Ciao's Contest ((Relient K))

`*When I Go Down by Carrie: I enjoyed this piece. I was expecting a differnt topic and it was a pleasant suprise when I read this. The rhyme scheme was different, but it made the poem flow well. The second to last stanza held the most imagery for me. It was a well written poem.

`*Let It All Out by Jennie: Very well written poem my dear. I enjoyed the repetition of 'Let it all out' It brought the poem closer together. I enjoyed it from beginning to end. The flow was okay and the rhyme scheme was pretty good as well.

`*Maintain Consciousness by Britt: This was a very interesting poem hun. I wasn't expecting it. but I was shocked with images that my mind conjured up. It was well written. Even though there was no rhyme scheme, it didn't need on to convey the thoughts you were putting out. I also liked the word 'Resuscitate'. I've never seen it and I learned something new.

`*Be My Escape by Racheal: Now, this one blew me away! I love war poems and this one was fantastically written. I liked the different perspective that you wrote it in. 'While our bodies hit the floor' - what a powerful statement! It was a very well done poem.

`*The One I'm Waiting For by Sarah: This is a new style for me to read. I always love new styles. It was a well written poem, but your syllable count is off in a few of the lines. Still, a good idea and good use of words.

`*This Week The Trend by Jenna: Deary I have been waiting AGES to read this one... I can say that I was not dissappointed at all. It brought tears to my eyes and my mouth is still open. I had images of every person in there; the cheerleader, the football captain. It was amazing and the ending stanza really really sumed it up perfectly. Flow was near perfect as with the rhyme scheme.

`*More Than Useless by Startle Me: It wasn't until I hit the third stanza that I realized: this is about same sex appeal. I applaud you for writing about a difficult topic. Many people don't understand this way of life. I, for one, feel that they should be allowed to do whatever they want. This was a great choice and the flow was perfect. The rhyme scheme was great and the whole topic was amazing!

`*When I Go Down by Jenna: Whoa. Lmao. This was another fantastic one darling. With each poem I have read of yours, your work keeps getting better and better. This one was so perfect without a rhyme to it; it made it 100x more believable. The last two lines really brought the whole thing to a close. You have yet to dissappoint me dear!

`*Who I Am Hates Who I've Been by Gem: This was a poem that I thourghly ((I know I didn't spell that right)) enjoyed. The way you wrote this reminded me of looking at an album of pictures and comparing then to now. The last two lines are my absolute favorite! You are a great writer!

`*When I Go Down by Sarah: I like that you used different styles in here instead of the same abcb or aabb style that most everyone ((I included)) use. The acrostic didn't seem forced at all and it flowed quite nicely.

`*The Only Thing Better Than Beating A Dead Horse Is Betting On One by Sheena: First, I would like to congragulate you on taking, I think, the hardest title on here. You stepped up to the challenge. It was a very well written poem. I enjoy this style and you did it flawlessly. I got images from this one. Flow was great as well.

`*Be My Escape by Startle Me: You write very well and this is no exception. There's something to this poem that I really like. The ideas in this are really great. It was just an all-around great poem.

`*Be My Escape by Espoir*failed: You could turn this into a great song! It was written quite nicely and I enjoyed the rhyme scheme. The topic was pretty cool and the flow was great.

`*Mmhmm by Sheena: Another style that I have never read nor done. The topic was pretty cool and it was perfect in this style. You have chosen the two hardest titles and written them beautifuly. You should be proud! :]

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This was an extrmemly hard contest to judge. Everyone wrote amazing pieces and I enjoyed reading them.

Prizes:
Everyone who entered and didn't win: 2 r/r/c
H/M: 3 r/r/c
3rd: 5 r/r/c
2nd: 6 r/r/c
1st: 7 r/r/c

Winners:

H/M: Let It All Out ~ Jenni and Who I Am... ~ Gem
3rd: Be My Escape ~ Racheal
2nd: The Only Thing Better ... ~ Sheena && More Than Useless ~ Startle Me
1st: This Week The Trend~Jenna Dear!

Congratulations everyone! It was very hard to judge.
Lots Of Love,
Ciao

Who I Am Hates Who I've Been please

Oh could I please reserve "When I Go Down" please :)

The one I'm waiting for please.

