2nd DPS poetry writing competition :)
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hehehe so many entries... so tempting.....
nah... shall not confuse ppl.. posted my own creation in the Black Cat's Cauldron instead... kekeke
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its ok. the whole fun about this is the writing part.Originally posted by DeadPoet:Sorry pal, still not early enough to pass you the prize (If you win lah).
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Jus wana share dis great poem i've found.....
Inspirational.....
Red roses were her favorites, her name was also Rose.
And every year her husband sent them, tied with pretty bows.
The year he died, the roses were delivered to her door.
The card said, "Be my Valentine," like all the years before.
Each year he sent her roses, and the note would always say,
"I love you even more this year, than last year on this day."
"My love for you will always grow, with every passing year."
She knew this was the last time that the roses would appear.
She thought, he ordered roses in advance before this day.
Her loving husband did not know, that he would pass away.
He always liked to do things early, way before the time.
Then, if he got too busy, everything would work out fine.
She trimmed the stems, and placed them in a very special vase.
Then, sat the vase beside the portrait of his smiling face.
She would sit for hours, in her husband's favorite chair.
While staring at his picture, and the roses sitting there.
A year went by, and it was hard to live without her mate.
With loneliness and solitude, that had become her fate.
Then, the very hour, as on Valentines before,
The doorbell rang, and there were roses, sitting by her door.
She brought the roses in, and then just looked at them in shock.
Then, went to get the telephone, to call the florist shop.
The owner answered, and she asked him, if he would explain,
Why would someone do this to her, causing her such pain?
"I know your husband passed away, more than a year ago,"
The owner said, "I knew you'd call, and you would want to know."
"The flowers you received today, were paid for in advance."
"Your husband always planned ahead, he left nothing to chance."
"There is a standing order, that I have on file down here,
And he has paid, well in advance, you'll get them every year.
There also is another thing, that I think you should know,
He wrote a special little card...he did this years ago."
"Then, should ever, I find out that he's no longer here,
That's the card...that should be sent, to you the following year."
She thanked him and hung up the phone, her tears now flowing hard.
Her fingers shaking, as she slowly reached to get the card.
Inside the card, she saw that he had written her a note.
Then, as she stared in total silence, this is what he wrote...
"Hello my love, I know it's been a year since I've been gone,
I hope it hasn't been too hard for you to overcome."
"I know it must be lonely, and the pain is very real.
For if it was the other way, I know how I would feel.
The love we shared made everything so beautiful in life.
I loved you more than words can say, you were the perfect wife."
"You were my friend and lover, you fulfilled my every need.
I know it's only been a year, but please try not to grieve.
I want you to be happy, even when you shed your tears.
That is why the roses will be sent to you for years."
"When you get these roses, think of all the happiness,
That we had together, and how both of us were blessed.
I have always loved you and I know I always will.
But, my love, you must go on, you have some living still."
"Please...try to find happiness, while living out your days.
I know it is not easy, but I hope you find some ways.
The roses will come every year, and they will only stop,
When your door's not answered, when the florist stops to knock."
"He will come five times that day, in case you have gone out.
But after his last visit, he will know without a doubt,
To take the roses to the place, where I've instructed him,
And place the roses where we are, together once again."
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Poem: Roses for Rose
Poet: Poppy -
sooooooooo sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeettttttttttttt and sad....
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FRIENDSHIP
Like wave upon the sand
Like day and night
Like birds in flight
Like snowflakes when they land
But you and I are something else
Our friendship's here to stay
Like weeds and rocks and dirty socks
It never goes away! -
I was wondering who wrote this. Now I know, it is Poppy!Originally posted by pipi & poot-poot:Jus wana share dis great poem i've found.....
Inspirational.....
Red roses were her favorites, her name was also Rose.
And every year her husband sent them, tied with pretty bows.
The year he died, the roses were delivered to her door.
The card said, "Be my Valentine," like all the years before.
Each year he sent her roses, and the note would always say,
"I love you even more this year, than last year on this day."
"My love for you will always grow, with every passing year."
She knew this was the last time that the roses would appear.
She thought, he ordered roses in advance before this day.
Her loving husband did not know, that he would pass away.
He always liked to do things early, way before the time.
Then, if he got too busy, everything would work out fine.
She trimmed the stems, and placed them in a very special vase.
Then, sat the vase beside the portrait of his smiling face.
She would sit for hours, in her husband's favorite chair.
While staring at his picture, and the roses sitting there.
A year went by, and it was hard to live without her mate.
With loneliness and solitude, that had become her fate.
Then, the very hour, as on Valentines before,
The doorbell rang, and there were roses, sitting by her door.
