2010 Team Poetry Contest

[Epmd607]

I don't recall any of those gods being very nice.

For some reason that got me to thinking when I was very young, 1st or 2nd grade, feeling sorry for Satan being cast out of heaven by the archangel. There was a picture on my catechism showing this scene - sympathy for the devil long before the Stones song.

In the beginning, Satan wanted to keep the status quo, the ideal harmony. So originally God's the creative one, he wants to make things interesting by creating human beings. But once Satan becomes disruptive God is continually trying to figure out a way to bring everything back to ideal harmony, Jesus is his biggest attempt at trying to restore order. Jesus is supposed to get the human beings back in line for eternal harmony. They switch postures, Satan becomes the sole force of creativity in the supernatural world. God is always on the defensive, always trying to clean up Satan's messes. Satan's messes happen to be incredibly creative and dynamic.

Other cultures recognize this too. The Yazidi and various Kurdish and Assyrian groups worship the Peacock Angel, more commonly known as Shaitan/Satan or Melek. God left the world to the archangels to attend to, the Muslims and Christians borrowed the Assyrian Melek and made him God's nemesis. But he's usually the creative one, whether he's Illuminated or Evil, backed by God's authority or not. Lucifer is the patron of language and poetry. In Goethe, Milton, Dante he's the source of everything that's artful.

 

[butters]

we are creatures of shadows and dappled light
as poets, we must draw equally on light and dark, unable - too impure - to exist in either.

 

[CharleyH]

I'm giving away nothing, other than we have a great group and we have some interesting discussions going on in our War Room. Did I mention WE are BronzeAge, Tristesse, Remec, UnderYourSpell and Charleyh? We are the world, we are the children ..... lol

 

[CharleyH]

I don't want to shovel my driveway.

I'm almost done writing the rules for the contest, getting third-party noncontestant input on the understandability. Should be enough structure for a team game, everyone should know what they're doing with minimal guidance from captain, and there's still plenty of room for creativity. I'm basically just using half of a traditional form, but don't think you're getting off that easy, there's still a tool that many of you seem to shirk that you'll need to use.

I am geared up and looking forward.

 

[Epmd607]

I'm giving away nothing, other than we have a great group and we have some interesting discussions going on in our War Room. Did I mention WE are BronzeAge, Tristesse, Remec, UnderYourSpell and Charleyh? We are the world, we are the children ..... lol

I'm not even sure I'm in contact with all my team members, sort of hoping everyone shows up when it's their turn to write a stanza. But that's the sort of captain I am. I'm so sure in the intellectual prowess of AnnaSwirls, EroticO, ChipButty, and Tzara that I might just hit cruise control on Wednesday and throw my feet up on the dashboard.

And I want to up the stakes from Nothing to Something -- since I can't think of any other teams of poets currently writing, I'm gonna say whoever wins this team poetry contest is the greatest living team of poets in the Universe and possibly Multiverse.

 

[CharleyH]

I'm not even sure I'm in contact with all my team members, sort of hoping everyone shows up when it's their turn to write a stanza. But that's the sort of captain I am. I'm so sure in the intellectual prowess of AnnaSwirls, EroticO, ChipButty, and Tzara that I might just hit cruise control on Wednesday and throw my feet up on the dashboard.

And I want to up the stakes from Nothing to Something -- since I can't think of any other teams of poets currently writing, I'm gonna say whoever wins this team poetry contest is the greatest living team of poets in the Universe and possibly Multiverse.

Don't get ahead of yourself! I am confidant in my team, but will never underestimate yours. Yet, what are the stakes? LOL

 

[Epmd607]

Don't get ahead of yourself! I am confidant in my team, but will never underestimate yours. Yet, what are the stakes? LOL

Whoever wins gets to claim that they're the greatest living team of poets in the Universe if not the Multiverse.

 

[CharleyH]

Whoever wins gets to claim that they're the greatest living team of poets in the Universe if not the Multiverse.

lol Okay.

 

[UnderYourSpell]

You do realise that we are writing about some woman having to shout herself hoarse to get a man to listen don't you ....... nothing new there then

 

[butters]

You do realise that we are writing about some woman having to shout herself hoarse to get a man to listen don't you ....... nothing new there then

ancient eastern saying:
give pretty boy mirror - be prepared for long wait

 

[Epmd607]

I made the worst eggs ever this morning. I couldn't even imagine how eggs could be worse. My wife was not happy with my breakfast. I wanted to be nice to her because she watched hockey with me yesterday and wasn't a devil about it. What kind of dinner should I make? Like not something typical but not too complicated because as you can tell, I don't know how eggs work.

