The House of Mirrors ROund #2

Okay. it gets serious.

this round 4 people are going out. so we have a top 5.

here it goes.

you are still in the house of mirrors. and the party is at its best. you are here
with someone.of course, you didn't introduce them to me in the beginning. you were far too busy admiring yourself in the mirror..also you didn't mention what was the relationship you two have but by the look on your face. the way you lower your eyes to this person and walk with them across the rooms of this house I know they must mean something to you. something bigger than what you could probably wrap your heart around.

you always strive to look and be your best when you're around this person..

However. I dropped some weird drops of fear in everyone's drink.. and something takes over you.. you look in the mirror and you look start to shake. you fear losing them. and you don't know if its the wine that's getting the best of you. but you feel like crying.

in the mirror, you start seeing all the good times you've had with this person. you see these flashbacks and they are so vivid.

you start craving a deep conversation. and you want to explain these images you are seeing to them.

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here's your prompt.

I want a poem about what you feel as you see these moments. I want you to incorporate the other person into the poem and explain to them that you do not want to lose them ever
ever..

incorporate
"look into this mirror with me"

somewhere in the poem..
.
Get these to me by the 17th of June
before 11 pm my time (Atlanic timezone)

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make it nostalgic. make me wanna run to you and hug you and tell you that you're just drunk and you're not losing anyone

Good luck and thank you.

Much love mense.

You've a wickedly cruel streak in you, Yaki. Must be why I like you.

:8-}

Does this mean I am mean? is your smiley face wearing glasses. am I nuts. oh god.

This is soo cool lol

Wow Yaki!

I cannot wait to see the poems people come up with!

:-s

OMG MENSE... TOMORROW IS DA DEADLINE...
I ONLY HAVE 3 POEMS IN.

I AM EXTENDING THIS TILL THE 19 TH OK.

2 more days!

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Can't wait to see these poems!!!

Wow, I don't usually do the competitions here, but I wish I was doing this one.

Outstanding.

Uuhmmmmmmm... mense

Was the deadline extended more?

I only have like 4 poems in... -_-'

this is insane. I'm just going to post them ya'll...

gather my judges. and take out the winner.

this doesn't really make sense anymore.

That's such a shame, I think this contest is brilliant...very unique and creative...where's all the people who like challenges, or maybe it's just a busy time with graduations and exams etc....

Yeah I think so too. mense.

Yup, I think so too, people are busy. So perhaps extend the deadline, and give extra points for new participants to join? But of course, they have to write a poem.. idk.

I was anxious to see, what round 3 would've been about. :\

Okay.

I have something to apologize for.
I know I came off too strong when it came to this contest.

it was my first time, and I was excited and I wanted to make it fun.

but when I got this started I didn't think I would be in the mess I am right now,
the main reason I took on this contest was because I felt I had or have lost my love for poetry. it started slipping away some months ago. I can't look deep into them without losing interest. I can't read it for too long like I used to, when it comes to writing I only scratch the surface. I am very afraid to go deep.

I thought if I hosted a contest then I would have to analyze poetry again. I'd have to read my submissions, send them, double check them. question them. but that didn't really happen.

I am such a mess emotionally at the moment.
I wanted to compose the 4 poems I got and post them, and pick the winner and etc etc. Somehow I just can't bring myself to it. but I will do it. I don't want to quit this actually. if anything I want to post pone it. and kick it off again when everyone is less busy. when I'm not a mess.

I'm 18 and I need to get out of my mother's house as soon as I can. or else I really don't know what is going to happen to me. I mean, I sound like such a debby downer. I probably shouldn't put this on here. I probably need a diary. but I have to explain myself.

to all of those who participated. you can post your poems. I will leave you a good comment as soon as I gather myself. I promise you.
my judges can feel free to post their comments on the pieces once they are up.

I'm sorry I quit on this, like right in the middle
but I just can't do it. I can't give it my all. and the few of you who participated do deserve better. and shall get better.

my very special judge I mentioned in the beginning was Miss Alysia Harris herself.
she said she could judge the first round for me and as many of you know I adore that woman.
but she only gave me comments for the first pieces I send her. then she went to portugal and didn't get back to me. which made me well, not exactly upset. okay if she ain't got the time. but more like disapointed really. she was strict and only gave me like one liners. and I was like..well uhm okay. you could say I expected better from her.

but anyways. I didn't post her comments instantely cause I thought it would be unfair to the other poems who hadn't gotten their comments yet. but
Reffering to " writing myself" "me" and "tall lady or barcelona" which were the first submissions here is what she said

Alysia Harris
"i dunno what the scale is like
but comments:
first poem: referring to metaphors and similes in a poem is a little trite. 6

second poem: very cohesive, like the appeal to denim both natural and strong 7.5

third poem: arresting images but hard to get the narrative or overarching theme. 6.7 "

After that, I didn't really heard from her. and I wasn't going to run after her either. I mean yeah she's bloody amazing but she ain't God.

also, I had difficulties finding another judge.
everything was such a mess.

I'm sorry if for having to shut this down. and
I'm sorry if I make anyone upset or make you feel like you've wasted your time. it was not the intention I had when I started this.

but I can't take this at the moment. like I said you all deserve better. let the others get their contest. and like, in a month or two. when I'm what stable. I will bring this back if I may do so. I'll keep the mirror, but I'll change prompts. I'll make it saucier. crispier. prettier.

until then, I see you guys.

I love you, and I have a lot of respect for all of you who participated. specially those who took the "vanity" challenge. talk about having guts.

mwa

- Yaks.

Don't worry, Yaki. It sounds like everyone just needs some time off for a moment. How about we take a break, and pick a time to set it off again? The first round was awesome, and I'm sure people are interested in doing more.

I agree, nothing to worry about. It has been a brilliant contest, unfortunately, the majority are busy.

Hiatus is good.

Give a week.

Oh Yakkers. Don't worry, it's all just fine. We all go through times like this. I myself am emotionally dead these days and I thought your contest will move something inside of me but I couldn't make it to the deadline. Still my poem is with me and if you decide to do this again, I'll be the first to submit.

But please don't upset yourself. :)

^ Nice pic!!

--- Okay, so who is on to the next contest?

Noura?

Larry,, Yakz, mods, guys, anyone, am I able to post up my contest or not yet? If yes, then tomorrow at 00:00 am, everything will be ready! Thanks.