She brought the roses in, and then just looked at them in shock.
Then, went to get the telephone, to call the florist shop.
The owner answered, and she asked him, if he would explain,
Why would someone do this to her, causing her such pain?
"I know your husband passed away, more than a year ago,"
The owner said, "I knew you'd call, and you would want to know."
"The flowers you received today, were paid for in advance."
"Your husband always planned ahead, he left nothing to chance."
"There is a standing order, that I have on file down here,
And he has paid, well in advance, you'll get them every year.
There also is another thing, that I think you should know,
He wrote a special little card...he did this years ago."
"Then, should ever, I find out that he's no longer here,
That's the card...that should be sent, to you the following year."
She thanked him and hung up the phone, her tears now flowing hard.
Her fingers shaking, as she slowly reached to get the card.
Inside the card, she saw that he had written her a note.
Then, as she stared in total silence, this is what he wrote...
"Hello my love, I know it's been a year since I've been gone,
I hope it hasn't been too hard for you to overcome."
"I know it must be lonely, and the pain is very real.
For if it was the other way, I know how I would feel.
The love we shared made everything so beautiful in life.
I loved you more than words can say, you were the perfect wife."
"You were my friend and lover, you fulfilled my every need.
I know it's only been a year, but please try not to grieve.
I want you to be happy, even when you shed your tears.
That is why the roses will be sent to you for years."
"When you get these roses, think of all the happiness,
That we had together, and how both of us were blessed.
I have always loved you and I know I always will.
But, my love, you must go on, you have some living still."
"Please...try to find happiness, while living out your days.
I know it is not easy, but I hope you find some ways.
The roses will come every year, and they will only stop,
When your door's not answered, when the florist stops to knock."
"He will come five times that day, in case you have gone out.
But after his last visit, he will know without a doubt,
To take the roses to the place, where I've instructed him,
And place the roses where we are, together once again."
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Poem: Roses for Rose
Poet: Poppy -
Hello Jolin! Long time no see!Originally posted by jolin80:Like wave upon the sand
Like day and night
Like birds in flight
Like snowflakes when they land
But you and I are something else
Our friendship's here to stay
Like weeds and rocks and dirty socks
It never goes away!
Thanks for participating!
By the way can you give a title for this poem?
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u r welcOriginally posted by DeadPoet:Hello Jolin! Long time no see!
Thanks for participating!
By the way can you give a title for this poem? -
11 more days to go ...
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weird title for yr poem...Originally posted by jolin80:u r welc
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Just A Dream
Remembering someone is so hurtful
The pain you've been through no one knows
How long u can hold on till you are tired
Never to think too much if you are weak
To overcome all obstacles is a maize
Have you ever thought back
What you have done before
Why are you suffering with pain till now
Is this way people should treat you or
You are trying to overcome the fear
To start a new beginning you always want
But why you don't always get the chance
Or are you fooling me in all this while
To lend me his shoulder that never waits
To find this person is so strange
Awaits the one that you hope
To find him appear in your dream
Is he really you hope to be with
Or is it just a dream you never wished
Forget the past and stay forever with him -
Thanks for participating!Originally posted by asplooh:Just A Dream
Remembering someone is so hurtful
The pain you've been through no one knows
How long u can hold on till you are tired
Never to think too much if you are weak
To overcome all obstacles is a maize
Have you ever thought back
What you have done before
Why are you suffering with pain till now
Is this way people should treat you or
You are trying to overcome the fear
To start a new beginning you always want
But why you don't always get the chance
Or are you fooling me in all this while
To lend me his shoulder that never waits
To find this person is so strange
Awaits the one that you hope
To find him appear in your dream
Is he really you hope to be with
Or is it just a dream you never wished
Forget the past and stay forever with him
You are the 13th Poet!
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haha welcomeOriginally posted by DeadPoet:Thanks for participating!
You are the 13th Poet! -
10 more days to go!
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Th3r3's NoTh -
For easier reading, here is my translation of JolinÂ’s poem.
But I am not sure about the last line. Is it the correct translation?
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Missing you is part of my life..
Thinking about you is what I always do ..
Forget me is up to you..
But!!! Forget you I will never do.. *hehe*
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IÂ’d do anything
Another day is going by
IÂ’m thinking about you
All this time
But youÂ’re out there
And IÂ’m here waiting
And I wrote this letter
In my head
CosÂ’ so many things
Were left unsaid
But now youÂ’re going
And IÂ’cant think straight
This could be
The one last chance
To make you understand
IÂ’d do anything
Just to hold you in my arms
To try to make you laugh
Somehow I canÂ’t put you
In the past
Just to fall asleep with you
Will you remember me??
