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Re: Poetry Contest by nilla(f): 3:41pm On Dec 06, 2006 |
I'm sorry girl But don't say you're depressed, cos words are powerful. Even when i'm feeling down, I always tell myself I'm not depressed. Hope you feel more cheerful soon take care I'm still waiting on Genial's. |
Re: Poetry Contest by nilla(f): 4:06pm On Dec 06, 2006 |
For Somegirl I don't know what hurts I don't know where it hurts But since you got the blues I can only recommend the payment of dues by Mac, Franc, Genial and Saintsam |
Re: Poetry Contest by franc1982(m): 4:46pm On Dec 06, 2006 |
Congrats fluid Mac. Where is genial? I can't wait to see his magic. @somegirl, What's going on sis? Take good care of urself, We're really concerned here. |
Re: Poetry Contest by saintsam(m): 5:12pm On Dec 06, 2006 |
Genial, where art thou. Am beginnin to get curious over ur write up. |
Re: Poetry Contest by macalurs(m): 5:59pm On Dec 06, 2006 |
SomeGirl Is e'erything ok? Who's the trouble? me? gwatala? jokes. The poems don't matter if the poets are troubled. Tell us what you feel. You dont have to tell us what the problem is. It's therapy in itself-- a problem (even half) shared. We need you. I need you. You have to feel better; not because you have a choice, baby you don't. You better feel better. |
Re: Poetry Contest by macalurs(m): 6:04pm On Dec 06, 2006 |
saintsam: franc1982: heeeey waatch it. And mr. sam, where's your piece?talkin'bout mac won You say you's best at this. If I were judge I'd give it to nilla. But then, Samster aint written yet. |
Re: Poetry Contest by saintsam(m): 6:07pm On Dec 06, 2006 |
hey mac, i have written, 'save planet earth.' it another kind of peace am talkin abt, read it again |
Re: Poetry Contest by somegirl(f): 7:02pm On Dec 06, 2006 |
Nilla, Franc, Macalurs: Thanks. I looked for peace in vain, All I found's a piece of pain, Searched for love to heal the wound, 'twas just like another fighting round, He's so sweet and gentle, Almost sentimental, I told him I loved him not, That somebody else I got, But, truely, it was a lie And he knew it right from the tear in my eye. |
Re: Poetry Contest by nilla(f): 7:05pm On Dec 06, 2006 |
@ somegirl your welcome I guess your feeling much better now. your poem looks like its straight from the heart. GENIAL make an appearance now |
Re: Poetry Contest by Genial(m): 7:25pm On Dec 06, 2006 |
Thanks for your concern, everyone. I'll try to get something ready in a short while. I've been quite busy, but I think I can do something pretty soon. @Frank Thank you very much for your compliment. @Nilla Good writing. Keep it up! @Mac Great to see your concern for a sister. @saintsam thumbs up @somegirl Your tear is worth more than the price of rubies. Er. . . did I miss anyone? This should keep you all busy till I come again! |
Re: Poetry Contest by nilla(f): 7:27pm On Dec 06, 2006 |
Thanx ok, we are waiting. what is supposed to keep us busy. . . |
Re: Poetry Contest by nilla(f): 2:16pm On Dec 07, 2006 |
Hey guyz, Recently, I started blogging and i put up my (very amateur ) poems. If you guys want, I can put up some of your poems too on my blog. Let me know if your interested. You can find my blog through my profile. |
Re: Poetry Contest by Genial(m): 2:17pm On Dec 07, 2006 |
Peace |
Re: Poetry Contest by nilla(f): 3:08pm On Dec 07, 2006 |
Will be back with my comments, I have to read all 5 of them again |
Re: Poetry Contest by kachii(m): 4:56pm On Dec 07, 2006 |
A WORRIED MIND I have long been a dreamer building my day on imagination and fantasy.And dreams lording me at night. Once in bed am being tossed like the wave on the sea. Once in a state of ectasy am lured into depression by my worries so WHY the worries when he cares dedicated to everyone trusting fearfulness for the days ahead. |
Re: Poetry Contest by saintsam(m): 6:22pm On Dec 07, 2006 |
hello fellow nairalanders, i wont be on 4 some time. I hope 2 bounce back. luv ya all. I will miss u guys. |
Re: Poetry Contest by macalurs(m): 6:28pm On Dec 07, 2006 |
Good job geenie. Genial: |
Re: Poetry Contest by kachii(m): 6:43pm On Dec 07, 2006 |
@ sista A black Woman's Plea, by Sista Black man, excuse me, but I thought I was your natural Queen, the One you were supposed to love unconditionally. The Black woman, me. There was supposed to be no other. What did I do wrong? Didn't I do what being your Queen came Naturally to do? Wasn't it I who comforted you while you suffered with those "Black Man Blues?" nice poem. soul touching. good run on words, simple language and sharp and vivid use of image |
Re: Poetry Contest by Genial(m): 7:30pm On Dec 07, 2006 |
macalurs: Thanks bro. |
Re: Poetry Contest by nilla(f): 8:12pm On Dec 07, 2006 |
@ Kachii, Welcome to the club Your "A Worried Mind" is nice. RE: Peace Nice job everyone I agree with saintsam, macalurs wins this one - its short and simple and has different definitions of peace @ saintsam, i was kind of lost in yours (the 2nd paragraph) didn't understand what the first line of the 2nd paragraph had to do with the rest of the lines of that paragraph. Next title: ?? Saintsam suggested Nigeria, but we already have 3 poems on Nigeria here, what do you guys think? Should we still do that? |
