Weekly Contest Results 1/12/2016

Good Morning P&Q! Here are the awaited comments and points! Congrats to our front page Winners and HM's and thank you judges for your time and effort.

WINNERS:

Night Shift by Ren

Crystallized Dream (Collaboration) by Maple Tree & Mr Darcy

Jackpot of dreams by Dixie daisy

COMMENTS:

Jackpot of Dreams by Dixiedaisy

With the power ball lottery approaching 2 billion dollars ,
how could you not like this, seriously though, sounds like
the floor to my study littered with papers of hopes and dreams outlined, conceived yet never achieved , I'm
always tithing with my soul......nicely done.....hope is a
good thing. (7 points)

Jackpot of dreams by Dixiedaisy

Dixie really pulls the heartstrings with this piece written for
a dear friend. Taking the readers through years of
hopes and dreams. Plans made that would probably
never happen. That's the best part making up the dreams
as we go along through our days. Sometimes we can
feel closer to someone we never met, then the ones
we have known for years. Meeting on the net I think
enables us to see the heart and soul of another. In
person we lock our real feelings deep inside. Here's to
many more years of friendship for you and Anna. You
really created a beauty with this poem of love for a
friend. (10 points)
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Night Shift by Ren

It almost reads as a spoken word piece; each verse is concise and powerful. The short narrative style of this
piece really works wonder as it paints the other side of
how death affects the doctors and nurses just as much as
it affects the deceased's loved ones and family, it brings
a light to something often overlooked. The movies and
TV shows tend to depict the ER workers as 'desensitized'
to deaths, even though they might be desensitized to
some point, it still affects them a great deal, and I
imagine it's not easy for the doctors and nurses to cope
with it as well. A powerful write. (7 points)
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Night Shift by Ren

What a unique side to the sadness that paramedics,
nurses, doctors and police must feel when they
encounter this. I have a close friend that is a paramedic
and some of the things he has experienced are ingrained
in his mind forever. He doesn't forget the faces, they
are forever burned in his mind, both the lost and
the mourners. I enjoyed this write and it was
appropriately titled, loved the blending with the title to
the subject of the poem. (7 points)
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Night Shift by Ren

I feel that everyone who works in the medical field,
weather its hospital, Law enforcement or what have
you, needs to read this poem.

It shows the true feelings and passion of the caretaker
of human beings who are dealing with the dying.

This poem flowed and brought the reader into every
single line. My mouth dropped and the tears flowed. Excellent write by Ren this week!!!!!!! (10 points)
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Crystallized Dream (Collaboration) by Maple Tree & Mr Darcy

What a great collaboration! Michael and Andrea created
a very dark yet sad piece. The imagery reminds me of
the old black and white horror movies from the 60's.
Their writing styles really meshed together wonderfully.
The sadness and loneliness really tears at the heart of
the reader. (7 points)
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Crystallized Dream (collaboration) by Maple Tree

I was very impressed with this collaboration! The flow
was impeccable and one can not discern between the
two writers. It is hard enough to achieve this alone and
bring a union of thought to poetry without breaking the
idea. The poem opens with a strong line and finishes with one as well. It gave a Phantom of the opera type feel to
me in a ballerinaesque style. Phenomenal and euphoric
write from two undeniably talented writers. I cannot wait
to see another collaboration from you both. (10 points)
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HM's:

Death of a Poet by Cassie hughes

Bonfire by Poet on the Piano

Hymns and Prayer by Michael D Nalley

Pendulum by Saerelune

An Unforgettable Name by Adreamer

Black Snow by Ben Pickard

Melancholy is a bird's unsung song by Senryu

COMMENTS:

Melancholy is a Bird's unsung song by Senyru

"I am not a poet, but I found a poet when I was lost
in her"...how many of us started writing poetry due
to circumstances, whether it be tragedy, love or just
spilling emotion......Enjoyed this painfully written love tale
(10 points)
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Black Snow by Ben Pickard

A very good rendition of a cold heart seeking the warmth
of love by using seasonal metaphors....some great
advice, get a dog......very well done. (4 points)
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An Unforgettable Name" by Adreamer

This piece speaks for itself - it's a beautiful tribute written
for a friend. It's absolutely heart-breaking. I don't wish
to break it down further, but with every verse you feel
the pain behind each word and it's absolutely moving and
a tragedy that someone lost their life that young.
(10 points)
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Pendulum by Saerelune

This piece mimics a journal entry, and narrates the
author's thoughts in a really distinctive way. It's a bittersweet piece as you see the authors thoughts
swing back and forth from a shimmer of hope to drear.
The title is perfect for this piece. The ending was sudden
and abrasive, ending the swing of the 'pendulum' that the author constructed through this piece. It's a gloomy
write, but extremely well-written one. Well done.(4 points)
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Bonfire by Poet on the Piano

How many times have I felt this way? Countless times I
can honestly say. To start over a have a new poet/person arise from the remnants of what used to be. Ahhh we
can dream though. Wonderfully penned and loved the metaphoric tone the poem gave.(4 points)
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Bonfire by Poet on the Piano

I love the simple and true elegance of this piece.
Sometimes when the sorrow gets over burdened it is
good to regroup, cleanse and refresh.
To burn the old past and start a new within writing is a
true release.Such a beautiful write! (4 points)

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Hymns and Prayer by Michael D Nalley

Micheal poured the beauty of his soul in this poem.

This peaceful write reflects the deep emotions of life, spiritual blessings and gifts that need to be given in order to be comforted in this hectic world.

Powerful and incredible poem ! (7 points)
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Death of a Poet by Cassie hughes

Cassie has penned a beautifully unique poem. Love the imagery and metaphors. So much sadness oozes from
each word that is penned. I went back to this poem
again and again. Each time I read it I got different
feelings. You know it is a wonderful poem when you can't
get it out of your mind. (4 points)

Congratulations to the amazing pieces and poets that won this week. I have to say, the competition was very tough and I thought 4 or five could have won again this week - when a poem as good as "Death of a Poet" by Cassie isn't on the front page, you know it's a tough week.
Thanks to the judges once again for all their time and all the best,
Ben

ps - to the judge who commented on my poem - I have two of them lol

A big THANK YOU to all responsible for this weeks contest. Meena for hosting and the judges, I don't know how you make your decisions when the standard is so high. Personally I would pin all Nominations onto a wall board, place a blind fold on, spin until dizzy; then pin the rosettes on three random poems. I guess it's just as well I don't judge, eh! lol
Anyway, congratulations to all the winners and HM's this week. Awesome work everyone.

Congratulations to everyone!!!! And thank you!

I'd like to say a very special thank you to Michael (Mr Darcy)
For writing with me...our first time collaborating together...you rock man!

Awesome collab!
Congrats, winners & HMs. Thanks judges & to Meena!

Congratulations winners and HM's Beautiful poems this week.
Michael I like your way of judging....hahaha...instead of pin the tail on the donkey...pin the poem...lol
Seems like it would be easier.

Awesome work, congrats everyone! Thanks Meena for posting and thank you judge for the HM too.

Thank you judges, I am flattered to be chosen.

Ren, that is quite a poem, one that definitely touches a caregivers heart let alone someone in public service.

Mr. Darcy and Andrea, Congratulations on a beautifully accomplished poem. You both are amazing writers.

Congratulations HM's, all of you done wonderful jobs.

Congrats everyone! That's another fantastic week!!

And thanks so much judge, for my memorial poem.