The Triple Crown Challenge ~ hosted by Colleen B
The CPC Triple Crown Challenge ~ hosted by Colleen B
Challenge your mind and write a great poem in the process! The beauty of nature often inspires a poet in many ways. Take a look at the picture below and see where your mind takes you. You can write in free verse or a structured format such as a sonnet, sestina or etheree, etc…. The choice is solely yours.
"Descent of Soleil" Colleen M. Breuning © 2011
But remember, this is a challenge — so there are a few rules that will test you and expand your creative boundaries. You must complete the following three criteria in order to be considered for the CPC Triple Crown Award. So come on, put on your thinking caps and write a winner!
To qualify to compete for the Triple Crown Challenge award banner, you must complete all 3 criteria:
1. Write a poem 40 lines or less inspired by the photograph provided by Colleen (above).
“Descent of Soleil” is the photograph that will be used in the June 30, 2011 challenge. Note: if you “click” on the photograph, you will be able to preview and save a copy of the photo with better color saturation. For some reason, the actual pink colors & saturation of the sunset are coming out muted here on Friendburst!!!! 🙁
“Descent of Soleil” is the photograph that will be used in the June 30, 2011 challenge. Note: if you “click” on the photograph, you will be able to preview and save a copy of the photo with better color saturation. For some reason, the actual pink colors & saturation of the sunset are coming out muted here on Friendburst!!!! 🙁
2. Use the given phrase somewhere within the poem. It can double as the
title to your poem, but the phrase must appear within the body
of your poem. This is the phrase for the June 30 challenge:
“beyond the horizon”
title to your poem, but the phrase must appear within the body
of your poem. This is the phrase for the June 30 challenge:
“beyond the horizon”
3. Use as many of the given 10 challenge words in the body of your
poem as you can. You don’t have to use them all — this is the
most difficult part of the challenge. Use enough to enhance your
poem, you want it to make sense and you don’t want to force it.
If you can use them all and are able to produce a great poem,
bonus points for you! Here are your challenge words:
poem as you can. You don’t have to use them all — this is the
most difficult part of the challenge. Use enough to enhance your
poem, you want it to make sense and you don’t want to force it.
If you can use them all and are able to produce a great poem,
bonus points for you! Here are your challenge words:
You can use variations of these words, such as “dreamer,” “glowing,” or “precariously.” When you post your poem or picture poem in the blog, please indicate that you used all the challenge words. If you did not use them all, list which ones you did. The more you use, the more challenging!
There will be two grand prize winners who will be awarded a “CPC Triple Crown Winner” Banner to display in their blogs or on their site. One will be awarded to the best poem, and one to the best picture poem that incorporates all of the 3 above criteria. Depending on the turnout, there might even be a couple of Honorable Mentions! The Grand prize winners will be announced at the CPC blog approximately a week after the challenge closes.
But this blog is not just about the fantastic prizes … if you just want to play along and not compete for the big grand prize, you can post any poem you wish without meeting the criteria. So please, don’t let the rules stop you from creating your own poem. The main objective is to be inspired and to create. Just see where your muse takes you, with or without the help of these pictures, and have some fun with it. Go with your muse’s flow, use your imagination, give it a twist if you like!
Here is my sample poem from a previous challenge on Myspace, integrating all three elements of the challenge (photograph, phrase “until eternity” and 10 challenge words):
Good luck, poets and friends! Happy writing….. I can’t wait to see what you come up with!
HUGS,
Colleen B
Colleen B
Greetings everyone! I am here and just finished my picture poem. Now to figure out how to post it here, lol!!!
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I just love this challenge!!!
WELCOME EVERYONE! I am a Friendburst newbie so bear with me as I try to find my way around….
Ok I finally got mine uploaded to Photobucket. I can’t wait to see what you all come up with!!!!
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Such a gorgeous photo and challenge. Exquisite pieces posted already. Awesome All!
Wow another stupendous sunset photo from you! And it makes for a great picture challenge, especially with your additional challenges. Here’s my offering (Hint: read “sanguine” in Black Southern dialect)
So happy to see you here tonight Colleen…..Love all the write so far this evening…beautiful…and well Bob…hehehe :love: :love:
The sunset photo is breathtakingly beautiful, Colleen and I’ll be back tomorrow sometime with a write.
