Song Title Contest

This is my first contest. I hope you P&Q members participate in big numbers :D

You should write a new poem(s) that fit(s) a song(s) title below...

----->>NEW<<------ Rules/Regulations---->>NEW<<------

* One or Two poems per person (If two poems, it should be different titles)

* Two poems per title (different members)

* You should reserve a title or two different ones

* No old poems

* The poem can't be less than 10 lines

* The song title should be your poem title (but if you want to post your poem on your profile page, you can change the title :)

* The poem can be of any format (rhyming, free verse...)

* Profanity poems are accepted, but you shouldn't post it here.. PM it to me instead.

* DEADLINE for reservations: 31 July, 2011

* DEADLINE for submitting the poem/s: August 7, 2011 (Postponed to August 14)

** Dates can be subject to change (according to the number of reserved titles), so please visit this page regularly.

--------------------- WINNING PROCEDURE----------------------------------

* A poem is said to be winning if it has a good structure & flow, free of grammatical & punctuation mistakes, vivid with images..

>> NEW!! <<

= Judging Procedure Panel [Percentages]:
^ 10%: structure (coherence and unity)
^ 15%: flow (a smooth pace, not interrupted)
^ 15%: punctuation (dots, hyphens, semicolons...)
^ 20%: grammar (capitalization, errors...)
^ 40%: content (vivid images, wording, ideas, originality..)

-> Thus, the winning poems will be judged according to the total percentage (T%) they get. In case of a T% tie, the poems would get the same rank.
(PS: The T% only will be posted near the winning poems -only- for 'being fair' reasons)

* If a member requests two titles, he/she can win two different awards (If one poem of his/hers wins, it could get the ranks, 1 or 2 or 3 or...., and maybe the second poem of his/hers wins, it would also get a different rank... maybe one only wins... maybe none)

* If a member applies for two titles, the winning decision will be separate as the T% would be also (not based on the two poems combined with each other.. The first poem will be considered alone, the second also)

----------------------- CLIPBOARD ---------------------------------------
= The results would be announced on another thread in contests forum August 10, 2011 (Postponed till August 15) - along with the T%

= AWARDS:
* 1st place: 8 comments + 10 rates
* 2nd place: 6 comments + 6 rates
* 3rd place: 5 comments + 4 rates
* 4th place: 4 comments + 3 rates
* 5th place: 2 comments + 2 rates

(Note that the comments won't be: 'GREAT. LOVE IT'.... or the rates: 5/5 blind-folded! ..... The Comments/Rates would be constructive)
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SONG TITLES:
[Note that the song itself can inspire you]

1. Set Fire to the Rain (Adele)
= Yaki Love --PENDING--
= kristian Bisig [[DONE]]

2. Boulevard of Broken Dreams (Green Day)
= The Godfather [[DONE]]

3. Teardrops on My Guitar (Taylor Swift)
= Hold Your Heart [[DONE]]
= Paulo Carreon --PENDING--

4. Whiskey Lullaby (Brad Paisley ft. Alison Krauss)
= Soft Parade --PENDING--

5. Space Bound (Eminem)
= Beautiful Chaos [[DONE]]
= The Godfather [[DONE]]

7. Angels on the Moon (Thriving Ivory)
= Unspoken Dream [[DONE]]
= kristian Bisig [[DONE]]

8. Jar of Hearts (Christina Perri)
= The Poetess [[DONE]]
= Ms Sunshine --PENDING--

9. Midnight Bottle (Colbie Caillat)
= Beautiful Chaos [[DONE]]

10. The House That Built Me (Miranda Lambert)
= The Poetess [[DONE]]

11. The Edge of Glory (Lady Gaga)
= Ms Sunshine [[DONE]]

12. If I Die Young (The Band Perry)
= Black Heart Still Beating [[DONE]]
= Unspoken Dream [[DONE]]

--------------HAVE FUN----------------------------------

"Jar of Hearts" please! :)

way to go, Abed, a great contest, indeed!

Jar of Heart! and The Edge of Glory :)!

