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Neil Young inspires us all! He turned his artistic energy and creativity into a world famous message and attitude that has spread around the world. Now, it’s time to share your personal message from the heart. Here’s your chance to write a poem for Neil. The best poems will be considered for publication and recording.
Prize total of $1000.
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ReplyDeletethis is an interesting idea, having a contest whose winner may be recorded by Neil. But, is there any confirmation that this is not a scam?
Good q ZiggySleepdance.
ReplyDeleteNot sure. Figured someone would look into further and pass along their thoughts.
Let us know.
I say scam:
ReplyDeletehttp://bolt.cd/board/daily-chit-chat/646665-neil-young-poetry-scam-theyve-done-lady-gaga.html
Thanks Anon. Updated.
ReplyDeleteJesus H. Crap I just spent the whole weekend working on a poem!
ReplyDeleteHey, why doesn't Trasheher's wheat do same contest now that the idea is out, but jot for prize of any kind, just for the love Neil's music?
ReplyDeleteZiggySleepdance - Great idea. Tell you what, if you want to judge and review entries, we'll be glad to post the details.
ReplyDeleteYou can run it on your blog.
Right now, we have the contest for NYA going.
the first time i enter its a scam! hope you all can straighten that out thanks anyway.
ReplyDelete1st Annual Rusties Poetry Contest (not a scam)
ReplyDeletehttp://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=102639963173678&view=wall
well i haven't been to the wheat for a while and i got a bit excited about a neil poem contest..now ya sayin' its a scam
ReplyDeletewell anyways here's my entry:
The Quest:
A single mind, a single vision
a single thought,that I've been wishin'
My life gets clouded, with my ambition
not always clear, but its my decision
a simple man, is what I am
don't need no bling, don't need no glam
Just give me my friends,my axe and my passion
Don't need any lines, thats outa fashion!
Lord, give me the strength, to enjoy what I love
To travel,discover and follow the peace dove
Give me the humility,my ego's intact
give me the tranquility,to where I can retract
Give me the spirit,enrich my soul
give me the direction,to seek my full goal
they are humble hopes,to come to fruition
And the life it evokes, has no limits or condition
Grant my wish, to let me follow my dream
A simple life!....a simple dream!
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last line should have read:
ReplyDelete'a simple life..a simple theme"
IMO, best Neil Young poetry:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9fIYkkclsU
-Finnmaster
(This one's for you Thrasher)
ReplyDeleteAmerica,remember her,
When the truth was overblown,
The government will cradle you,
When the freedom's dead and gone,
It's gonna be a hard one,
When you gaze into the light,
A difficult one,
When the speck,it's in your eye,
You look around,
You don't understand,
You can't hear a sound,
With your head stuck in the sand.
Here entry since its a scam! Thats a shame I was so into it.
ReplyDeleteWhen Neil sings his songs
My heart gets strong.
Its like he knows my inner soul.
He sings to me with sweet harmony.
He knows where Iv been which shakes me deep within.
Hes meant to be with me, In my soul I know where my life will go.
When I see Neil I shutter with a chill.
When I hear his songs I know I belong.
This ole world keeps coming down!
but at least I know I can listen to Neil on the radio.
I have aged with time, My heart stays strong.
When Neil sings his songs.