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Challenge your mind and write a great poem in the process! The beauty of nature often inspires a poet in many ways. Take a look at this picture and see where your mind takes you. You can write in free verse or a structured format such as a sonnet, pantoum or etheree, etc.... The choice is yours.

But remember, this is a challenge -- so there are a few rules that will test you and expand your creative boundaries. You must complete the following three criteria in order to be considered for the CPC Triple Crown Award. So come on, put on your thinking caps and write a winner!

To qualify to compete for the Triple Crown Challenge award banner, you must complete all 3 criteria:

1. Write a poem 40 lines or less inspired by
the above photograph taken by
Colleen Breuning.

2. Use this phrase somewhere within the poem.
It can double as the title to your poem, but
the phrase must appear within the body
of your poem:

3. Use as many of these 10 challenge words in
the body of your poem as you can. You don't
have to use them all -- this is the most difficult
part of the challenge. Use enough words to
enhance your poem, you want it to make
sense. Don't force it. If you can use them all
and are able to produce a great poem,
bonus points for you!

You can use variations of these words, such as "gently," "fortold" or "listening". When you post your poem or picture poem in the blog, please indicate that you used all the challenge words. If you did not use them all, list which ones you did. The more you use, the better chance you have of winning.

There will be two grand prize winners who will be awarded a "CPC Triple Crown Winner" Banner to display in their blogs or on their site. One will be awarded to the best poem, and one to the best picture poem that incorporates all of the 3 above criteria. Depending on the turnout, there might even be a couple of Honorable Mentions! The Grand prize winners will be announced at the CPC blog approximately a week after the challenge closes.

But this blog is not just about the fantastic prizes ... if you just want to play along and not compete for the big grand prize, you can post any poem you wish without meeting the criteria. So please, don't let the rules stop you from creating your own poem. The main objective is to be inspired and to create. Just see where your muse takes you, with or without the help of these pictures, and have some fun with it. It doesn't necessarily have to be an autumn themed write just because it's a picture of a lake with autumn leaves .... use your imagination, give it a twist if you like!

Good luck, poets ... and happy writing..... I can't wait to see what you come up with! The challenge will open on Monday night, November 29, 2010 at 9 pm and run through Tuesday, November 30. Poems eligible for prizes MUST be posted before midnight on December 1, 2010.

HUGS,

Colleen B

Here is my take, as an example of a picture poem. This is a sonnet I wrote this weekend....

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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ART

"Ma Vie En Rouge"

(MY LIFE IN RED)

please use on this piece of art for your inspiration

Music Playlist at MixPod.com

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Woo Hoo Our FIRST Saturday Share on Boomer!!!  I so hope we have a wonderful showing!!!  And Remember to put "CPC" (without quotes) in your tag if you post a Collab Blog..........

I tried to copy the Avitars of all the folks who gave lines on MySpace. Unfortunantally, that is no longer possible in 3.0 ~ so Avitars will no longer be a feature displayed on this blog *sigh*

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Hello Boomer Pals!!  This is the LOST blog a Unique Collab Challenge *smiling*

If you do a Collab please post it in a blog this week-end (Fri-sun) and place CPC in your TAG so we can easily find your blog for this challenge!!!

I will be posting a "Cheryl's Pals Saturday Share" blog here too for the collabs and would love to see you colllabs posted in the comments of that blog as well...

