Personification.

Gold, dust collector
Only favored a rare glance
Remembered, the game

Thank you so much Al. The real reward of this competition was the constant focused flow of ideas regarding the listed items. I noticed that most of the items were helpers/supporters. I gladly share this award with Jade,  imperfectedStone, Mysterious Lady, Dirty Dollar and all of the poets who had fun with this writing process.

Al, thank you for this cerebrally stimulating experience!

Thank you, Alistair, for creating & hosting this brilliant competition!  I had no idea my creative juices were going to kick into such overdrive, but the sensation was addictive without becoming obsessive.

Wow... I didn’t envy you when it came time to “ man up”, but you came through like a champ!

I feel light-headed (in the best of ways), and so terribly honored for being a podium mate with skilled word-crafters & friends as Bob, Poppy & Mysterious Lady!

I congratulate ALL who joined in with their own unique “takes” on the word list... Spectacular!

~Jade👍👏

Congrats to the winners, runners up and thanks, AL!  <3