About Our Poetry Contests
Starting on April 23rd, we have been running two week long contests on Wattpad, posted weekly. We are now on our 4th contest, and will continue to add more as the weeks pass. if you would like to enter one of our contests or read the many talented poet's entries, please check it out here.
Contest #1 (4/23 - 5/5) - Results
In our kickstarter Wattpad contest, we asked poets to submit poems inspired either by the phrase "celestial blood" or by the image above. All of our contestants submitted rich works full of imagery and beautiful diction. It was a hard choice, especially since poetry is a subjective form of art, but we were able to pick our favorites. So, without further ado, we present to you these three amazing poems!
Third Place - "Why the Moon Bleeds Blue" by Ruby (@awkwardteenish)
The last time I held you,
the moon bled blue
I felt explosion,
butterflies swarming
more like an erosion,
and darling I knew
our love is as rare
as the moon
when it bleeds blue.
The last time I held you,
the moon bled blue
We collided,
causing hypernova
so enchanted,
sky poured dew
we could only stare
at the moon
as it bled blue.
Every time I hold you,
the moon bleeds blue.
About the Author: Ruby is a seventeen years old poet. Please check out some more of her touching poetry in her collection: Ripples in the Bayou.
Second Place - "astronaut man" by @illusionboy
i am a space man
and i play with planets like yo-yos
(bounce, bounce, up and down),
threading string between scalding stars
like my life depends on it,
trying to send you a spiderweb message
with salivating constellations dripping from my fingertips,
Charlotte's Web,
tossing your planets, juggling your planets
in my fishbowl helmet,
playing astro-naughts and crosses
with the moon
three in a row:
i love you.
About the Author: illusionboy is sixteen years old and has been writing poetry for about a year. Please check out some more of illusionboy's creative poetry in the collections: saturn, space is nice but it's far from you, and the view from my window.
First Place - "galaxy" by N.o.v.a (@TheMasterAssassin101)
when the time came,
your memories would tumble down the stream
and into the waterfall of dreams.
take a dip into the pool of serenity,
surrounded by soothing drips of galaxies above.
let music spill into your ears and
cascade down your face
through your spiral eyes
and rain down on your peach lips.
let the notes get tangled in your
champagne hair that pour down
your whirlwind shoulders.
freckles of stardust splatter on your cheeks,
clusters of sunny blemishes and rosy moles.
blindfolds of midnight beads and
moonlight bubbles.
pearl tears trickle down your Milky Way cheeks
and I use my corrupted handkerchief to steal them away,
leaving a trail of twilight - which taints your vibrant skin - behind me.
I have infected you with my personal poison.
I have ruined a perfect creation.
That is why I don’t let anyone get close to me.
I’m terrified of hurting them.
Terrified of hurting you.
But love, one way or another,
finds a way to always hurt.
About the Author: N.o.v.a is fifteen years old and she started writing poetry four years ago. Please check more of her vibrant, imaginative poetry in her collection: Neptune.
Submit Poetry Today!
Celestial Blood Literary Magazine is currently open for submissions. We love to read all kinds of poetry and appreciate the work you put into creating it. Submissions are free, and we respond with personalized responses within one week. Submit now!