Thankss

Space Bound and Midnight Bottle please

Boulevard of Broken Dreams
and
Space Bound
please

This is not even a question... Defently taking my wife my love my all ...set fire to the rain by the most gorgoeus amazing adele!!! Sorry I'm her #1 fan okay! Totally lesbian for adele...xoxo

Teardrops on my Guitar please....that is a song I have known for a bit and touches my heart!

Good turn out so far!

Whiskey lullaby

And here is mine! :)

Jar of Hearts - By - Noura Hatem (The Poetess)

I'm treading my pride-
yes, undressing you with
vague pretexts that I myself
had created, and playing
back memoirs that hold
you and whisk me away.

And I know it wasn't your
sin that my sanity had been
abducted by your farewell,
still I weep by my window
with fading eagerness, awaiting
for your faraway apologies,
and still I set fire to my own
lips to get rid of your scent.

I gave you my heart though
I couldn't ever know it was
a hobby of yours to collect them,
nor could I behold that mine
was the finale, or that with it,
you would vaunt, I artlessly
envelopped it with Narcissus,
Jasmine and candor,
then drop it within the jar
you were holding so tight.

- - - - - - - -

Can I pick another song title? :)

If yes, then I would choose "The House That Built Me" please! and thank you :)

Of course :D

You can take two!!

Thanks for anticipation...

Have fun.

The House That Built Me - By - Noura Hatem (The Poetess)

I once lived between
perfumed orchards
and a heart-shaped
moon where peace
hedges my arms and
leans over the curves
of my braids, as God
garnishes the nocturnal
hums by weird bracelets
made of nebulas.

I once knew
happiness between
your shoulders, sniffing
peace.

Time defrauds us all,
yes, defrauds us
as you walked out of my
dreams, leaving a wonder
within the empty walls
of my brain...

"mother, was it your choice?"

- - - -

I once visited the Heavens
(Oh, how I yearn to troll
along its eternal shores)
but your palms soon wilted
and I was left to grieve,
as the moon wept at the
peal of my tears.

Still I recall you with a
blear spirit, along with
suppressed childhood
and woebegone secrets.

Still I designate you, the
faraway ambition that my
desirous senses are aspiring
after, and designate you
the house that built me,
still I know the newlywed
stars that voyage amidst
your eyes... by heart.

Though you left me
wondering...

"Mother, you existed,
didn't you?"

- - - -

And I once expected your
return, just as a lovelorn
owl awaits for her first
never-coming tryst, yet
impossibility forces me
to be convinced that you
are gone, evermore.

(As I nod my head, with
distress.)

If I die young by Band Perry Please and Thank you :)

I laced the bottom branch with
a rope so tight.
Made a noose
I'll swing on all night.
When my body grows limp
I'll be at peace.

Mommy can find me
over hill and dale,
past the point where boats set sail.

Daddy come and visit
come see me soon.
Now I really am over the moon...

The moon shone bright,
on the cold night eve.
Setting afire,
to the lake and the tree's.
Swaying so soft;
a rope on the branch

If I die young,
Mommy I'm okay.
My death just came without delay.

If I die young,
Daddy I'm fine.
Berrying you baby is not a crime.

If all goes to plan,
I'll die young

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I had to re-do it, wasnt happy :P Hope you like the new one!

Angels on the moon

Now every night,
Under moonlight,
I try to compare,
At each layer,
Stars after stars,
So close so far,
Just like you to me,
A heartbeat i can't see,
Some dull some bright,
My only friends at night,
The one near moon's arc,
My only bright spark,
It reminds me of you,
So rare among the few,
Besides moon & constellations,
You are my only destination,
Then clouds pass by,
and you love to play shy,
I wave hands & try,
I wish i cud fly,
So near so high,
and lost in ur sky,
My heart goes insane,
When my efforts goes in vain,
Then i wish upon you,
and want it to come true,
No distance will come ever,
I will be with you forever,
In this irresistible gloom,
Like angels on d moon..

