WoW!i!i! A CoNtEsT!i!i! (ReAd In HeRe)

Welcome Welcome! Thank you for considering being in this contest!

Rules:
1.) Poem must be about the greatest moment in your life so far...
2.) At least 4 stanzas please!
3.) Try to use at least one new vocab word in ur poem.
4.) All poems must be posted by 4/22/07, yes 2 days is enough time!..
5.) 1st place will be posted on 4/23/07.

Reward:
1st place- Added as a favorite, 5 comments, 5 votes.

Good Luck and Have fun!

A new vocab word?

what do you mean?

I think a new vocab word means a word new to your vocabulary. :D

Do I have to reserve a spot? And does it have to rhyme?

Theme: Friendship (always the greatest moment of my life)
Vocab Word: Comprehend

You Were There

You were there through the sadness, the guilt, the strife,
You affected and changed my entire life.
Your heart was so pure, your voice was so warm,
I remember your words as you lay on my arm.

Through dating, the break ups, too much heavy make up,
I was there on the phone when you wanted to stay up.
You stuck by 'till the end, like a true friend,
Friendship so rare, hard to comprehend.

Though my heart is a pretzel, you manage to find,
A way to get past the maze in my mind.
Best friends last forever, that's what they all say,
Even until your last dying day.

I wish to believe them, I wish it was true,
That was 'till the day I thought I lost you.
It was a normal day, much like any,
Except that you lost it, you ran away from me.

You cried and screamed as I wrestled the blade,
Whispered and stared as the scars seemed to fade.
Trapped in your room, lost under moonlight,
That day was the day you fought with your might.

I tried to stop you, I truly did,
I saw every scar, every razor blade skid.
I heard the pills popping as you took too many,
I lifted weights that were just too heavy.

I remember our secrets, our daily strife,
I chose to keep it, but you hated your life.
I don't know why, but it made me sad,
To know that you cried about mom and dad.

I tried to be there through the laughter and sorrow,
But I worry that you won't be here tomorrow.
You were there for everything, you listened to me,
Now it's my turn to be there for eternity.

Theme: Life
New Word: Abderite(A stupid person)

My New Life

"Welcome to New York," the pilot announced.
"We hope you enjoy your stay."
I got up out of my chair
I couldn't believe this was the day!

We had been flying for 18 hours -
One hell of a flight
And it was all worth it
Although I felt rather like an abderite.

I wasn't sure what day it was
Or even the time
All I knew was that I was here
I was going to make my first dime.

As I walked off the airplane
I saw my first sighting of snow
The feeling was indescribable
And I knew I never wanted to go.

I had found myself
A place to call my home
I was doing it on my lonesome -
As always on my own.

But that didn't matter
I had come to start a new life.
I could finally forget about my old country
And all its pain and strife.

'New York' I screamed at the top of my lungs
As I walked out of the airport doors
I knew I had found a new life
Of happiness forever more.

21 Apr 2007
Josie

Yes-a new vocab word means a word new to YOUR vocabulary.. You dont have to reserve a spot, just post your poem.. Thanks and remember the due date is tomorrow!

Congratulations to Singingintherain's You were there. You are the 1st place winner.. ur prizes will be given shortly.
Thanks to the rest!
~Ashley