Poetry competition CLOSED 28th December 2018 3:21pm
WINNER
Heaven_sent_Kathy
Heaven_sent_Kathy
RUNNERS-UP:
Jade-Pandora
and PoetsRevenge
"Yesterday is History"
A Dying Dog - moaned for Death ( for Cooper/after Emily Dickinson )
A Dying Dog — moaned for Death
Despite how hard I begged —
I pleaded with the Universe
Until my knuckles bled —
His Loyalty — waned not once —
Though body — clearly did
His Spirit — steadfast in its goal
Returned — from whence it came—
'Twas not my lack of Belief that failed —
'Twas not His Will to Live —
But Both — in selfless Love released
The Other — from their Grief —
In Memory of my Beloved Cooper
'06 - 12.06.18
Despite how hard I begged —
I pleaded with the Universe
Until my knuckles bled —
His Loyalty — waned not once —
Though body — clearly did
His Spirit — steadfast in its goal
Returned — from whence it came—
'Twas not my lack of Belief that failed —
'Twas not His Will to Live —
But Both — in selfless Love released
The Other — from their Grief —
In Memory of my Beloved Cooper
'06 - 12.06.18
Written by Ahavati
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Birthday of but a single pang ( for Emily Dickinson on her birthday )
Birthday of but a single pang
scripted in poetry –
An observational epitaph
your destined legacy –
This illumed anniversary:
one hundred eighty-eight –
Sealed your quill in drying ink
letters in passionate blaze –
I wonder – perchance –
did you [hear] a fly buzz –
or see the window darken in Death
as you penned you would –
#EmilyDickinson
Happy Birthday, Emily
scripted in poetry –
An observational epitaph
your destined legacy –
This illumed anniversary:
one hundred eighty-eight –
Sealed your quill in drying ink
letters in passionate blaze –
I wonder – perchance –
did you [hear] a fly buzz –
or see the window darken in Death
as you penned you would –
#EmilyDickinson
Happy Birthday, Emily
Written by Ahavati
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Celebrating the Birthday of Emily Dickinson
Much Madness is Divinest Sense
Much madness
is divinest sense –
An eye that hath discerned the severest madness,
according to Emily’s judicious eyes, hath much sense –
The starker lunacy
be equated to divinity –
‘Tis common, unwritten law that we assent common beliefs
And ‘tis uncommon beliefs that common law demurs –
In this, as all overcome,
The stoic few as she will come –
Sanity hath common sanction
Or, you’re forthwith a risk –
Touched by a chain
And bound in shame –
#EmilyDickinson
is divinest sense –
An eye that hath discerned the severest madness,
according to Emily’s judicious eyes, hath much sense –
The starker lunacy
be equated to divinity –
‘Tis common, unwritten law that we assent common beliefs
And ‘tis uncommon beliefs that common law demurs –
In this, as all overcome,
The stoic few as she will come –
Sanity hath common sanction
Or, you’re forthwith a risk –
Touched by a chain
And bound in shame –
#EmilyDickinson
Written by gothicsurrealism
(Daniel Long)
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I Throw A Page Up To The Wind
I throw a page up to the wind
And to all sense take sail.
In absence of all view of land,
No country will sight unveil.
The poorest can, and will embark
Unfearing toll of gale;
The frugal voyage - only this
Will rend the mind less frail!
.....
#EmilyDickinson
(Frigate ships, such as the USS Constitution, one of the few still surviving today, were a type of tall sailing ship common in the 1800's; though built for early naval use and trade, they allowed toll free voyages to the poor.)
And to all sense take sail.
In absence of all view of land,
No country will sight unveil.
The poorest can, and will embark
Unfearing toll of gale;
The frugal voyage - only this
Will rend the mind less frail!
.....
#EmilyDickinson
(Frigate ships, such as the USS Constitution, one of the few still surviving today, were a type of tall sailing ship common in the 1800's; though built for early naval use and trade, they allowed toll free voyages to the poor.)
Written by PoetsRevenge
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I Measure Every Grief I Meet
I measure every Grief I meet
According to my Log,
And make a mark when e’er repeat
To rudder through the fog.
A sexton with a feather’d quill,
The columns may accord.
As gentle Keeper of the Will,
And noted for the Lord.
A thankless task to other men,
As diggers from the Past.
