This contest is set for all the new poets who join AP in the month of september. This contest is hosted by the greeters who all have a say in who wins. The contest is for 30o points.
What I want to set is a poem between 2 people, yes a teo sided one, but the 2 in your poem has to be one elderly and one young person. One telling them how they did things in the past or how they do things in the present now, how time changes as people grow older.
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You walk into a nursing home, you see the old people sitting there, write about the way you see them? How do you see them? Just old people who haven't got long left, or a life time full of history?
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A grandparent who is telling you/or your grand child how things used to be in there day, but this one has to be a humourous one if you do chose this subject. You know the type of thing, "Back on my day we were never as lucky to have a bike with 4 wheels, we'd be lucky if we got one and so on."
I don't want a pre-written one, have fun with this and do it in any style that you wish freestyle rhyme anything you feel it easiest at.
What I want to set is a poem between 2 people, yes a teo sided one, but the 2 in your poem has to be one elderly and one young person. One telling them how they did things in the past or how they do things in the present now, how time changes as people grow older.
Or
You walk into a nursing home, you see the old people sitting there, write about the way you see them? How do you see them? Just old people who haven't got long left, or a life time full of history?
Or
A grandparent who is telling you/or your grand child how things used to be in there day, but this one has to be a humourous one if you do chose this subject. You know the type of thing, "Back on my day we were never as lucky to have a bike with 4 wheels, we'd be lucky if we got one and so on."
I don't want a pre-written one, have fun with this and do it in any style that you wish freestyle rhyme anything you feel it easiest at.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on October 3, 2003
- Rewards: Gold: 300
- Final notes: The entries received were of a high calibre and as Natalia and myself both work in the Aged Care Industry at lot of the emotions and feeling were very close to our hearts.
Congratulations to the winning 3 entries - but you all deserve a 'trophy' for the feelings and thoughts for others displayed in your poems.
Thank You all for entering - it was our pleasure as a team to read and enjoy yur entries.
'Greeter Team'
Entries [29]
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i am young and curious, about the world all around,
i wonder about the sky, and things underground.by GuhHaTeYost 29 lines, 10 comments, on Sep 5 2:57 PM 2003. In Hope• Commented on by judge. -
She see the woman she has come to be
She wishes all those wrinkles would disappear• Commented on by judge. -
I see them,
sitting rocking in their chairs,by AlittleDragon 20 lines, 11 comments, on Sep 12 7:44 PM 2003. In Contemporary• Commented on by judge. -
I could see the lines on his face
Indelible marks of bygone days• Commented on by judge. -
by FortuneTeller 13 lines, 9 comments, on Sep 14 11:35 AM 2003. In Humor• Commented on by judge.
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• Commented on by judge.
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I arrive there and walk in to see the look of age
All I can smell is the stink in the roomby loveisrare78 36 lines, 6 comments, on Sep 17 4:55 PM 2003. In Love• Commented on by judge. -
But they are not here…
Here is only their old broken bodiesby FireangelKrys 63 lines, 7 comments, on Sep 18 6:54 PM 2003. In Other• Commented on by judge. -
In the days of yore
We sweated for our bread crusts• Commented on by judge. -
I have new ears for new music
I have reverence for myselfby BerBer 14 lines, 5 comments, on Sep 21 5:47 PM 2003. In Contemporary• Commented on by judge. -
Grand-ma why are you so old?
Because i was born a long time ago.• Commented on by judge. -
I started workin there when i was 13
i didn't want toby Screwygurl 42 lines, 6 comments, on Sep 22 10:01 PM 2003. In Hope• Commented on by judge. -
Mommy took me to see grandma today
she lives in a nursing homeby Sib-I-No-Kin 43 lines, 4 comments, on Sep 23 9:26 PM 2003. In Dark• Commented on by judge. -
we fought so hard ..you and i .
we never could see just eye to eye• Commented on by judge. -
he was a proud man in his day
did he have medals by his name?by Bo de la trip 8 lines, 7 comments, on Sep 25 5:22 PM 2003. In Abuse• Commented on by judge. -
I can't pronounce 'Alzheimer's disease'
I can't understand it either.by Imp y Celyn 48 lines, 4 comments, on Sep 27 6:49 PM 2003. In Personal• Commented on by judge. -
Time passes
but the only proof that time has passed at all is the toll it takes on all of usby Nobodyhere 27 lines, 3 comments, on Sep 28 1:23 PM 2003. In Personal• Commented on by judge. -
as you walk thru the door
of what you thought would beby mistaken4you 33 lines, 6 comments, on Sep 28 6:40 PM 2003. In Other• Commented on by judge. -
Grandson, Grandson where are the days
Of Gertrudes, Anns, Maries, and Mays?by rconne11784 12 lines, 6 comments, on Sep 29 3:38 PM 2003. In Other• Commented on by judge. -
My Grandpa.
