, Romantic, love, Feelings, Thoughts
    Honorable mention
    • Viewed by judge. Prewrite [remove]

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  • Night Hope gold member
    November 11
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    Oh, my goodness. Thank you so much for hosting this contest and for the silver, bronze and HM. I am quite honored by these awards, as well as by your very kind and thoughtful words. Perhaps my best inspirations have come since I married a brilliant writer in April that I met right here on AP. Congratulations to one and all. Be well, Poets and Scribes.


    • DefinitiveFreak silver member
      November 11
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      And now I can take the time to write good comments on the entries!


      • Night Hope gold member
        November 11
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        I look forward to it. For those who might lack in good poetry to read, may I offer anyone on my favorites' list as being well-worth their time? I've done a posting of it, as the "official" list is so hard to keep up with. The vast improvements in my writing are largely due to their influences and styles I've been exposed to since I joined in June 2004. Since this past January, my writing has evolved completely again - it is much like a living thing - it needs nurturing to grow. I would definitely suggest reading anything by CarolDesjarlais, Nicolette, ccawley, simone waters and my husband, Danny Beatty. They're all quite brilliant.

        My Favorites List as of today:

        www.allpoetry.com/poem/5457839


  • Genevieve79
    November 11
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    thanks so much for the gold, and honestly, the person I wrote this for puts a smile on my face and gives me hope... you have no idea I am glad the inspiration could be shared !