don't fear the dark...nor the night (sharonlee)
challenge yourself to experience life (sharonlee)
laugh a lot, don't be scared to cry (sharonlee)
look to the horizon, look to the sky (sharonlee)
come back to bed JT
to hear you again JT
no longer can I wait JT
serving up another plate JT
Thoughts of you bring me quiet pleasure (Cherie)
I listen to the whispering trees as the moons glow bathes us in its beauty (Cherie)
I am forever yours (Cherie)
or spend your life in regret (sharonlee)
don't fear to taking the next step (sharonlee)
just one more dance, before the music is changed (sharonlee)
Dance with me baby, in summer rain (Sheila a)
hasty not nasty (sue)
Oh my, I just realized that sounds nasty (Michelle K)
Eating a sweet pink twinkie and spooning the filling with your pink pinkie (Michelle K)
In a garden salad on a bed of romaine (Michelle K)
Where you find the fountain of youth and no longer needing a cane (Michelle K)
Listening to some Curt Cobain (Michelle K)
With violins playing in my brain (Michelle K)
all aboard on the paradise train (Michelle K)
I must leave the place before I go insane (Michelle K)
Where is Glenn when we need him (sue)
such a brain drain (sue)
we will meet again (sue)
no two souls are the same (sue)
your soul whispers to my heart (sue)
Destiny...too cloudy to understand (sharonlee)
Licking her cupcakes like a starving man (Lulu)
Wandering the wild with a month old child (Lulu)
he buys a pint of Everclear (Winter)
Let nature sing away your fears (sharonlee)
Its music to my hurtful ears (joskibear)
erase yesterdays tear, please don't cry (sharonlee)
I'll change my destiny to walk at you side (sharonlee)
dry your tears when you feel torn (sharonlee)
I'll help you weather any storm (sharonlee)
Rainbows pot of gold is just around the bend (sheila A)
My heart lies here at your feet this night (joskibear)
While I dance here in the rain (joskibear)
My love had a beginning but has no end (sheila a)
More than a lover you are my very best friend (sheila a)
Love the strongest link in lifes chain (Sheila a)
Crystal tears reflect and spark the feelings deep within the dark (LadySeda)
First to hear the drummer thrum, I charge ahead toward rising sun (LadySeda)
Follow... follow... into the wood where shadows creep and songbirds peep (LadySeda)
Thoughts of you consuming my brain (sheila a)
Sweet Love Falling down like rain (Sheila A)
You set my soul alive (LadySeda)
Whenever the wind whispers your name (LadySeda)
Woot.... and the fun begins again.
The sweet rejoice of the falling rain (A-Rhodi)
A-Rhodi The melodic call of her whispered name (A-Rhodi)
He took the fall and carried the blame (A-Rhodi)
Please kiss me now and stop the pain (Wicked Lil Angel)
Thoughts of you are driving me insane (Wicked Lil Angel)
and do not deserve to endure your wrath (Wicked Lil Angel)
but I am following my own path (sharonlee)
a tempting song, that we'll never part... (sharonlee)
the echo of your voice sings in my heart (sharonlee)
The soft breeze sends your sweet whispers to me; I hear you calling my name. (Suzanne)
I wonder as I walk destiny's path, if this life was just a game (sharonlee)
The sweet rejoice of the falling rain (A-Rhodi)
The melodic call of her whispered name (A-Rhodi)
He took the fall and carried the blame (A-Rhodi)
Please kiss me now and stop the pain (Wicked Lil Angel)
Thoughts of you are driving me insane (Wicked Lil Angel)
and do not deserve to endure your wrath (Wicked Lil Angel)
but I am following my own path (sharonlee)
a tempting song, that we'll never part... (sharonlee)
the echo of your voice sings in my heart (sharonlee)
The soft breeze sends your sweet whispers to me; I hear you calling my name. (Suzanne)
I wonder as I walk destiny's path, if this life was just a game (sharonlee)
casting shadows of memories strong (Mary Margaret)
For… Myyy Heart Willl Gooo On ~ (Bump)
And I know where my heart still belongs. (Suzanne)
walking streets and through my will be strong (Mary Margaret)
crying streams of candle dust (Mary Margaret)
~ III Can Nigh Trust ~ (Bump)
This song was meant for only us (Michelle K)
But you let her walk right in, and then you left me behind in the dust. (Suzanne)
Away from all the suffering and pain (Michelle K)
Lickin Like AAA Dancin Flame ~ (Bump)
Calling my name and leading me there (Michelle K)
As it's melody flows soothingly within the caressing rain (A Poetic Heart)
Like Daggars Sharp III Feeel Th_ Pain ~ (Bump)
Sharonlee Things come and go in lifes convoluted flow (sharonlee)
Just take one day at a time and follow your chosen path wherever it may go (A Poetic Heart)
Then III Must Gooo ~ (Bump)
as I'm walking in the rain (April~Lady Kira)
Knockin Outside... Knock Knock...Inside Th_ Brain ~ (Bump)
Beating Drops Of Theee Insane ~ (Bump)
I can feel it comfortably washing away my pain (A Poetic Heart)
Did I just hear you wheeze? (Elfwing/Brenda Brite)
Paleaz ~ It Twas But AAA Sneeeze ~ (Bump)
But, then I dropped my ring in the rain (Diane)
thank heavens it didn't go down the drain! (Elfwing/Brenda)
Nigh complain not even if pitch is off when sing (Diane):)
I'lll Find Thy Bling ~ Cash It In !!! Ching Ching !!! (Bump)
or if it goes ding ding! (Elfwing/Brenda)
III Can Nigh Complain ~ (Bump)
