Congrats Weekly Contest Winners 5.9

Again, sorry about the late posting... I have class until 3pm and then class again at 4pm so I have a wee gap to rush home, gather information for the weekly, post, and rush back to school. I can't do it from my phone unfortunately :(

Congratulations winners, honorable mentions, and especially judges. Thank you for posting another thread, Nana, that was very sweet. I'm sorry I posted a new one instead of adding onto yours!

Jane
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Winners:

I Just Hate You, April
by The Poetess

"I am sick of your decorations
of your illusory weather and
bright dawns that furtively
pack me with disturbance,
I'm just sick of you, April.

This verse captivated me with the emotion. Thank God it is May and no longer April." (7 pts)

"The emotion of this poem is what grasped my attention, I found this to be very heartfelt and evoking. The connection between the months and a person is significant, I was quite surprised by the April held such bitterness as it is usually a month for joy, the fact the writer used characteristics to represent the month and connect her emotions was clever. I wasn't drawn in from the title but I now feel it works well with the overall poem. The piece itself is mature apart from the title and the last line of the poem. It had a child like feeling and that really helps the reader understand what it is that the writer is expressing and from the use of symbolism, loss is evident here. Some beautiful imagery embedded within, nice use of alliteration, subtle rhyme within two instances, not that I can say it was intentional but it worked well." (10 pts)

By the Blossom Stunned, the Season Caught
by Sibyllene

"This blossom was stunned at this gorgeous write. Isn't it funny how the most obvious things can go on and yet love has a way of blinding us." (10 pts)

"This poem is a classic example of how to write a nature poem that isn't merely descriptive, and of how to write a love poem that isn't merely emotive. This piece did both, wonderfully. Although it relied quite heavily on an overall metaphor and many "sub-metaphors", which can be quite a wobbly and prone-to-cliche technique, it was not typically overdone. The words were clear and simple, highlighting the purity of thought. They projected images that were full of movement and exquisite detail, and these were what brought the emotion, the sigh of revelation. The impact wasn't made from the words themselves, but what they represented. The words were unburdened, free of duty. This is so important. Well done." (10 pts)

"Imagery exceeded in this poem and created a beautiful canvass. The words are truly amazing and the emotions incorporated within this poem make it one of the better type of nature poems bring it to life with descriptive words and feelings." (7 pts)

"I thought this poem was stunning with its imagery, the contrast between the softer side of nature and the rougher side is elegant in the way it portrays the juxtaposition of knowledge and a lack of knowledge, and the blooming of something new in the beginning. To me I was presented with the image of a person whose life was simple and yet it suddenly 'boomed' with love. I enjoy how the transition between the child like essence of not noticing what is in front of them to the time of grasping what it is that has been around for such a long time. I felt this poem had an antique feeling to it, one that was speaking of past, present and future love. The most beautiful thing to me about this poem was the feeling that each stanza represented years and it was almost like I was watching the journey the writer speaks of. When I got to the last lines I was presented with almost sadness, and when I read back through this poem again my understanding came clearer, I was still presented with that feeling of watching the years go by, but the comparisons were more intriguing to me. The fog that had made the person blinded in this poem had also covered my eyes and for that I find this poem to be beautiful. It was clever the way the metaphors gave off two different aspects and how in the ending in the end the blindness was removed from the eyes. I found myself relating to this piece in many ways, not always are we able to see what is right in front of us, whether is be love, or the loss of love, not always is everything clear and this poem held that knowledge. Sometimes we are unaware of what goes on around us and we are shocked by what we haven't t been seeing." (7 pts)

Woolgathering
by The Princess

"Not my favourite by this talented writer, but nevertheless, this cannot be overlooked. I was glad to see that, unlike this writer's last winning poem (which was also beautiful), this one was less disjointed, the theme was undemanding and unified, and made for a fulfilling read. However, I was dubious about the meaning behind the first couple of stanzas- how can white columns and hanging plants develop into something delicious and sinful? I can understand the vulnerability of the broken heart sentiment, but this initial image was immediately confusing to the senses. Again, I caution this writer, who has great powers of imagery, to not scald her good work by being overly cryptic or using metaphors that are not entirely suitable. However, the rest of the piece was effective, earnest and genuine and, indeed, quite heartbreakingly lovely." (7 pts)

