Zorlone has made it to the TOP again with his short story this time. He is not only a brilliant poet but a great story writer too. Congratulations too to the rest of the winners.
Zorlone – “Insanity Road” -An Urban Legend about the outcome of trespassing a private road. Webbielady – “Isn't Life Supposed To Be Meaningful?” - He was in the process of taking his own life... he's ready to die until some strange melody played over the air that made him do something....
About Writing Izzy Daniels – “5 things you should learn before starting a blog” - Some beginning bloggers have a view common ideas that they think blogging is linked to. In this post, I let people know how to avoid these common issues. Writing Nag – “A Perfect Day” - Can writing about what you want make it happen? Writing with intention and writing about your perfect day.
Poetry
Christable Anon – “Memories” - Where did moths steal their wings from? Dragon Blogger – “Honorless Man” - Rhyming poem made from random words about a man living a double life. Jennifer M Scott – “four horsepowered heart” -A surreal poem includes a drawing by as well, welcome to my weird world. Roy – “Man... I am” - A poem about why real men shouldn't hide their own emotions...
"No one ever finds life worth living - he has to make it worth living" A very nice thought I have read as I browsed a book of Chicken Soup last night.
I think we can make our lives worth living by living each day at a time, appreciating little things, and not looking for what is missing in our lives.
We have to nourish what we have and what we know - we should count our blessings! Our life is only lived once so it’s better to appreciate whatever life has to offer.
Embrace each trial and give thanks for them because they make us stronger. It's hard to rejoice amidst our trials but if we only know how to discern blessings from them, things will be so simple.
Life is just a game: A jigsaw puzzle that keeps us thinking what it would look like after we drop each piece - it takes time and patience. But no matter how many times we try to put a piece that we think is right, it doesn't mean that the piece is going to fit. Sometimes we'll need to give up on one piece and move on to the others. The piece may fit, and we try to reassure ourselves that it's going to be fine, but somehow we know it's not right. And we try and try again. Photo 1 of people by foxspain Life is just a carnival ride: A roller coaster that has its twists and turns and is full of ups and downs - we scream, shout, cry, and laugh. It's always a different thrill each day and it is more fun when shared with others.
We have to be prepared for the ride as it dives very fast and doesn't last long enough. We are stuck with the first position we had - we have to hang on well too, and sit back tight.
I have been through a lot and it really took me great courage and strength to stand up on my own. Sometimes people have to live alone just to find out what purpose they have in life. When they have found that - life would then be worth living!
Life can be a “better place” to “live” in, if we recognize and appreciate all the little things that surround us. A number of people take some of these important little things for granted, but eventually they'd noticed how these are indeed bigger things after all.
To think that my heart is still beating and I still have my senses complete and working admirably, I am very thankful just for that; other people are blind, deaf, and can’t even walk.
Sometimes, we think we have given them something worthless - but for these unfortunate beings - they are priceless! That's how they usually perceive things because they don’t possess them.
But for people who have everything, things are often taken for granted. We get irked at the slightest sign of discomfort - waiting in line at a supermarket, when others around are starving; feeling uncomfortable because of a warm weather at night, when others had to sleep in a cold, damp pavement.
I always weigh things that I have versus the things that other people lack. This way I can realize how much worth the things I have in my life; that they are not just insignificant things but are really bigger blessings.
I am always thankful that even if I don't have everything, at least I don't have “NOTHING.”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
IRENE is the author of LIFELOTS, an upcoming blog which inspires and motivates its readers to live life to the fullest. At her young age, Irene speaks with so much wisdom and startling conviction about vital topics.
She says: "No regrets, just lessons learned..."
With her jovial disposition and unfaltering optimism, she is a blogger worth visiting. Don't just drop and run though, for she has a lot to offer.
Hop over her site and peruse her postsand you'll understand what I mean.
Gossamer wings settled on my distended abdomen. The germinal seeds of life squirmed as I start to bend. And listened to the stillness of the joy that it portends. I gently touched you and the angels uttered their "Amens".
The room abounds with lurking white gowned shadows. I touched you once again as pain turned into countless sorrows. The brackish sweat has washed away the blood in my cold brow. I had to howl when you broke forcibly into my hallow. I touched you gently by your side and lingered. You wailed - and for a gentle touch - you hungered. I laughed as you sucked heartily on my little finger. The Calvary now gone with your ensuing laughter.
You'll always have my warm caress and gentle touch. I promise you my baby; I'll provide a secure mulch. I'll always be here when you're in a lousy crutch. I love you son,and you just don't know how much.