Echo and Narcissus. That Echo is a pretty complicated girl. You're so sure Narcissus never reciprocated her love? I'm giving something away, don't read this if you're not on my team. Secrets, hugs, kisses.

 

[UnderYourSpell]

Confucious he say woman shouting through bathroom keyhole wets panties

 

[EroticOrogeny]

I made the worst eggs ever this morning. I couldn't even imagine how eggs could be worse. My wife was not happy with my breakfast. I wanted to be nice to her because she watched hockey with me yesterday and wasn't a devil about it. What kind of dinner should I make? Like not something typical but not too complicated because as you can tell, I don't know how eggs work.

Echo and Narcissus. That Echo is a pretty complicated girl. You're so sure Narcissus never reciprocated her love? I'm giving something away, don't read this if you're not on my team. Secrets, hugs, kisses.

What about steak?
That's what I cooked my wife (and me) last night. I get nice ones (& with bones so the dog's happy), along with microwave fries and some vegetable.

 

[EroticOrogeny]

You do realise that we are writing about some woman having to shout herself hoarse to get a man to listen don't you ....... nothing new there then

Just as easily could be about a woman who never stops talking!

 

[UnderYourSpell]

Just as easily could be about a woman who never stops talking!

Wouldn't have to if the man would listen ...... although it's been scientifically proved that men enjoy nagging, if they didn't they'd do as asked the first time of asking

 

[Epmd607]

What about steak?
That's what I cooked my wife (and me) last night. I get nice ones (& with bones so the dog's happy), along with microwave fries and some vegetable.

I have accomplished that task before, I'll give it some consideration. She is sort of anti-red meat at the moment though, maybe I'll float it by her before I make it my mission. I'm a fan of french fries, but I can't really deal with the baked ones you get frozen. That's something my father used to do, make us french fries in the oven every time it was his turn to feed the kids.

 

[UnderYourSpell]

I have accomplished that task before, I'll give it some consideration. She is sort of anti-red meat at the moment though, maybe I'll float it by her before I make it my mission. I'm a fan of french fries, but I can't really deal with the baked ones you get frozen. That's something my father used to do, make us french fries in the oven every time it was his turn to feed the kids.

Make her good old English chips none of this french fries rubbish , big chunky chips deep fried till they are golden

 

[GuiltyPleasure]

Make her good old English chips none of this french fries rubbish , big chunky chips deep fried till they are golden

Amen to that AND Epmd607's condemnation of oven fries - ugh! I can think of so many meals that would wow your missus Epmd.......if she's not a red meat eater try chicken vol-au-vents - they look as if you toiled for hours but you can get all the ingredients either frozen or in a packet.

1 pkg. frozen patty cases (puff pastry) these can be cooked ahead of time then reheated.
2 boneless chicken breasts cut into bite size or left over cooked chicken cut likewise.
1 pkg powdered white instant sauce mixed with chicken bouillon.
Salt and pepper as desired.

Serve with creamy mashed potatoes and veggies - I choose baby carrots and peas for the colour.

Finish with one of President's Choice cheese cakes and great coffee.

Bon Appetit a les deux......

 

[champagne1982]

Amen to that AND Epmd607's condemnation of oven fries - ugh! I can think of so many meals that would wow your missus Epmd.......if she's not a red meat eater try chicken vol-au-vents - they look as if you toiled for hours but you can get all the ingredients either frozen or in a packet.

1 pkg. frozen patty cases (puff pastry) these can be cooked ahead of time then reheated.
2 boneless chicken breasts cut into bite size or left over cooked chicken cut likewise.
1 pkg powdered white instant sauce mixed with chicken bouillon.
Salt and pepper as desired.

Serve with creamy mashed potatoes and veggies - I choose baby carrots and peas for the colour.

Finish with one of President's Choice cheese cakes and great coffee.

Bon Appetit a les deux......

Yummy, set another plate for dinner...

How about shellfish? Thai coconut curry shrimp on basmati rice w/ baby greens...

