WOOF Contest winners September 25, 2009

WOOF Contest – Top Picks

Poetry

Dragon Blogger – “Paid Passion” - Random Twitter Poem containing 15 submissions is about exactly what the title says.

Roy – “A bird, a cage, and me...” – Sometimes, too much love is not enough... it is too much... it suffocates.

Roy – “Walk on Water” - A poem about faith... about reaching for a dream...

Fiction

Zorlone – “Archeological Find” - Lyle discovered more than what he expected from an Archeological find.

Brought to you by PlotDog Press with the Serial Suspense Screenplay "Intervention"

(WOOF participants should re-post all the links above by next Monday. The following links may be excluded as long as you include all the above links.)

Presenting the finest of the writer’s blogs by the bloggers who write them. Highlighting the top posts as chosen by the September 25, 2009 WOOF Contest participants. Want in to join the next WOOF? The next contest ends October 2. Submit a link to your best writing post of the last 3 weeks using the form on this page. Participants, repost the winning link list within a week and you’re all set.

Other WOOF Contestants for 09/25/09

Fiction

H. Benjamin Petrie – “My Ideal Saturday” - A monologue describing an idealised day from within a faltering relationship.

Webbielady – “Tzabilita's Frustrations” - Whose fault is it that I was born fat? The worse part? I grew fat!

Poetry

Dragon Blogger – “Feeding a Toddler” - Humorous poem dedicated to parents everywhere.

Jennifer M Scott – “Living, Breathing, Lonely” - About finding something to fill loneliness on the Internet.

When the flame is dying...

When the flame is dying
Don’t do anything
That can set it on fire again
Be still

Be careful and be wary
For a dying flame
Can be easily set ablaze
Again

A wind blown the wrong way
Soft whispers too
Even a tiny flint can set it
Aflame

When the burning has stopped
Be still and be thankful
No need fighting back
There’s no more threat

So when the flame is dying
Just let it be…
Let it die… let it fade…
Let go

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Roy
September 23, 2009
10:50 AM
Angeles City
Philippines

Christmas is just around the corner

Like what I wrote in my other blogs, it's almost Christmas. You can already hear Christmas carols on the radio, on the streets and in the mall. In fact, I'm playing one right now on my computer. I am really excited for Christmas this year, I'm excited for my kids, that is. Last year was a so-so holiday for them... well, because I was 'under the weather' so to speak. But this year, I really plan to make it up with them and make this Christmas special.

No big extravagant plans really. Just something that is intimate and personal for us family. Of course, it goes without saying that I'm going to buy them gifts, and since they are still young, definitely toys will not be absent on the list, I'll be buying each one of them toys. Heck, I'll even buy a toy for myself.

And for my growing Ralph, maybe I'll give him a perfume. Both he and Edgar have been using mine as of late, and you'll never imagine how much perfume they put on their body. Aahhh, teens. One time, I even run out of perfume that I used an aftershave cologne for myself. Really, I have to keep stock.

And my young lady? I know she would appreciate flowers... and candies, and clothes, and pins, and accessories, and... just kidding. My Angel is not really materialistic. She's a sweet little girl. She would be delighted with a book about crafts. She love doing crafts.

I'm really hyped up and all excited. Not all for those gifts ideas, but it is one of those rare occasions where I can really motivate myself to cook 'real' food for my kids. You know, not just the instant and fried type. And of course, our traditional family Christmas party... I wonder, if my boys would have 'special guests' this year?

Yes, Christmas is just around the corner. I can almost smell it.

WOOF Contest winners September 18, 2009

WOOF Contest – Top Picks

Poetry

Jennifer M Scott – “Thrill of the Kill” - A woman is a hunter but there is a happy ending. This is intended for mature readers.

Zorlone – “Overflowing” - It started out as an acceptable social norm, but like most people, you were overwhelmed. Your alcohol addiction consumed you.

