First, I will post the overall rules, and then I will post the specifics about this week.
Original rules, as stated by Ubertuna:
It must fit the week's theme. It must be submitted by the deadline. It cannot have inappropriate language in it. It cannot be stolen (if you plagiarize, we will find you).
Also:
The poem must be created for this contest A user cannot win two weeks in a row (though everyone is welcome to submit every week!) Only one submission per user will be accepted
As we all know, the winner will recieve a merit, and their poem will be featured on the _Poetry_ page.
OK, on to this week's topic...Again, we are having a style instead of a theme. Also, this week we are having TWO WEEKS to do it, instead of the usual one. Why? Because this will be an EPIC poem. Or, rather, a parody of an epic poem. Generally, epic poetry is very long, and tells the serious story of a heroic figure. Well, this week, the epic figure is YOU! Write a long poem (I'll leave the definition of 'long' up to you, but give it a good go) about the heroic story of you! It can be silly, serious, whatever... just have fun with it. You have two weeks, so have a great time!
time for a last minute entry! Sorry that it doesnt have corrrect punctuation, kinda in a rush to get it in.
The Whisper
the seasons they go round and round as the leaves blow off the auburn ground I stare into the meadow green ahead and watch the fireflies corress the weads as the bumblebees seem to heed to an essence, something invisible to the human eye mazzehlic and majestic in appearance it whispers into a child's ear. The wind howls, and the sound disapears, never to be heard again.
Sorry, I had a .... plans to day and yesterday and went home and just feel asleep. And i just got home now so here it is.
Alright so congratulations to all of you, there are many many good poems. But as always there is one winner. But this time, the choice was not just mine it was all of yours. I looked at the comments to see what one you liked best. But of course I made the final decision and here it is:
The Winner Is: The Seasons By:brooke_1997
Right now is Spring, Next is Summer, Then it's Fall, After Fall is Winter. Soon it will repeat all over again.
First with Spring. Spring has sprung! Each Spring has a brand new beginning with many things to do. Buds were peeping. Birds are chirping. Vines are creeping. Leaves turn green. Bees are humming. Time for a swim!
Now with Summer. The time is now. Summer has come. Too much hot weather, but its also lots of fun. Swimming, fishing, and lots more to do. The rainbow looks so beautiful and so do you. Oh how i love the Summer.
It's already time for Fall. The trees are brown, the little leaves come falling down. They do not make a sound. Silent. But uh oh, the wind comes, and off the leaves go. Making such a crumble sound. But no more pounding snowballs, Winter has to wait.
Brrr.. Its Winter. Snowflakes float gently from the sky. Slowly they fall passing by. Twirling and whirling in the sky. Down they come. Going somewhere they may. On the ground they lay, until they melt.
No more Winter. No more Fall. No more Summer. Right now is SPRING! Enjoy the Spring weather. It wont last that long. Theres still more seasons to come. Over and over again. Its a cycle of seasons.
Like I said I really liked the style of writing. It is unique. The lay out of the stanza were also very different. It made you poem stand out above the rest.
Second place goes to: Parsat
Some say that if they had their way They'd wish each day a summer day. But while I love the warmth it brings I'd miss the cooler, wetter spring.
Others wish, if they could rule the earth, That fall would be of much more worth. But there's time to reap and time to grow: Harvest is good, but seed must be sown.
Still others yearn for the pure bite Of winter's cold and chilly nights. The time is that of festive cheer; It would not fit for one whole year.
Spring has its friends, last but not least, Who would like to see its time increased. But that's not how it should unfold, For green should mature into gold.
And still the Earth turns 'round the sun, Through the seasons, every one. Cycle through and then repeat, So that the circle is complete
Third goes toDX
A Relationship: My Four Seasons
Your love for me is like the summer breeze Every little time we spend together, It makes my heart unfreeze. I dearly wish it lasts forever,
Alas the seasons don't really stay Just like Frost's First Gold. Fall decides come and summer walks away, As the fates themselves foretold.
Each step I take away from you It gets harder day-by-day. My heavy heartache accrues, As I walk down that highway.
Winter comes and I'm so cold, Your warmth is not in place. I earn for what you withhold And that warm embrace.
I grow emaciated without your presence, The cold winter wind snuffs my yearning. I hope you fare well in my absence, We can only hope as time keeps turning.
When world wakes from its winter slumber I shall see you once more. No more shall the distance cumber, And no more shall I be rancor. Spring is a time of rebirth As we embrace once more. The air fills with mirth again, Just like from day of yore.
Loved how you described romance using the season.
4th place goes to: wistress
Age Uncovers
Chilled to the bone Awaiting the frost As bleak winds moan Their innocence lost
Warmed to their hearts Expecting the thaw As blossoms start Their beauty withdraws
Simmered by heat Looking for cover As dog days beat Their age uncovers
Cooled to the core Beholding their breath As tired leaves pour They cherish their death
Love the metaphors you used, really brought the poem to life.
5th: Estel Really good, I like the play on emotions.
6th/ favors summer/Darkest: JereN Oh JereN, really like the poem this time It was very good.
7th: goumas13 Nice stanza arrangement, loved the pattern.
Most random: LufffiStudios Yes random but most of it was really good whatever." Maverick4
Favored snow: thisisnotanalt Funny how much you hate the sun
Yes brooke you do get a merit, but you have to ask Carlie a moderator for it. And yes jalex13 i did judge yours.
The new theme is 'Planets.' But I though we could do something different with it. Try to write a poem like a riddle. Dont make it to easy but make it so we can still figure out which planet you are describing. Any way thats just an idea.
