Poetry Competition Ends 23rd March 2025 7:05pm
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Animals of the Deep
Poetry Contest Description
write a poetic scribe .. woven centric with the sea creatures.. mythical or the mystical or the real or the extinct
Dear Inspiring & Talented DUzz
Am here again with another comp. this time a different one for anyone to imagine I hope:)
Yes it’s about the Animals of the Deep - the Waters - may it be the sea or oceans or any water bodies ..
It’s kinda tribute for the love of our such beings.. that are mostly not known or ignored or killed indifferently ..or considered as either terrifyingly monstrous or funnily tiny enough too:) may it from the tiny planktons to the mermaids to the octopuses to the whatnots.. i leave it to you to enlighten me dearzzz xx
Simple rules are:
*Any poetic form- but theme needs to be sea creatures- centric with your imagination or content or characters or extension woven to it
* max. 2 entries per poet - no AI generated content
* minimum of 100 words to a max of 200 words only (remember, not lesser than 100 words)
* scores based on your poetic feel ., novelty if content, emotional depths, x- factoring zings you can splash in them
*kindly no erotic or extreme content of any kind
*winner go be decided by myself after the said timeline
* any other asks.. kindly inbox pls
Best for the comp dearzzz❤️✍️🙏👍
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The deep
Deep darksong of the ocean
calls the mind to murky abyss
unknown as yet uncharted
by human those that stand
on solid ground
should the deep be explored
fully charted by human hands
should the ocean floor be found
could it maybe disappoint?
murky depth and dark greyness
a world of nothingness
or maybe it would be wondrous
with bubbly mermaids in a row
with charming mermen
out a-courting
with sea-flowers on their hands
thrones that shine like coral stones
pearly floors and mother of pearls
of kings and queens
and enchanted kingdoms
the ocean….
yet fantasy calls to mind
the dreams of then
the visions in sleep
where creatures of the sea
play with joy so carefree
can we be as them
you and me..?
calls the mind to murky abyss
unknown as yet uncharted
by human those that stand
on solid ground
should the deep be explored
fully charted by human hands
should the ocean floor be found
could it maybe disappoint?
murky depth and dark greyness
a world of nothingness
or maybe it would be wondrous
with bubbly mermaids in a row
with charming mermen
out a-courting
with sea-flowers on their hands
thrones that shine like coral stones
pearly floors and mother of pearls
of kings and queens
and enchanted kingdoms
the ocean….
yet fantasy calls to mind
the dreams of then
the visions in sleep
where creatures of the sea
play with joy so carefree
can we be as them
you and me..?
Written by Grace
(IDryad)
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Once sea swept
birthing chaos
procrastinating
sounds solely wept
fossilized curtains
rain refrains
journeys through all skies
sunken asunder
volcanic ashen song
whispers not a name
each nautical act an art
of letting go
water spewer
cleanse my molecules
I am one eyed
monocle
humanise me
let dark red roses bloom
from opaque
hold these hands
they are too empty
to touch transparency
her predictions
spat out one eyed
saints sailors
merfolk finned folk
paved these surfaces
digging up ideologies
where god lay
in his cemented center
amoeba cells
altered each shape
octopus oceanic
ballet beckons
melancholic
mantic
lucidity
returns
refrained
sea lies adrift
among deathbeds
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procrastinating
sounds solely wept
fossilized curtains
rain refrains
journeys through all skies
sunken asunder
volcanic ashen song
whispers not a name
each nautical act an art
of letting go
water spewer
cleanse my molecules
I am one eyed
monocle
humanise me
let dark red roses bloom
from opaque
hold these hands
they are too empty
to touch transparency
her predictions
spat out one eyed
saints sailors
merfolk finned folk
paved these surfaces
digging up ideologies
where god lay
in his cemented center
amoeba cells
altered each shape
octopus oceanic
ballet beckons
melancholic
mantic
lucidity
returns
refrained
sea lies adrift
among deathbeds
copyrights © owned by Rianne 2025
all rights reserved
Written by Anne-Ri999
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The Torchbearer
Deep
within the ocean's heart
a light is scarce
yet sometimes rare
—a little angler fish’s torch
illuminates
the darkness there
A fishing lure
it softly sways
temptation
in an endless haze
so seldom seen
amid the dark
a false beacon
of appetite
Her humpbacked nature
in eerie depths
where silence holds
its secrets tight
this strange visage
both fierce and shy
a fish of fables
with haunting rites
Its world
a place of liquid ink
where ancient currents run
beneath
a ghostly melody
no human ear
will ever know
nor voice ever sing
This creature of nature
—not lost but true
a marvel hidden
from our view
revealed herself
within our sight
lured to death
by a brighter light
Choosing to die
as she had lived
to free herself
from karmic debt
within the ocean's heart
a light is scarce
yet sometimes rare
—a little angler fish’s torch
illuminates
the darkness there
A fishing lure
it softly sways
temptation
in an endless haze
so seldom seen
amid the dark
a false beacon
of appetite
Her humpbacked nature
in eerie depths
where silence holds
its secrets tight
this strange visage
both fierce and shy
a fish of fables
with haunting rites
Its world
a place of liquid ink
where ancient currents run
beneath
a ghostly melody
no human ear
will ever know
nor voice ever sing
This creature of nature
—not lost but true
a marvel hidden
from our view
revealed herself
within our sight
lured to death
by a brighter light
Choosing to die
as she had lived
to free herself
from karmic debt
Written by Ahavati
(Tams)
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Aww that’s a mind-blowingly wondrous start to this comp. by all the wise adored poets in here! Couldn’t have asked more… 
Thanks dear Grace, Rianne & Ahavati .. fir rising the bar high.. & for really truly lighting the deepest of the deep .. the connect we have with them, the love, the jubilance, adorations & more unsaid magic... are in such feltness!!
though this now holds all .. though would love to get the presently crafted poetics ever for a comp. .. since I forgot to mention that in rules.. will accept both old or new writes
Keep them coming more my lovable poets.. 🧜♀️🐙f🦈🐬🐳 ✍️🙏♥️👍
Thanks dear Grace, Rianne & Ahavati .. fir rising the bar high.. & for really truly lighting the deepest of the deep .. the connect we have with them, the love, the jubilance, adorations & more unsaid magic... are in such feltness!!
though this now holds all .. though would love to get the presently crafted poetics ever for a comp. .. since I forgot to mention that in rules.. will accept both old or new writes
Keep them coming more my lovable poets.. 🧜♀️🐙f🦈🐬🐳 ✍️🙏♥️👍
