Winners! :D

Congratulations guys :) well done for everyone, and especially for those who've made it to the front page.

Thanks for the HM, meant a lot.

There was a 5 way tie, that was broken.
Hence extra votes, but all with comments.

VOTES:
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Corn Poppy (Tanka) 10+10
by Jenni

Poetry Women
by The Poetess 4+10

Washed Up, Wondering
by Novalyn Grace RR 7+10

H'MS:
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Tree of Oak by Thomas 10
by Steven Beesley

Reside within mine heart (old english)
by Naughtymouse 10

Busy Solitude
by Ms SunShine 7

Illuminate me
by Lioness 7

Clumsy Wordsmith (Lai) 7

Bestie's Song
by Naughtymouse 7

Wilderness of Glass
by Schemilix 7

Poets 4
by The Prince

Frozen Lips
by Lioness 4

Its showing
by Dagmar Wilson 4

Rhyme Me In Your Dreams
by Tara Kay 4

Half a Rainy yr
by The Poetes 4

COMMENTS:
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Corn Poppy (Tanka)
by Jenni

I love a good nature piece and this can definitely be described as that.

The poppy is a flower of great significance so I began to build my own representation of what it was your saying here. While this poem is in the nature section for obvious reasons, the poppy being significant of war remembrance was the final connection I made. You spoke of hearts bleeding to death and winds that didn't tickle; these were two prominent features that led me to my understanding or rather interpretation of the poem; with winds not tickling representing a final or sudden death.

The poem structure was great, I quite enjoy a Tanka and I think you did an excellent job creating a piece that was more about the content rather than the form, what I mean here is if you didn't have (tanka) next to the title I would never have noticed the structure as it all flowed naturally.

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Tankas are a fun form, and I love it when poets write tankas in the nature genre.

This talented poet took this form and ran with it... Beautiful piece! She took me to a field of corn poppies and I felt as though I was laying in the field...

The flower itself almost looks as though they are on fire and to see them up close, they do look like corn. The author gave me such a visual display that took my breath away!!! The second and third line was a great mix of broken hearted emotion and love of peaceful nature, love the metaphor...

"Tickling winds" - when filled with sorrow, the scent is hard to smell, and winds do tickle if your heart is at peace, and if not...

well sadness consumes. The author took me to another dimension within this small and delightful tanka!!! Wonderful job on this piece- Well done Jenni

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Washed Up, Wondering
by Novalyn Grace RR

This was one of those pieces that hits you with a lot of imagery however it's enjoyable. You begin to feel like you're the character and view things from different perspectives due to the poets interesting approach to writing. I found it intriguing that this poem was placed in the love section as it is kind of a sadder take on love, rather what love has done to a person but at the same time it works well and helps the reader have a better understanding of the metaphors used throughout.

"Last night I found the spitting image of you
reflected on the counter by a bottle of gin
and I diluted myself instead of my drinks,
taking time to imagine the brim of my glass
was the rim of your lips."

Particularly fond of this stanza, I think the contrast of sharper words "spitting" "brim" "rim" against such a sad tone was wonderful, you used this throughout. The idea of the glass being a representation of a past lovers lips, unique.

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Brilliant! Your words left me heartbroken but also overcome by a sensual wave. The bit with his lips being the brim of the glass was amazing! I could just sense the loneliness uttered by those few lines. Your beginning stanza was just perfect! You just got right to the point without forcing and "cutesy" introductions.

"spewing up bits of my soul into a porcelain bowl"
^I adored the subtle rhyme here! Just came so naturally.

I loved this poem and want to read it again and again. The more I read it, the more my heart aches for the person in the poem. You made everything just come alive so easily. Wonderfully done!

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Poetry Women
by The Poetess

I keep wanting to describe this poem as smooth. It has a dark husky atmosphere to it and I think that's because of the reference to Opium. I started to imagine smoke across the atmosphere and as strange as this may seem to describe a poem I'm going to describe it as thick anyway. What I like about this was the style, it was unique to the writer and seeing as I've read a lot of her work and seen her style changes I think this is one she should keep and continue to work with. The dark atmosphere and the play on words were something newer to the writer and I have to say they work well for Noura. Great use of repetition, especially in the way it was placed, very clever.

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I can't quite pinpoint what it is about this piece that makes me think so,
but this is a masterpiece in my eyes.

This poem is deeply sensual. It appeals directly to the senses while maintaining an air of mystery. It seems very literal on the surface and yet I can't quite pinpoint what it's about.

