Readers Choice- January '06
Within this thread are the works of our Members
Created in mind, and from soul Musings and poetry, stoked live from embers The best you decide and control For with each new moon, a vote will be taken Emotion and quality measure And though one will win, none are forsaken Each in itself is a treasure So....in these pages submit what you will. I will make a poll for voting in the last week of each month.....lets see what 'ya got. |
Excuse me
You took my smile and I want it back I can see you don't have it, But I don't know where it is I know I will find it, I can feel it in my heart For now, I will keep searching, and I hope that it helped you while you had it .....................J.R.V.A.................................. |
Would you mean past writings such as this?
Tincture Eyes Connections made Omens of things to come Yearnings unrealized Awareness forbade He has stricken all logic dumb :lol: |
Three In One
Today I walked along the beach Alone Breathing the smell of the lake water I Somehow wondered if I still Can Enjoy the choice I had made when it came time to Decide Wholeheartadly and effortlessly try My Advice given to another pertaining to their Future Life or the lack thereof |
As I happened upon the scene
And wondered what transpired The artist in me took over My imagination fired I walked as close as I could Camera in my hand The yellow tape stopped my steps I surveyed this abandoned land A sign out out front said f*ck and damn I could see how they were pissed All their dreams, their hopes for life In an instant, missed Back to my car, I made my way Around to the other side No life, no joy, no one there In this fire, it all died A resort? A hotel? It seemed to be A place of fun and rest Now it's ruined Dead to the world It failed the owner's quest I feel sorry for places such as this I see the dreams that die A simple flame gone out of control I bid the wreck goodbye..... |
One more from the past....maybe:
They pulled up to the house, full of anticipation and excitement at the prospect of owning their first home. The realtor reached for the keys and gave them a slight warning as they approached the front porch, "it's quite old, over 80 years and needs some work, but it has good bones, as we like to say". As they stepped inside, greeted by massive wood trim around the walls and ornate iron radiators, they could detect a faint scent. "Mmm, jasmine", said she. "No, that's fresh baked cookies! Like my mom's!", replied her spouse. They looked at each other like the other was crazy. How could one scent be so different? Each room was bathed in sunlight, as if the sun followed their steps. The walls glistened, the floors shined. What furniture remained was obviously old but very well taken care of. Without a word of discussion first, and at the very same moment, they said, "We'll take it!" At the diningroom table, an offer was made, papers were signed, hands were shook. The three left, all very pleased with the results of the day. Inside the house, the former owners stood and smiled at each other. "Jasmine, eh?" asked the husband. "Of course", the wife answered. "It reminded her of her grandmother's home. You wanted a nice young couple to live here like we did.....when we were alive...." |
This is one of the oldest things I've written-saved in my jewelry box for more years than I care to count and never shown but to two or three people.
Knowledge of one who controls the beast Escapes the average mind Enriching soley to the controller Perhaps enchanting to those outside Only he can operate the massive Now and forever it is his alone The metal serpent Runs free on asphalt oceans Untouched by those unknowing Coming swiftly at every turn Knifing through the constant current Inside, the controlling mind is at work Needless of the smaller outside Going forever free, forever proud |
These broken eyes, cant see your smile
I dwell instead on weeping rivers carving lines in your cheek never seen in the youth we shared this damaged heart, wont feel your lips flesh as ice on my own cold skin try as you do, to get through the years my love, have not been kind And I, watching as my passion bleeds barely warm away wipe the beads of your tender loss with chill reflect on what we once were, and I too, weep though no salt touches my face No wet sorrow streaks for you Only in my soul....does the pain reveal Who I was These broken eyes, of blue |
I walked across the clouds
And fell into the silky white warmness of your arms. You clung tightly to my naked form Finding me eager and willing to please. We danced together in the darkness Sharing its wild noises and shadowy secrets Playing wicked games to pass the time As the world moved quietly by. (J.R.V.A encouraged me to post..) |
A walk home
The sky was dark like a shadow A late afternoon, the streets dusty and wet And at the same time, so many people Go through life telling themselves The future is like a blank piece of paper Waiting for someone else to scribble over Equations, quotations, they can't figure or place I held your hand, slighter smaller than mine Ackwardly aginst my hip I broke the other one, oh this is fine Because I broke the other one So many lines, lead us to the same places This corner, the phone box and the adverts For discontinued shows The tall tree's, the wind worries them They shake their shoulders, some kind Of timeless threat, something about Death, and weight, And hundred years ago A hundred years from now. A little further, to the pub on the corner Cars, shuffle unhappily a place at a time And its here that I stop And you go one There must be a billion billion lines In anyone place Only two of them matter Shaped something like one half of a cross This is where I stop And this is where you go another way, |
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My favorite
I had a tough time with these...They were all very good. It got down to two though, and I chose this one because it reminds me of something I am going through right now. Nice work, made me feel
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I voted for Tecoyah
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I voted for Strange Famous.
I didn't write anything because I'm not much of a poet. Is prose allowed? |
I think future contests should have one entry per person.
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Any form of writting is allowed.....the intent is to show what you are capable of.....and see what everyone thinks. Please do not vote for someone because of Who they are...but rather....vote on the work, this way we can all benefit from this experiment.
As for one entry per person....I think we can simply quote the piece and compliment it for what it is....rather than limiting creativity. |
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That might be a good Idea...We could P.M. Our stuff to Tecoyah, he could post them all in one, with numbers.
Personally, I really liked my 3 in one poem, but two stuck out to me as better. Tecoyah's, and Guinevere's were amazing. The only reason I picked the one I did was because I had to pick one, and it reminded me of where I am at right now. I would hope that no one would pick something here because of who wrote it, rather, the content. All the stuff I read here was very good, and kudos to all who posted. |
That's a smart idea, if Tecoyah has the time.
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It's a fantastic Idea...(wish I'd thought of it)...and will become a part of the February readers choice.
Thanx Mal |
I haven't voted because it shows the poll results and, quite frankly, seeing a 0% on my name might send me over the edge.... :lol:
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OK.....excellent stuff in here....and I certainly hope the new format draws in even more fantastic work.....I may have had the most votes, but in my opinion....not the best work.
On to February. |
I'll even volunteer to be the poster of it -- since i can't write to save my life- y'all can play and just send it to me :)
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Thanx to you Mal....definately helps
and besides....you started this....heh |
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I voted for the piece that made me tear up. |
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