This contest is to honor the true Elegance of poetry and give back to poetry the Eloquence in which it deserve. This contest was inspired by a poem I recently wrote and entered into a contest without first fully checking out the contest runner. I believe my poem was not even considered because it was too clean. I found this baffling; someone actually encouraging the use of profane language and vulgar erotica in poetry. Both of which I believe kill poetry. A strong message can be delivered and even dark poetry can be made Elegant without having to go to such excessive measures. I do not believe that profanity or erotica belong in poetry. A few words here and there doesn't take away from it and portraying a scene of passion between two people can be expressed to make one feel the romance come to life without explicit details.
OK, now that I'm done rambling. This is what I am looking for. I am looking for poetry that has beautiful imagery written in the eloquence that Poetry deserves. Make all the famous poets proud to still have their names around in having attributed to the beauty of poetry. Show me that there is still beauty in the world. I will be judging on imagery, creativity, flow, how well you present your poem, and grammar (When I say grammar I mean the proper use of Words/Capitalization; not punctuation. I don't not judge on punctuation.)
Rules:
1) No-Prewrites, I want fresh and original. Be inspired by beauty
2) Absolutely no profanity, or erotica. (There is a difference between romance and erotica.) If you want to write a love poem you are more then welcome, but in love scenes some things should be left to the imagination)
3) Write about any subject you want as long as it doesn't cross the guidelines.
4) Write in any form of poetry you want ( It has to be a Poem)
5) Enter as many times as you are inspired.
6) Have fun
I will, most definitely read, and comment on every poem that is entered in the contest. If not right away then during the judging process but I will comment.
Have fun and let beauty flow!
1st place 750 points
2nd place 500 points
3rd place 300 points
Honorable mentions will receive 50 points each and I will have 3.
OK, now that I'm done rambling. This is what I am looking for. I am looking for poetry that has beautiful imagery written in the eloquence that Poetry deserves. Make all the famous poets proud to still have their names around in having attributed to the beauty of poetry. Show me that there is still beauty in the world. I will be judging on imagery, creativity, flow, how well you present your poem, and grammar (When I say grammar I mean the proper use of Words/Capitalization; not punctuation. I don't not judge on punctuation.)
Rules:
1) No-Prewrites, I want fresh and original. Be inspired by beauty
2) Absolutely no profanity, or erotica. (There is a difference between romance and erotica.) If you want to write a love poem you are more then welcome, but in love scenes some things should be left to the imagination)
3) Write about any subject you want as long as it doesn't cross the guidelines.
4) Write in any form of poetry you want ( It has to be a Poem)
5) Enter as many times as you are inspired.
6) Have fun
I will, most definitely read, and comment on every poem that is entered in the contest. If not right away then during the judging process but I will comment.
Have fun and let beauty flow!
1st place 750 points
2nd place 500 points
3rd place 300 points
Honorable mentions will receive 50 points each and I will have 3.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on April 1, 2005
- Rewards: Gold: 750
- Final notes: First let me say I apologize for taking so long in judging this contest. I got just what I asked for and that is some very beautiful poetry from all who entered. This made the judging very hard for me. Although it was very enjoyable to read true beauty put back into poetry.
My choices are:
1st place "Propiniquity's Role in Love," by ecrivainO1
2nd place ""Heavenly Vision," by Maureen
3rd place "Dancing With the Shadows," by cherche -de -ame
honorable mentions:
"At the Foot of Your Cross," by Samplette
"The Wonderful Elegance of Poetry," by leander
"Traveling Incognito," by La Belle Rouge
I thank everyone who entered.
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Beauty will never die
For it is eternityby lovefragment 20 lines, 2 comments, on Mar 16 6:39 AM 2005. In Love• Commented on by judge. -
An abyss of barren concrete
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Down the path where willows weep
by a lake of sparkling blue• Commented on by judge. -
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And we are staring at each other
With all vigor and strengthby poisonedpen 44 lines, 7 comments, on Mar 25 10:46 AM 2005. In Love• Commented on by judge. -
In What? He killed his love.
For why? He dies not long after• Commented on by judge. -
Light changes into shadows as shapes take different formssilhouettes on the wallby cherche -d -ame 31 lines, 13 comments, on Mar 25 6:19 PM 2005. In Other, Love, Hope
Bronze trophy winner
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Silver trophy winner
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I can only applaud this contest here since I so totally agree with you that profanity and erotica just don't fit into a poem.
Okay, if someone sais 'screw you because you betrayed me' or something, then I think it is still okay, but there are plenty enough on here who go waaayyyy further than this.
