Category: Challenge Accepted
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An Origin of the Chinese Zodiac Signs Poem
Every Lunar New Year the Zodiac sign changes from one animal to the next within a twelve year cycle. 2019 had been blessed by the Pig, while 2020 is annointed to be the Year of the Rat. The Rat is the first animal in the cycle, followed by the Ox,…
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A Waiting Poem
The picture challenged the reader to create a poem with as many of those words as possible. I started to write this poem within 10 minutes using the following, handpicked words
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A Streamline Monologue
I had been challenged by the incredible poet and artist Adriana to write a story about a river flowing its way down towards the unknown. I’ve decided to create an inner monologue in the perspective of a water molecule within the stream, yet the abstract view can mirror the far…
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A Walk in the Jungle
After an unknown while of silent thoughts, I finally stand up and start walking. Looking around I became aware that I am in a jungle. But not the infamous wilds and endless forests I used to see on trips to the exotic. No, this was a modern jungle, a business…
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A Two-Sided Poem
Sometimes a happy story hides a sad tone, and a sad story reveals to have something good inside depending on the perspective one is looking at the situation. This poem contains two stories, one of a love that was doomed to fail (top to bottom), the other of a chance…
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A Pacaya Volcano Hike Poem
Some people climb mountains stay active in their lives. But what if the mountain that you are climbing is active too? I don’t mean Taiwan’s Taroko Gorge active, where bolder just roll beside you. I am talking active volcano! Pacaya Volcano Hike By Gregor South of Guatemala City, the…
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A Pet Poem
Whether cat, dog or geckos. Pets are more than just animals you own, they are family members deserving and returning love! A Pet Poem By Gregor for Brandy and Zora You! You are hunting demons keeping all awake during the night. You! You are always hungry and for my…
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A Travelling is Life Poem
There are too many wonders to see, too many people to meet, too many tastes to try and too many stories to hear. Travelling broadens one’s personal horizon and embraces personal growth. But what happens, when your life depends on it? Travelling is Life By Gregor After hard labour, a…
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A Friendship Poem (1/5)
Some say, that some friends are like family. The beauty of friendship, however, is, that friends can always leave, but decide to stay. Floating on the ever-lasting sea that is called life Your sole identity is divided into roles, counting at least five. Each of them is requiring individual poetic…
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A Chinese New Year’s Origin Poem
For years, the monster NIAN had been terrorizing the poor villagers. But with the appearance of a mysterious stranger, the tidings seem to change. Watchmen: „Villagers, come! Pack your stuff! Forget the weapons, the beast is too tough. The only way for you to survive Is to take your kids…
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