CosÂ’ I know
I wonÂ’t forget you..
Together we broke
All the rules
Dreaming of dropping out
Of school
And leave this place
To never come back
So now maybe after all
These years
If you miss me have no fear
IÂ’ll be here
IÂ’ll be waiting
This could be the one last
Chance to make you
understand
And I just canÂ’t let you
Leave me once again
I close me eyes
And all I see is you
I close my eyes
I try to sleep
I canÂ’t forget you
And IÂ’d do anything for you
IÂ’d do anything
To fall asleep with you
IÂ’d do anything
ThereÂ’s nothing -
Life is a collection of moments.
They are all important.
They all count.
After we live them, each of these moments is gone forever.
Guilt is nothing more than wasting today�fs precious moments on something that can�ft be changed from the past.
Worry is nothing more than wasting today�fs precious moments on something that may or may not happen in the future.
Today is all we have.
We need to live all of today's moments.
Today is a gift.
Thats why its called "the present." -
Life is a collection of moments.
They are all important.
They all count.
After we live them, each of these moments is gone forever.
Guilt is nothing more than wasting today's precious moments on something that can't be changed from the past.
Worry is nothing more than wasting today's precious moments on something that may or may not happen in the future.
Today is all we have.
We need to live all of today's moments.
Today is a gift.
Thats why its called "the present." -
Originally posted by DeadPoet:
asplooh can be participant 9 & 13 meh???
[b]Dead Poets Society (Singapore) 2nd Poetry Writing Competition
Dear poets, DPS 2nd poetry writing competition will be held during the end of Sep 2004.
To write a 20 words (min) love poem WITHOUT the word ‘love’ in it. (including the title) Also, all words that have 'love' in it will not be acceptable. For example, lovelorn, lovesick, lovely, lover, loved one, loveless, lovemaking, beloved, etc.
However words like lovable and lovingly are okay.
Not necessary BGR kind of relationship, can also be love between parents and children, brotherly love, etc.
Of course the word ‘luv’ is also not acceptable.
It can be declaration, desolation, rejection, celebration of love, etcÂ…
Judges: KittynMeow, the Bear, tare and LazerLordz
Please support.
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Rules and regulations for the 2nd DPS poetry writing competition.
1) To write a love poem with a minimum of 20 words. (Excluding the title)
2) Your submission must not include the word ‘love’ in it. (Including the title)
3) The poem must be original, i.e. written by you. A short introduction for your submission will be greatly appreciated although not compulsory. The introduction will not be subject to the competitionÂ’s rules and regulations.
4) You can either post your submission in this thread or pm me directly.
5) Each participants are allow unlimited submissions.
6) All submissions must be in latest 12th September 2004.
7) All submitted works would be display on another thread for open voting, from 13th September 2004 to 25th September 2004.
8.) Each person is only entitles to two votes for your favourite poem.
9) Participants can vote for fellow participantsÂ’ submission, but not their own.
The result will be out once the counting of votes is completed.
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Participant 1 : ratslen (Without You & The Courting Game)
Participant 2 : Master -_- (Getting Over)
Participant 3 : HENG@ (I Hate You … Not & Ma Chérie)
Participant 4 : Devil1976 (Let go, For Carey, Togetherness & Fallen me... I adored... )
Participant 5 : pipi & poot-poot (The words that I yearn to find)
Participant 6 : MoonIce (Cherishing the Times & Acceptance)
Participant 7 : ratinacage (Untitled, beneath Â… & my house Â…)
Participant 8 : jusgal (My Memory, Wishes, Stopping Time, Waiting & Tears )
Participant 9 : asplooh (Life)
Participant 10 : Otingocni (A passionate kiss)
Participant 11 : skeujin (missing you)
Participant 12 : jolin80 (Friendship & IÂ’d do anything)
Participant 13 : asplooh (Just a Dream)
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DP...u sotong -
this is mine:
Midnight Dance In the Garden
Tossed and turned
I couldn't fall
prey to My Sandman's
tricks
I wandered to the garden
below
Starlight showered
on the canopy of the forest nearby
and the flowers in the garden
climbed up the air
to bathe in the stars' nightly song
In total wonderment
I blinked my eyes
and saw you there.
With a gentle smile
that you casually indulged in
I saw the starlight
twinkling in your eyes
No---wait!
That's your own twinkle
It came from within
And the flowers changed their direction
You inched towards me
with your right hand inviting
Was it my heart you were reaching for?