The Other Side Of The Horizon
Each night as I close my eyes
My destination is quite clear to me
It is the same every single night
My dreams always lead me there
I find myself far into the distance
As I look, I can see myself as it happens
Floating above a reality beyond my reach
Torn between complete peace and total confusion
My state of consciousness is not my own
It has shifted into my dream world
My spirit hovers above what was once me
Watching my life proceed without being there
As far as my eyes search, I see a watery background
The reflection of the moon makes the water glow
The waves give it life and it seems to sooth me
The confusion is replaced by tranquility
The ship in the distance seems to be so free
A wanton existence in a sea of beauty and peace
It seems almost lifeless, yet moves with a constant speed
I somehow feel connected to the vessel, but not quite sure how
The night clouds slowly begin to roll across the night sky
Playing with the moon, using it to cast shadows below
And as each night, something does not feel as it should
Finding myself again with that same precarious feeling
A sense of panic hits me and holds me within its grasp
I struggle to free my mind but there is no relief to be found
And then as always, the same thing happens
My eyes become blank and all is suddenly dark
I open my eyes and find myself beyond the horizon
A place known only to me in my dreams
All seems to change at this stage of my night travels
My thoughts now controlled by a sanguine mentality
Filled with a peace and my thoughts seem to be free
As I reach that reality that exists only in my subconscious mind
My vision seems to become extremely clear
The distance between the water and me is getting less
Light bounces off the silvery watery body below me
With splashes of indigo adding even more beauty
I feel a comfort as it sweeps through my entire body
And slowly I descend to join the beauty below
I know all will be just fine; it always ends well for me
At any moment, I know I will awaken
Vic Damico 06.29.2011
Well friends, I’m going to call it a night…. will be back tomorrow morning to check in as I drink my coffee!!!!
Looking forward to a great day tomorrow. Sweet dreams all, see you in the morning!!!!
xoxo
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BEYOND THE HORIZON
Beyond the horizon
DECEND
A blue INDIGO
That GLOW
Brightly in the ski
Was it heavens doors
That had just open up
Are just the SHADOW
Shinning against the waters
But still
I thought I felt a SPIRIT pass me by
I saw it FLOAT in mid air
Beyond the horizon
Are was it just a DREAM that I had
Could have been
For I was wide awake
As I was it change colors from
SANGUINE to color of blood it would seem
Ruddy look it was
I was PRECARIOUS to ask another
Did they see what I thought I saw but was
In fear that they may think
That I had lost my mine
WANTON
An immoral woman it vanish
Right before my eyes
Could really see just what I thought I did see
Beyond the horizon
Written By: Bettie Davis ————————————- © June 3o ,2o11
Wow Colleen this sounds really fun, I shall return later today with my poem! Thank you for sharing this challenge with us! :love: :groovy: :love:
Jon
I used all 10 words on the list and I hope this makes some sense. This is where your beautiful sunset took me!
A Rondel
All ten words were used, as well as the phrase. 🙂
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“beyond the horizon”
where
love comes
to descend
indigo
fingers spirit
the wanton
glows
of sanguine
frosted clouds
floating
precariusly along
the dream
shadow
there just
beyond the
horizon
Here is my re- do of the poem… 😯 even after proofreading I still didn’t notice my mistake.. go figure!
Gorgeous poetry each one. Megakudos to all!
GREAT BLOG!!!
Well, this is definitely inspired by your beautiful photograph, Miss Colleen, even though I didn’t have time to “pic” it.
Sanguine Dream
by Sevenamagenta
indigo spirits float precariously
along the wanton shadows
of the descending sun
as it colors the sky
like a sanguine dream
beyond the horizon
on its way to tomorrow..
Sorry I’m late but here is my entry!!!
Hope you like it!
Jon
I used 9 out of 10 challenge words: descend, indigo, wanton, glow, sanguine, float, precarious, dream, shadow
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Very beautiful Jon! I love this!
This one was sent to me by Lori Sonnet Diva, who used to be on Myspace but is now posting only at Boomer Place. I don’t remember my Boomer Place password and haven’t been there in AGES… so she sent me an email with her picture poem. Thanks Lori!
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I knew it was there
A glimpse of light
Haloing the pierced night
Seeking a refuge of constancy
Lighting each step in favor
Reaching for the unmistaken boundary
The would break the spell of darkness
Opening my arms for a new return
Feeling the touch of newness and form
I looked to see the promise of what lasts
I felt it at the tips of my fingers
The warmth of a new forgotten memory
Just beyond the horizon
Miz Nancy
well i goofed big time. i didn’t use the words. i just wrote something. sorry . now i have to read. i can get that right. sorry again. Miz Nancy
I hope this isn’t to late . I just saw this tonight , and I wrote with all my might 😉 I used every word , at least I think I did ;)Rock on Colleen !! :love: :love: :love:
Probably Tooo Late But III Couldnt Resist Da Challenge !!!
Very Beautiful Art & Word Inspirations ~ Thanx Colleen ~