So oldby 31 lines, 6 comments, on Sep 29 10:19 PM 2003. In Personal• Commented on by judge. -
by The Last Toes 52 lines, 4 comments, on Sep 30 2:00 PM 2003. In Other• Commented on by judge.
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I am a very untrusting peerson, and do not get alon gwith myself. Thats why others find it hard see whats in my poetry, becasuse its so deep.• Commented on by judge.
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I am a very untrusting peerson, and do not get alon gwith myself. Thats why others find it hard see whats in my poetry, becasuse its so deep.• Commented on by judge.
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I am a very untrusting peerson, and do not get alon gwith myself. Thats why others find it hard see whats in my poetry, becasuse its so deep.• Commented on by judge.
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I am a very untrusting peerson, and do not get alon gwith myself. Thats why others find it hard see whats in my poetry, becasuse its so deep.• Commented on by judge.
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I looked at him, I began to cry
To yell and scream, Why god why?• Commented on by judge.
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Looking forward to this one, bet we get a few funny ones! And a few sad.
Lakota -
Natalia - this is a brilliant subject. I'm really looking forward to other peoples perception of what we see and feel every day.
Great contest.
Von -
Hey Nat can I write one if I joined last September??? LOL cos I really did~~ my AP B day is this month
Just wondering
Great contest girl
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wonderful idea, hope we get a lot of entries on this,( can I enter just for fun)
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There are so many possibilities!!! This should be a great one, good idea for a challenge, we've all had these conversations, with a grandparent, a neighbor.. wonderful idea for sure.
~ becky
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Great idea, Nat! Love the concept for this contest as well. And, to be judged on September 14th just makes me smile! That's my birthday! Now, how cool is that? Hope you get lots of entries, and I'll try and spread the word around, as I go about my daily computerwriting activities. Very worthwhile project here! Love it! Love you too, of course! LOL! *HUGE CHEEKY GRIN* --Kel
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I'm in. I love the subject I write about it all the time. My wheeles are turning already, this won't be a very productive day at work. Sportman
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Oh my, I've read the first three entries - this is going to be a booger to judge, because this is an absolutely fantastic contest, the subject is perfect, and if the other entries are anything like the first three, whoa nellie, its gonna be a tough one indeed!
Great idea, Nat! This one is definitely a keeper!
~ becky
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wow a bike with fore wheels!!! Id like to see that
hehe and also no offence but you might want to go back and check the spelling and grammer in this post because its well terible....
well hope to see a lot of new members post
good luck to all
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Johnathan
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im new, and i have no idea how to enter a poem in the contest... i have posted a few, but.... i dont iknow how to enter them...
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This is a great contest idea
It's always interesting to see how others look at older people and how they heed or interpret their history and wisdom.
I'm looking forward to reading the entries
Dee -
great job guys come on i know some others of you MUST want to join!
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All of these are awsome writes....keep up the good work guyz!!!
SuMtHiNSpEcIaL -
http://oldpoetry.com/poetry/16350
this is our featured poem on Old Poetry for the day - may give a few people some inspiration.
Von -
Wonderful..WONDERful idea. Bear with me as I will be anxious tor ead all the entries! Thank you.
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darn i entered the wrong poem
can u please delete mine... i am so sorry... I'll add a new one!
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Lots of new poets!
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lol..it has seemed like forever waiting for the judging of this contest...and now it is just six hours away!!! Welcome everyone who came new to AP in September...(just like me...lol) This is the the most interactive poetry site and writing site that I have ever come accross on the web ion two years time. Lots of helpful people abound here, and I haven't met even one mean person either...lol...the "critics" are as kind as can be and as helpful as can beand this is simply the best place to be with other poetry lovers and writers as well as learn new styles and forms and try out things that you might have never even known existed!!!
Anyway...WELCOME again!!! ~~Jean~~ -
Ohhhh the anxiety!!! the hours increased!!! lol...ok...taking a deep breath...and I will be patient...lol...September is not yet over...lol...and people could join today and chose to enter...bad genielassie...be fair, be fair...lol...A chipper morn for me eh? "patience is a virtue"...lol...true true...ok...sobernow...I am talking to myself!!! lol
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i entered this contest. i joined in september.
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