Also erotica, I mean EEWWEE I don't want to know someone's length or the funny noises the 'juices' make or stuff pukes I mean, that's just sick. there is though one possibility to make poems a little bit erotic, and that's just using metaphors in stead of telling something explicit
like: and the plane landed on the with grass overgrown road
no, but yeah, you know what I mean here
Anyways, I have bookmarked this contest and I'll try to come up with something (if my sleeping muse gets out of bed
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Good luck with this wonderful contest dear friend
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I'm sure you are going to get excellent entries to this contest Mel! Just like Leander, my inspiration has been quite low lately, but if I get hit by some flash of light with lots of imageries, I'll surely enter
Kisses,
Mari
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Sounds like a wonderful contest to me. I know now that "cuss words" dont have to categorized as adult, I have been slapped in the face with filth and I sure don't appreciate it.
It's nice to see more pure beautiful poetry, I can certainly do without vulgarity.
Kudos ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
S♠m
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Great contest, I totally agree with you. I hope you get a lot of good entries!
Love and Blessings, Ashlee
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Very interesting contest. Cuss words should be used sparsingly and tastefully. Constant hearing of "F-- you" is inane. I hope you get a lot of good entries. Good luck with this!
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While I have to dissent with you on the bit about erotica not belonging in poetry (there is a humongous difference between the tasteful and the vulgar, although that difference is drawn by a very thin line--not to mention that some people haven't yet mastered the art of shadow and metaphor), I do concur about profanity--it cheapens poetry, and just like processed foods, adds nothing of value. (I don't get the point of using a four-letter word in every sentence--what are you trying to get across?) In either case, I respect your viewpoints. I don't know if I'll be able to think of anything for the contest...I will be on a limited time schedule the next couple of weeks, as I'll be traveling and doing plenty of other things. I hope, however, that you get the kind of entries you are looking for, and plenty of them! I will make no promises, but will try (notice emphasis on "try" lol) to enter something.
Have fun!
Many blessings,
Raven Aurora
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I whole heartedly agree with you on the fine line. A love scene can be made beautiful when it is written tastefully. I was refering more to the porno type erotica that leaves little to the imagination. I did notice your emphasis on try I hope something works out for you. Be safe in your travels and I hope you are traveling for fun.
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Dang girl... You already have lots of entries!!
Love this idea for a contest...
Yertweetyness
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I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to put a touch of elegance back into romantic poetry. I agree with most of the sentiments expressed here, insomuch that erotica, may have it's place in romantics, but vulgarity does not and poetry can be eloquent without the use of either.
Thanks again,
Del
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There have been many great poets both profane and erotic, although they are not the ones I choose to favor. I do however believe, that all great art is established by those who view it as art. What engulfs my spirit may not engulf the spirit of another, and I can respect and understand that. Poetry has lost something in the interim, as has the world. This contest gives the poet a chance to bring back an eloquence that sometimes gets lost in the fray of discontent and dissention. Thanks for this challenge my friend. Poetry can be beautiful, and so it is. Good luck judging. I just read an entry that is beautiful and that delights my soul. I will enter this for sure, for the beauty in poetry is alive in many of us. Great contest!
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I thought it was a very nice idea too. Swearing can be very effective I think, however every time a swearword is used it looses power, just like any word I suppose, but swearwords are meant to be 'shocking' and overusing them really does miss the point. I don't think they are necessarily BAD to use in a poem but they are overused. I really liked your contest because it really did allow a lot of freedom as to what you can write which I think is very good. Thank you.
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Melisa , you make an excellent point here in many ways . I have written some erotic poems , but I do not think that ANYONE would be offended by any of them , as they were presented with class and eloquence and I have had many comments seconding that. However I have run accross some with so much vulgarity and profanity( even one that mentions enjoying getting ( the f word by her father ) I do not believe such is art.....it is merely done for shock value . I wish you many great entries in this contest
xoxoxo
Reenie
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Thx so much for the trophy and the points I feel honored to have been chosen as one of the winners in this great contest , and congratulations to gold and silver too and everyone that enterd
Thanks
xoxo
Reenie
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My sincere congratulations to the winners. It was indeed, a pleasure to participate in such grand company. Thanks too, meesa, for a wonderful hostessing job...excellent.
Thanks again and best wishes all around,
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Congratulations to the winners. A wonderful contest! I much enjoyed it.
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Congratulations to the winners. THanks for the inspiration as well.
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Why wasn't there a silver cup?
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There is a Silver Cup it is hidden between the flowers. It is very hard to see compared to the Godl and Bronze. But it is on "Heavenly Vision," by Maureen. I always post who the winners are because sometimes people pull out their poems after judging and the poem and trophy disappear.
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Thank you very much! I truly feel honored receiving the silver cup! I'm going to leave it right where it is, hidden between the flowers. This contest meant a lot to me..I'm so happy that you liked my poem!
Thank you, too, for the points..you are so generous!
One more thank you and I'll be done. Thank you for having this elegant contest!!!
♥ Maureen
Edited on Apr 01, 2:01 p.m. because 'I'm always editing.'.
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