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OK, folks. After a couple weeks of contest hype we have a total of three contestants. I was hoping for more but hopefully the next one people will be more open to trying their hand. So, here they are. The 3 entries. Please post your vote here!! so there is no dispute and all can see and count for themselves. Winner will receive this
Entry #1
Captain Midnight's Pre-flight Check
The fighters were parked at the far end of the field
as sirens garishly blared and he scrambled to wield
the top ranked squadron of P51's
that belched deadly fire from six synchronized guns.
As he jogged toward his splendidly fit fighter plane
thoughts of duty occurred and began to strain
his concentration for the daring plan of attack
he'd undeniably been rattled by too much heavy flack.
Had the master alternator switch been turned on?
why it would blast him out of the sky if that was set wrong.
What if the propeller pitch was set too high?
he'd often wondered about that as he streaked through the sky.
As he ran down the runway the captain absently thought
of the flowers for his girl, which he had recently bought.
Did she prefer pink roses or would red carnations be embraced?
Well at least they were fresh cut and arranged in good taste.
He thought back on his idyllic days while attending Yale
flush full of serious studies and frosty pints of ale.
He'd diligently schooled himself in law and competed in track
right up until that day of the devastating December attack.
When Captain Midnight first burst into the air
energetic legions of enemy pilots were blissfully unaware
of the nonpareil nerves that he brought to the fight
until they were illuminated in the Admiral's gun sight.
The courageous Captain then sprinted as though shot from a sling
ensuring that he would be the first to take wing
as he sought to do battle with the German air aces
who'd had no time to wipe the grit off their faces.
But wait .. what was that call that he heard
as he briskly dashed then his head briefly blurred
"Hey Captain you overran and forgot to climb in your plane"
"Well how about that, I am under incredible strain".
The moment was forgotten as he closed the planes bubble
if word of his lapse leaked, he'd be in serious trouble.
The signal flare then sizzled and burst high in the sky
and the squadron's fleet launched under the commander's watchful eye.
Fighter planes banked left and streaked straight towards the enemies lair
to paste the Luftwaffe with lead, that would pierce the night air.
Entry #2
On a cold and pitch dark night,
ancient tracks shake with fright
On railroads old filled with disdain,
comes grinning bright, the old Ghost Train
Why wears its engine a skull like mask?
Some questions are better not to ask
Once every year through fog or rain
comes rumbling through, the old Ghost Train
Spike drivers and Conductors know
in a whispered hush how the tale did grow
These rails were laid with death and pain
souls burn like coal in the old Ghost Train
A race to join coasts from West to East
was the prideful sin that made the beast
The prize - a golden spike - like the mark of Cain
scars deep the heart of the old Ghost Train
Its passengers wail and scream a lot
forever ride this spectral chariot
that collects the dead that do refrain
to say why they ride the old Ghost Train
Entry #3
Thanks to all!!
Think I added a poll above, hell who knows! If there is one use it please since voting isn't the way to go. It was all tied up so I think we will let the poll decide!
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OK, folks. After a couple weeks of contest hype we have a total of three contestants. I was hoping for more but hopefully the next one people will be more open to trying their hand. So, here they are. The 3 entries. Please post your vote here!! so there is no dispute and all can see and count for themselves. Winner will receive this
Entry #1
Captain Midnight's Pre-flight Check
The fighters were parked at the far end of the field
as sirens garishly blared and he scrambled to wield
the top ranked squadron of P51's
that belched deadly fire from six synchronized guns.
As he jogged toward his splendidly fit fighter plane
thoughts of duty occurred and began to strain
his concentration for the daring plan of attack
he'd undeniably been rattled by too much heavy flack.
Had the master alternator switch been turned on?
why it would blast him out of the sky if that was set wrong.
What if the propeller pitch was set too high?
he'd often wondered about that as he streaked through the sky.
As he ran down the runway the captain absently thought
of the flowers for his girl, which he had recently bought.
Did she prefer pink roses or would red carnations be embraced?
Well at least they were fresh cut and arranged in good taste.
He thought back on his idyllic days while attending Yale
flush full of serious studies and frosty pints of ale.
He'd diligently schooled himself in law and competed in track
right up until that day of the devastating December attack.
When Captain Midnight first burst into the air
energetic legions of enemy pilots were blissfully unaware
of the nonpareil nerves that he brought to the fight
until they were illuminated in the Admiral's gun sight.
The courageous Captain then sprinted as though shot from a sling
ensuring that he would be the first to take wing
as he sought to do battle with the German air aces
who'd had no time to wipe the grit off their faces.
But wait .. what was that call that he heard
as he briskly dashed then his head briefly blurred
"Hey Captain you overran and forgot to climb in your plane"
"Well how about that, I am under incredible strain".
The moment was forgotten as he closed the planes bubble
if word of his lapse leaked, he'd be in serious trouble.
The signal flare then sizzled and burst high in the sky
and the squadron's fleet launched under the commander's watchful eye.