But humble servant that I am,
With Lists of ev’ry caste.
My suit of rags is rent and torn,
To walk among the Dead.
Save only for the Mac’ I’ve worn
That keeps rain off my head.
The honor for the hosts interred
Millenniums to rot,
As long as I’ve a feather’d quill,
They shall not be forgot.
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A sexton = a person who looks after church grounds, and formerly as a gravedigger.
Written by Jade-Pandora
(jade tiger)
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Two Butterflies Went Out At Noon
Two Butterflies went out at Noon
With party hats and scarves.
They saved all year and very soon,
A merry Plan they carved.
They caper’d high and were in awe
Sight-seeing at the zoo.
They took in sights they never saw,
Had tea with macaroons.
They made a friend along the sea
With rainbow-colored hair.
Play’d hide & seek down by the quay,
That’s where they lost him there.
So on a whim they took a cruise
To Catalina Isle,
Where flowers bloom & cockatoos,
They might be gone a while.
Image: a photo (circa 1955) from my family’s collection, of a cousin posing among hibiscus in the botanical gardens on Santa Catalina Island.
With party hats and scarves.
They saved all year and very soon,
A merry Plan they carved.
They caper’d high and were in awe
Sight-seeing at the zoo.
They took in sights they never saw,
Had tea with macaroons.
They made a friend along the sea
With rainbow-colored hair.
Play’d hide & seek down by the quay,
That’s where they lost him there.
So on a whim they took a cruise
To Catalina Isle,
Where flowers bloom & cockatoos,
They might be gone a while.
Image: a photo (circa 1955) from my family’s collection, of a cousin posing among hibiscus in the botanical gardens on Santa Catalina Island.
Written by Jade-Pandora
(jade tiger)
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I could suffice for Him, I knew
I could suffice for Him, I knew
When I was but a child.
To think of Him as Father, too,
Though was He meek and mild?
The way I know is opposite
From what is meant to be.
His voice intent, mine hesitant,
This force ‘tween God and me.
Yet to suffice and not forsake,
Despite complete withdraw.
But is it more than I can make;
What comes before the Fall?
In chess of Thunder’s own device
I leave the game bereft.
In knowing Him, I could suffice
With no more pieces left.
#EmilyDickinson
When I was but a child.
To think of Him as Father, too,
Though was He meek and mild?
The way I know is opposite
From what is meant to be.
His voice intent, mine hesitant,
This force ‘tween God and me.
Yet to suffice and not forsake,
Despite complete withdraw.
But is it more than I can make;
What comes before the Fall?
In chess of Thunder’s own device
I leave the game bereft.
In knowing Him, I could suffice
With no more pieces left.
#EmilyDickinson
Written by Heaven_sent_Kathy
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Johnny and I would like to thank each person who took the time to read about
Emily Dickinson, as well as write a tribute poem. Each entrant's submission was very much appreciated. Webmiss has already created a theme dedicated to her - so please edit your entry themes to include hers!
That being said, the winners are as follows:
Kathy, your submission, ''I could suffice for Him, I knew" was a great tribute to Emily conveying a remarkable essence of her writing style as well as the poem you selected. The trophy is awarded to you! Congratulations!
PoetsRevenge, your entry, "There Is No Frigate Like A Book (I Throw A Page Up To The Wind)" touched us deeply in regards to the association between passage and frigate metaphor! It was originally done and poignant in its essence. Therefore, you were awarded second place. Congratulations.
Jade, your entry "I Measure Every Grief I Meet" was awarded third place. We are going to be honest - it was a VERY tough call between you and PoetsRevenge; however, it came down to essence - and it was unanimous that she barely edged you out.
Again, Thank You to all who entered. Dickinson was a powerful influence who unlocked unconvention regarding forms and metaphor; she deserves to be remembered. Because of each submission here, she will be via a hashtag on DUP.
Emily Dickinson, as well as write a tribute poem. Each entrant's submission was very much appreciated. Webmiss has already created a theme dedicated to her - so please edit your entry themes to include hers!
That being said, the winners are as follows:
Kathy, your submission, ''I could suffice for Him, I knew" was a great tribute to Emily conveying a remarkable essence of her writing style as well as the poem you selected. The trophy is awarded to you! Congratulations!
