~Petes Title Contest

Sorry to have to post here, I've been r/r/c'ing entered poems as they are done, I've forgotten whose entries I've already done though. If I have missed anybody out; please PM me.

~Pete.

God bless the dead

When we lose a loved one to inevitable tragedy,
there is no one to blame but the cold iris of catastrophe.
Abandon all the ardent memories and tender words unsaid.
Let the corpses rest in peace and god bless the dead.

To all the innocent children who were sacrificed unwillingly,
by a methodical mind of merciless blasphemy.
To all those who thought of escaping their misery by suicide,
only to realize their grave mistake on the other side.

To those who were bestowed the plague and suffered endlessly,
waiting for death, accompanied by a treasured memory.
To the vast number of deaths that fade without an alibi,
and were blissfully forgotten as the abundant time pass by.

In the crescendo of graveyard acoustics and midnight silence,
there is no more unnecessary space for regret and patience.
Abandon all the ardent memories and tender words unsaid.
Let the corpses rest in peace and god bless the dead.

Can I also reserve Running and Stay True, please ? :]

Me Against The World (Triolet)

Broken promises and betrayed oaths all I'm accustomed to
Now finally accepting the fact that I'm always completely alone
Almost every single day feeling out of my depth, lost and blue
Broken promises and betrayed oaths all I'm accustomed to
No longer sure that I'm strong enough to make it through
No more happy thoughts, only woeful ones now roam
Broken promises and betrayed oaths all I'm accustomed to
Now finally accepting the fact that I'm always completely alone

Triolet-Consists of 8 lines.
The 1st, 4th and 7th line repeat.
The 2nd and 8th line repeat as well
Rhyme scheme is abaaabab

Only fear of death

Dented eyes in inane memories of childhood fears,
immobilizing scars of my fabricated tears.
Embrace this secluded mind of mortal obscurity,
I linger in the void of unfulfilled heresy.

I question the tainted whispers of tranquil serenity,
that provoke the presence of my twisted soul to autopsy.
The hand I held out for help gets abandoned and stepped on,
pushing me, forcing me to be the person I tried to change from.

Within the fragile glass of my shattered reflection,
hides the deadened gaze of the absence of my emotion.
I dwell endlessly in the pale frisson of my nightmares,
while the intent sanity if a lonely dream stares.

The scented voice of my repulsive demise,
choking and smothering the bane of my breath.
This mirror of my reflective web of lies,
tormenting and haunting my only fear of death.

How Long Will They Mourn Me?

Have you ever sat and wondered
What would happen if you weren't here
How your family and friends would react
Or if they would even shed a single tear?

Or who would come to your funeral
If the gathering would be large or small
Maybe some would just shrug and move on
Admitting that they just didn't care at all

Surely it is not only I who wonders
If I would be thought of or missed
If friends would want to see me again
With my lover wishing for one last kiss

I'm not depressed, nor do I want to die
It's just that sometimes I wonder, you see
Obviously I wouldn't know the answers
Yet I question...how long will they mourn me?

Untouchable

Recalling the pain of my younger years
Realizing now just how easy I was to break
Night time filled with lonely broken tears
Day time with a smile so deceitful and fake

Constantly tearing myself up every day
Suffocating in such overwhelming pain
Listening to what the enemy had to say
Always feeling only humiliation and shame

Letting people always get under my skin
Constantly feeling I wasn't good enough
Inner torment driving me insane within
Every single day, life seeming far to tough

Only now I've finally become stronger
Know I'm better than them, always will be
Wont let them cut me to pieces any longer
Finally accepting there's nothing wrong with me

Decay in the dark - I've been going through and commenting on some of the poems as they are entered, yet I can't find the ones you have entered.
Are they stored under a different title; if so could you PM me with the titles please?

Sorry pete but I have the time to submit them but they're there now..I've submitted them.. (:

Temptations

Good choices and right decisions
revolving in this broken skull
Own blood sipped by your conscience
more nerve endings became dull

Your tongue suffers much hunger
aiming for any greedy amusements
Shout such lies and do bad things
for the sake of your advancements

Cruel plans for brain's satisfaction
preparing gadgets for the worst
Putting much efforts for goals
Everybody's wanted the most

Sterile hands moved to my chest
hoping to find my wicked heart
My Burning passion for myself
building temptation on my mind

hmm, this one was not my best..this one is an abstract style..hmm hope you all like it.

Keep your head up

My name written on the clouds
The moon whispers my sighs
High lands sings loud with me
To express on the sun my ideas

Walking straight and being proud
On the materials planted in my skin
Sparking eyes and smiles in face
Showing all of my happiest scenes

Peace of mind and relaxed soul
Praising Our creator from above
Waving my hands in the cool air
Smiling and Keeping my head up

Thanks!

Something Wicked (Acrostic)

Shrieks of maniacal laughter
Often invade my thoughts.
Memories of my childhood
Escaped until recently
They came flooding back
Haunting relentlessly
Invading my mind
Never ceasing causing
Gangrene of life

Wishing
I could rewind the
Clock of life to
Kill a memory
Escaping mental
Damage

Melinda Kay Smith

OK I've struggled hard to find an out and out winner.

I'm caught right in between 2 poems.

Debbylyn's piece is simply wonderful, full of really vivid images and spectacular flow. I especially like the double meaning in this poem. Really adds an edge to it.
Beautiful Chaos (Cradle to the grave) has not only terrific flow to it but the sentiment within the words is tear-jerking. It's a really emotional piece that lets the reader see into your life and mind.

Tied for 1st - Debbylyn & Beautiful Chaos (Combined 1st and 2nd prize; 15 Comments each)
3rd - Jess (Words of wisdom) although I said it would be pointless to give you a placement - this piece is more than worthy.
4th - Decay in the dark (Only fear of death)
5th - Romancing the darker side (No more pain)
HM - Nikki (So many tears)

Thank you all for so many wonderful entries. You made it really hard to judge this contest. I'll be running another one soon, and if these poems are anything to go by ... I'm really going to enjoy reading them. Keep your eyes open for it.

Congrats to all the placements. Please PM me the titles you would like done.

~Pete.

Thanks so much Pete and way to go everyone, there were some great writes. Any of mine would be fine I have many in need of comments :)

Lol Jess .. Pointless as I already r/r/c near enough everything you write. Any that you have I would r/r/c without you having a placement.

~Pete.

Thanks so much Pete....wonderful contest!!!! Congrats all....nicely done!!!!!