Drug reference in the first stanza certainly gives it that hazy feeling, and constant use of repetition throughout the poem sort of holds it together like sparse fog.

Your work should never be underestimated, Noura. Beautiful work.

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Busy Solitude
by Ms SunShine

I was really intrigued by this because I have never heard of solitude as being busy. This was just overflowing with sadness. I could tell it was from the heart because it was crafted with truth.

"Your company kills me,
you, have killed me."
^This part just strung my heart into performing a sad ballad. Gah such pain here! Brought me back to a place where I was in the company of someone that killed me...

Although this poem was the epitome of sadness, I felt a tinge of hope and joy at the end. Finally ridding yourself of that person that brings you pain is such a cleansing experience. Thank you for taking my emotions on a roller coaster. I love when I can feel what I read

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Wilderness of Glass
by Schemilix

Solid flow, solid vocab, solid fantasy.

Rhyming is something that is often used but isn't often used correctly. You did a great job of using rhyme without sacrificing the integrity of your work.

There's not much more to say other than that this is fantastic.
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Clumsy Wordsmith (Lai)
by Steven Beesley

I adore this form, and this awesome poet, wrote this form with perfection!

He tangled words and webbed my eyes with a delightful poem, that I will read over many times in the future.

I love this rhyme scheme and it made me travel to times when I myself have written this form and I actually felt scrambled and tongue tied afterword's.. ha ha.

This poem was a delight to read and deserves to be highlighted! Well Done Steven Beesley

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Poets
by The Prince

I had to highlight this wonderful piece, I just had to.

This is a small two lines poem that is packed with such depth and emotion and touches us all.

As poets our minds are cemeteries- dark and filled with emotion.
At times I too feel death within my mind and yet I'm restless when love is consumed.

I feel as though writing I'm a ghost, looking down while writing. I could keep going on and on, but I will sum up my comment with this one word, in honor of this poem: BRILLIANT! Well done The Prince

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Frozen Lips
by Lioness

-This is a strong poem, and I feel that it would go well in the love section,
though I see you have it in the Dark/Fantasy section.

"Your lips are frozen
like standing time between
the living and the dead,

but your heart is filled
with fire that it
prevents me from getting
too close"
-This opening has some great examples of contrast. Use of the word "frozen" gives the feeling of cold, ungiving emotion. Contrasted with fire, which is usually used to show passion or desire, but here it's used as a negative thing. It's a cruel, unkind personality that burns up everything around it.
"You mix my emotions like
a fiery cauldron only to use
the toxic potion to your advantage,
so my willpower becomes weakened,"
-The subject is toying with the writer's emotions, mixing them into a venom to tear them apart. I personally enjoy the use of "caouldron" and "potion", giving the feeling and imagery of witchcraft, usually seen as evil or taboo in most societies. This subject is trying to hurt the writer with the writers own feelings.

"I would never use the word
enchanted because
that word holds such beauty,

and there is nothing beautiful
about kissing your frozen lips
or feeling your scorched heart
upon mine"

-Golden. The writer is totally smitten by this person, but is also aware of the power, effect, and malicious intentions of this person on them, yet they are held totally captive in this hurtful, but powerful relationship. A powerful write, and a perfect ending.

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Bestie's Song
by Naughtymouse

This was an interesting piece, and it definitely paints a picture

"We Have known each other for what feels an eternity
Throughout the best and worst life has thrown
And years on, we still sing lullabies sweet"

-^Two lovers, who share a timeless love, they've had their ups and downs but they're still going strong.

"I can hear her when she doesn't make a sound
Waiting for me patiently, to hold her once more
So we can rejoice a lovers chorus"

-You feel a closeness to this "she", and await a reunion.

"Together we move as one sharing love with the world
Untainted and free to express emotions vast
She responds to my every touch, as a mother to her baby's smile

She is Betsie, beautiful, honest and elegant...............my guitar"

You and this other are one. Although I suppose I do wonder at the relation given earlier then being described as a mother-to-child relationship, when earlier you used "a lovers chours"

But then that ending, throws the reader for a total loop, and changes the entire picture. Not a woman, or a lover, or any other person. But an instrument! This was a well penned description of the feeling a musician has for their instrument.

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Tree of Oak
by Thomas

-I adore this poem, coming from a place where there are trees everywhere. I know the feeling of comfort that comes from climbing into the arms of a tree that you've been in since childhood. It's good to know that someone is always there waiting on you.

