Poetry competition CLOSED 23rd September 2020 5:38pm
WINNER
brokentitanium (k.)
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RUNNERS-UP: paperstains and slipalong

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anvinvil
Anvillan
Fire of Insight
United States 2awards
Joined 16th Feb 2020
Forum Posts: 90

Last Goodbye...

 
When gas jets light and cardboard burns
and you are reduced to a pile of ash
in an urn on a mantle,
is that the last goodbye?
Written by anvinvil (Anvillan)
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anvinvil
Anvillan
Fire of Insight
United States 2awards
Joined 16th Feb 2020
Forum Posts: 90

Sad Goodbye...

 
I stare at the stone and your name cry’s out
for things left unsaid and deeds left undone.
I leave and weep, another sad goodbye.
Written by anvinvil (Anvillan)
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brokentitanium
k.
Tyrant of Words
Canada 12awards
Joined 18th Nov 2015
Forum Posts: 1230

Love, Amputated

You touched my wounds
and my skin healed over you

Now, surgically removed,
you itch like a phantom limb
I have to learn to ignore

Written by brokentitanium (k.)
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mel44
Fire of Insight
United Kingdom 11awards
Joined 3rd Mar 2017
Forum Posts: 337

Orphan

i.

Essence departed
an orphan I have become
grief-filled emotion
alone, I have come undone
… in passing of your spirit

ii.

Anguish shall not fade
vulnerable in your death
memories survive
yet in shadows, I’m bereft
… in my sleep, there is no rest
Written by mel44
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paperstains
Fire of Insight
3awards
Joined 7th May 2017
Forum Posts: 106

Found Your Obituary Online

 
They gave your ashes to the sea
I whispered goodbye into the salt air
still wondering why you didn't tell me
it came back
Written by paperstains
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DaisyGrace
Dangerous Mind
United States 18awards
Joined 29th Mar 2017
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Just a few more days! I’ve been blown away with all the entries. I am so damn pleased with you guys! Thanks so much!

DaisyGrace
Dangerous Mind
United States 18awards
Joined 29th Mar 2017
Forum Posts: 1393

less than 24 hours people! get those entries in!

if you want to.

Gahddess_Worship
Osomajestuoso
Tyrant of Words
United States 38awards
Joined 21st Aug 2013
Forum Posts: 840

First Farewell

Mommy is resting
where? I don't see her in bed
in heaven, with God
okay, when will she be back?
6 year old robbed of goodbye
Written by Gahddess_Worship (Osomajestuoso)
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Gahddess_Worship
Osomajestuoso
Tyrant of Words
United States 38awards
Joined 21st Aug 2013
Forum Posts: 840

Perpetual Parting

God I miss you
Oh to see you again
Or breathe in your scent
Death be damned!
Bid me adieu, please
Yes, leave me to grieve
Ever more
Written by Gahddess_Worship (Osomajestuoso)
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DaisyGrace
Dangerous Mind
United States 18awards
Joined 29th Mar 2017
Forum Posts: 1393

just a few more hours to get in those bit sized, emotion packed poems!

I just want to give a heads up that I may not get to posting the winner until after the weekend. I like to give each person a little feedback and take my time with all the entries. I'll do my best to get it done before, but your girl has plans! Thanks for each and every entry! I have loved them all.

DaisyGrace
Dangerous Mind
United States 18awards
Joined 29th Mar 2017
Forum Posts: 1393

Ladies, gents, and aliens:

Thank you so much for all the entries. It was incredibly hard to judge because I'm in love with every single one. I'm hoping to finish up all my feedback this week and will get that posted sometime soon.

Thanks again!

BrokenTitanium, (since you had three pieces that were posted) Ghosted is the entry that won!

brokentitanium
k.
Tyrant of Words
Canada 12awards
Joined 18th Nov 2015
Forum Posts: 1230

Oooh wow! This is an exciting surprise!! Thank you. 😀
I was thinking I really wouldn't want to judge this... so many wonderful bite-sized morsels of farewell. Everyone rose to the challenge of "less is more". Congrats also to paperstains and slipalong. Thanks again DaisyGrace, for a really fun & motivating comp. ❤

poet Anonymous

Congrats, brokentitanium!

And way to go paperstains and slipalong!


paperstains
Fire of Insight
3awards
Joined 7th May 2017
Forum Posts: 106

Congrats, brokentitanium! Wasn't surprised at all to see Ghosted get the win for this one. Such a strong piece, and one that really resonated with me.

Congrats to you, as well, slipalong.

Thank you for the runner-up nod, Daisy. In such a strong field of entries, I'm honored that mine made the podium.




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