Welcome 2 the dream...

Have you ever dreamt of something

that was so real and vivid to your imagination? And when you woke up, you found that it was just a dream and it was not true? Have you ever dreamt in living colours whereas you could taste, smell, hear and touch everything in it and you just knew in your heart that it is real?  Have your ever had thoughts and feelings that were so strong that you just had to write them down before they went away forever?

The dream is alive!

"Sometimes the only thing standing in the way of your writing a great story or poem, is you." You may already have written a masterpiece but are afraid to show it because you wonder what everyone thinks about you. Well, I'm here to tell you that it's just not about you anymore. I mean, once your thoughts and feelings have been realized. It becomes part of something greater than yourself. That is one reason why you may feel good, as your spirit freely moves you, to convey the message you choose to express, through your writing a story or a poem.

Show us how you dream... 

Andre L. West

DreamQuestOne.Com

The Dream Quest One Poetry Contest - Summer 2008 Winners are as follows...

The Poetry Contest First Prize Winner is:
Amanda B. Mason of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA

"Day Dreams at Night Time"

I’m going on an adventure now the world has grown all dark,

While all the world is sleeping on a journey I embark.

The night becomes my soft warm stair on with I climb away

Into a world of dreams and joy and everlasting day

I run, I fly, I soar through clouds not knowing if I’ll stop.

Where wizards cast and dragons roar from every mountaintop.

For each adventure brave and strong the heroes and villains wield         Enchanted swords from distant lands and brightly shadowed shields.

With them I go on magic quests where winds and rapids flow

To storm a fortress, journey far, building legends as we go

Where castles bend and towers fall with creatures taking flight

In the darkest caverns of fearful beasts are treasures shining bright.

In realms so strange and worlds so fair I see a wondrous fate

For courage always wins the day in a world that I create.

And when its time to wake at last I feel no great concern

Because my world will wait unchanged until I can return.

If asleep or if awake it matters not you see.
My world is real within my reach, if only just for me.

By Amanda B. Mason (Age: 30) - "I am a high school history teacher at a magnet school. I have always enjoyed telling stories, which is what history is all about! I have also written poetry since I was in school, and look forward to sharing it with others.

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The Poetry Contest Second Prize Winner is...
 Randy Terrell of Long Beach, California

"The Aging Process"

In your twenties you came to find
a body you start to hate.
No matter that your curves stay high,
your breasts stay firm; legs go till nigh,
and still you loath. But pay no mind...
'Twas your smile that made you great

And someone will still think you're beautiful!

In your forties, you'll come to find
a body that makes you tired.
Curves that drop and lines that lower.
Added weight that makes you slower.
You'll be sad, but I will remind-
'Twas your smile that I desired.

And someone will think you're beautiful!

In your sixties, you'll come to find
a body you may not know.
New lines. Some wrinkles. A fold
for all the stories life can hold.
You'll be down, but please don't be blind-
'Twas your smile that stole the show.

And someone will still think you're beautiful!

In your eighties, you'll come to find
a body aching to be free.
Bones are brittle, hair is flat.
Not 'nuff weight to even be fat.
If you feel lost, keep this in mind-
It's still your smile...all would agree.

And someone will still think you're beautiful!

And that someone is me.

By Randy Terrell - (Age:28) I grew up in Southern California, with a brief stop by Washington, D.C. for a few years in college. Currently a political consultant for a firm in San Pedro, CA. I also write a week political column for a website called LBPost.com. Between my political life I was a ballroom dance instructor for Arthur Murray Dance Studio. I just finished writing my first novel, and in the process of writing my second.
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The Poetry Contest Third Prize Winner is...

Aubrey Lovejoy is Holden, Massachusetts

"Finding the Key to Autism"

No speech, no eye contact, it's hard to deal,
No one in this world knows how I feel.
She lost it all, and no one knew,
Why the speech she had, took off and flew.

I couldn't believe, I was in shock,
That because of her problem some kids mock.
They mock her, mock me,
But they don't see,
To unlock this problem there is no key.

I call her name, times on end.
No response and nothing will mend,
The sadness I hold in my heart,
Knowing she had a rough start.
Not just there, but throughout her life,
Is something she and I have to fight.

No matter how far she comes along,
Everyone knows there is something wrong.
Everything brings me back to that tragic day,
The day she wouldn't talk; wouldn't play.

She losts herself and I always pray,
That I'll find the key;  that there is a way.

By Aubrey Lovejoy (Age: 14) - I've been writing since I was six years old. I've had a poem published in two newspapers. I play 4 sports- soccer, basketball, softball and tennis. My poem is dedicated to my younger sister who is autistic. I write mostly short stories, but I'm starting to write more poetry.

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Dream Quest One Writing Contest Winners - Summer of 2008

The Writing Contest First Prize winner is:

Lynn Galanis of Stamford, Connecticut

Click here to read the First Prize Winning Story @ Dare to Dream page 2...



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