Weekly Contest Winners 19th Jan 2015

Andrea sets forth that first the artist becomes the work, then the legacy of the poet is known only through the record, which is eventually set aside. Similarly, the mock drama lune by GB deals with the passing of work by unheralded children as the ice liquefies. The site broke a three way tie. Hellon's 10 presents a form-reminiscing of liquid joy and risky pleasures. Meena's 10 contributes yet another form pondering the fate of a new year in the face of hatred. Finally, Mark presents an image-rich prose offering of a most non-prosaic style of the unattainable essence of desire.
I'd like to point out that 5 of the 12 poems voted on were form poems. Way to go PnQ!

-Skeleton of Scattered Pages by Maple Tree 10+10=20 points
-Towards Water (lune) by GB 7+4=11 points
-Whimsical by Senyru 10 points

HMs
-Living Memories (String Senryu) by Hellon 10 points
-Cruel Hearts (7/5 Trochee) by Meena Krish 10 points
-Headache by AhSatan666 - 4+4=8 points
-Runaway Artist by Adreamer 7 points
-Keep Walking (Glosa) by Beautiful Soul 7 points
-The Space in between Us by Mayday - 7 points
-Time to start dreaming by Winter 7points
-Defying Gravity (senryu) by Poetess 4 points
-In Solace, and in Skin by RaniaMoallem aka Ms SunShine 4 points

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-Skeleton of Scattered Pages by Maple Tree 10 points
This poem left little to be desired for me with a flawless flow, great imagery of a road map of guidelines personified in to a timeless treasure of a poets poem and last but not least an excellent choice of words

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-Skeleton of Scattered Pages by Maple Tree 10 points
This piece is absolutely stunning. Andrea has completely blown me away with her use of spot on imagery (found in all her works but definitely highlighted in the simplistic detail here). There is a voice in this piece that truly captures the audience in ways they would not anticipate when they sit down to read a piece labeled "sad". There is an honesty in this piece, a sort of openness that authors (along side any artist) strive to offer within their work that Andrea has mastered this week in ways so many only dream of. This piece definitely goes down as one of her best thus far.

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-Towards Water (lune) by GB 4 points
I loved this form, and I absolutely loved how innovative your skills are!
You didn't have to add another pattern to this; with these
Restricted word count, I found it very praise-worthy how you managed
To write the powerful poem you did.
I really appreciate what was done here, it is thought provoking,
Smile provoking and endearing!

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-Towards Water (lune) by GB 7 points
As a piece that is literally three lines and eleven words this is a true representation of the poet's skill. There is a scene detailed enough to give a stage yet forgotten in such a way that every reader finds an entirely different meaning and tone to the actual setting/ story here. Not that either is universal nor ambiguous but it truly is left to every reader on their own in the way that this gives the poet's take on a moment - a thought in it's own stunning fragment. The word choice was utilized to the very fullest of anyone's ability given the format of the form. Stunningly penned.

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-Living Memories (String Senryu) by Hellon 10 points
This piece by Hellon is brilliant!
Senryu poems are a bit tricky to write because of the shirt length of the poem and syllable restrictions.. ...getting the message across is difficult, Hellon masters this form.
The beauty of summer, such innocense, the nature tones alone are so captivating. The visual display leaves me speechless. To go from swim suit to ah naturel.... Breathtaking!
And now, I take it a step further, because for me personally, I'm reading a deeper message here.
Letting go of insecurity and embracing life to its fullest!
This senryu is very inspirational, powerful, and spirited.

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-Cruel Hearts (7/5 Trochee) by Meena Krish 10 points
I thought the power this short poem held was incredible, and very well structured into this rare form with a subtle rhyme scheme too. The content of the poem hits you hard and I think the author has made a great job wording it in such a way that the reader's connect to the poem with empathy for the situation.

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-Whimsical by Senyru 10 points
This is the most beautiful poem, the figure and the wording and spirit
behind the imagery is just mind-blowing, it's astonishing.
There is so much emotions, dedication, and selflessness.
I felt helpless falling into this poem, it is hard not fall for the poet himself,
The style and personality reflected makes everything happy and hopeful,
Gives a new phase for love.
The structure was strong, the approach was not monotonous
nor pure narrative,
Thus both of your poems stood different the week.
I think this is one of those poems that you can't really forget.
Did I mention how I love the word Whimsical?