"It's good to see a new poem by this poet. What I found interesting about this piece was the fact the poet spent the entire poem speaking of her heart and in no way was it ever dull. This was due to the lovely imagery and clever metaphors that when actually deciphered allowed the audience to dig deeper beyond the surface and realize that this poem not only represents ones heart but herself and the need to be 'saved' on a certain level. I found this poem evoking; the emotion is something we can relate to in life, the holding onto a lover while the lover is absentminded to us. The elegant nature of this poem was presented through the writers imagery in such antique pictures of 'tea cups,' 'books,' 'lipstick,' and 'handkerchiefs' I found this poem to be full of an old soul, and very personal. The tone is something that grasps my attention; it's sincere and yet holds much power. A Lovely read." (4 pts)

"Thought provoking poem that caused me to think about all the metaphors used in the different stanzas. Good use of imagery in the lines gave me a good look through of everything as I read. The poem also had a simplistic side to it which made it completely easy to understand and relate to." (4 pts)

HM's:

My homeland
by the Poetess

"Full of raw emotion but very powerful with its message! The words strike deep to the heart and one can only be amazed at this poets love for her country but also her deep sadness for how it has turned to the state it is in now. Going straight to the point and hitting all the key aspects of what they wanted the reader to get out of the poem was accomplished and I think this has been one of the better patriotic poems in awhile." (10 pts)

Single Beat
by Melissa

"Direct and effortless writing, which goes well with the breezily bemused sentiment of the poem. The last stanza is unexpectedly poignant, with a hidden harshness beneath its sweetness." (4 pts)

Flushed
by Melpomene

"As the poems ending states ...
"I was just no match for summer."
I too, felt I was just no match, though be it not for summer but for the pure poetic genius this write was able to perfect. Absolutely flawless write!" (4 pts)

Lazy Daisy
by Yakzzz

"The title really fits the poem. Laziness always work against our dreams which was very well perceived in this piece. I loved the smooth and uninterrupted flow and simplicity of this piece." (10 pts)

Don't Tell Me
by Lady Nik

"I loved how the sun, river, sky and comets are being connected to the wellspring of your feelings. These were huge metaphors in the show. The emotional tone of this piece is spot-on. Well done!" (7 pts)

Just to remember
by Karla

"The last line has established the story behind this piece. I always adore how this poet consistently attempts to fill the emptiness within her through powerful and in-depth verses. Her words never fail to amaze and struck the very core of my being. Well done!" (4 pts)

Congratulations to everyone.

I will get everyone this time! >_<

First off let me say congratulations to you three that won! Your poems were wonderful and well deserving. I would just like to thank you judges for taking your time and picking these poems and then giving comments to see the reason behind your choices. :] I also would like to thank those who nominate the poems each week as without you there would be nothing for those judges to do! :P I also would like to say thank you for taking your time with all these HM's as they are very much appreciated. :] Lastly, thank you Jane for putting all this up as I know it takes some time and also is a burden. Many thanks to all!!! :]

Congrats to all

Congrats to all!

I was impressed by all three poems that won this week! Great work poets, deserving.

Thank you for the HM & Congrats to all :)

Thanks Jane for posting.

Congrats winners, well done!

Congrats, everyone!

Congratulations to alll winners and HMs. Thanks to the judges for their dedication.

Thanks for the nod to my little love poem, peeps. Good job to the other big wieners of the week!

Congrats, guys! Loooooved the poems this week, absolutely gorgeous work from all winners and HM's.

As a side note, I want to see someone get a ten from every judge. If that ever happens, I propose we throw a virtual party.

Has that never happened before? Interesting.

Yes very wel done too all..

You are most welcome Melpomene and Jad, but no need to thank me.

Congratulations again winnahs

''I will get everyone this time! >_<''

ROFL, Jad, you're one adorable person. However, it seems you still forgot someone. xD honorable mentions ='D

Congrats to Sib, Noura, Melissa, Mel, Yaki, Nik and Karla. Thanks to the judges, nominators and Jane.

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''However, I was dubious about the meaning behind the first couple of stanzas- how can white columns and hanging plants develop into something delicious and sinful?''

I hadn't meant for the two stanzas to be connected, not at all. They were two different images meaning two different things. But now that you've mentioned it I believe they would have indeed made more sense if I didn't stray and stuck to the same image. Thank you. :) I do tend to lose my train of thought and stray after something before i'm finished with what I have in hand all the time. my bad.