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post Jan 20 07, 05:29
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Earth Envy

Deep, deep is that purple distrust
that hangs over the moon’s eyes,
an inviting veil in some exotic dance.

She looks out on space
alone
in her craggy emptiness,
rocky barrenness,
at that supple, wet, glorious
green and blue blossoming beauty,
so favoured in colour
by that same fearsome sun
who burns one half
and leaves the other
for the frozen wastes of space.

Moon Envy

She is beautiful tonight,
in her mottled, gilded, lace,
sewn with precision
never faltering, arc by arc
into orbit.

Serenity pares her eye
then lends it light
unfalteringly.

From bliss, what could she yearn?
This mess of extinction arbitrarily
emerging from fertile soil?

This bewildering organism?
To be locked in the ever-returning,
what bliss!


I find this poem unique in originality. A poem I read and enjoyed.


John


This post has been edited by Cleo_Serapis: Mar 2 07, 06:13
Reason for edit: Second Revision


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post Jan 20 07, 08:57
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Great nomination John! troy.gif

I've just sent a PM to Gregory and included an 'extra' sentence since this one is nominated on the last day for Feb's competition:

*If you'd like your poem to be considered for next month's competition instead (since today is the last day for nominations and acceptances), please let me know and I'll post it up for March so you'll have more time to consider and contemplate revisions.

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post Jan 21 07, 06:26
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QUOTE (Cleo_Serapis @ Jan 20 07, 13:57 ) *
Great nomination John! troy.gif

I've just sent a PM to Gregory and included an 'extra' sentence since this one is nominated on the last day for Feb's competition:

*If you'd like your poem to be considered for next month's competition instead (since today is the last day for nominations and acceptances), please let me know and I'll post it up for March so you'll have more time to consider and contemplate revisions.

Cheers
~Cleo galadriel.gif



Sure pharoah2.gif


No problem, Lori,


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post Jan 21 07, 16:34
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I haven't yet heard from Gregory just yet, so I'm going to edit this title description to 'Feb Nomination' instead for the March contest.


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post Jan 24 07, 11:39
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I would like to nominate this charming and delightful Children's rhyme because the story, although simple is written with flare and a smooth blend in inner and end rhymes. The tale helps to teach about nature's presence and the 'food chain' in subtle ways. It teaches the importance of abiding a parents requests and reminds us of the dangers we cannot see but rules have their reasons. It is surely enjoyed by both parent and child- I don't know if IBPC put value on Childrens' poetry, but the world needs a little bit more of it! detective.gif



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Little Hopper Learns a Lesson

A little lemon hopper went
out foraging alone,
but disobeyed his mother by
meandering from home.

When Mummy Locust noticed him,
it was a great relief
to find him sitting in the grass
and nibbling on a leaf.

A hungry gecko scurried by
intent on grabbing lunch,
“Watch out!” his mummy called aloud,
then heard a splitting crunch.

Her son was in the lizard’s mouth
legs wriggling all about;
the gecko didn’t swallow him
but gave a croaky shout.

It spat him out and scampered off
-- a snake had slithered near
that hissed at little hopper who
began to shake with fear.

“Come quick” his mother shouted, as
they jumped into a tree,
where mummy saw the lizard must
have munched poor hopper’s knee --

The snake’s arrival saved him from
the hungry lizard’s tummy,
but Hopper’s learned his lesson well
and listens to his mummy.




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post Jan 24 07, 19:36
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Thanks Liz! -- if this gets chosen for IBPC, it will be interesting to see what they make of it! LOL!!

I really enjoyed writing this one

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post Jan 25 07, 09:30
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John, thanks a million for the nom, i owe you a critique! Cheers,Gregory
 
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post Jan 25 07, 17:39
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No thankies necessary - the poem demands good praise! :)
Hugs, Liz

(And the poet too) LOL


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post Feb 1 07, 04:33
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QUOTE (Gregory @ Jan 25 07, 14:30 ) *
John, thanks a million for the nom, i owe you a critique! Cheers,Gregory




Ha, I'ts worthwhile for the wait.

My opinion, (of course), if you get to IBPC, your original style will count in the finish.


All the best mate.


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Whooo, this is cute. Yeah, a good childrens poem. I can imagine the child/children squealing with glee at the last verse.

*big smiles*



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post Feb 1 07, 09:19
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I would like to nominate this poem for the cleverness in subject, handled with a very firm, steady rhythm, that executes such poetic devices to add variety to the flow of the poem. I felt the humor and excellent in technique really makes this a worthy and most enjoyable poem.



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The Case For Candlelight
By Ron Jones

In candlelight the world seems right
and romance rules the day.
He'll strum the lute before he'll shoot,
ole Cupid has his way.

I wonder why so many sigh,
their love was just a phase?
Does Cupid care if love is there?
Does he deserve our praise?

Let's use our brain and now explain,
it's simply Cupid's sight.
In shadows dim, we can't blame him,
in flick'ring candlelight.

He'll raise his bow and draw it slow.
His aim in darkness drifts.
His arrow darts, its aim departs,
Delivers not its gifts.

It may be true that love's blind, too,
but Cupid takes the cake.
Now we got through and our love grew,
though arrow wounds still ache.


