Weekly Contest Winners August 23

Good Morning PR here are the awaited results!
Congratulations to the front page Winners-Mr Darcy,
Jessica and Kakera and to all the HM's! Thank you judges
for your time and efforts...very much appreciated!

WINNERS:

Jacqueline by Mr Darcy

Moon (acrostic) by Jessica

As the Sun Rises Higher by Kakera

COMMENTS:

Jacqueline by Mr Darcy

Beautiful dedication to your sister. So many heartbreaking descriptions used throughout the poem. As you are a very talented writer it so shows in this personal poem. My condolences on your loss. Peace and Blessings (7 points)
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Jacqueline" by: Mr Darcy

Michael, it is so very hard to comment on this as my heart is torn by the manifest love for your sister yet the immeasurable loss that I know I cannot imagine.

Your verses remind me of simple times, innocence, the sun always shining despite the weather outside. It makes me feel warm, like the atmosphere that she created reached out to others, everywhere she went.

One of my favorite lines I keep repeating in my mind: "but now the cherry sun has gone" - that image right there, that simple truth is heartbreaking for I can tell she brought something to this world no other can possibly mimic.

Such a touching piece. My heart goes out to you and I also thank you for sharing the beauty of her memory with us, through poetry we too can even see a spark or glimmer of her light. (7 points)
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Jacqueline by Mr Darcy

This poem is beyond emotional and when I read this the first time, I cried. The elegant way Michael wrote this very personal poem, led me to the end, feeling love and sorrow all at the same time.

The eyes and smiles are detailed throughout and I could feel the strength and vibrant message throughout! (7 points)

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Moon (Acrostic) by Amariah

I've read many acrostics with Moon as the message and I have found them all beautiful, but this one is breathtaking! The word usage is very unique and pretty, so pretty!

The Moon can be a guide within a mental and physical struggle within life. The message with this poem is a unique twist to the beauty of the Moon. I see the Moon as a therapist and guide! Just lovely!! (10 points)
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Moon (Acrostic)" by: Amariah

What a joy to read this acrostic! I was pleasantly surprised as it was not what I expected, thinking it would be in the nature category, yet you add this depth that leaves me coming back and pondering over it. You give birth to a whole new meaning of night. The romanticism, self-sacrifice, utter awe that this moon can give all it has, truly "losing oneself to the stars".... it is a wonder of this world!

Honestly, I said this aloud to myself in the room the first (and four other times I read it), "guilt can't sleep" <---- that is an incredible verse! Something I might find in a dark song lyric. Something I can relate to especially when the night latches onto you and you're forever aware of the mistakes in your past. The "guilt" could be for so many reasons though. Refreshing piece. (4 points)
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As the Sun Rises Higher by Kakera

Rich with sentiments yet gloomy, sad and mysterious. Your expressions and word-play have this contradicting mixture;

blood, wind, holly river, memories and death..

Everything connected in a weird, good-weird way.

I thought it is an excellent piece, loved the closing expression. Loved how simple the flow was on my tongue, nothing was forced. Well
done. (7 points)
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As the sun rises higher by Kakera

I have been waiting for a poem like this, the kind that leaves you stunned and speechless. Tinged with religious questions, morality and faith and then the title is a back story that life goes on, questions unanswered. Awesome read! (10 points)

HM's:

What Happens in the Friend-Zone Stays in the Friend-Zone by IdTakeABulletForYou

Fire-Stunned by IdTakeABulletForYou

I Did Okey by Sir Lancelot

Douce Caresse by Hellon

September Sky" by: Mahal Ko Kuya Ko

Judgement Day by Karrington

The Refugee by DannyDowns

Bonded Soul by William Mae

COMMENTS:

Bonded Soul by William Mae

This is a very beautiful poem, it reminded me of those classical modern pieces that I really miss.

There is depth and clarity both at the same level which makes the poem favorable by the reader, or the readers like me for instance.

The inquiries you suggest on love, and the answer or express your stance on them in your 3rd stanza shows both general and personal reflections. Loved this poem, it was so easy to choose it as my favorite. (10 points)
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The Refugee by DannyDowns

I love the fact that the poem covering this theme did not rely on over-dramatic wording.