Fighter planes banked left and streaked straight towards the enemies lair
to paste the Luftwaffe with lead, that would pierce the night air.
Entry #2
On a cold and pitch dark night,
ancient tracks shake with fright
On railroads old filled with disdain,
comes grinning bright, the old Ghost Train
Why wears its engine a skull like mask?
Some questions are better not to ask
Once every year through fog or rain
comes rumbling through, the old Ghost Train
Spike drivers and Conductors know
in a whispered hush how the tale did grow
These rails were laid with death and pain
souls burn like coal in the old Ghost Train
A race to join coasts from West to East
was the prideful sin that made the beast
The prize - a golden spike - like the mark of Cain
scars deep the heart of the old Ghost Train
Its passengers wail and scream a lot
forever ride this spectral chariot
that collects the dead that do refrain
to say why they ride the old Ghost Train
Entry #3
Thanks to all!!
Come on people! Vote for one of the three finalist above!
Coming down to the end of voting and its tied. Vote for one of the above please!
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All great entries... can I vote for them all? As I've (sort of) committed myself, I'll vote for #2 (thumbs u
Thanks! That makes it a three way tie! Keep bringing in some votes!
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(thumbs u
Verification granted! (thumbs uGreat thread! Is there a poll?I don't have a poll just asking for transparent votes so its all here on the thread. Poll sounds good if I knew how to do that..
Also, I did get a pm vote for entry 3. If they want to verify here that's up to them tho.
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Great thread! Is there a poll?
I don't have a poll just asking for transparent votes so its all here on the thread. Poll sounds good if I knew how to do that..
Also, I did get a pm vote for entry 3. If they want to verify here that's up to them tho.
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Please amuse me and slap a vote or two up here. Today is the last day to vote!
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OK, folks. After a couple weeks of contest hype we have a total of three contestants. I was hoping for more but hopefully the next one people will be more open to trying their hand. So, here they are. The 3 entries. Please post your vote here!! so there is no dispute and all can see and count for themselves. Winner will receive this
Entry #1
Captain Midnight's Pre-flight Check
The fighters were parked at the far end of the field
as sirens garishly blared and he scrambled to wield
the top ranked squadron of P51's
that belched deadly fire from six synchronized guns.
As he jogged toward his splendidly fit fighter plane
thoughts of duty occurred and began to strain
his concentration for the daring plan of attack
he'd undeniably been rattled by too much heavy flack.
Had the master alternator switch been turned on?
why it would blast him out of the sky if that was set wrong.
What if the propeller pitch was set too high?
he'd often wondered about that as he streaked through the sky.
As he ran down the runway the captain absently thought
of the flowers for his girl, which he had recently bought.
Did she prefer pink roses or would red carnations be embraced?
Well at least they were fresh cut and arranged in good taste.
He thought back on his idyllic days while attending Yale
flush full of serious studies and frosty pints of ale.
He'd diligently schooled himself in law and competed in track
right up until that day of the devastating December attack.
When Captain Midnight first burst into the air
energetic legions of enemy pilots were blissfully unaware
of the nonpareil nerves that he brought to the fight
until they were illuminated in the Admiral's gun sight.
The courageous Captain then sprinted as though shot from a sling
ensuring that he would be the first to take wing
as he sought to do battle with the German air aces
who'd had no time to wipe the grit off their faces.
But wait .. what was that call that he heard
as he briskly dashed then his head briefly blurred
"Hey Captain you overran and forgot to climb in your plane"
"Well how about that, I am under incredible strain".
The moment was forgotten as he closed the planes bubble
if word of his lapse leaked, he'd be in serious trouble.
The signal flare then sizzled and burst high in the sky
and the squadron's fleet launched under the commander's watchful eye.
Fighter planes banked left and streaked straight towards the enemies lair
to paste the Luftwaffe with lead, that would pierce the night air.
Entry #2
On a cold and pitch dark night,
ancient tracks shake with fright
On railroads old filled with disdain,
comes grinning bright, the old Ghost Train
Why wears its engine a skull like mask?
Some questions are better not to ask
Once every year through fog or rain
comes rumbling through, the old Ghost Train
Spike drivers and Conductors know
in a whispered hush how the tale did grow
These rails were laid with death and pain
souls burn like coal in the old Ghost Train
A race to join coasts from West to East
was the prideful sin that made the beast
The prize - a golden spike - like the mark of Cain
scars deep the heart of the old Ghost Train
Its passengers wail and scream a lot
forever ride this spectral chariot
that collects the dead that do refrain
to say why they ride the old Ghost Train
Entry #3
Thanks to all!!
Come on people! Vote for one of the three finalist above!
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Need some votes here people!
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Please vote for one of the three entries above here in the thread. Thanks. They worked hard on these so show them some support and vote!
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OK, folks. After a couple weeks of contest hype we have a total of three contestants. I was hoping for more but hopefully the next one people will be more open to trying their hand. So, here they are. The 3 entries. Please post your vote here!! so there is no dispute and all can see and count for themselves. Winner will receive this
Entry #1
Captain Midnight's Pre-flight Check
The fighters were parked at the far end of the field
as sirens garishly blared and he scrambled to wield
the top ranked squadron of P51's
that belched deadly fire from six synchronized guns.
