Poetry competition CLOSED 11th May 2018 6:42pm
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Gahddess_Worship (Osomajestuoso)
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Dear me, From me

LunasChild8
Dangerous Mind
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Poetry Contest

Write a poem to the younger version of yourself from whatever year you want.
This is a rather personal competition, as you'll be writing to your younger self. Give them advice, tell them what you've learned, express your rewards and regrets. If you could talk to your younger self, what would you tell them?


poet Anonymous

hang in there

dear me
there are so many things to say
and not enough words to express them
assuming you even have time to process
I know what evil lurks in your shadows
the monsters that haunt your thoughts
stalking your every terrified breath
I can assure you
there are things that do come to an end
but the scars left behind will be tender
and far too easily reopened
I know how loud you scream
but only inside your head
you will learn to release that sound
this is important
your voice is your strongest weapon
I know the urge will be to finally lash out
don't
use it to heal
to share how you feel
you're not alone
trust me
I know

love, me

LunasChild8
Dangerous Mind
Canada 21awards
Joined 27th Dec 2017
Forum Posts: 536

"FromTheAsh"

Wise advice that you've given yourself. Despite the hardship that you've been through, there's still a sense of hope that you've reached the light at the end of the tunnel.

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RevolutionAL
Alistair Plint
Dangerous Mind
South Africa 29awards
Joined 24th July 2012
Forum Posts: 1257

You're Free To Dance

  
 
   
In a conversation  
of freedom and    
open mindedness
 
The analogy of dancing  
naked in the rain  
is anchor to discussions  
It's interesting  
that water droplets    
falling on undressed skin    
(when an umbrella could protect us)  
is the mental theater    
associated with  
being un-shackled  
de-chained  
removed from slavery  
   
The human race has fought  
freedom of sex  
since Adam was led
tempted by the temptress
to bite an apple  
 
There comes a time  
when you've fought  
for freedoms  
repetitively;  
read on the topic    
that you realize    
sex is just art  
(especially, when done right)  
dance is an art  
and it's an art
whether you're dressed  
on the pole    
or not
 
When information collides  
we realize people    
are an art  
with all their colorful    
choice of characters  
values and personas  
   
We realize a simple update  
comment    
poem  
story    
song  
drawing  
or even graffiti    
is art  
 
ALL ART  
is a voice of reason  
all reason  
should be free  
to exist, as freely as  
every thought  
that crossed your mind  
as my words  
entered your mental theater  
of conscious  
theory  
   
I'd fight for rights
of thought  
you should fight  
for the right  
to    
   
art  
   
   
-x-  
 
Written by RevolutionAL (Alistair Plint)
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LunasChild8
Dangerous Mind
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Joined 27th Dec 2017
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"RevolutionAl"

You've warned yourself of the numerous conflicts that plague our society. It's true that art, as a way of expressing beauty and the artist's thoughts, is often attacked because certain people don't like the message. You urge both versions of yourself to fight for different causes that lead to the same result.

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ElrondSirfalas
Fire of Insight
Canada 2awards
Joined 18th Nov 2012
Forum Posts: 397

Straight Jacket

An Instinctive opposition to stray from comfort  
The binding nature of routine and familiarity  
pulling the intricate strings of will
Laziness Permeating through  
our ingrained necessity to conserve  
Full grown children peering into the murky depths  
of turmoil and unknown satiation  
Counting fathom after fathom  
with nothing but speculation and fear  
Worst case outcomes emerging  
from the invisible border  
between fulfillment and imminent regret  
Nothing ever quenches completely  
With Evanescence at a stones throw  
and our forward movement petrified
Written by ElrondSirfalas
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eswaller
Dangerous Mind
United States 30awards
Joined 22nd Dec 2015
Forum Posts: 749

To The Younger Me

Dear Younger Me,

I wish that I could say that this life could be clearer,
But you still have many more roads to walk and many
Mountains to climb. You should look into the mirror
To appreciate everything you are becoming. Have plenty
Of smiles, hugs and laughter to give around because you
Never know who might need it on a rainy day. Never let
Anyone tell you to just be beautiful because you have blue
Skies on the inside as well. You have thoughts, but you get
Inside of your head too much as an overthinker. Enjoy
Your youth and happiness because you deserve that above
Everything else in life. Never some bad things or silly boy
Sidetrack you. Nobody ever said that heartbreak and love
Was going to be easy or simple. Some day you are going
To find a guy who you gave your all to, but it just was not
Meant to be. He is going to break you as he is showing
You what that pain would feel like. You never forgot
What that felt like, but never be afraid to walk away
From the table when you feel like it does not serve
You the right way. You may stumble and may sway,
But someone will give you everything you deserve.
Do not stop exploring or watching the world all around
You because you deserve a world with color and sound.

…And lastly, love this life to the fullest because you never
Know when it is going to give you that final push of the lever.

From Me
Written by eswaller
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LunasChild8
Dangerous Mind
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Joined 27th Dec 2017
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"ElrondSirFalas"

A genuine warning to yourself about the darkness that lies ahead.

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LunasChild8
Dangerous Mind
Canada 21awards
Joined 27th Dec 2017
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"eswaller"

Great, inspiring advice to give to yourself.

Thanks for participating!

Blackwolf
I.M.Blackwolf
Tyrant of Words
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Joined 31st Mar 2018
Forum Posts: 3572

I , Myself And Me , The Holy Trinity : What I Have Been What I Am What I Shall Become !

You Are So Jung , Be Not A Freud , Yet Understand  
They Walk Hand In Hand Through This Manifestation  
There Is No Answer To This That I Have Found  
Other Than You Must Walk This In Contemplation
And Stand Firm On This Land On Middle Ground  
Re - Joyceian In Perspective , Layered We Live ,
All Of Us Together , Always Forgive , Do Not Forget ,
Do Not Fret , That Is For A Guitar , And No Matter  
How Far You Go , You Are Always There , There Shall  
Be Many Mad Hatters Offering You Tea , Many White  
Rabbits Declaring You Late , Yet You Are As You Be ,
Invoking Your Fate , Do Not Give Up Do Not Back Down ,
They May Come To Get You , But Lead Them Round  
And Round , There Is No One Who Can Dream You Better  
Than You , Be As You Are In All That You Do !
Written by Blackwolf (I.M.Blackwolf)
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LunasChild8
Dangerous Mind
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Joined 27th Dec 2017
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"Blackwolf"

Excellent advice to give to yourself.

Thanks for participating!

clewluss
SMOOKY
Thought Provoker
Joined 22nd Apr 2014
Forum Posts: 281


poet Anonymous

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LunasChild8
Dangerous Mind
Canada 21awards
Joined 27th Dec 2017
Forum Posts: 536

I've never heard of that group. I organized this competition because I was reminded of an identical assignment I did back in Junior High.

clewluss
SMOOKY
Thought Provoker
Joined 22nd Apr 2014
Forum Posts: 281

grate comp

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