Roy – “Death Beckoned” - Youth asking for death to fall on him...

Dragon Blogger – “Strange Little Mouse” - Humorous child poem about a new wild pet.

About Writing

Heather Kephart – “Holly Jahangiri” - This interview with the plucky Hellcat known as Holly Jahangiri is the first in what will be a series of interviews with people passionate about writing.

Fiction / Short Story

Anne Bender – “A Vision of Yesteryear” - A memory sparked by an image.

H. Benjamin Petrie – “In the Sea” - A man with his wife at the beach thinks about the sea as he watches a girl swim.

Brought to you by PlotDog Press with the Serial Thriller Web Novel "Dead Play"

(WOOF participants should re-post all the links above by next Monday. The following links may be excluded as long as you include all the above links.)

Presenting the finest of the writer’s blogs by the bloggers who write them. Highlighting the top posts as chosen by the September 18, 2009 WOOF Contest participants. Want in to join the next WOOF? The next contest ends September 25. Submit a link to your best writing post of the last 3 weeks using the form on this page. Participants, repost the winning link list within a week and you’re all set.

Other WOOF Contestants for 09/18/09

About Writing

Khaye-Mydette Sy Cardenas – “How I Unleashed Writers in My Class” - The writer talks about the challenges in teaching writing to English as a Second language Learners.

Poetry

Puneet Kaur – “Waiting quietly...” - A simple poem that speaks about hope, wishes and the dreams one holds deep down, of boarding a flight to a different world... Like a bird , a soul is waiting patiently, quietly, hopeful and yet fearful... waiting that someday her prayers will be heard...

Roy – “The Lord of Death has spoken” - My reply to my first poem Death Beckoned...

Zorlone – “In Solitude” - Life continues to ask questions. There are always decisions that had to be made. Sometimes the answer is found through reflections and prayers.

The Narcissus

He walks inside a grandiose mall
Where he was glancing as he take his stride
For he can't help but admire his transparent reflection
On the glass panels of every establishments within

And because he wasn't looking to where he's going
He bumped into another fellow... and how!
Picked himself up from the floor and approached the other man
"You fool! Why don't you watch where I'm going?!"

Our guy continued and went on his way
He can't help but look at his reflection still
But now, he's more conscious of people around him
He doesn't want to be shamed again by the floor

And whom shall he meet inside the mall
But a friend he never saw for quite a while
So he approached him and chatted him up
The poor fellow was not successful to escape

He boasts of his regimen and his discipline
Where he credits his physique and fair skin
The healthy foods that he only devours
And how he'd been mistaken before for a star

The other fellow appear bored and nonchalant
From what his friends has been saying so far
He's known this guy for long, and wasn't surprised
That the only pronouns he knows are I, me and mine

The Narcissus noticed his friends alienated stance
"I'm really sorry, I've been hugging the conversation
of course, I know you have something to say too...
what about you my friend... what can you say about me?"


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Roy
September 20, 2009
Angeles City
Philippines

A bird, a cage, and me...

A beautiful bird I had
Inside a golden cage
A cage so big enough
For her to fly around within

At first she was happy
Flying within the cage
While singing sweet melodies
To delight her master's ears

But then after some time
She began to be sad
She no longer fly around
Within the golden cage

And so I wondered why
She became unhappy
When caring, she was given
And love, she was endowed

One day, I saw her
Looking outside the cage
Seeing other birds
Flying around... and free

So then, I decided
To open the golden cage
Holding her in my hands
She started to fly

I've never seen her so happy
Flying around the trees
And sitting on its branch
Took one last look at me

Then she began to fly
And she flew so high
'til she's out of my sight...
Or, was it tears in my eyes?

Alone, there I stand
Beside my golden cage
A cage though full of beauty
Yet quiet and empty

Beside my golden cage, I waited
Looking at the sky
Hoping that my bird
Will someday return...

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Roy
December 15, 1990
11:46 AM
Angeles City
Philippines


*another poem from my youth...