When I Go Down

When I go down,
I go all the way,
Can't leave a job half done,
I scrap the bottom,
And crawl underneath,
Back to where life begun.

The muck and the mire,
We've come to call life,
Is nothing but our creation,
We preach all the time,
Of love and of peace,
While travelling to damnation.

Spin me your webs,
You beautiful spiders,
Come suck the life from my veins,
Spill your sweet poison,
Over my lips,
Wrap me up in your chains.

For when I go down,
It wont be in fear,
Or regret for what was not said,
I shall singe the horizon,
Be found in the stars,
Resting my weary head.

Can I reserve Let it all out please?
xx

Thanks for the entries and reserves guys! =]

Ciao~

Can I please reserve this week the trend?

Thanks hun!

=D

Let It All Out

Let it all out
That's what I've been told
Stop hiding my feelings
And choose to be bold.

Let it all out
That's what I hear each day
Let you know what I feel
Instead of hiding my emotions away.

Let it all out
Try and let my love show
Instead of spending my time
Just wishing for more.

Let it all out
Be brave-put your heart on the line
Let him know what you're thinking
before you run out of time.

Let it all out
Tell him what he means to you
Let him finally know that
He is someone you value.

Let it all out
That's all I ever hear
Don't be shy
Tell him you need him near.

Finally tell him
What these feelings are about
So now I'm going to tell you I love you
And finally...let it out.

Hope that's okay!

All updated! =] I won't read any until the contest is completely over. =] I'm sure that they are all okay!

Ciao~

Oh, and another thing: please please please don't put your name in the poem, like a by line. It's easier, so that I'm not biased. =]
Ciao~

Thank you for the bump. Let's wait awhile yet, then you can do another one. It is opened for a month... if not, in two weeks, feel free.

Ciao~

I will end this earlier if we can get all the titles done... =] Please guys.

Ciao~

Britt, I thought about it, and I decided you can do another one. I'll change that rule. Anyone who entered can go under another title as well. Feel free to do any that are also done. =]
as many as you wish!
Ciao~

Don't worry about it!

Ciao~

Sorry I forgot I reserved it.
I'll try and get it done soon

Np! Remember everyone, You can do more than one poem, even if the title is taken

I'll fix the post up top.

Ciao~

So we can do one even if someone else already has? Lol.

Yes! I realized that some of the titles are a little difficult. Post away lovely people!!

Ciao~

Lol do we still have to reserve them?

'Cause Jenna sees a few more that she likes!! Lol.

.heartchuu.

Naw, just write them and post... reserving is kinda silly now... =]

.heartchuuumorerrrr. lol.

Ciao~

I added a new title in hopes of actually getting a little more participation... =]

Ciao~

OH CIAO!!! i want to do it... and i never heard of the band before so i can write with out worrying about my poem and thier song being the same.... oh the days with out music :D

count me in :D

The one I'm waiting for
By Sarah Elliott

In
My dreams
You are there
The one for me
The one I will love
The one I am waiting for
But right now you are a dream
And I'll always keep waiting for you
Till the day you walk into my life
Until that day, my life is incomplete
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Etheree, consists of 10 lines of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 syllables.

Of course I'll count you in hun!
Thanks Sarah!
love ya guys!!

Ciao~

Our little homecoming queen, standing on the scale,
Got her finger down her throat, she won't fail;
Parties all night, got a drug dealer on speed dial,
Up on the dance floor, shaking it Hollywood style,
But in the middle of the night, her broken eyes cry,
As she raises her hands in the air and asks God why;
Her perfect little fantasy, ripping apart at the seams,
She's so tired of running through a shattered dream.

Captain of the football team, he acts so tough,
Parties all night, doesn't know when enough's enough,
And at the big game, the girls all scream his name,
As he smiles for himself and his egotistical fame.
He searches through the stands for a deadbeat Dad,
To be beside the Mother that he never quite had,
But later tonight he'll drive his car off of the bridge,
He's got nothing else to lose, so what's the risk?

Leader of the honor roll board, she looks so sweet,
Standing there smiling with the braces along her teeth,
And she hears them all laugh as she walks on by,
Hiding the crystal tears lining her green eyes.
And holding the gun in her hand she shakes,
As she frees herself from all of her mistakes,
Her mother cries as she holds the body close,
Cursing to herself for the life that she chose.