The fact, also, that the poet was able to cover all the phases and circumstances that a refugee goes through, whether from the point of view of the viewer or the refugee himself was impressing.

"Bombs exploding in my head
On streets songs are no longer sung"

^ this was painful, made me connect the absence of joy, replaced by the sound of danger..

The desert burns and the waves crash
Smaller hands slip and are never held again
The dust blinds and the water shocks
Hope washes away like dust in the rain

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that was an incredible closing verse. Touching, nailed. (4 points)
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Judgement Day by Karrington

I originally scoped the poem and noticed the layout, it seemed to run on so I wasn't looking to be impressed. I was wrong. Very much enjoyed. The shuttle rhyming helped with the flow. (4 points)
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September Sky by: Mahal Ko Kuya Ko

I'm very excited to come back and be able to leave my thoughts on this beauty after reading it this week. The way your voice leads in this piece and the presence this person (I assumed or abstract feeling) holds. Fantastic imagery that gave me a dreamy feel without being cliche. I read this out loud to myself a few times because it sounds so passionate: "I live for the way your voice echoes through the cacophonies of the arctic September air". This person breathes life into you and the city. Your verses also give me a "timeless" feel. "tattered clothes", "unfinished poems", "pulling me light years away"... like the inconsistencies and trivial annoyances of this world are not for mulling over. There are far greater wonders to discover. The last two lines were a bit of a contrast to the "grandiose", "spirited" stanzas before (at least to me) because you add a twinge of longing, of loss perhaps. I take the "if I could fly, I'd leave everything behind", to mean there was a struggle with circumstance. Whether distance or your people or work or God knows what, somehow the timing was off. Yet I sense that part of your soul that still longs to fly away, perhaps leave behind the "logics of this world" to delve back into these memories that made you feel alive. Phenomenal piece. (10 points)
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Douce Caresse by Hellon

Hellon grabs me every time.. She has an elegant and stylish way to describe the person she is writing about..

Within the breeze, a spirit or lost one can feel us, touch our souls and to me, that is what completed this piece for me.. Truly touched by this poem! (4 points)
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Fire-Stunned by IdTakeABulletForYou

An wonderful but sad poetic tale that takes the reader on an emotional journey into the vivid
memories of a tragic accident, as witnessed by a child. The word choice is excellent. In particular
"Who knew a cord could be a wick and take my loved one in a lick" conjures very visual fiery images. "Childhood burned before my eyes and all that I could do was cry" is an image that wrenches at my heart. It is such a sad tale that reminds us of a loss that most of us pray never happens and ends with the survivor guilt wish of having died in the fire. (10 Points)
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I Did Okay by Sir Lancelot

A refreshingly positive take on dying with a strong message about leaving no regrets. Its an inspiring message to us all.
I loved the well written easy read style with its excellent rhyming and rhythm. Certainly the last line "I did okay" speaks volumes of the writers unassuming view on life. (7 Points)
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What Happens in the Friend-Zone Stays in the Friend-Zone by IdTakeABulletForYou

A delightfully light hearted poem that addresses a question that a lot of us have faced at some time in our lives. "Is it ethical to stay friends with someone who is in love with you?" I love the great rhyming particularly stanza 4. All in all a lovely poem which reaches the conclusion that it may be wrong or right but it will
still happen. (4 Points)

Congratulations on worthy wins. Congratulations HMs and thanks as always judges.

Well done all

Congratulations to the winners and hms and many thanks to the judges again.

SL

Thank you Judges for your wonderful comments and your hard work - you had me in tears.

Congratulations to the other winners and HM's.

Thank you, Meena for hosting.

Congratulations to all on all the amazing writes this week. All well deserved. Congrats too to all the HM'so, again wonderful writes. Thank you Meena for moderating and the judges for their in-depth comments. Well done all!

Thank you judges for the win and the kind words. Congrats tp the other winners and HMs!

Congrats to this week's winners, all well deserving of the front page. Thank you judge for the HM...your comment is much appreciated. Also, thank you for the nomination.

Thanks. judges & Min. Congrats to the front pagers and the HMs.
Good picks as usual and insightful comments.