WOOF Contest winners September 11, 2009

WOOF Contest – Top Picks

Poetry

Dragon Blogger – “The Greatest Meal” - Poem inspired by 15 random words about the best meal ever made.

Zorlone – “Awakening” - A glimpse of a version of the future seen in a dream.

Jennifer M Scott – “The First Day” - A poem to commemorate my daughter's first day of school.

Fiction

Roy – “Your Dad is better than my Dad!" - A story about two boys... and their Dads.

Brought to you by PlotDog Press with the Serial Thriller Web Novel "Dead Play"

(WOOF participants should re-post all the links above by next Monday. The following links may be excluded as long as you include all the above links.)

Presenting the finest of the writer’s blogs by the bloggers who write them. Highlighting the top posts as chosen by the September 11, 2009 WOOF Contest participants. Want in to join the next WOOF? The next contest ends September 18. Submit a link to your best writing post of the last 3 weeks using the form on this page. Participants, repost the winning link list within a week and you’re all set.

Other WOOF Contestants for 09/11/09

Fiction

H. Benjamin Petrie – “Tactless Housemate Monologue” - A short monologue in which a housemate tactlessly asks to borrow condoms.

Poetry

Roy – “The War Path” - The discovery of the treachery and hate attacks of someone disguised as a friend...

Jennifer M Scott – “Lucid Thoughts” - More surrealism.

Prose

Roy – “Excited for Christmas this year” – The excitement and anticipation of a brighter Christmas for the kids....

The Lord of Death has spoken

Who are you that you do
ask for death to fall on you?
Man, you really are a folly
why not wait for your destiny?

Are you running out of your sanity?
That in my rest you disturb me
A foolish person that you are
your wishes are getting too far!

Do you think that I am proud?
Of this duty given by God
Hatred and all indifference
and not given a chance for defense

Now, here you are who ask
which to me is just an easy task
Though I can do what you ask to
your kin will curse me if I do

Go now and continue
live the life given to you
Never again ask for death
for you have a place on Earth

Just go on and let it be
live and follow your destiny
And I'll return when time is due
then, eternal rest be unto you

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Roy
July 12, 1989
3:10 PM
Sampaloc, Manila
Philippines


*my reply to my own poem Death Beckoned

Death beckoned

If death is really bound to come
be it now, while I am young
For if in youth I die, I'll remain
a happy person, free from vain

True, I lived my life in bliss
I tried to keep my life in peace
But it is also the main reason
why I want to leave my young season

For I'd rather leave while I am loved
while I am happy, while I am proud
For then I can keep myself free
from all the evils that await me

While I am young, I am pure
I'm still worthy, I'm still sure
But if I tarry, sin will be done
and another evil I will become

Can't take the fact that I will fall
then I'll be cursed, then I'll be thrown
And those who know will look down
and ridicule me just like a clown

I don't want to live in vain
I'd rather leave while I am sane
In a loud voice, I cry my plea
eternal rest, be unto me

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Roy
July 11, 1989
8:45 PM
Sampaloc, Manila
Philippines

The War Path

An old wound cracked open
Treachery of a friend from the past confirmed
I can only ask why
Perceived pain, or just plain envy?

The war path is clear and wide open
Confrontation on the cowardly act
For all those endless anxieties served
And the countless nights I haven’t slept

Hateful threads spun with venom lies
Of someone hiding in a virtual disguise
With the cloak removed, revealing the beast
I found I live with an enemy within striking distance

This ghost from the past who comes back to haunt me
Each time I gain success or seem to be happy
All these times, I can only ask why
I haven’t caused pain, nor did I even try

The war path invites, it seems logical to trek
And face the coward I even called friend
Should I? Should I not? A decision I must make
Stoop down to his level… and swim with him in his pool of misery.

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Roy
September 6, 2009
8:15 AM
Angeles City
Philippines