"You will be there
through winter and summer
You will be there
even when I'm a bummer"

-Normally, rhyme such as this would be seen as clich, effortless, but here, it fits so well, with the feeling of reminiscence. Again you visit the idea of someone who will always be there for you.

"You will not care
if I scream and shout
You will not care
when I have nothing to talk about

You will not judge
if I hold you the entire day
You will not judge
if my body is in decay

You will love me
for the person I am
You will love me
no matter what I will be"

-This friend (for I feel this poem is far too deep to be simply referring to a tree) is always there for you, that friend is there for you when you need a shoulder to cry on, and to vent to. But also when you just want to be quiet, and feel protected.

That friend will always love you as you are, and will support you, not matter where you go in life. They'll be there waiting

"You will stand strong
when I am falling apart
You will be strong,
doesn't matter if it's the end or the start"

-Again, using rhyme here would usually seem a bit played out, but it really worked here. I loved this ending, so simple and touching. This was a truly endearing poem, and it touched me very deeply.

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Its showing
by Dagmar Wilson

This is a great little poem. I'll admit I'm a bit biased because I often enjoy a good short poem, but I truly think that you knocked this one out of the park.

What's very nice about a piece like this is that it can create a still image in the mind's eye rather than a jumble of overbearing imagery that might seem a bit too colorful.

It's sad and definitely easy to relate to on many levels. Great job

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Reside within mine heart
by Naughtymouse

I found this poem to be so refreshing to read. I don't so often see old english written anymore or find anyone who adores it, however I quite enjoyed this piece alot. The way you still used metaphors and really neat wording while including the "doths" and "mine" and "thou" showed a lot of talent that I admired seeing for the first time in a while.

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Illuminate me
by Lioness

Loved the first two stanzas of this piece. Being confused about the sunbeams being dusk or dawn was really a creative way to phrase what you were trying to get across. Your ending finished just as strong as the beginning of this piece. I loved the tone, the begging, yet it was worded very poetically. Excellent write.

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Rhyme Me In Your Dreams
Tara Kay

"You attempted to add yourself to these creations
but I sank a smile in your teardrops..."
^lovelovelove! That is all I gotta say about that.. :)

What an ending! This poem really picked up steam in the middle and just BOOM with the ending! Nicely done!

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Half a Rainy year
by The Poetess

"I find it
pleasant to die over papers
and unwritten beauty." This line was so beautifully written! I was in awe. I absolutely loved the words that would describe rain (damp, drizzle, etc) were incorporated into this piece. I also love that the rain was personifed a couple times in this piece. Metaphors were perfect, not over used, not tacky. Great write.

Glad to see a pool of HMs there.

Congrats winners :)

And thanks Jenni for keeping TKR's Kites Up High!

Thanks Nana for posting this, thanks to the devoted judges and for the very nice comments! Means so so very much to me and I feel so flattered that you thought my poem was worthy of 10 points! :)

I forgot how exciting winning is haha :)

Abed, you're exaggerating, you guys helped me get there, so thanks to you too! :)

Spreading some love because this really made my day ha :)

Congrats to the other winners and HMs!! :)

Guys these were so epic its unreal genuinely i love them and have read them over and over lol

Conrates to the winners too a fantastic job
Especially to jenni as i appear to loooooove tanka's!!!!!

Congrats all winners ! Well done :)

Congrats all.

Nova and Jennie, congratulations guys.

I needed to see Danny's piece on the front page instead of mine. It was a completely lovely poem.

Thanks judges, Nana and mods.

I do seem to have a question though, it seems one of the judges voted for my 'Half a Rainy Year' instead, am I right? Then how did I win? By a glitch?

Pfft, you deserve to be on the front page Nour!

Congrats everyone.

No no I mixed the comments and votes by mistake, you received14 poinnts for the front page poem and an HM with 4. I fixed the post.

NO TWO VOTES FOR THE SAME POEM! (Except tie breakers).
That's diversity.
Congratulations to all winners & HMs. Thanks Nana & Judges.

Congrats to the winners and thanks for the HM!

Thanks Nana and Judges.

Congrats to the winners and HM's!

Congrats to the winners...
and thanks for the HM.

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Congrats to Jenni and Nour, and the HM's. :)
Thank you so much to the judges for their kind words!

Guys!!! Congratulations on the winners and HM's this week!!! Well deserved wins!!!

Judges thank you for the awesome comments on my poems! They meant a lot to me!

Nanaaaaaaaa as always you are wonderful!!!

Congratulations all around. Well done.

Congrats all!

Great job all, excellent work.