Sautee sweet bell peppers (any color)
about 1/2 medium size red onion
in olive oil...
turn your raw and peeled 31-40 shrimp just pink in the pan with the veg
add 1/2 c frozen baby peas or a handful of sugar pea pods
season with
curry powder to taste and a dash of hot sauce
simmer for about 5 to ten minutes after adding
1 can coconut milk and 1/4 cup toasted unsweetened coconut brought just to the boiling point...

finish the meal with a light creme brule dessert and a glass of crisp white wine.

 

[Epmd607]

Amen to that AND Epmd607's condemnation of oven fries - ugh! I can think of so many meals that would wow your missus Epmd.......if she's not a red meat eater try chicken vol-au-vents - they look as if you toiled for hours but you can get all the ingredients either frozen or in a packet.

1 pkg. frozen patty cases (puff pastry) these can be cooked ahead of time then reheated.
2 boneless chicken breasts cut into bite size or left over cooked chicken cut likewise.
1 pkg powdered white instant sauce mixed with chicken bouillon.
Salt and pepper as desired.

Serve with creamy mashed potatoes and veggies - I choose baby carrots and peas for the colour.

Finish with one of President's Choice cheese cakes and great coffee.

Bon Appetit a les deux......

That sounds easy, but I don't know what this means: "1 pkg. frozen patty cases (puff pastry) these can be cooked ahead of time then reheated."

I got the stuff to make chicken souvlaki, I'll put it in a pita. I can remember how to make it sort of. Thanks for your suggestions. For real, those eggs I made this morning were one bite and gag, it just made no sense to me.

 

[Epmd607]

Yummy, set another plate for dinner...

How about shellfish? Thai coconut curry shrimp on basmati rice w/ baby greens...

Sautee sweet bell peppers (any color)
about 1/2 medium size red onion
in olive oil...
turn your raw and peeled 31-40 shrimp just pink in the pan with the veg
add 1/2 c frozen baby peas or a handful of sugar pea pods
season with
curry powder to taste and a dash of hot sauce
simmer for about 5 to ten minutes after adding
1 can coconut milk and 1/4 cup toasted unsweetened coconut brought just to the boiling point...

finish the meal with a light creme brule dessert and a glass of crisp white wine.

My wife's preg, she won't deal with a bunch of these ingredients. Thanks for the thought though.

 

[unpredictablebijou]

I made the worst eggs ever this morning. I couldn't even imagine how eggs could be worse. My wife was not happy with my breakfast. I wanted to be nice to her because she watched hockey with me yesterday and wasn't a devil about it. What kind of dinner should I make? Like not something typical but not too complicated because as you can tell, I don't know how eggs work.

You've gotten some damn fine suggestions already, but let me add mine: quiche. It's ridiculously easy and really impressive to chicks, and you can tailor it to her likes, or make several different kinds with ease.

The basics:
pre-made pie crust
grated cheese (cheddar, jack, swiss, whatever you have lying around; a mix is best)
eggs
milk

The crust trick: take little strips of foil, and put them round the edge of the pie tin over the edge of the crust, to keep it from getting too dark. Pre-bake the crust for five minutes or so before you fill it, to firm up the bottom.

The basic quiche is two to three eggs, about 3/4 C milk and a BUNCH of grated cheese. Put the cheese and fillings in first (layer them back and forth; cheese, then some fillings, then some more cheese, and so on) and then pour the egg and milk mixture over everything so it's reasonably full. Bake at 350 degrees for about 40-50 minutes or until a knife stuck in the middle comes out clean. It's embarrassingly easy.

Among things you can put in quiche:

mushrooms, raw or sauteed
spinach, ditto
any shredded leftover meat, like turkey or ham
canned salmon (yum)
onions, raw or carmelized (yum)
cooked bacon (my boys love this one best)
Pretty much anything you might put into an omelette

good luck!

 

[bflagsst]

Whoever wins gets to claim that they're the greatest living team of poets in the Universe if not the Multiverse.

That's not a prize in my contest. My contest is a contest for the sake of contest.

 

[UnderYourSpell]

That's not a prize in my contest. My contest is a contest for the sake of contest.

methinks your contest is for the sake of thinking up things to make the contestants squirm!

 

[bflagsst]

Tomorrow I'll post the contest rules in a thread that sounds something like "2010 Team Olympiad Rules" at about 6 or 7am EST, which is either 23 or 24 hours from now. Any immediate questions once its posted just post in that thread, I'll stop in often in case there are any issues. I should receive two poems from your team in my PM inbox by Friday at 7am. Good Luck.