Okay! So, my second contest and, for its inspiration, I must thank AshesToDiamond for her contest "Character: What is it that we are?" and Poetic Escape for a comment she made on my entry for that contest.
I have often thought that the human hand is such a marvelous thing. It helps us express ourselves, does our work, enables us to play, and we are often known best for its creations. So, here's what I want from you, if you choose to enter this contest:
1) Write a poem about hands, fingers, the work of hands, or some other imaginative theme that exemplifies what I listed above as my inspiration;
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2) Read artis' beautiful poem "Empty Fingers" and write something similar about yourself or someone else. The link for artis' poem is: allpoetry.com/Poem/202454
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3) Read my poem "Grandma's Hands" and write something similar. The link for mine is allpoetry.com/Poem/432044
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4) Write a poem about what it would be like to be unable to use your hands, or unusual ways people employ their hands (such as to read braille), or something imaginative like that in keeping with the subject at hand
.Now for the dreaded RULES:
1. Prewrites are allowed but NOT preferred...egomaniacal creature that I am, I would like to see that my contest inspired you enough to write something new. But, if you have the perfect poem for this contest, by all means enter it. A word of warning though....I will be much harsher in judging prewrites for relevancy. (artis is, of course, NOT allowed to enter the poem I used for an example.
2. NO EROTICA. Period.
3. Only one entry per person will be accepted. Sorry, but I'm getting ready to start college again and won't have time to do justice to judging this if there are too many entries.
4. Please list the number of your choice (from above) in your author's comment box.
5. Any style is acceptable, although I would prefer something a bit lengthier than haiku.
6. Please be scrupulous about spelling and word use. To me, poetry is the epitome of word use...so to misspell or misuse a word in a poem is a big deal. Spelling will be a win or lose issue in this contest. Sorry, but....well, it's my contest.
That's it, my fine poets. Have fun and let me see some really wonderful stuff. And, oh yeah, thanks for entering my second contest!
I will be awarding the following points to winning entrants:
1st Place 300 points
2nd Place 150 points
3rd Place 75 points
Honorable mention (if any) 25 points
Good luck to you all. I am expecting to be amazed.
Okay...I am gonna be judging this right away...so, you should know the results in an hour or so.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on January 10, 2004
- Rewards: Gold: 300
- Final notes: Honorable mentions to: queenie, oneslowtyper, cinara, saddened angel, and carla 04.
I want to express my appreciation to all who entered the contest...there was a tremendous amount of talented work from which to select. I feel that I am the real winner in this contest, as I am able to feel that I played some small part in the production of some remarkable poetry. Kudos to you all.Entries [13]
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They are
finely carvedby -sweetbrother- 36 lines, 12 comments, on Oct 11 9:23 AM 2003. In Contemporary• Commented on by judge. -
The blade feels molten hot as it slices my skin
A bit of resistance as it encounters interphalangeal cartilageby AutoPilate 14 lines, 2 comments, on Dec 31 6:46 AM 2003. In Other• Commented on by judge. -
I hear the most precious voice,
Twas the first I ever heard,• Commented on by judge. -
Until poison becomes ink
and I smile with the remedy• Commented on by judge. -
Gentle hands
stroked my forehead• Commented on by judge. -
I knelt down by her coffin;
cried a river of mournful tears• Commented on by judge. -
• Commented on by judge.
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The memories of you begin to fade
as time works to draw us apart.• Commented on by judge. -
• Commented on by judge.
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There's nothing like the giving hands of a person we respect
Unselfishly giving of themselves, careful never to neglect• Commented on by judge.
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Well hell does this mean I can't enter since my name is up there in the contest?? LOL I didn't realise I helped you decide to actually have this contest just by a simple comment. Thats really cool.
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Nope...you are absolutely being given an ingraved invitation, my dear. And, did you forget the power of words? I have been inspired by so many comments made, contest rules, and even IM messages on this site...it's like magick, yeah?
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Wow...have never before inspired anyone to anything but throw pinecones at my head...
heh...hands are always one of the first things I notice about people...this should produce some interesting poems...
Much love,
Ashes
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hey, what you doing at college?
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Both as a help for one in need and as a cause for applause, I’d like to show that you know, you get a hand from me! Sorry, I’m not very good at leap years…
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I am not a big contest writer. But this is an neat idea for a contest!
Have fun with it! If my muse would cooperate I would write a poem for this. But I think she has my fingers tied in knots!! LOL
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Thank you muse, I know it's nice to win trophies but I think we all enter these contests hoping to be appreciated in some way. This was a great contest, congrats to the winners and thanks for your kind comments.
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