Most people know by now that October 2005 is the 200th anniversary of the death of Nelson at Trafalgar. I would like to see a poem about either
Horatio Nelson OR The Battle of Trafalgar
I do not want to see
a ) Swearing or cursing
b ) Text talk
c ) Emoticons or other non verbal distractions eg oDd capiTAls.
d ) Consistent bad spelling. We all make occasional mistakes but try to get it right.
This is a contest for good poetry not stories, columns etc. It is not necessary to write comments on my work or anyone else's though it wouldn't do any harm.
I will try to comment on everyone's work within 24 hours but no promises. It may take longer.
I prefer rhyme, rhythm and form but all good poetry will be considered.
I will be the sole judge and will be awarding 300 points for first place and other points, as I see fit, for meritorious efforts. Trophies as appropriate.
I will delete any work I consider inappropriate.
Maximum 3 entries per person.
If anything isn't clear send me an IM.
Horatio Nelson OR The Battle of Trafalgar
I do not want to see
a ) Swearing or cursing
b ) Text talk
c ) Emoticons or other non verbal distractions eg oDd capiTAls.
d ) Consistent bad spelling. We all make occasional mistakes but try to get it right.
This is a contest for good poetry not stories, columns etc. It is not necessary to write comments on my work or anyone else's though it wouldn't do any harm.
I will try to comment on everyone's work within 24 hours but no promises. It may take longer.
I prefer rhyme, rhythm and form but all good poetry will be considered.
I will be the sole judge and will be awarding 300 points for first place and other points, as I see fit, for meritorious efforts. Trophies as appropriate.
I will delete any work I consider inappropriate.
Maximum 3 entries per person.
If anything isn't clear send me an IM.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on July 23, 2005
- Rewards: Gold: 300
- Final notes: Thank you all for entering my first competition. There was a great variety in the entries and some outstanding work by the winners. Congratulations to you all.
Jim S
Entries [2]
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In a time, in an age, so long ago,
when tall ships sailed the seaby NeferMaatNetjer 58 lines, 7 comments, on Jul 20 8:57 PM 2005. In Other• Commented on by judge. -
“Lord Nelson was a pompous fool!”
No one'd say that. Now who'd say that?• Commented on by judge.
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good luck
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this is an interesting topic for a narrative poem...
i dont know much about it so i wont be entering, but all the best with the contest... -
Do you know the Richard Thompson song about Nelson and Trafalger Square?
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What a great topic for a contest! I will return - joanne
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I know little or notheing about Nelson or Trafalger, so I will do some research and perhaps return.
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best of luck with your contest, I would enter but know nothing about either of the premises the contest is based on. I would research and tinker something up but ive been busy with probably legal battles and of course keeping up with the class
posting lessons, answering questions and of course the whole disaster with having to take people in and temp live here with my folks. oiy! lots o drama. read my journal to find out if you want lol.
anyways i would research and enter but alas and struck for time
much love and success. if you need
or have any questions let me know even an unbiased extra eye for contest merit 
I'm here. wherever here is
spin
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Interesting idea for a contest! I know little about this, but I may do some research and come back to this!
Best of luck with this!
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actually I didn't know that October 2005 is the 200th anniversary of the death of Nelson at Trafalgar. But other than that... good idea for a contest!
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Your entry would be welcomed. The more the merrier. Jim S
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Hope to see you on board lavender shadows.
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Best of luck to everyone. I will comment on the poems. Namaste Blessed Be. Sharron.
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I have a poem about Nelson and Trafalgar, but it's a previously published poem, although it's never been on this site. Is that allowable?
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another one that is in the dark about the subject but i love learning new things.i welcome such an unique topic to write about and i hope the entries will be many.i will be glad to read the poems in this.with masterblaster in it i'm sure i will learn a lot.
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Thanks for the comments about comments Sharron. There's still time for an entry though.
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All good poetry acceptable including prewrites on or off site.
Commemorative poems.
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Thanks for looking Queenie. Hope you enjoy the entries.
Jim S -
Hi, thank you very much for the silver, congatulations to the other winners, hugs Di
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Congratulations to the winners
angelica
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Thanks for the Bronze, much appreciated! grats to the 2nd and winner!
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Dear Jim,
I have just returned to AP from sick-bay ('flu) and am delighted to find that my ballad was awarded a Gold Trophy.
While thanking you for this and the points, I want to thank you especially for hosting this contest on such a worthy subject which I enjoyed, while in bed, researching again and writing about. It further inspired me to write a companion ballad on his much maligned and neglected mistress which I posted this morning: allpoetry.com/poem/1409662
I am hoping, with others, to persuade Kevin to include a 'History' category on this site so that we don't have to list such poems as "other".
Congratulations to the other winners and to all who entered.
Regards and best wishes, Hugh Wyles.
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