PoetsRevenge, your entry, "There Is No Frigate Like A Book (I Throw A Page Up To The Wind)" touched us deeply in regards to the association between passage and frigate metaphor! It was originally done and poignant in its essence. Therefore, you were awarded second place. Congratulations.
Jade, your entry "I Measure Every Grief I Meet" was awarded third place. We are going to be honest - it was a VERY tough call between you and PoetsRevenge; however, it came down to essence - and it was unanimous that she barely edged you out.
Again, Thank You to all who entered. Dickinson was a powerful influence who unlocked unconvention regarding forms and metaphor; she deserves to be remembered. Because of each submission here, she will be via a hashtag on DUP.
It’s taking me some minutes to compose myself after reading your awesome announcement. In fact, I just got off the phone with Geoff, and had read your words aloud to him once I saw you had posted to the comp’s forum. I had said to him “omg it’s happening!”
The thing is, dear Sage, I feel so fortunate to be included in the outcome, no matter the order. I thank you for having this competition for Emily Dickinson, and for those of us who “braved” Emily.
Now then, it’s proud I am for sharing the space in this moment in time with my talented sisters: PoetsRevenge and the winner Kathy, with their amazing entries!
My warm wishes to all for a fortunate Happy New Year!
~Jade
The thing is, dear Sage, I feel so fortunate to be included in the outcome, no matter the order. I thank you for having this competition for Emily Dickinson, and for those of us who “braved” Emily.
Now then, it’s proud I am for sharing the space in this moment in time with my talented sisters: PoetsRevenge and the winner Kathy, with their amazing entries!
My warm wishes to all for a fortunate Happy New Year!
~Jade
Thank you, Jade! We appreciate your participation in this series.
Because we get so many suggestions, we've started a poll to gauge who members and regular participants would like to see featured in the Classic Corner. If a particular poet you would like to see isn't in the poll, please feel free to add them via comment. The two poets with the most votes will be featured in February . . .and so on.
https://deepundergroundpoetry.com/forum/speakeasy/read/10551/
Because we get so many suggestions, we've started a poll to gauge who members and regular participants would like to see featured in the Classic Corner. If a particular poet you would like to see isn't in the poll, please feel free to add them via comment. The two poets with the most votes will be featured in February . . .and so on.
https://deepundergroundpoetry.com/forum/speakeasy/read/10551/
Where does one begin except to remove my knit cap from the cold air and thank you, Host Ahavati and co-Host JohnnyBlaze, for this wonderful competition for our Emily. And for yourselves and the panel of judges who voted the skillful word-crafters: PoetsRevenge, and Jade-Pandora, both with excellent examples of Emily. And then there's the trophy that you folks have presented to myself - now as a writer, you'd think I wouldn't be short on words, but I am. May I simply say to everyone, Thank You. And thank you, Emily.
With my best wishes for the New Year.
With my best wishes for the New Year.
Thank you, Kathy, and congratulations again. I see you've already replied to the poll for February's classic comp! We hope you'll join January's honoring Mary Oliver:
https://deepundergroundpoetry.com/forum/competitions/read/10548/
Johnny is forgoing a classic in January to post a comp that will begin preparing us for the third annual DUP NaPoWriMo 2019! A comp we've taken great pleasure in hosting annually. Though grueling, it's invigorating when you post that final entry! A poetic accomplishment unmatched in its sense of self-satisfaction. Oh! and the poetry collection you'll have to edit afterwards is divine!
Again, thank you for supporting the Classic Corner comps.
https://deepundergroundpoetry.com/forum/competitions/read/10548/
Johnny is forgoing a classic in January to post a comp that will begin preparing us for the third annual DUP NaPoWriMo 2019! A comp we've taken great pleasure in hosting annually. Though grueling, it's invigorating when you post that final entry! A poetic accomplishment unmatched in its sense of self-satisfaction. Oh! and the poetry collection you'll have to edit afterwards is divine!
Again, thank you for supporting the Classic Corner comps.
Congratulations to Jade and Kathy, your poems were great reads, and all the entries were great. I am honored to be among the winners and to be helpfully critiqued by the hosts, thank you for such an artfully presented comp idea, very enjoyable to participate..
I look forward to more classic corner poets and walking on the beach with Mary Oliver.. :)
I look forward to more classic corner poets and walking on the beach with Mary Oliver.. :)