Thanks all for the entries.
Hope you're enjoying your time.

Wait for the results on this same page on August 10, 2011 (date can be subject to change)..

FOR THOSE WHO DIDN'T APPLY YET, PLEASE DO. RESERVE A TITLE :D

Boulevard of Broken Dreams

They say the road to hell is paved;
must be nice to walk on - smooth
and free of ruts. This hallowed broken
passage is rough, rips flesh just
struggling to plod on and stay erect.

Dreams die here between the holes,
kicked into submission by tears
dribbling from red eyes as you
drop to bleeding knees the hundredth
time, sight jerked from the goal.

Can't even remember anything but
this godforsaken boulevard slipping
forever from under foot; no diners
to quench thirst, no shadow to keep
company, just dead aspirations.

Space Bound

I dropped into the dream
already in progress, for years
it seemed, maybe eons;
when you deal with stuff
buried in the unconscious
there is no time reference.

The ship left the pad, carried
us to the outermost orbit,
then cast us out to a slow drift;
we had to correct the spin
to avoid Sun's glare,
so it took a moment to see Her.

Earth, blue and white, darker
shadows came into focus:
continents - forms revealed
creeping past us 100,00
miles below our feet
disappearing into the night.

She was so majestic I lost time
again, could not remember
why we were here, or who
we were, just knew the feeling
of weight gone from my back
with no pain in my feet.

Nudged in the side, turned,
a hand held out a bag, tools
and pointed - the station;
yes, the silent grave, non-stone
marker of those before us
died from no known cause.

Released tiny streams of air
enough to propel us to the hatch;
turned the wrench, opened,
air hissed from the outer port,
felt death; sealed out space
and opened the inner door.

Bodies floated in the entry deck,
suits unsealed, the answer clear:
a tiny hole let in sun blaze; larger
gaping wound in opposite wall;
space debris at mach 2000
no one stood a chance.

Before I began to philosophize
about the suddenness of life
stolen, being unprepared,
I turned glimpsed earth through
the gap, recalled we weren't sent
to find out, but to correct.

Power welled within my arms,
hands ejected gloves on their own
as aura raised from each finger,
gathered together, enveloped
the nearest corpse, pulled together
the suit and warmed the human.

Each of us brought back our target,
raised body temp to 98
and restored circulation
where space had frozen blood;
why they had not exploded
unknown, but blinking eyes don't lie.

A full complement of crew
and rescuers giving support
moved to the living area, sealed
the door, repressurized the cabin
and finally removed their suits,
settling down to assess needs.

Often times have we been used
never before here in space, but now
that has changed; as man leaps out
he must draw on ageless hope,
keep close to him old friends,
so angels now will fly in space.

Sir Larry, your poems are awesome! :)

GREAT POEMS, ALL OF YOU :)
I think it's gonna' be hard to choose :/

Hope you're enjoying your time.

- COUNTDOWN FOR 'RESERVATION DEADLINE': 11 days

- COUNTDOWN FOR 'SUBMITTING DEADLINE': 18 days

Great job.
~ Abed.

If i die young...

Ill have teardrops on my guitar

I'm a rose,
my time is close,
but if I die young,
I would pass my scent,
for those who believe in love.

I'm a star,
my end is not far,
but if I die young,
I would make someone's wish run,
for those who believe in God.

I'm a plant,
my land is slant,
but if I die young,
I would give my fruits and stem,
for those who believe in life.

I'm a bubble,
my breathe is in trouble,
but if I die young,
I would give childrens some fun,
for those who believe in innocence.

I'm a boy
for me life's just a toy,
but if I die young,
I would pass all my strength,
for those who believe in humanity..

"Teardrops On My Guitar"-
(Playing Soundlessly)

Does he know I lay on piles of thorns
from roses I've held too close?
I've wished to send so much more
than high school getaways-
he only sees my eyes for friendship,
not the kind of glances I take,
not the smiles I paint on
just so he'll think I am perfectly alright.

Why can't he see I am empty when he's gone?
He tells me flawlessly about the love he'll cling to
and I lose all breath, watching myself fade
without his song to keep me alive.