As It Rains In Spain ~ (Bump)
As Th_ New Insane Isss Sane !!! (Bump)
I don't have a pain!(Elfwing/Brenda)
As It Rains In Spain ~
Calling me home (Nate)
no longer to roam (April~Lady Kira)
Like AAA Bridge Ober troubled Waters Isss Where III'lll Roam ~ (Bump)
Only When Da Riiight Winds Blown ~ (Bump)
Are you a Gnome(Elfwing/Brenda Brite)
Sweet, sweet voices sail (Diane)
Like Yon Echoes... Within Da Welll ~ (Bump)
echoes in the midnight air (sharonlee)
Only Th_ Lonely... Stop Tooo Share ~ (Bump)
Not Knowin Wherest They Come From...Over ??? Under ??? Nooo Where ??? (Bump)
Standing on a cliff overlooking the sea (sharonlee)
Left In My Space ~ & Let Beee...(Bump)
III Got Something Sticky on Myyy Shoe ??? (Bump)
Who Tooted ??? III Smelll Cheeese !!! (Bump)
Smilin ~ W/ Myyy 1 Looose Tooth ~ (Bump)
Watching waves washes away old age inspiring youth (Diane)
Feeling free and at ease (Diane)
Inner-peace & beauty , too (Diane)
I hear the wind calling out to me (Barbara)
Man Does That Cheeese Stink ~ (Bump)
Left Meee Only W/ But 1 Choice !!! (Bump)
soft whispers of your voice (Cherie)
and I said hey hey,who who,hee,hee(Elfwing/Brenda Brite)
Lifting wings feel the breeze (Diane)
A symphonic splash of color welcoming the dawn (Barbara)
Then Alll ThE Rainbow Hues Were Gone ~ (Bump)
my heart singing along (Cherie)
Waking up to enjoy before gone (Diane)
Lets not think of tomorrow (sharonlee)
In AAA Sorrows Wake ~ (Bump)
A muted whisper breaking the silence of darkness (Barbara)
As Marks Are Unmistaked ~ (Bump)
Walk beside me and be my friend (sharonlee)
An Eternal Walk Until Theee End ~ (Bump)
I Love You Guys!!! (Lady "Cheryl" Death)
Now Stop Eattin Flys !!! (Bump)
Spread the love, spread the joy (sharonlee)
I /wE ALL LOVE YOU..Family ties :)
I hit "enter" twice and then again at the end (Scotorum)
Its Alright !!! It Willl Alll Blend !!! (Bump)
I hit "enter" once and then again at the end (Scotorum)
Whyyy Thats AAA Coral Cardinal Sin ~ ;) (Bump)
As III Forgot Tooo Delete But Hit Send ~ (Bump)
Rain drops falling upon my face (Jean Smith )
As Thy Expressions Can Nigh Erase ~ (Bump)
Let me kiss those tears away (sharonlee)
Tears others view as lace (Diane)
Forever in your arms I long to be (Jean Smith )
Thinking of sweet release (Jean Smith )
Hit enter then type your line (Lady "Cheryl" Death)
Then Outta These Pits III Shalll Sooo Climb ~ (Bump)
That will work out fine (Lady "Cheryl" Death)
Where you lead I will Follow (Lady "Cheryl" Death)
Fly In Skies Behind Th_ Swallow ~ (Bump)
Our footsteps lead to todays tomorrow (sharonlee)
Filling with love never hollow(Diane)
Is there no way to separate the line? (Freedom File)
Of What In Yours Then What Isss Mine ~ (Bump)
Or is this better for the edit? (Freedom File)
Then Theres Your Sign ~ (Bump)
Is this the way to post a line? (Freedom File)
Now You Are... Not Sooo Blind ~ (Bump)
Yes, indeed post away (Diane):)
Tell me I'm God - does that seem vain? (Comedian Professor Bob)
Only If Weeere Alll Just AAA Bit Insane ~ (Bump)
you make the sun shine and the sky rain (sharonlee)
We'll know who we're praying to! (bonnie lynn)
God's within every child (Diane)
Well I'm in special Ed , maybe I can lick the windows so you can see
Whyyy Thats Just Nasty !!! (Bump)
BetterWetter Dan Lickin Da Toilet Seat Instead ~ (Bump)
Lick away make us believe (Diane)
It says I'm destined to get lain (R. Grant)
Did You Mean Laid ??? Heeey Den Whyyy Complain ??? (Bump)
~ ~ Melodic demons shift and sway (LadySeda)
As lil Angels Stop Tooo Play ~ (Bump)
~ ~ Dragon blood tears have pierced the sky (LadySeda)
As Rain Drops Flow ~ In Mine Eye ~ (Bump)
Rain Drops Flow In Mine Eye ~ (Bump)
~ ~ As I awaken to your loving eyes (LadySeda)
Knowest Now That Weee Both Can Flyyy ~ (Bump)
& Wipe Th_ Night From Mine Mind ~ (Bump)
I gently let go a sigh (Cherie)
Giving thanks for all, today (Diane)
Glad Weee Stopped Byyy Tooo Play ~ (Bump)
~ ~ Forever following inward trek to find an apex of soul at last (LadySeda)
Alas III Ask...As Its Myyy Final Endeavor ~ (Bump)
~ ~ Awash in crystal sunshine rays (LadySeda)
Thens There Naught Or More Tooo Saay ~ (Bump)
Slowly swaying as we pray (Diane)
Lookin Onward Intooo Th_ Day ~ (Bump)
Blessings no one can take away (Diane)
Music within to stay (Diane)
even though I lost myway JT
Came Riightback w/ Nothin More Tooo Saaay ~ (Bump)
Do not look back (Diane)
A voice saying Come my way (Diane)
in the forest one dark day (Lady "Cheryl" Death)
It's gurgling as it goes down the drain (Scotorum)
So much so it sounds like rain (Lady "Cheryl" Death)
Scotorum It's coming my way like a runaway train (Scotorum)
3 4 hit the gap JT
Scotorum It is echoing through my brain (Scotorum)
write that poem JT
Am I breathing that heavy , or is it a passing train (Wizard of Awwwwws )
My heart beating away the pain (Cherie)
when I see you I go insane JT
Ihear the echo's of the vastness in my empty brain (Wizard of Awwwwws )
knowing numbness my mind repels (Mary Margaret)
seeking knowledge to fill each cell JT
willows swinging to a tune of different sayings (Mary Margaret)
as your heart my will tears hold back still choaks
as the bull frog croaks JT
as I look out my beautiful window pane (Mary Margaret)
I still can help to call her name JT