Poetry Roy – “I have a hole in my socks....” - Concealing what's inside with smile... like a sock with a hole... Zorlone - “The Modern Hercules” - Do you desire the perfect body? Then you have just surrendered to the vanity of the demon within you. Christable Anon – “For my Brown Boy..” - Brown surrealism... a collage of thought process.. Sourik Banerjee – “Somewhere The Artist Still Remembers...” - This poem is a tribute to the enigmatic evening that the poet had spent with his ladylove for the first time... Dragon Blogger – “Traffic Jam” - Traffic Jam, a unique poem of love.
About Writing Alex McGaughan – “Things Every Poet Should Know #1, “No-Nos”” - This is the first installment of a series offering advice to poets. This one is a discussion of some "crimes" often committed by novice poets. Izzy Daniels – “Blogging or Writing…What is More Important?” - Sometimes we tend to walk a fine line between blogging and writing. I do my best to highlight the differences.
Fiction / Monologue / Flash Fiction Webbielady – “Confessions of a Devoted Sinner” - How distracted he was and so he decided to take his concerns to the Highest Being... Jena Isle – “Mickey” - A story of a young boy who played video games.
(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 May 1, 2009 WOOF Contest participants. Want in to join the next WOOF? The next contest ends May 1. 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 05/01/09
Poetry Dragon Blogger – “Future Flash” - A poem about a grim potential future. Dragon Blogger - “Mutant Graduation” – Random twitter poem inspired by x-men, even mutants graduate from school. Dragon Blogger – “Where Has Love Gone” - Poem about relationship trouble and believing in a better end. Jennifer M Scott – “Arson” - A poem not about arson or is it? Jennifer M Scott – “A Summer Night in Spring” - The feeling of summer in a spring night.
Fiction / Monologue / Flash Fiction Zorlone – “Difficult to Please” - A flash fiction about a barber in a new neighborhood who has been having a hard time getting customers. Find out why... Jennifer M Scott – “Red Velvet Box” - An eccentric woman bequeathed her belongings to her niece including one of her special treasures. Jennifer M Scott – “Saturday Night Decisions” - A story in exactly 100 words about an alcholic what does he do, make your own ideas. Jennifer M Scott - “Dell and Patsy” - A writing prompt about a mother and daughter and the mother's obsession with weight.
Tasha has a romance novel which is evolving right now, even as I write; the title “The Big Picture, ” centers around the story of Makenna, Clint, Sandy and Steve. It is a story of intrigue, love and passion that you should not miss. The Novel is on its 31’st chapter.
Tasha writes mellifluously about emotions, feelings and the machinations of the human mind. Read how the characters come to life in this heartwarming novel.
She also has a second blog - Tasha's Take - where she deals with topics she feels strongly about, her thoughts on certain popular debates, and her take in mundane but significant issues.
Brady has a peculiar, titillating way of presenting his stories; whether it be sci-fi, flash fiction, lyric writing, poems, writing tips or other genre. You can assign any topic to this versatile writer and he would be able to compose an original article without much ado - no sweat !
Here is a new sci-fi story –Zombie - which presents a new and different perspective of that archaic theme. I won't reveal what it is; you'll have to read it to know why. But I can assure you, you won't regret it.
Jan writes incredibly well. He also interacts with his readers splendidly and treats each visitor as a VIP. There is a warm feeling of being "home" whenever I get to read his articles, because they seem to speak directly from his heart to the reader - personal but encompassing. His blog is a collection of informative articles about diverse topics ranging from blog contests to The Secret to Earning a Good StumbleUpon Review , to The Lost Art of Being Silly and many extraordinary posts that would leave you saying, " I've found it!." Visit his blog and I can assure you, you'll have a totally pleasurable experience!
Irene writes about love, choices, chances and life in general. I admire this young lass' mature and optimistic view of life. It is always refreshing and encouraging to read her posts. HERE'S ONE ARTICLE I STRONGLY RECOMMEND FOR YOU TO PONDER ON. It is entitled: Interpret a tough experience as an exercise in compassion. This is only one of the various topics in her inspiring collection.
Jerome is a newbie in the blogging world. He’s more into photography but blogging would be ideal for him, as he could also write down his thoughts about his photo subjects. He has still to post his array of vivid and colorful pictures because this is the first blog for him, and we have to give him some slack as experience had taught us that it is not easy to establish your very first blog. One has to learn a little about HTML codes, posting, editing and lay outing.
I am sure, JER.BP would soon be one of the best blogs around. Welcome Jerome!
