Weekly Contest Results April 10 2017

Good Morning Everybody! Thank you judges for your timely comments and votes…your
time and effort is very much appreciated!! Congrats to our front page winners:
Frank, Michael and Larry!!! Congrats to all those who received a HM too!

Here are the results:

WINNERS:

Flying to Venus by Larry Chamberlin

All White by Frank

Poetic beauty once shared by Michael

Flying to Venus by Larry Chamberlin - 4 points

The imagery in this piece is so amazing, it feels like story told through a painting.
The rhythm is smooth like paint on a canvass and the vivid images are just the right
thing to really make this piece pop. Length and style were both spot on here too and the
title was so phenomenal that I kept playing around with it in my head wondering what
exactly it would mean to the author. Great piece, very well written.
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Flying with Venus by Larry Chamberlin -7 points

The message is clear and simple yet deeply personal at the same time. A poem
that many have shared and can relate to I think. The zest of longing and excitement
when we rush to meet our loved ones. Well executed and so easy to see the love
shining through. The imagery had me sitting in that car off to the airport!
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Flying with Venus by Larry Chamberlin - 7 points

Egh the narration in the lead verse
was just mesmerizing.

It's very authentic, deep, touching
with so much love and devotion throughout
the whole piece.

One could use this poem as a guide
for many people elsewhere to learn how
marriage and love is supposed to be.

I was really, really touched by the last two lines,
and they drew a very wide smile to my face,
it was so easy to vote for this poem, giving
the emotions it left after reading it.
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Flying With Venus by Larry Chamberlin - 7 points

“Pre-dawn heading to the airport
the hidden sun casts a yellow haze
presaging its arrival”
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This is a beautiful, strong opening image to the poem, really casting
a hook to draw the reader in. Beyond this, Larry does a masterful job
crafting a wonderful poem of enduring love, reminding those old and young
what a pleasure it can be to have someone to treasure in your life - romantically,
intimately, and even momentarily; each moment together, especially those after
having been apart.

The first stanza carries the lightness, the bright colorful radiance of morning,
and with it the knowledge of a plane returning - the comfort of home and the
comfort of the one you love.

“All labor becomes worthy
with you as the reward.”
-This is a superb closing to wrap a bow around a truly poetic tribute to
one’s one and only.

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All White by Frank - 10 points

“The river was milking the moon.” What a strong opening to this poem.
The language is strong and paints a beautiful picture of its large white
sphere reflected in the river’s surface - “it was all white/undulating in the belly
of mirrors”.

The poet does an excellent job with their imagery to allow the reader to
enter into this nightly scene, examine the layers of the moon-glow sky, and
truly embrace the poem itself.

Amidst the poem as well are the image of many other white items beyond
the moon - smile/teeth; cream(y). It all comes together in quite a delightful
poem that I continuously came back to over the course of the week.
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All White by Frank -10 points

This is one of the most fantastic poems that
I've read in a while.

The word choice just feeds my taste so well,
it made me feel as though some words
were phrases that slipped from my brains.

Mind tangling, beautiful wording,
the imagery is a spot-on and praise worthy.

Looking forward to read more word
of similar structure and coherence.

Hope this goes to the front page.
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Poetic beauty once shared By Michael - 10 points

Firstly I must admit to reaching for the dictionary more than once
this week with a number of poems, so not only did I read some great poems
I extended my vocabulary as well!

I found this poem captivating, the poet took me on a wonderful titillating
journey full of spice and evocative imagery, excuse the puns. Exquisite word
choice adds to the seduction of this lovely piece. A mature well written poem
that lifts off the page of its own accord. I admit I would rather the words have
the impact as opposed to page layout, but that seems to becoming more
favored these days. Not sure how the page layout translates when you read it out
loud ? Yet that’s a very personal thing I guess. But I have to say very LOUDLY "that
can not detract in any way from such a great poem!"
A very warm congrats.
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Poetic beauty once shared by Michael 4 points

I feel as thought there is so much talent
around us, this poem, as others, was
written with so much elegance.

The structure is coherent
and word choice was nailed.

There is love and sensuality in each line
that draws the reader into a state of
rosy and pinkish music..

At one point the writer lost the flow
of images a little bit, as it could be
adjusted with a little work to keep
things parallel through the length,
but in all, it was one of my favorites for this week.

Very beautiful.

