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Stacy Savage Poem
Christmas poetry submissions call below poem...
A Butterfly through the Storm
By Stacy Savage
When they first dated
He treated her good,
And did all the things
That boyfriends should.
He gave her compliments
And made her grin,
With stars in her eyes
And feelings within.
She was eighteen.
He was her first love.
He was all that
She was dreaming of.
Then as time had passed,
He showed another side.
He had two personalities,
Like Jekyll and Hyde.
He talked down to her
And made her cry.
He’d steal from her
And then he’d lie.
But she was in love
And couldn’t break free,
For his good side
Was all she could see.
He beat her once
And she left him then,
But after months,
She went back again.
She wasn’t back long
And they got in a fight.
Then he strangled her
With all his might.
She almost passed out
And was gasping for air.
Then he let her go
As if he cared.
He looked at her
As she yelled and cried
And said how he wished
That she had died.
She was devastated
And left him again,
But unfortunately,
That wasn’t the end.
A couple weeks later,
She found her way back.
And soon, there would be
Another attack.
They got into an argument
And he beat her once more.
He picked her up high
And threw her to the floor.
She was bruised all over
And although it was tough,
She finally decided,
Enough was enough.
Two days went by
And she went to the cops.
She knew the string of violence
Had to stop.
She began to realize
She didn’t deserve a man
Who called her names
And raised his hand.
She broke away
And found her voice.
She finally made
The wisest choice
To leave behind
A worthless man
Who will never, ever
Lay a hand
On her again,
For she said goodbye
And now,
She is a butterfly--
She can spread her wings
And move on with strife
And enjoy all
The pleasures of life,
Without the bruises
And all the pain.
She found the rainbow
After the rain.
Thank God for helping
Her break away.
Now, she lives
Another day,
With a smile on her face
And a future bright.
Domestic violence
Is never alright!
Submissions are now being accepted for a Christmas poetry anthology. Poets may submit one to two Christmas poems, up to 32 lines each, for consideration. The editor is looking for poems that embrace the Christmas spirit. Poems about soldiers at Christmas are also welcome since the proceeds from the book will be going to Operation Gratitude – an organization that sends care packages to U.S. Military. Previously published poems are acceptable. The deadline for submissions is August 15, 2015. Complimentary copies will not be given to contributors since the proceeds and copies of the book will be going to Operation Gratitude, but copies will be available at a reasonable price. The title of the anthology will be chosen from one of the poem titles featured in the book. Email submissions to: stacyrsavage@yahoo.com.
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Stacy Savage Poem
Fireflies’ Prelude
By Stacy Savage (Indiana)
The sun surrenders
To the sky
As the moon awaits
With his winking eye
To begin his routine
In the rosy wake
So the sun may take
Her needed break.
Fireflies come
And bid adieu
In their evening performance,
Right on cue,
Above the meadows
And prairie grass—
Pulsating flashes
As they pass
And dance in the air
With lanterns bright,
And the stars welcome
The magic of night.
Editor Stacy Savage is seeking submissions for a poetry contest. Poems can be up to 40 lines and must be about an animal – be it domestic or wild. No limit on number of entries submitted. Previously published works are acceptable. There is a $1 per poem entry fee. All proceeds will go to Madison County Humane Society in Anderson, Indiana, to help with medical and cleaning expenses due to a virus that spread in the shelter that made many dogs ill. Send submissions, along with the entry fee and a cover sheet with name, address, email address, and titles of poems submitted, to: Animal Poetry Contest, 3121 Mounds Road, Anderson, Indiana, 46016.
Make check payable to: Madison County Humane Society.
First place winner will receive a copy of the 1870 antique book: The Poetical Works of John Greenleaf Whittier, Volume II, a one year subscription to The Avocet: A Journal of Nature Poems, a complimentary copy of the July/August 2015 and September/October 2015 issues of Creative Inspirations, a Humane Society of the United States Christmas blanket, and $20. Second place winner will receive a one year subscription to The Avocet: A Journal of Nature Poems. The deadline is June 15, 2015.
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Stacy Savage Poem
Rhyming poetry contest information below poem...
The King
By Stacy Savage
There is a beast in the animal world.
He brings many creatures fright.
His eyes are gold; he wears a mane.
He’s a ghost within the night.
There was a man with hair of black
And many jumpsuits he would wear.
He once disturbed Ed Sullivan
When his hips swung on the air.
There is a man that many love.
To Mary Magdalene he was born.
He died for us so we may live,
And he arose on Easter morn.
There was a man of power.
He had a jester who would clown.
His son a prince, his wife a queen
And on his head he wore a crown.
Whether it’s the beast with mighty roar,
Or the man who’d sweetly sing,
Or the man on the cross or man with knights,
They will always be known as the king.
Poetry Contest to benefit River of Words
Poet Stacy Savage is excited to announce the Rhyme Time Poetry Contest. Submissions are now being accepted.
Poets entering the contest must be 16 years or older. All poems must rhyme and can be up to 32 lines. There is a $2 per poem entry fee. Winner will receive forty percent of the entry fees and a copy of the book “Mimes Chimes and Rhymes” by Ian Graham. Sixty percent of the entry fees will go to the Indiana winners of River of Words.
To enter, send poems along with the entry fee and cover sheet with name, address, phone number, email address and titles of poems submitted to: Rhyme Time Poetry Contest, 3121 Mounds Rd., Anderson, IN 46016. Previously published poems are acceptable.
The deadline for submissions is March 8, 2014. For more information, visit the Facebook page, Poetry Contests for a Cause, https://www.facebook.com/poetrycontestsforacause or email inquiries to srsmith25@yahoo.com.
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