As he jogged toward his splendidly fit fighter plane
thoughts of duty occurred and began to strain
his concentration for the daring plan of attack
he'd undeniably been rattled by too much heavy flack.
Had the master alternator switch been turned on?
why it would blast him out of the sky if that was set wrong.
What if the propeller pitch was set too high?
he'd often wondered about that as he streaked through the sky.
As he ran down the runway the captain absently thought
of the flowers for his girl, which he had recently bought.
Did she prefer pink roses or would red carnations be embraced?
Well at least they were fresh cut and arranged in good taste.
He thought back on his idyllic days while attending Yale
flush full of serious studies and frosty pints of ale.
He'd diligently schooled himself in law and competed in track
right up until that day of the devastating December attack.
When Captain Midnight first burst into the air
energetic legions of enemy pilots were blissfully unaware
of the nonpareil nerves that he brought to the fight
until they were illuminated in the Admiral's gun sight.
The courageous Captain then sprinted as though shot from a sling
ensuring that he would be the first to take wing
as he sought to do battle with the German air aces
who'd had no time to wipe the grit off their faces.
But wait .. what was that call that he heard
as he briskly dashed then his head briefly blurred
"Hey Captain you overran and forgot to climb in your plane"
"Well how about that, I am under incredible strain".
The moment was forgotten as he closed the planes bubble
if word of his lapse leaked, he'd be in serious trouble.
The signal flare then sizzled and burst high in the sky
and the squadron's fleet launched under the commander's watchful eye.
Fighter planes banked left and streaked straight towards the enemies lair
to paste the Luftwaffe with lead, that would pierce the night air.
Entry #2
On a cold and pitch dark night,
ancient tracks shake with fright
On railroads old filled with disdain,
comes grinning bright, the old Ghost Train
Why wears its engine a skull like mask?
Some questions are better not to ask
Once every year through fog or rain
comes rumbling through, the old Ghost Train
Spike drivers and Conductors know
in a whispered hush how the tale did grow
These rails were laid with death and pain
souls burn like coal in the old Ghost Train
A race to join coasts from West to East
was the prideful sin that made the beast
The prize - a golden spike - like the mark of Cain
scars deep the heart of the old Ghost Train
Its passengers wail and scream a lot
forever ride this spectral chariot
that collects the dead that do refrain
to say why they ride the old Ghost Train
Entry #3
Thanks to all!!
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The cover story is just as interesting and unusual as the cover. (thumbs uA new pick up tonight. I like this cover.
Nothing strikes fear into the heart of man than a giant rainbow colored space shovel!
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Needs your entries today! Will post them tomorrow for voting to begin!
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Very smooth transaction and would buy from again. Thanks!
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Pre code poetry contest ends soon in the Gold thread. Get me your entries to me by tomorrow night! Thanks.
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Pre code poetry contest in the Gold thread ends soon. Get entries to me by tommorow! Thanks.
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Nice! I love it. I wonder how much a Terran girl goes for? Next contest I will def give a saucy girl cover away! Remember tomorrow is the last day to get me your entries by pm!!!!
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Three more days to submit entries for the contest!
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Changing of the guard
So now 19 days into the apocalypse
Unforgiving sun, cracked parched lips
Fires still burn on the mountains above
None that remained were shown God's love
Progress that took a thousand years
Quickly washed away in a sea of tears
Clearly the mighty impact of the winged ones fall
Can be seen in the burning buildings and shopping malls
The only blessing of my newly formed life
Is that my family didn't survive the New World strife
The devil has made known his calling card
All has witnessed the changing of the guard
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Great stuff Jayman, Frozen , and pcalhoun!
Everyone please remember to submit your entries to me in p.m. so I can post them for the contest. These will be posted anonymously so take a shot. No one will know its you if you're on the shy side unless you win! Then who cares, your a champ! Taking them through Sunday and post on Monday. Win yourself bragging rights and a sweaty Men's Adventures 26. That sounded dirty!
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I have had some entries trickling in but I have decided to extend the deadline until Sunday. Hope this allows some people on the fence to join in the party. I have decided the prize will be this fair copy of Men's Adventures 26. Not pretty but hard to get and has good reads.
Submit! Submit! Your entries! To me in pm!
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Don't forget to send me your contest entries! Clocks a ticking!
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Nice one, Pat! Thanks for the reminder that the deadline is looming, June 16th. I am still trying to figure out a prize besides the obvious bragging rights of course. Remember this go around can be any genre you see fit. Romance, crime, war, the infamous Alf humping a seal cover if that inspires you...your choice! Send them to me via pm so I can post them anonymously for voting. Thanks!
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One of my favorite covers of all time as well..
Now that's an insanely nice book!
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Double WOW!
Both together still wouldn't be as nice as your recent purchase Jay!
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A 9.0 Standard! Very nice!