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post Feb 3 07, 09:42
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I would like to nominate The Odyssey Imps, By Cathy located in Herme's Critique forum. The poem, there is innocence weaved into the lines and images. The poet uses very strong poetic devices, such as sound techinques to add pleasure to the sounds, which compliment the very enchanting and imaginative descriptions of the poem. The story, though more fairy tale like, is both pleasurable to the readers mind, allowing the reader to soar with the dragon and to imagine such worlds, while also, contemplating the associations of our world as we know and what we might be over looking before flights of dreams take us to other dimensions. THe poet used a wide array of new and freshly used word, allowing the images to steer clear of any cliche' or repetitive notions.



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The Odyssey Imps

A somnolent sun will slip to earth, winds whispering good-night
while dragons wake with prankish whims for playful pillow fights.
Pearlescent gems dot ebon skies and tiddly-wink hello
as mystic music stirs the clouds in toe-tips to and fro.

The night is clear and gentle breaths will grace a chalice moon
with dragon voice in twilight song in harmonizing tune.
They drift around the galaxy in rainbow-ribboned streams
bestirring fun-filled fantasies from Dippers full of dreams.

Their frolicking will take them to the edge where earth meets sky
in saturated color streaked with light to catch the eye.
Wee pixies pas to grab the tail of savvy shooting stars
in hopes of dusting highlights to the green of planet Mars.

Across the night starific sights make orbital debut,
they carousel till heavens gel with blush of scarlet hue.
Soft morning light illumines paths through star-struck Milky Ways
and imps succumb to Sandman's itch from warming sunlight rays.

Cathy Bollhoefer
copyright Jan 30, 07


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post Feb 3 07, 10:01
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I'd liketo nominate Melodies of Life by Snow.

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Melodies of Life

When soothing cradle songs imbue the earth
rain falls to suckle flora, creatures rouse
from dormancy, then couple to give birth,
while spring delivers buds to pregnant boughs.
The fields revive with buttercup bouquets
as blue-birds fly to lands of lullabies
across the rain-bowed sky. My mama sways
me in her arms while singing hush-a-bye.

Soon adolescence shouts its bold refrains
when greenery grows vigorous and new.
My life matures, sap flowing through young veins
while music blasts a too loud youth debut.
So summer’s jazz and rock play stronger sounds
as hormones surge through blood and love transpires.
A blaze of colours swells as earth abounds
with energetic zest for life’s desires.

When pace of autumn dawdles, I repose ...
observe as shades transform to rusty blends.
This slower tempo lulls me ‘til I doze
as desiccating foliage descends.
Now time erodes my life; I feel dismay.
My changing look precipitates those fears.
When blossoms fade, they wrinkle and decay
my summer’s flush declines then disappears.

I hear with strains the winter’s chilled advance
and feel ambivalent of distant days.
When snowflakes drift, their softness will enhance
the stark reality of life’s malaise.
Will mist surround my mind's befuddled dreams,
purloin my dignity when time seems false?
As cold entices sleep, the sun will gleam
once more for me to dance, that final waltz.

When Winter exits with a funeral dirge,
once dormant life bestirs, becoming rife.
Sustaining showers fall as shrubs emerge,
in rhythm with the melodies of life.


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post Feb 7 07, 08:49
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Poem Title: The Odyssey Imps
Author: Cathy Bollhoefer
Author's email address: larrysgirl5548@aol.com


1. Are you the original author of this poem? Yes
2. Has this poem ever been published? No
3. Has this poem been nominated by any other participating board (of IBPC)? No
4. Has this poem been reviewed as "best and final" to assure the latest revision is judged? Yes
5. Is your email address on file up to date (what is it)? Yes
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7. If yes to above question, what is your real name? Cathy Bollhoefer
 
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post Feb 7 07, 08:56
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Very uniquely done with beautiful imagery! I've enjoyed reading it~

Good luck in the competition!

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post Feb 7 07, 09:01
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Hi Snow,

This is such a fun way to teach young children to listen to their parents. The rhythm and rhyme are natural and pleasant making it fun to read.

Good luck with the competition!

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post Feb 7 07, 09:05
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Hi Ron,

This is a lovely poem for this time of year! Your word choice and the imagery is great~

Good luck in the upcoming competition~

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post Feb 7 07, 09:23
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Hi Snow,

I think of all your poems this is one of my favorites! I like the connection you make between nature and life... the change of seasons and the changes in life. It all works so perfectly together.

Good luck with the competition!

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post Feb 8 07, 05:57
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QUOTE (Cathy @ Feb 7 07, 14:23 ) *
Hi Snow,

I think of all your poems this is one of my favorites! I like the connection you make between nature and life... the change of seasons and the changes in life. It all works so perfectly together.

Good luck with the competition!

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Thank you Cathy. This is one of my favourites too. cloud9.gif

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Laugh loud & often - it's medicinal.
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Beauty comes from within - the outer is just skin!

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post Feb 8 07, 18:19
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I would like to nominate this poem by Pysche, although it was posted several months ago, it is now up to top of forum for critique and is still being revised. I enjoyed reading this poem, both to myself and aloud. The sounds were soft and pleasant, while the images brought the story to life for me.

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[b]

The Sign

When I was young at heart and full of play,
while skipping by the lake, I saw the swan,
and softly dreamt of magic nights to come:
love would blossom, we'd have found our way!

Most youngsters shrug off instants of sad fate,
chuckle at signs, enjoyment brash and true;
I missed the precious lane that led to you,
and fancied pilgrim love would ever wait.

Lying down beside the deep violet lake,
I trace a broken heart with starry dew
on heavens … in a trance, my hopes renew,
I drift, enchanted, in my white swan's wake.

Yet sylphine chants inform my soul anew
that faith will not reverse this lonesome state.
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