HM’s:

No Vacancy by Aegis

He stood still by Lvi Joe

Birds of a feather By Michael

Midnight Storm by Ren

They Thought She Would by Maple Tree

Insanity is my friend by Aries Rising

Midnight Storm by Ren – 10 points

This poem was written using great imagination and it held my attention
throughout its verses. Such creative lines like :

" The wind now sings a lullaby'
"As porch chimes are blown"

"As sleep takes me under"
"There I dance in the rain and welcome the thunder,"

made the poem a real pleasure to read, ensuring great imagery right to
the end! I think this poem deserves a place in the competition. Well done.
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Insanity is my friend by Aries Rising - 7 points

I liked the message in this poem, about a soldier called to war, but having
mixed feelings as to the justification of it. He is in two minds about it, causing
a conflict within him.
A good story told throughout, albeit I found the ending a little out of
place to the rest of the poem, but overall, I liked this write.
('Part strode on and 'seen' the world?' Should that not of been 'and
'saw' the world?')
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Insanity is a friend of mine by Aries Rising - 7 points

This piece is interesting, the title is catchy and creative and the word choice was
very well played with and utilized. The rhymes did not feel forced and the energy
in this piece stayed strong throughout the entire thing (which was remarkable because
it made me forget the length of this and how slightly off-putting that was at first.) A
story was definitely told here, and not just that, it was also told extremely well, with lots
of voice and heart. Absolutely nothing about this piece seemed unnecessary, or out of place,
which was amazing. All in all, this was a great piece.
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He stood still by Lvi Joe - 4 points

A sad but cleverly worded poem about the cutting down of a tree.
I did like this write, and all the creative and descriptive lines within it,
ensuring good imagery all the way through.

'There lustrous weapons reflecting their lusty greed'
'With experienced hands and sharpened blades, they took away his life',
were for me, just two of the lines that made this poem such a good and
enjoyable read, and warranted I think a place in this competition. Well done!
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They Thought She Would... by Maple Tree 10 points

The introduction to this was stunning and engaging and Maple Tree told us
such a lovely, hopeful story in so few words. Everything about this was so spot on
and creative. Personally, I felt like I could take on the world any time I read this, if the
need arose. So many interesting techniques were used in this piece and every piece of it
captivated me.
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No Vacancy by Aegis - 4 points

A very interesting write about perspective, a study of the self. Even with its
weighty language, once fully understood, the piece is truly inspirational in
its ability to encapsulate such an expansive idea within its small scope.

“Forsaken catacombs of esoteric allusions” is an incredibly well-written line
with so much power packed behind just five words.

An excellent piece well-deserving of its nomination!
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Birds of a feather By Michael - 4 points

Another Excellent poem from Michael. At first I had a double take at
Raven-ous, then looked at the title and thought yeah that’s clever and works
really well! Your use of language is concise and effective. The slang also
compliments the poem, Huffin and Puffin, SHOO SHOO. As does the
connection of prey and Eagle, there’s a lot to take out of this clever short
piece. It’s like lifting a rock to see what lies beneath!

Congrats to the winners and HM's!! <3

What an emotional day, for many reasons. I would like to thank the judges for selecting my poem 'Poetic beauty once shared' into the winning hall of PnQ members fame. The lady in question was a mental menace to write about, but she was worth it in the end :) (I will tell her when I see her) she will be delighted. Also a cheeky HM which again I thank you for the comments on yes very much behind the plume.

I would also like to congratulate two other amazing writes, and the HM's to other members who were nominated for the competition. If I carry on writing, this may end up a poem for next weeks haha... :)

All best wishes Michael

Congratulations to Larry, Frank and Michael!!!
I adore all three gentleman and thier poetry!!! Wonderful pieces you three!

Thank you, thank you, thank you judge. You made me smile today!

If I can take my past and inspire or uplift another, than I have accomplished my goal! Whooooot!

Judges, thank you for your selection & even more for your comments! Congrats to Michael & Frank for their own front pagers and congrats to the HMs.

Thank you, Min, for hosting this week.

EDIT: Thank you to Luce for nominating the poem

Congratulations to the winners and HMs! Y'all never cease to amaze me with your talent and amazing writing!! Great job everyone! And thank you judges!!! :)

Massive respect and well done to this week's winners and also those who received honorable mentions.

There were some amazing pieces, glad I ain't a judge I would find it so difficult so respect to you guys too.

Thank you to Brenda and Ben Packard for nominating my two and thank you to the judges who voted and critiqued insanity.

Craig

Well done to everyone who won/received hms this week. Great work all round.

Ben

Congratulations to all the winners and HMs

Thank You to the judge who took out the time for reading and commenting on my piece 'He Stood Still'

Thanks Ren for nominating.

Lvi

So much thanks to the judges for inspiring comments, to Meena, and special thank to Andrea who nominated my poem. To be honest I loved her last poem more than mine, though unfortunately I could not nominate it.