Head cheerleader, with her chin held up high,
Smiles to cover all of the anger she hides inside,
But late at night on the edge of her bed,
She holds a razor blade to calm her pounding head.
Blood drips down in the middle of the night,
As words slip through the walls from her parents fight.
Holding her pillow close, she cries herself to sleep,
Praying to God, her tattered soul to keep.

And this week the trend, another teenager broken,
Biting their tongues from words afraid to be spoken,
And with their hearts on their sleeves, they fall
Losing grip with reality, they lose it all;
And in the middle of the night, if you listen real close,
You will hear the cries from those that need help the most.
Lives on the brink, but Darling Dear don't avail,
Weren't you ever told life is no fairy tale?

-Jenna Elphick
April 14, 2007

Haha, kinda long but I stopped myself from writing more! So be proud lol

heartchuu.

Thanks Jenna Dear... It's hard because it's on your featured list and I wanna read it, but I don't want to be biased... I don't read anyof them before O judge...
Anyone esle? I added a new title... =]

xxCiaoxx

Hahaa oh I know! I always have to stop myself from reading yours that are in on my contests haha. But anyways, I think I'm going to do another one, I should have it in later today or tomorrow depending which time I go to the movies today haah. =)

heartchuu.

Reserves : Gem, Infected
please anyone else or I will close due to lack of interest.

xxCiaoxx

I have posted my poem. Look up ^^

Wow... o.O where was my head! lol you may post more if you like! that goes for everyone... =]

xxCiaoxx

Lol.
I will try and do another.
I'm not promosing anything though.

Omg .. relient k is my fave band , this album rocked..

everyone reserved a ton.

i wanna try to do one.. but then my creativity side never obeys me.

Reserved Laurie... :) I'll check out Iconator... I should have known it was that site.

xxCiaoxx

Be careful of spamming people.
We don't want this to get locked. =)

I'll do More than Useless :]

More than Useless

Her smiles, picture perfect
Her looks, innocent, pure
Intelligence with confidence
Her mind, unclear, unsure

It is true love this girl seeks
Yet it is hard love she disguises
Her life filled with twists and turns
Her life overflows with surprises

What to do with secret love?
A love to harbor and conceal
Awkward and embarrassing
To fall to the same sex appeal

Afraid to appear outside the closet
For she feels her feelings hopeless
Oh how hurtful the feeling to know
That her love is more than useless

Yet her smiles are still picture perfect
Her looks are still innocent and pure
Her proper self, she hinders
This secret she will have to endure

I decided to do another one haha, When I Go Down. =)

She stares to her pathetic reflection in the mirror,
Letting out a sorrowful sigh; she watches
As she wastes away to a sad plastic mess,
And drowning from head down in your lies, she knows
That all along this was going to be the death of her,
But still, she put her life on the line, hoping
That maybe just this once, she could be the one,
The one that you'd call the best mistake you've ever made.
But in her reflection she looks to her icy eyes,
Full of hatred for what she has become, but she traces,
Where your fingers used to press into her skin,
Etching out the dimples and the laughter lines,
Smiling - you'd press your lips softly against hers,
Holding her close with debris of the sun burning in your eyes,
And with her heart beating naively against your chest,
You would look her in the eye and lie one more time,
Whispering your sad excuses of love into her pulsing ear,
But as a tear falls to a shattered picture frame, she laughs,
As she looks to herself and whispers: "Honey, this time,
When I go down, I'm taking you down with me!"
And the nicotine shades her lungs, lacing the bitter-sweet truth,
She sighs: "But you were the best thing that ever happened to me."

-Jenna Elphick
April 24, 2007

I'm gonna do another one..lol :D

Xx Who I Am Hates Who I've Been xX

Looking at photo's of my former self
The long straight hair and kohl eyes
Dressed in black from head to toe
Hair filled with different colour dyes

Still brimming with awkward teenage curves
The rebellious stance as clear as day
Full of hopes and fears and dreams
Running the race of life's relay

Looking at the changes in the mirror
The teenage edges have all been smoothed
The hair is glossy, a deep brunette
The make-up's been toned down and moved

The girl staring back has changed so much
All her hopes and fears have changed
She's settled herself for an average life
Everything's been rearranged

Look between the mirror and photograph
The difference between us is clearly seen
Who I was hates who I am
And I am hates who I've been

*Gem*

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