He is everything I desire, how will I live without him?
He is the one I see at home, in the middle of night,
wherever my mind begins to deserts me.

The stars kill- comets that burn tearfully
tearing the hot flesh of my heart
and pricking my face clear out of luck.

- COUNTDOWN FOR 'RESERVATION DEADLINE': 6 days

- COUNTDOWN FOR 'SUBMITTING DEADLINE': 13 days

Great job.
~ Abed.

Looks like you'll have lots of work to do till you can announce the results Abed. :)

I am positively surprised by the poems that have been submitted though! :)

Yeah, Jens don't you agree with me? ;) I think the poems are awesome! Abed, thanks for this contest! :)

Space Bound

Moondrop tears
Starlit Skin
Cosmic Notions
Astral sin

Shooting stars
Vacant heart
Selfless wishes
Dying art

Souls on fire
Venus burns
Love will thrive
When faith returns

Jenni... YES, of course :P The poems are great!!!

Nora, You're SO WELCOMED :D

I'm excited about thissssssssssssss!!!! x]

Angels On The Moon, Please :)

"Angels On The Moon"
Can you see beyond the stars
Beyond our galaxy afar
I see it there
I can feel their stares
It's angels on the moon.
They whisper in my ear
Telling me not to fear
There's angels on the moon.
Don't care about the little things
Cause i won't let you fall.
So tell me do you believe
Of angels on the moon?
They whisper secrets i don't wanna know.
They tell me when life ends,
And i don't wanna know.
Their the angels on the moon
Who never leave too soon.
Their here to guide me.
So don't wake me cause I'm dreaming,
Of angels on the moon.

Midnight Bottle

Daytime set her face aglow
The sun erased her pain
It was the night that broke her down
Such darkness, inhumane

She'd down a bottle, maybe two
Seducing sedate sleep
Thankful just to close her eyes
And drift into the deep

A day will come, when she won't care
When stars will shine again
Love will flow back to her heart
Like ink flows through the pen

Her soul will find the page once more
She'll set the bottle down
Reminsce of days gone by
The moon her thorny crown

Set fire to the rain please :)

"set Fire To The Rain"
I've told you hoe I feel
And I'll say it over and over till you hear
But at the same time I'm scared
I fear it will only push you further away.
With my evil desires,
I'll set fire to the rain.
I miss the times before
When we first meet,
When we first kissed,
The way you made me feel.
My hatred will set fire to the rain.
I miss the way you looked at me,
When you thought I didn't know.
Our sparks lit the air
And set fire to the rain.
I can feel I'm breaking
And I feel the empty spaces,
As we grow further and further apart.
I wish you would give in to me
As I have given in to you.
I wish you would comfort me
And reassure me of how you feel
And why.
I could go on forever,
Which is why...
My tears will set fire to the rain.

RESERVING is closed.
No more reserved spots would be allowed.

Countdown for SUBMITTING DEADLINE: 7 Days.

The Edge of Glory

On a break spent being astounded
as words fall powerlessly to the
mystical misery taking over my mind,
speechless as emotions thrive
beyond intelligence
beyond what knowledge
can realize.

Bear me to that edge of glory
laying within the most majestic
sadness ever tuned while
thinking of a song to write,
perchance to feel.

Like a lazy river at the very
immature hours of a morning
born by mistake, I lose the tide
doing nothing but enjoying an
ultimate peace rippling inside of me
enjoying sadness to the quite last
rock sleeping down the riverbed.

Proud of the wonder I craft
when philosophy stands in awe
of what the heart can speaks of
yet speaks not,
I reach the edge of what's
no longer
within...

by Rania Moallem / Ms Sunshine

There is still too much time, I cannot wait, lool. :)

^ LOL :p me 2...

"5 Days" for submission are left..
"8 Days" for announicing the results!!!

ENJOY.

Abed... I have one question. :)

Can I use all of the titles and write poems about them and they won't be in the contest?

^ Of course you can :D