Tempting Titles 2 - POEMS!!!!

Scoring Procedure

Use whatever scoring procedure you like in order to rank the poems you are judging from first to fourth place. In the form below, simply put a 1, 2, 3 & 4 next to which poem you would choose for which place.

When you’ve made your decision, copy and paste the following form into an email, fill in the blanks and SEND IT TO ME VIA EMAIL. After I receive results from all judges, I will display the winners. In the event of a tie, the poet that received the most “first place” votes will win.

HAPPY JUDGING!!!! Good Luck everybody!!

Scoring Form:

Judge Name:
Poem Title:

Poem #1:
Poem #2:
Poem #3:
Poem #4:

Title: Last Dance
By Drew Gold

you seemed so real;

an angel, slipping down
through your ring of fire
whilst into the night, as ash
you'd walk the wind
and graze the edge
of love-
dancing above me, reborn
like nails sinking straight
through the coffin, into flesh;

death is with me every moment
that you smile and every kiss
is a reminder that i'm still not alive
within your grasp

an angel, stripped of your halo
yet still holding tight
to the mess of flesh
and metal skin-grafts
you've applied:
words
endearing my heart
to the brick-wall
of silent indifference

but even as i lapse
from this moment
to that,
you still seem so real;
an angel, bathed in the fire
of solitude and singular wanting
while the world turns
its back
and you take my hand;
sleep-walking through the motions
of a dire and delirious dance,
you step upon the altar
and cry out your demands.

it all ends, once again
with lost chances
or forgotten excuses.

Title: Last Dance
By Italian Stallion

What took you this long
To realize my love for you
I search night and day for the words
To tell you so

Everynight, I dream
About how it could be
With you and me
But, I will never know

For you are my best friend
And I don't want to change a thing
You mean the world to me
And I don't want to see you hurt

Will you take my hand
And keep on dancing
For I don't want to have a last dance
I know in the end I will have no remorse

For I have saved a friend
Not just any friend
But, my best friend
From being emotionally hurt

I love you for how you are
Never change a thing
There is one lucky fellow In this world
That is waiting for you

And when you find him
I'll be by your side
I'll help you though thick and thin
For we are best friends

We are True friends
And that will never change

Title: Last Dance - WINNER
By Sunny

Dancing until dawn
Just my lover and I
Twisting and twirling
As the stars filled the sky

Your hand across my back
The wind beneath our feet
Two destined lovers
Dancing was so sweet

the day that  you fell ill
Your body was so week
Holding your hand, kissing it softly
song played on; our future was bleak

The day you left this world
My heart would dance no more
The big band played on
As I waltzed you to heavens door

Title: Last Dance
By Poonam

the ground shakes beneath the feet
of the girls and boys as they meet
on the wood dance floor divine
I’m gonna make this last dance mine

the end of hard work and four long years
the finish line of our high school careers
we all gather one last time
to dance and sing songs of rhyme

you and me its almost over
frankly its been quite a blur
so clap your hands for our future success
and hope to god we won’t make a mess

on the dance floor with all of you
our final dance sadly it is true
all you people that I’ll never see
I hope that you’ll also miss me

life is over yet still beginning
c’mon now lets all loudly sing
doesn’t matter if you weren’t a friend
lets make this the happiest end

lets dance the last dance tonight
and show our love in all its might
feel that beat; fall into a trance
because this is our last dance

Title: Life in a Glass House - WINNER
By Bob

my soul has been exposed
on display for all to see
windows bear the existence
of the man I've come to be

they seem to be tinted
or covered with rain
for few have the desire
to witness the pain

and yet they throw rocks
for laughter and fun
my exterior too strong
as no damage is done

for my heart was already shattered
many many years ago
the left over shards
are what you now know

life in a glass house
is always so crystal clear
yet the very words I write
you never seem to hear........

Title: Life in a Glass House
By Kaylee

Can I be honest with you?
I’m scared...

Midnight moon gliding behind
the clouds which held my tears,
spilling drops of his touch on the
grass that used to cut me so.
Freedom sitting outside just waiting
for me to take my first breath.
I used to reach for it but even one
blade caused me such distress.
Evening storm brewing within the
confines of this unstable heart,
forcing me to drink the venomous
thoughts I had once in my mind.
Rationing the amount of love I have in me, wondering if I really am here.
Instead of being locked inside this
never ending hailstorm cursing me.

