8 March 2013
With 35 entries, all of thought provoking quality, this has been the hardest challenge I have done.
I've slept on it and after much self flagellation created this short list of pieces after numerous lists and rethinks:
@dodged 'Religion' - showing that faith can provide strength
@Rawren 'Religious Me' - well expressed feeling of warmth in finding god
@Klaire 'Religion' - an honest opinion of love and eternal damnation; magical creation over evolutionary monkeys
@evilfingerz 'His Highness Porcelainius' - evil was on rampant form again but this one of talking to god on the big white telephone made me laugh
@were 'Religion' - finding religion in a calm place conveyed with skill
@emjez 'Remember Me' a word from our sponsor and a clever piece
@TheCodsPollocks 'Let Us Prey' - hilarious yet damning, just my cup of holy water
@sjw 'Realities or Conspiracies' - thought provoking and great structure, not hampered or forced by the acrostic nature
@sammielee46 'Reaching Out' - Sam's creative juices were flowing and I found this to be the pick of the bunch. Felt the emptiness in religion, again without noticing the acrostic element.
@wendy3763 'Nothing to do With?' - succinctly showing the difference between the pomp of religion and faith in god
@leelee101 'Pray or Prey' - a quality glimpse into the shady side, another one where the acrostic didn't hamper the flow
@sarahgamal 'Religion' - religion in a minimalist yet perfect nutshell
@patdolan83 'Both Sides' - made me ask myself questions, not least, are we masters or servants of our lives?
That was the hard part, picking a top three was a little easier. These stood out after several readings for their structure, and response they provoked in me:
In 3rd @sammielee46 'Reaching Out' really felt this one
In 2nd @sjw 'Realities or Conspiracies' Intelligent and quality
But in first place a piece that had me in stitches, yet also asked serious questions....
@TheCodsPollocks 'Let Us Prey'
Excellent work all!!!
Religion Acrostic Results • Opuss № I