Looking at me for approval
your defenses collapsed
and you became a little boy
seeking approval
to hold my hand
Palms joined
and your veins parallel to mine
sometimes crossing, too
We danced to the song
of the Stars
The symphony was playing
in the background
The symphony
that belonged to Insect Kingdom
That night we forgot
about the ills of the world
and we danced away the troubles
in the Stars' warm blankets
I was up in the air
and you were there with me too
I thought I saw a firefly or two
but no---
it was your eyes,
beckoning to me.
I laughed.
You called it a princess' laugh
I laughed again.
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...
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I woke up with a fairy next to me the next day. -
this poem was inspired by this drama "jack and jill" new york is so lovely in christmas time. this poem is kinda old.. actually my poems are kinda old cuz i haven't written in a long time.. sometimes its jus too painful to write...
^^^Stranger in the Winter Night^^^
~~(23/2/2001)~~
City caught in
A Christmas rush
The trees decorated
With little orange bulbs
Replacing the stars
In our skies
Walking slowly
In the turbulent sea of faces
Lost in a place
I grew up in
I clutched my trenchcoat
Friction with my skin
But the fibers
Went spiralling off
With my eyes
On the ground
Pictured a snowman
Out of scattered flakes
On the pavement
And everywhere else
I bumped into
Him
Looking up,
I saw
The spring blossom of all smiles -
i forgot what this was inspired by.. by loneliness perhaps.
::: Apparitions of You :::
(26/5/2001)
Laying in the unforgiving darkness
Teardrops leave me
As my heart folds herself
Into a clamped position
To lick her wounds
And then, reopening
Releasing the fountain
Of uncontrolled emotions.
In the black
I see your illuminating smile
The smile that saw me
Out of my tunnel of life
The smile that fills each waking day
With an unexplained profound meaning
The smile that keeps me
From jabbing at all the hurt inside of me.
I can feel your body warmth
Radiating near my face
Carelessly caressing my hair
With those hands that know too much
Your temperature engulfs my entire shell
As I hide away from the entire world
In your cradling reassuring embrace.
In trying to reach the strong hand
That you stretched out to me,
My own temperature dips
And my energies gradually lose ground
Until I cannot feel your presence anymoreÂ…
My time is nearly up.
I donÂ’t understand what is sweet about parting. -
i forgot what this was inspired by.. by loneliness perhaps.
::: Apparitions of You :::
(26/5/2001)
Laying in the unforgiving darkness
Teardrops leave me
As my heart folds herself
Into a clamped position
To lick her wounds
And then, reopening
Releasing the fountain
Of uncontrolled emotions.
In the black
I see your illuminating smile
The smile that saw me
Out of my tunnel of life
The smile that fills each waking day
With an unexplained profound meaning
The smile that keeps me
From jabbing at all the hurt inside of me.
I can feel your body warmth
Radiating near my face
Carelessly caressing my hair
With those hands that know too much
Your temperature engulfs my entire shell
As I hide away from the entire world
In your cradling reassuring embrace.
In trying to reach the strong hand
That you stretched out to me,
My own temperature dips
And my energies gradually lose ground
Until I cannot feel your presence anymoreÂ…
My time is nearly up.
I donÂ’t understand what is sweet about parting. -
---Tonight (9/3/2001)---
LetÂ’s arrange to sleep
Under
The sky tonight
I shall feel your tickling fingers
Trailing hot salty tears of loneliness
From my tired eyes
Though separated by light years distances,
And the deserts,
The nameless oceans,
The magnolia fields
That we used to run together in,
And the isolated vacuum of time
In which
I long to be trapped with you,
Â…
We shall admire the moon together
And imagine it to be a mirror
Reflecting
Each otherÂ’s smiling faces back
I shall point at the brightest star
The one, that is similar
In fieriness and intensity
To the overwhelming
Orgasmic passion
You induce in me
Maybe
If you point at the same star
Our fingers will touch
Sending plasmatic electricity
Through distances long and far
Lighting up the entire night sky
As our existence cease to be
A meaningless vacuous lie
Perhaps then,
To celebrate this moment of enchantment
Confetti will start to rain down
On me.
hope u didnt find that i posted too many.. maybe i should just stop here.. -
Hello Jolin, can you give a title for this poem too? Or maybe you can use the first sentence i.e. ‘Life is a collection of moments’ as the title?Originally posted by jolin80:Life is a collection of moments.
They are all important.
They all count.
After we live them, each of these moments is gone forever.
Guilt is nothing more than wasting today�fs precious moments on something that can�ft be changed from the past.
Worry is nothing more than wasting today�fs precious moments on something that may or may not happen in the future.
Today is all we have.
We need to live all of today's moments.
Today is a gift.
Thats why its called "the present."
By the way my translation on the last sentence of your previous submission correct or not?