So here we are - poets from all over the country and all over the world. We know each other by our poetic names but we are all actual people, too, away from these poetic pages. Share a little of your world with us. Tell us a little something about where you live. What is it about your town that you like, hate, love, despise? What do you see when you look out of your living room window? When driving to work? Give us a glimpse into your surroundings so that we can picture you there when reading your poetry....perhaps understand a little better where your words come from. For those of you who may not want to divulge exactly where you live then your region or state will do. Any style will do...300 points to the one which strikes me the best. Give us a chance to know you better. Invite us into your world....
I'm right here in Ft. Lauderdale
One of the few not out on bail.
The city of fun in the sun.
I saw it once - in '91.
I see palms swaying in the breeze
And watch for swimming refugees
Who've risked it all - all that they own
To come and make our town their home.
The snowbirds chase the early birds,
Attack the Rascal House in herds.
We have a big state lottery
And Indians sell smokes, tax-free.
Each year the tourist hoards invade,
Wear yellow shorts...drink Gator-Ade.
Though they invade our beach like leeches
We smile at all those sons of beaches.
Why do we smile? The simple fact is
Thanks to them, there's no state taxes
So we just smile and say hello
Then cheer the day they finally go.
Our bird - the plastic pink flamingo
Our slogan - "Hot damn! I've got Bingo!"
With Spanglish our official lingo
And foreigners are known as "gringo".
If one can disregard the lootings,
Pay no mind to the drive-by shootings,
Laugh at corruption in city hall,
This is a great place, after all!!!
I'm right here in Ft. Lauderdale
One of the few not out on bail.
The city of fun in the sun.
I saw it once - in '91.
I see palms swaying in the breeze
And watch for swimming refugees
Who've risked it all - all that they own
To come and make our town their home.
The snowbirds chase the early birds,
Attack the Rascal House in herds.
We have a big state lottery
And Indians sell smokes, tax-free.
Each year the tourist hoards invade,
Wear yellow shorts...drink Gator-Ade.
Though they invade our beach like leeches
We smile at all those sons of beaches.
Why do we smile? The simple fact is
Thanks to them, there's no state taxes
So we just smile and say hello
Then cheer the day they finally go.
Our bird - the plastic pink flamingo
Our slogan - "Hot damn! I've got Bingo!"
With Spanglish our official lingo
And foreigners are known as "gringo".
If one can disregard the lootings,
Pay no mind to the drive-by shootings,
Laugh at corruption in city hall,
This is a great place, after all!!!
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on January 14, 2004
- Rewards: Gold: 300
- Final notes: Due to the fact that the original winner plagarized the winning poem (and has been banned from the site), the awards have been re-distributed. Congrats to the winners and thank you to you all!!
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ADIRONDACK LIFE
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To a place where the breeze tells time
And the young sit intently upon cushions of rock• Commented on by judge. -
My home town is quite a place
Peaceful though it may seemby Foreverlove 34 lines, 1 comment, on Dec 3 5:38 PM 2003. In Personal• Commented on by judge. -
Another day, passes by,
In my new home, of a thousand moons,• Commented on by judge. -
Ohio is not as pleasant as it appears
I have been here for fifteen years• Commented on by judge. -
Adaabs and Namastes greet you in our city
Four centuries of legacy blends easily with modernity• Commented on by judge. -
Right here at home,
Wind blows off the water,• Commented on by judge. -
It's not as glamorous as one may think
California really is.by OhBeautifulOne 29 lines, 2 comments, on Dec 7 1:44 PM 2003. In Other• Commented on by judge. -
Home...
I miss it at night...• Commented on by judge. -
My home town is not a happy place,
No one had a simple smile on there face.• Commented on by judge. -
duh this is washington, iowa, its boring
nuthin but farms here• Commented on by judge. -
Mmmm - I feel good….• Commented on by judge. -
Everything is foreseen,
In my town of hicks and sticksby Living Strange 19 lines, 5 comments, on Dec 8 5:20 PM 2003. In Humor• Commented on by judge. -
I'm sad to say that on that day my town became well known• Commented on by judge.
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It's Home to Me• Commented on by judge.
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Where will the next spurt of residential growth take place? In your backyard?by wingdreams 29 lines, 2 comments, on Dec 9 9:27 AM 2003. In Nature• Commented on by judge.
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Rich rolling, countryside and lushious parks, Flowers blooming by the tranquil rivers edgeby NurseHayley 30 lines, 4 comments, on Dec 9 1:04 PM 2003. In Other• Commented on by judge.
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And it may be broken down,
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This little town of Atkins
So quaint and so dearby DarkAngel1313 20 lines, 3 comments, on Dec 9 6:22 PM 2003. In Other• Commented on by judge.
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Lol... what a delightful poem
I've been to Ft. Lauderdale briefly... my daughter and I were there in 1997 and also took a day cruise to Grand Bahama... it was in April and the weather was perfect.....a very enjoyable time for us.
Fortunatly for us... and everyone, we didn't happen to run into the drive by shootings and lootings. My sis and her husband have since moved to Flrida and I'm going to be visiting them later. I think the name of the town where they live is Citrus Springs..something lke that, and I have a cousin there...lives in Micanopy (not sure of that spelling) Anyway... I thoroughly enjoyed reading about your home town Maybe I can think of something worthwhile to write about Phoenix and my current life and surroundings.
Dee -
I;m sure you can, Dee!
I wuz so sad when I left Phoenix
I went through a box of Kleenix!!
LOL! Glad you liked reading about mine...I'll enjoy yours, I'm sure!
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I used to live in Orlando no beaches there wah
Just Disneyworld and the wanted me to work in TikiVillage selling suntan lotion me thinks not lol
I went to Ft Lauderdale on my honeymoon loved it there and also Miami why oh why didnt I go on down A1A lol and meet Buffett he he
I loved this one hun what can I say been all over that state& even lived there so I know what outside your window looks like he he
Loved this one
Do come see me won't you
Luv and
Susan~~~~
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I had a contest like this one at the beginning of the year was great fun. Shall see if my muse is around and if she wants to help me write a poem LOL
Lakota x -
Brisbane - Queensland - except perhaps for the Palm Trees our towns aren't much alike. I enjoyed the visit to your place though Mike, fortunately missed the shooting and looting - thank goodness.
Good Luck with your contest.
~Von~
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Hey, this is Aragorn,just wanted to let you know that i will enter as soon as i can, sorry for the delay but school has been keeping me on my toes. Great idea for a contest, bet you'll get a good deal of entries. Take care and will talk to you later
In Christ
Colin
Oh and do you mind if i write it down on paper and then submit it, not just writing it at that moment.
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Oh Mike, you're askin' for it with this one! My town....well, let's just say that there is PLENTY of most amusing material for me to draw from! Very fun contest, I'll get busy with something!
~Janet~
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Great contest idea! the thing was, i had just written some lyrics, and hadnot yet entered them onto here, and i came across your contest, and it seems to fit the description. so i say, hey what the heck, and entered it. good luck to everyone
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Great contest Idea,
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Wow Balladeer, your final notes were terrific. I felt like I was reading an editorial for a movie, you mentioned all the characters along with some background on each. Great contest and congratulations to the winners.
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