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Last weekend we experienced "Black Saturday," when the last of our precious links to the old MySpace blog software were cut. The Friday after Thanksgiving is notoriously known as "Black Friday" in the US because that is historically the busiest Christmas shopping season day of the year, when hordes of gift-givers descend on stores and shopping malls all over the nation on their day off, expend the energy acquired by their Thanksgiving dinners the night before and the money they've managed to save for Christmas shopping since the year before.

Perfect time to celebrate or vent about this controversial event!

Since Black Friday runs fast and loose as shoppers begin to rise in the middle of the night - and some never go to bed, just get in line - to prepare for their attack and plan ways to Target their goals and rake the compdetition over the Kohls, Michelle chose to give you all a break today and write in mere couplets.

Couplets are pairs of lines, usually rhyming and perhaps sharing a similar syllable count and/or cadence. Such as these, one of which which narrowly missed becoming The Line in this month's Saturday Share challenge until our Peerless Leader thought better of it:

You can stay or you can go
Is it yes or is it no?

If you've ever written a poem in couplets, you know it can be difficult to just eat - er write - one! Well I can tell you confidently that they are NOT FATTENING, contain NO CARBS OR TRANS FATS, so you can write as many as you like!

This week the Friday Fling writes couplets about the "official" opening of the Christmas shopping season!

Be sure to save some money - I mean of course time - to read and comment forcefully on your fellow shoppers' stories of seasonal shenanigans. Then get out there and do what God intended American to do on Black Friday! Shop till you drop, or at least until you get tired of it!

As always, should this week's challenge not be exactly what you were looking for, you can post just about anything you've written lately that you'd like to be read by somebody other than yourself. Just try to keep it fairly brief and fit for more or less civilized poets to read.

Fickle Finger of Fate Award For November 19th

Congratulations Mindy!

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I'll try to pop on by your blogs tomorrow between cooking, eating, and visiting with famly *smiling*

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Hi Cheryl...

Demme,

If you put "CPC" in the tag, from the Boomer Home page (there is a "Hot Tag" addvert) we can click on CPC and all the blogs posted on Boomer with CPC will come up on the search from there.  What I expect we will do in future is treat the CPC here like how Blogophilia opperates and folks will go to each other blog posts and comment that way, since the comment capability here is less than desirable.........  As of now splitting my time between here and the CPC (MySpace) makes my ability to implement that a chore.  Also, I need to take some time and put CPC "Boomer" blog management guidlines out for the crew.  Things are in such flux at the moment!!!  But we will find our rythum ~ it's just a matter of time!!!

Muah,

Cheryl

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