Can you keep a secret?
I’m terrified...

Lights circle my broken world,
glistening shards of glassed dreams.
Touch upon the skin that encloses
this world I wish to just forget.
But even when I scream for rescue,
 it’s lost in a forgotten whisper.
Then again these waves of emotions
crash into me without warning.
Suffocating without being given the
chance to feel life once more.
Knowing the earth is there but
being locked in this coma state.
Laying a hand on the water and
not even feeling it soak my skin.
But in a different time, knowing
the droplets are on my hands.

Can you listen for a moment?
This is Life in a glass house...

Title: Life in a Glass House
By Amanda Bee

Those who are weak should never attack others
Or at least, that's what I've been told
They say treat others the way you want to be treated
In fact, it's a rule that's been written in gold

If not, the pieces will shatter upon you,
The walls will come tumbling down
There's no room in there to lash out, my friend
'Cause you fear hearing that awful sound

Of splintering glass hitting the pavement
We can all see every move that you make
Of smashing pieces raining down from above
no, you couldn't live if that glass were to break

So tuck those stones back into your pockets
And catch a glimpse of your reflection as you pass
For this is your life in a glass house, I'm afraid
Being ever so careful not to rupture the glass

Title: Missing Pieces
By .+. κяıѕτєи .+.

Once upon a time; You cared a bit
You would do anything for me
Then one day something went wrong
But what could it have been?
Just then; It hit me
Before I could
Even blink
You were
Gone

A nonet has nine lines. The first line has nine syllables, the second line eight syllables, the third line seven syllables, etc... until line nine that finishes withone syllable. It can be on any subject and rhyming is optional.

line 1 - 9 syllables
line 2 - 8 syllables
line 3 - 7 syllables
line 4 - 6 syllables
line 5 - 5 syllables
line 6 - 4 syllables
line 7 - 3 syllables
line 8 - 2 syllables
line 9 - 1 syllable

Title: Missing Pieces
By Sole

Sitting, playing in the light
Putting a puzzle together
The final image is in sight
You try hard to forget her

How she came into your life
Friendly like the remedy
Then drew out her knife
Stabbing, like the enemy

Puzzle pictures forming
As you enter in the space
Happy memories, warming
Try to forget her face

How she came into your mind
Smiling, in perfection
Leaving her behind
You show her just rejection.

Picture becomes clearer
Easier to visualise
Like looking to a mirror,
Trying to forget her eyes

You turned her back on her
Though she never showed hate
It’s her face you blur
Just because you couldn’t relate

The puzzle’s almost done
You’ve nearly finished your game
And every part but one
Is inserted in the frame

How she was always there
Though you showed her no release
The only one who truly cares,
She is your missing piece

Title: Missing Pieces
By Jacklyn

Drowning within self-hate
Force feed by enemy hands
Hurt for their pleasurable laughs
A dagger wedged into the heart

Loneliness swells within the mind
Stuck with fear of being herself
Trapped from finding her peace
Gathering strength to not cry

Trying her best to shut him down
Left within darkness, evil jokes
As some classmates joined,
Breaking her piece by piece

Many witnessed her daily pain
Still it continues, no one steps in
Becoming the missing pieces
Who avoid to intervene?

Title: Missing Pieces - WINNER
By katie!>©

A million special pieces go missing from my heart
Lying shattered on the ground, where I fell apart
Picturesque background of sunsets in the night
With weeping willows shaking in the midst of all their fights

I'm searching for those pieces, gone missing from my soul
Wholeheartedly I want them, to make me truly whole
While I lie awake at night, I speak a gentle prayer
Come back to me my loved ones, if you should only care

Missing pieces from that twinkle, that lay there in your eye
Which faltered then disapeared as time passed us by
Replaced with the very fear, that we all feel and cry
As weeks turn into months and our bitter tears dry

A love that once did flower in each and every mind
Has wilted oh so gently on the beaches left behind
As I wander down the shoreline, throwing stones into the water
I search for a piece, a man, I used to be his daughter

A million different pieces, each one missing from myself
As I find each precious lost one I place it on my minds shelf
A million different pieces, each as perfect as a tear
Once I find every last piece, there will be no need to fear

All Done! Judge away!!!

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!

I still need scores from 3 more judges, I will email them and hopefully have the results soon!!!