Re: Poetry Contest by macalurs(m): 3:05am On Dec 08, 2006 |
Let the guys write about "The man I shot" And the gals write about: "The man I want" or "my first love", the later preferable. Guys can choose between "the man I shot" and "my first love", for flexibility purposes. @Nilla Yeah you can add me poems on your blog, I dont mind. |
Re: Poetry Contest by nilla(f): 3:10am On Dec 08, 2006 |
Let the guys write about "The man I shot" hmmmm. . . who are you planning on shooting lol. I'm down with "my first love" Cool, will add your poems |
Re: Poetry Contest by macalurs(m): 3:14am On Dec 08, 2006 |
I chose the "Man I shot" topic so we get to write about something entirely different from the romantic-aaaaw-jawdropping-sentimental poetic straws and stirr about a lil sumfin wild. Shooting could be: a chess game you won. A cat and mouse chase you thrived. A nightmare you finally beat. You name it. It is not bound by reality and experience; go beyond into the imaginary. Write free, and beyond the romantic perspectives, I think this side makes us better artists: when we write about the mundane or the bizzare/ wierd, or better yet, the oh-so-ordinary. I know some folks gonn' be like "mac don come oooo" but hey if you don't like my options, we stay welcome and open to alternate proposals, even on christmas . |
Re: Poetry Contest by nilla(f): 3:35am On Dec 08, 2006 |
who said i don't like it was just wondering if you were confessing. . . |
Re: Poetry Contest by macalurs(m): 3:08am On Dec 09, 2006 |
The Man He Killed 1 "Had he and I but met By some old ancient inn, We should have sat us down to wet Right many a nipperkin! "But ranged as infantry, And staring face to face, I shot at him as he at me, And killed him in his place. "I shot him dead because — Because he was my foe, Just so: my foe of course he was; That's clear enough; although "He thought he'd 'list, perhaps, Off-hand like — just as I — Was out of work — had sold his traps — No other reason why. "Yes; quaint and curious war is! You shoot a fellow down You'd treat if met where any bar is, Or help to half-a-crown." Thomas Hardy. I pasted this piece on here 'because I felt like it. Also 'because I wanted guys to attempt something out of the ordinary. But it's ok; since no one's really said anything about the topic, 'cept Nills, I assume we don't want it. Aight, someone else suggest something else. |
Re: Poetry Contest by chiluvGod8(f): 11:06am On Dec 09, 2006 |
Sandy Dreams I ran and ran until I found the spot at which I'd rest for it was hot The heat had beaten down for so long What made it worse was that I was all alone Beautiful and tantalizing, it was the beach Yet far and uncompromising- out of my reach If I can't reach the water, I will strive for the sand I need to hold something in the palm of my hand Finally, I made it. at last I can get a grip Is sand like water -I thought- as it began to drip the pebbles and dirt seeped through my fingers As the stench of loneliness and heat continued to linger Suddenly, I awake wondering what did this dream mean Then I remembered what moma said about Sandy Dreams Don't try to hold on to anything that wants you to let it go For like sand, it seeps through your hand and flies away as soon as the wind blow Not really a poem but a point made using words that happen to rhyme I hope all is well. Have not been able to enjoy the contest lately. Just home from the hospital. Somegirl, I miss you sweetie. I read some of this stuff. I agree with Nilla, you're not depressed just oppressed by negative thought patterns that are not the norm for your usual self which means u just need a break. However, I shed a tear for your poem it was , encouraging. peace everyone else hope you all are doing well. I don't about anywhere else but the people here are preparing to celebrate Christmas |
Re: Poetry Contest by nilla(f): 9:17pm On Dec 09, 2006 |
@ ChiluvGod8, i loved it. Welcome back and Merry Christmas. @ everyone else, if you have any other topic or theme suggestion lets know |
Re: Poetry Contest by franc1982(m): 5:55pm On Dec 12, 2006 |
Sorry, but I need to run to get things ready for Xmas. |
Re: Poetry Contest by nilla(f): 6:48pm On Dec 12, 2006 |
Have a merry xmas franc |
Re: Poetry Contest by franc1982(m): 4:18pm On Dec 13, 2006 |
wish u the very best of Xmas too. how do i get my present across? this is wishing everybody a merry Christmas. |
Re: Poetry Contest by somegirl(f): 6:02pm On Dec 13, 2006 |
Try Western Union, Franc! PS: I'll wait with my Christmas greetings till the evening comes a bit closer --- |
Re: Poetry Contest by franc1982(m): 12:05pm On Dec 14, 2006 |
@SOMEGIRL, THANKS FOR THE RECOMMENDATION. KAI, THIS GIRL SEF!!! HOW DO I GET MINE ? |
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