Please put Come to the Waters somewhere on the title page so I won't read a poem for the contest by mistake. If you have already entered a poem don't worry about it, but you could change it if you like.
This is a two part instruction so read carefully all the information before writing your poem.
One read Isaiah 55 all the way through. You can type it in on the internet and go to the whole scripture. I prefer to use Bible Gateway where you can chose to read it from different translations. Think of this scripture speaking to you individually.
Then second part, look up positive works for personality traits. Find one, only one word that says how you really feel about yourself. Then write a poem combining how you feel God, Jesus and The Holy Spirit feel about you and how you feel about yourself.
I know this might be hard but if you can find quiet, restful and uplifting place at home, outside, at the ocean (beach), on a mountain top, or in a park, etc. any place where you can be quiet, think and meditate then write. You might learn something about yourself and what God feels about you.
I have posted a poem, "Come To The Waters" as an example of what I am looking for in this contest, but you go whatever way the Holy Spirit leads you in writing yours. I know you can do better than me.
Please remember I like shorter poems say 30 lines or less.
Thank you,
Sara
- accepting
- adaptable
- affable
- broad-minded
- charismatic
- compassionate
- competent
- confident
- congenial
- courageous
- creative
- determined
- discreet
- driven
- empathic
- enthusiastic
- exuberant
- fair
- friendly
- gregarious
- helpful
- honest
- humble
- independent
- insightful
- intelligent
- kind
- loyal
- mindful
- optimistic
- patient
- persistent
- precise
- reliable
- responsible
- sociable
- sympathetic
- tolerant
- trustworthy
- understanding
What to Submit?
1 original, poem on the theme of .............
Any form is acceptable.
Prizes
First Prize, Glory
Second Prize, Glory
Third Prize, Glory
Twelve Honorable Mentions
Preparing Your Entry
Submit one copy of your poem online. Format your poem. Please make your entry easy to read — no illustrations or fancy fonts.
English Language
Poems should be in English. Poems translated from other languages are not eligible, unless you wrote both the original poem and the translation.
A Note to Poetry Contestants
You are welcome to enter this contest, whether or not you won a prize in one of my previous contests.