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ANNOUNCING THE WINNER of our quarterly GotPoetry Contest, December 2010.
The staff and curators of GotPoetry thank all the participants for making this contest a huge success. We look forward to your participation again in our future contests.
The karma points have been transferred to all the participants.
Thank you to our judges – Huberjack, Loisseau, Ozymandias, and Tony.
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| Posted: Sun Dec 19 21:36:10 EST 2010 Post subject: Re: WINNER OF THE 2010 HOLIDAY POETRY CONTEST |
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Holiday Blues (a Villanelle) by Judis57
December snow falls quietly in shining crystal flakes
of frozen mosaic art etched on glass in patterns that amaze,
and yet I wonder...is that why we celebrate?
We shop with money saved or never had; we anticipate
gifts we'll receive and hope gifts given will be praised
as December snow falls quietly in shining crystal flakes
and kitchens are warmed by gingerbread men who never hesitate
to break at least one leg just to add stress to our Christmas daze.
Still I wonder...is that why we celebrate
with holiday eggnog that make loose lips communicate
feelings best left unsaid while in an alcoholic haze
and December snow falls quietly in shining crystal flakes
and closets hide presents not yet wrapped, as we plan and perpetrate
the process of paper and bows being cut and strewn in a hurried craze,
and I wonder...is that why we celebrate
the coming of Christmas, Santa, and Christ; forgetting the hate
that consumes us otherwise, perhaps in a different time or phase,
yet I have to wonder...is that why we celebrate
as December snow falls quietly in shining crystal flakes?
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| Posted: Mon Dec 20 11:40:15 EST 2010 Post subject: Re: WINNER OF THE 2010 HOLIDAY POETRY CONTEST |
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Congratulations, Judis57. I found this to be a great villanelle; its unusually long lines gave me the feeling of Nat King Cole's "A Christmas Song", and the theme hits home in many ways. Well done!
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| Posted: Mon Dec 20 11:41:56 EST 2010 Post subject: Re: WINNER OF THE 2010 HOLIDAY POETRY CONTEST |
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Congratulations Judis57.
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fogglethorpe
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| Posted: Mon Dec 20 12:48:41 EST 2010 Post subject: Re: WINNER OF THE 2010 HOLIDAY POETRY CONTEST |
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Judis57, I enjoyed your villanelle. It has a classic kind of feel with a modern twist. The message is ultimately an exhortation, I think, and that makes it uplifting.
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| Posted: Mon Dec 20 15:16:58 EST 2010 Post subject: Re: WINNER OF THE 2010 HOLIDAY POETRY CONTEST |
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A thought-provoking villanelle, Judis57. Congratulations!
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| Posted: Mon Dec 20 17:40:31 EST 2010 Post subject: Re: WINNER OF THE 2010 HOLIDAY POETRY CONTEST |
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I thought it was a fine effort, and it well deserves the plaudits. Congrats!
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| Posted: Mon Dec 20 23:40:31 EST 2010 Post subject: Re: WINNER OF THE 2010 HOLIDAY POETRY CONTEST |
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I'll echo the other judges. A fine example of the use of form which doesn't feel overly dated or archaic in its language.
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| Posted: Tue Dec 21 21:08:01 EST 2010 Post subject: Re: WINNER OF THE 2010 HOLIDAY POETRY CONTEST |
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Congratulations Judis57!!!
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| Posted: Tue Dec 21 21:41:36 EST 2010 Post subject: Re: WINNER OF THE 2010 HOLIDAY POETRY CONTEST |
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Wonderful poem, Judis57. It feels so beautifully crafted that it flows compleely smoohly. Well deserving of the win you are! Congratulations and kudos, Tasha
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| Posted: Tue Dec 21 22:29:52 EST 2010 Post subject: Re: WINNER OF THE 2010 HOLIDAY POETRY CONTEST |
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thanks to all who have sent congratulations on my win. i feel so privileged and proud...it is an honor, truly. judi schepka
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| Posted: Wed Dec 22 3:46:37 EST 2010 Post subject: Re: WINNER OF THE 2010 HOLIDAY POETRY CONTEST |
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rite on.
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| Posted: Wed Dec 22 5:19:30 EST 2010 Post subject: Re: WINNER OF THE 2010 HOLIDAY POETRY CONTEST |
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Congratulations....Just a beautiful , beautiful write Judis57
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| Posted: Wed Dec 22 8:45:03 EST 2010 Post subject: Re: WINNER OF THE 2010 HOLIDAY POETRY CONTEST |
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And the badge is cool.
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| Posted: Wed Dec 22 23:02:35 EST 2010 Post subject: Re: WINNER OF THE 2010 HOLIDAY POETRY CONTEST |
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Congratulations Judi!
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