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Created: 8:57pm on 07-26-2008
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SUPPORT OUR TROOPS MONTHLY POETRY CONTEST
 I felt it was imperative to create a contest in support of our wonderful soldiers who are currently or have previously served this wonderful, great nation abroad! As a military wife - I know first hand the sacrifices these brave men and women make each and every day, as well as their friends and family members. They deserve nothing but respect and as much love and support that we can give them; thank you so much for your service to this wonderful - great nation!
 RULES
ALL entries MUST BE POETRY . Any type of poetry is accepted, but please watch for a prompt.
Poetry CANNOT exceed 40 lines.
As many entries per round as you'd like to submit! 
Rating is 18+...Please DO NOT submit anything higher!!!
All entries must NOT have received an awardicon prior to submitting your poem!!
Deadline MUST be met! Any entries posted past the deadline will be disqualified!
All entries must be submitted in the bitem format. If you need any assistance with this type of submission, please view the following link!
Everyone is welcome to enter; open to all case colors!!!
Follow the rules and have fun!!!
PRIZES
 1st place winner will receive a 25k awardicon, and a Fan Package of my choosing from "The Ink Blot Authors Fan Club"  (there may be more than one first place winner)!
 2nd place winner will receive a Fan Package of my choosing from "The Ink Blot Authors Fan Club" , which includes 9 public reviews, 5,000 gp's, a 10k awardicon and a Military Merit Badge!!
3rd place winner will receive 3,500 GP's and a Military Merit Badge!
ALL HONORABLE MENTIONS WILL RECEIVE 1,000 GP'S (if any)!
DEADLINE
Deadline for Round 3 is December 19th, 11:59 P.M.....
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JUDGE(S)
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ROUND 3 JUDGE
Stiles ♥ 4-A Society
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ROUND 2 WINNERS!
1st Place:
2nd Place:   | ID: 1472953 (Rated: E)
Title: A Child's Prayer
Description: "Can He help me understand?" We support our brave troops but how can children understand?
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3rd Place:
Round 3 begins November 19th and ends at 11:59 WDC time on December 19th. Good luck writing those patriotic poems!
ROUND 3 PROMPT:
The American Soldier
U.S. Soldier's Creed
I am an American Soldier.
I am a Warrior and a member of a team.
I serve the people of the United States, and live the Army Values.
I will always place the mission first.
I will never accept defeat.
I will never quit.
I will never leave a fallen comrade.
I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills.
I always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself.
I am an expert and I am a professional.
I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy, the enemies of the United States of America in close combat.
I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life.
I am an American Soldier.
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