Poetry Competition Ends 24th December 2024 8:12am
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Living Memorial
Poetry Contest Description
Tell them now
We've lost quite a few prolific poets and amazing human beings here at DU. It's never easy. I've been contemplating all of the beautiful comments left in Eerie's thread, and those of Danny's, and it got me thinking.
Why do we wait to tell those we care about how we feel after they've transitioned? Why is it so difficult to express our emotions now, when it can make a difference in their lives?
As difficult as it may be, imagine one ( or more ) of your favorite DU poets has passed. What would you say in their memorial thread?
Say it now.
Guidelines:
1) New writes only
2) Any form accepted: Poetry, prose, spoken word, visual poem, song
3) Outside of visual poetry ( the poem is on the image ), no separate images are allowed to accompany the poem. I want the thread clean with poetry.
4) Because this is going to be an emotional thread, please do not comment. If you desire to comment or respond to a submission, please visit the poet's personal page.
5) You must mention the name of the poet the tribute is for. The reason for this competition is to speak our hearts out loud now, not after they're gone. That does little good if the recipient is anonymous.
6) Unlimited submissions.
7) Limited word count. While we need to spill the contents of our heart, let's not go overboard and write a short story or novella.
8) No erotica, even tasteful or subtle. This is not the competition for it.
I'm going to give this one month and will be pulling in two judges to help me decide the winners. I will give extra points to those who edit their entries. In other words, put forth the effort. I am certain your recipient deserves it.
Mary (Her)
her pen is bold
drips on the page
with brutal honesty
rare gem amongst pebbles
no need to polish
her sparkle is natural
dazzling
in stunning
impefertection
drips on the page
with brutal honesty
rare gem amongst pebbles
no need to polish
her sparkle is natural
dazzling
in stunning
impefertection
Written by AspergerPoet56
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Emma
Emma or Sky as you knew her
was full of wonderment and imagination
her beauty shine in the celestial realms
and she delighted us with her poetics
I've never known anyone like her
she challenged me to poetic heights
we often wrote together
when there was some bad business here, she took up my side
sadly getting banned
we were very close and I miss her
often wishing that altercation never occurred
her bohemian style and easy nature calmed me
when things were unbearable
and she never judged me as crazy
sister of my soul where have you wandered?
I miss you very badly
fiercely loyal, skyward I look to find you
in your element, I imagine you
free to be you and have your say
tenderly look after the marigolds
bright blossoms to cheer
sacred soul I love you
Written by smackdownraven
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Fia
There’s a poetess that resides here
Who encouraged me to chase a dream
I had an idea that wasn’t always clear
A desperate writer with no real theme
She pushed me to find myself again
Another voice hanging out backstage
I cranked these amplifier's up to ten
She sprung me from my vicious cage
Thank you for believing when I didn’t
I owe a lot to the poetess named Fia
Who encouraged me to chase a dream
I had an idea that wasn’t always clear
A desperate writer with no real theme
She pushed me to find myself again
Another voice hanging out backstage
I cranked these amplifier's up to ten
She sprung me from my vicious cage
Thank you for believing when I didn’t
I owe a lot to the poetess named Fia
Written by DamianDeadLove
(Damian DeadLove)
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Dear A, fine theme & thoughtful one for comp. yes certainly gonna be bringing lot of fondful memories & touching moments.. & being a live tribute to te ones we respect & adore & more… thanks for the comp & waiting to read all of them in this space sure
& yes, reserving this space for my entry;) 🙏🤙
& yes, reserving this space for my entry;) 🙏🤙
