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Contest Description

I want you to have a look at the lyrics below. The song is creep by Radio head. However, if you are going to find the song and have a listen, I would prefer you to listen to the two links I have provided, as I prefer those two covers. That is the tone I want to set for your poem. Deep and dark and full of emotion..

Think about the lyrics, what do they mean to you? Think outside the box..

Any form is fine.. You can do lyric if you like, but not important.

Creep

Contest Judged: 11/30/2016 5:30:00 AM
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	Place	PoemTitle	Poet

	1	CREEP	Elaine George

Here... In my garden Upon the break of dawn I see you there And know That something's wrong That look upon your face I am sure No amount of time Will dare erase As I peer into Those frozen crystal tears Where my own reflection Now appears... How *****? There you stand above Those thorns Of bitterness So sharp and green With envy Of your loveliness Held within The grip of winter's breath A scarlet Goddess In the throws of death I look at you And feel your pain As your scarlet petals Wither in the frozen rain And fall like drops of blood upon the snowy mantle white The sacrifice you made To know This thing called life ~~~ Where Others look at you And see a rose I look at you and see What I suppose ~~~ Others look at me And see A CREEP! A WEIRDO! Which causes me To reflect Upon myself In deep repose And ask myself... WHAT THE HELL AM I DOING HERE ANYHOW? For: Creep contest AWARDED: FIRST PLACE

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/30/2020 4:13:00 AM

Interesting work. I am not exactly sure about whom you are speaking. It would seem someone not invited is your garden but then not really sure? Thanks for dropping by my page. A guess it leaves me with questions. Sara

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/18/2018 7:40:00 PM

Did this recently win another contest. I see a new congrats on it . Newer than the one I gave you some two years ago! I sure do wish you would write a lot more because you are so dang good.

Elaine George
Date: 1/27/2018 9:39:00 AM

Hi Andrea, No, I only entered it in one contest. Thanks for your support. These days I am spending all my spare time trying to complete two novels which I have been working on for a long time. My memoir, which is a series of short stories, one of which Is posted recently as a narrative, 'Through the Heart', here on poetry soup, and the other novel, completely fictional, 'Out of the Darkness'.

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 2/28/2017 1:46:00 AM

Elaine, this is great. A real creep and meaningful read. Congratulations, Kai

Elaine George
Date: 2/28/2017 2:25:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by, Kai, and for your most appreciated comments. Elaine.

Eve Roper

Date: 2/26/2017 6:20:00 PM

I love the emotions and the imagery you applied to this piece great work. I see it was a winner in a contest well deserved... Thank you for reading my poem... Hugs Eve

Elaine George
Date: 2/28/2017 2:38:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by, Eve, and for your most appreciated comments. Elaine

Daver Austin

Date: 1/18/2017 8:38:00 AM

Love it. Your finish suggests a belief in eternal soul. Amazing to me that many do not believe in eternal soul. Love, daver

Francis J Grasso

Date: 12/10/2016 7:36:00 AM

Beautiful, Lainey. I love this one! A winner in any contest. Congratulations! ...Fran

Elaine George
Date: 12/10/2016 7:45:00 AM

Thank you so much, Fran. Your comments are always much appreciated. Elaine

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/4/2016 4:15:00 PM

My gosh, Elaine, you really went all out with this one. BIG congrats to you. It ended so differently from how it started and showed great creativity.

Elaine George
Date: 12/10/2016 7:40:00 AM

Thank you, Andrea.

Afolabi Muideen

Date: 12/4/2016 2:39:00 PM

Congratulations on your post my friend. You penned this so great and excellent. A deep written poem..........A.M.

Elaine George
Date: 12/10/2016 7:32:00 AM

Thank you for your very welcome, appreciated comments , Afolabi.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 12/4/2016 1:19:00 PM

Congratulations Lainey. A very deserving placement. This is beautifully written! 7 ; )

Sonia Walker

Date: 12/2/2016 11:43:00 PM

Elaine, congratulations on your win. All the best, Sonia.

Elaine George
Date: 12/10/2016 7:25:00 AM

Thank you so much, Sonia. Your comments are much appreciated. Elaine.

Wendy Rycroft

Date: 12/1/2016 2:49:00 PM

Well-done, Elaine congrats xxx

Elaine George
Date: 12/1/2016 4:15:00 PM

Thank you so much, Wendy. Elaine

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/1/2016 8:21:00 AM

Hi Elaine, Congratulations on your win in the"Creep" contest. It was well deserved:-) Alexis

Elaine George
Date: 12/1/2016 4:16:00 PM

Thank you so much, Alexis. Elaine

Carrie Richards

Date: 11/30/2016 9:24:00 AM

You always amaze me, Elaine! I love the metaphoric twist you gave this contest !!! Well done !!

Elaine George
Date: 12/1/2016 4:19:00 PM

Thanks dear Carrie.

Scott Williams

Date: 11/30/2016 8:54:00 AM

Wow! Really cool Elaine. Very beautifully written. Congratulations on your 1st place win.

Balveen Cheema

Date: 11/26/2016 5:09:00 AM

Love your emphathy, Elaine! Good luck!

Elaine George
Date: 11/28/2016 9:26:00 AM

Thank you for stopping by, Balveen, and for your comments. Elaine

Elaine George

Date: 11/21/2016 1:54:00 PM

Yes! I wrote it for the contest CREEP. Thanks for stopping by Richard. Elaine

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/19/2016 10:54:00 AM

This brought to mind the song of the same name. Well expressed.

Elaine George
Date: 11/21/2016 1:55:00 PM

Yes! I wrote it for the contest CREEP. Thanks for stopping by Richard. Elaine

Joseph May

Date: 11/19/2016 5:25:00 AM

Beautifully penned Elaine...I especially liked the third stanza...

Elaine George
Date: 11/21/2016 1:51:00 PM

Thank you so much, Joseph. Elaine

Francis J Grasso

Date: 11/16/2016 12:42:00 AM

I like it, Lainey! Beautiful write! ...Fran

Elaine George
Date: 11/18/2016 3:03:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by, Francis, and for your kind comments. Elaine

Beverly Read

Date: 11/15/2016 2:07:00 PM

I came back to this poem and read it more than once. Quite a punch, very descriptive. Beverly

Elaine George
Date: 11/18/2016 3:04:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by, Beverly, and for your kind comments. Elaine

Wendy Rycroft

Date: 11/15/2016 12:18:00 PM

Great poem well-done x

Elaine George
Date: 11/18/2016 3:04:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by, Wendy, and for your kind comments. Elaine

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 11/15/2016 11:15:00 AM

Elaine, when this contest ends, I would end this beautiful poem just before A Creep. I know you needed to include that part for the contest but it takes away from the lovely serene connection between you and the rose. Just my observation. Outstanding! 7 ; )

Elaine George
Date: 11/18/2016 3:06:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by, Connie, and for your kind comments. I might just do that. Elaine

Chris Green

Date: 11/15/2016 10:58:00 AM

Everyone sees things differently and that goes for people as well as flowers. It doesn't mean what they see is the absolute truth because they don't always view things with absolute truth, often it is based off of a preconceived idea that is anything but true. Loved you poem Lainey, this was very well written. The message is clear and hits hard. Good luck in the contest.

Elaine George
Date: 11/18/2016 3:06:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by, Chriss, and for your kind comments. Elaine

Ovidiu Bocsa

Date: 11/15/2016 9:52:00 AM

A mirror...You are so beautiful, today! I am ready to say no moment stay...

Elaine George
Date: 11/18/2016 3:07:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by, Ovidiu, and for your kind comments. Elaine