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-Headache by AhSatan666 - 4 points
For anyone who has ever suffered with headaches, or migraines, they will instantly feel themselves being understood within this poem! The author has cleverly created this feeling of the headache using such vivid metaphors, you can almost feel the thumping bangs of the pain. I like the creativity of the structure also, the use of the brackets, and the layout. It all came together well and I enjoyed the read.

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-Headache by AhSatan666 - 4 points
I actually got a headache after reading and contemplating this piece, not that it was difficult to understand but rather because it was so real. The way this piece is styled is an excellent portrayal of both personality and effect to the piece. Every word jumped from my screen and brought more life to the ones surrounding them than I would have expected from a title so simple. I love the way the title does in fact tie into the piece and how the detail is so precise. Very well penned with a stunning (really a perfect) use of every key skill in a poet's handbook

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-Runaway Artist by Adreamer 7 points
Runaway Artist, the poem is creative starting from title,
It had this humorous touch in some way, but very artistic.
I loved how special the personas in were illustrated.
The attitude is a whole different aspect to add to this piece.
It felt so flawless and effortless, made me feel like it's a naturally
Written piece.
"I can do anything", this sounded very genuine because you've
Already showed how you are unstoppable, and inevitable in your love.
Well done!

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-Keep Walking (Glosa) by Beautiful Soul 7 points
B. Soul set the bar high this week with this well written Glosa!
The form and rhyme patterns, along with a very deep message was felt and hit hard to the reader.
I visualized a man walking, with his hands in pockets, head down, just walking forward, in a dark and lonely road. Light above was glowing bright.
Visuals were perfect! And the gorgeous nature tones topped it off!

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-The Space in between Us by Mayday - 7 points
When poems are short, they can sometimes be over-worded and lose their meaning, however in this case, the wording is perfect. It holds exactly what it needs to hold, and creates a clear plot for the reader to follow. The emotion in the poem is also strong, and one I find easy to draw myself into whilst reading.

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-Time to start dreaming by Winter 7points
The emotion conveyed in this poem was so well delivered skillfully and its theme needs attention. I was touched deeply by it.

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-Defying Gravity (senryu) by Poetess 4 points
Tiny senryu, magical message! Beautifully penned!
Human soul, life, - can defy gravity.... Lifting higher, and overcome any obstacle... Just a pretty piece of elegance!
Love the word choices here. In senryu form, I try and pick out the key word that makes the poem for me as the reader, and that word is crystal!
Delicate, beautiful and breathtaking! Made me think of a newborn , growing into and elderly soul- defying gravity! Love it!

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-In Solace, and in Skin by RaniaMoallem aka Ms SunShine 4 points
This sad poem effected exactly the way the author intended and that is a true art

Wow, awesome job everyone! Congrats and thank you Larry for posting!

Good job!

Congratulations Everyone :-)

Great pieces everyone and excellent use of forms!

Thank you judge for my comment :)

Congradulations everyone! :)

Congratulations Winners and HM's!

Thank you for the HM and comment judges :)

Thank you for judging, hosting, posting and interacting... Glad to see the poetry forms taking part again in this site.

Congratulations winners and HMs.

Thank you Meena for nominating my poem and thank you Hellon as well, you will always be an inspiring teacher for me :)

Congratulations everyone!

Thank you judges for the precious comments!

Nice to see form poems sparkle and shine this week!

Congrats... Though I'm saddened to see metaphorical poems win again.

Congratulations guys!! REALLY Awesome writes this week!!!

I've always found this site to be very close and supportive.

Lots of different tastes and likes/dislikes in this poetic comminty. You never know the weekly outcome. I love and adore formed poetry...we have tons of talent on this site.

Life is too short to be saddened about what style of poetry wins each week, embracing the fact that we have such powerful talent on this site is what makes me smile.

Congratulations to this week's winners and the other HM's. Thank you judge for your great comment...very much appreciated.

I know. It doesn't matter. Thanks judges for the hm. And congrats all.