Hello there! If you've clicked on this contest, it must mean you like a challenge!
I love good, rhyming Christian poetry. However, I rarely find it on this site! SO, that's what this contest is about. I am looking for quality poetry based on scripture or biblical themes. (To get an idea of what I'm looking for, just read some of mine!)
This is my first time running a contest, so I can only promise that I'll do my best in judging. I'm a teacher by occupation, so I will not be judging merely on "what I like"; my high suggestion is that you take the contest rules VERY seriously!
May the best poem win!
THE CONTEST RULES:
1. Poems that do not fit the theme of this contest will be immediately disqualified.
2. Spelling, grammar, and fluency are important (-this included proper capitalization of words...i.e. "no sticky caps"; You may, however, allow some letters to be irregularly capitalized if you're trying to give me a hidden message!).
3. Since this contest is about Christian/Biblical content, I expect to see verse references or excerpts in your Author's Comments. I like to look these up!
4. You MUST use consistent, solid rhymes throughout your poem. (Sorry- basic prose are a pet peeve of mine, unless they're REALLY good... which, I rarely see that on here.) If you use a specific form of poetry, it may boost your chances of winning (HINT: Go to www.shadowpoetry.com for ideas!). **The ONLY exceptions I will give to this rule are those rare words that don't rhyme, but fit unusually well in a poem.
5. Another way to get better your chances of winning is by creating a poem that has more than one theme mixed in. (E.g. Jesus is the "Bread of Life" as well as the "Living Water"- integrate these ideas!)
If I think of any other rules, I'll add them later...
ADDITION RULES: (Effective 10-28-05, 10:35 PM EST)
6. Please be modest about the length of your poem, as I won't have too much spare time in judging later on- I have papers to grade, too!
7. WITH THE RHYMING- I also prefer consistent meter. What I mean by that is this- if you're going to rhyme lines, they at least should have the same number of syllables. If you can make the accents fall appropriately, more props to you!
8. IF YOU USE A SPECIFIC FORM, PLEASE PUT THE NAME OF THE FORM IN PARENTHESES NEXT TO YOUR TITLE.
9. If you entered your poem before any additional rules, they will not apply to your poem- I want to be as fair as possible.
***ALSO... I'm going to try and hold off reading and commenting until near the end of the contest, as I want all of them to have a freshness to me before judging them.
1st place- Gold and 300 points
2nd place- Silver and 200 points
3rd place- Bronze and 100 points
I love good, rhyming Christian poetry. However, I rarely find it on this site! SO, that's what this contest is about. I am looking for quality poetry based on scripture or biblical themes. (To get an idea of what I'm looking for, just read some of mine!)
This is my first time running a contest, so I can only promise that I'll do my best in judging. I'm a teacher by occupation, so I will not be judging merely on "what I like"; my high suggestion is that you take the contest rules VERY seriously!
May the best poem win!
THE CONTEST RULES:
1. Poems that do not fit the theme of this contest will be immediately disqualified.
2. Spelling, grammar, and fluency are important (-this included proper capitalization of words...i.e. "no sticky caps"; You may, however, allow some letters to be irregularly capitalized if you're trying to give me a hidden message!).
3. Since this contest is about Christian/Biblical content, I expect to see verse references or excerpts in your Author's Comments. I like to look these up!
4. You MUST use consistent, solid rhymes throughout your poem. (Sorry- basic prose are a pet peeve of mine, unless they're REALLY good... which, I rarely see that on here.) If you use a specific form of poetry, it may boost your chances of winning (HINT: Go to www.shadowpoetry.com for ideas!). **The ONLY exceptions I will give to this rule are those rare words that don't rhyme, but fit unusually well in a poem.
5. Another way to get better your chances of winning is by creating a poem that has more than one theme mixed in. (E.g. Jesus is the "Bread of Life" as well as the "Living Water"- integrate these ideas!)
If I think of any other rules, I'll add them later...
ADDITION RULES: (Effective 10-28-05, 10:35 PM EST)
6. Please be modest about the length of your poem, as I won't have too much spare time in judging later on- I have papers to grade, too!
7. WITH THE RHYMING- I also prefer consistent meter. What I mean by that is this- if you're going to rhyme lines, they at least should have the same number of syllables. If you can make the accents fall appropriately, more props to you!
8. IF YOU USE A SPECIFIC FORM, PLEASE PUT THE NAME OF THE FORM IN PARENTHESES NEXT TO YOUR TITLE.
9. If you entered your poem before any additional rules, they will not apply to your poem- I want to be as fair as possible.
***ALSO... I'm going to try and hold off reading and commenting until near the end of the contest, as I want all of them to have a freshness to me before judging them.
1st place- Gold and 300 points
2nd place- Silver and 200 points
3rd place- Bronze and 100 points
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on November 11, 2005
- Rewards: Gold: 300
- Final notes: Hello again!
Please forgive me for the lengthy time in judging- in the last week, I've had two new students added to my class, so the time I thought I had to comfortably judge this contest went right out the window! But, ah, God is so good!Entries [7]
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The life that was is no more
The life of sins is out the door• Commented on by judge. -
A pox hath descended upon my life.
Mine eyes no longer see the course ahead.by Megan Scaggs 65 lines, 4 comments, on Nov 2 11:31 PM 2005. In Spiritual• Commented on by judge. -
by qnhoneybee 131 lines, 2 comments, on Nov 4 6:15 AM 2005. In Spiritual• Commented on by judge.
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Let us inhale the breath of spiritual wind
with our thoughts ever rich in awareness of when• Commented on by judge. -
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oohhh....you should have let prewrites in this... you would have had more entries too. Good luck judging and have fun nonetheless
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I have a couple of poems One is a prewrite and the other isn't. I would rather enter my prewrite, but if you don't change your mind I will just enter the other one.
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I didn't want to be overrun with prewrites- I figured "no prewrites" would solve that problem. Sorry!
Besides- I'm of the opinion that God can give you what you need when you need it- ask Him for ideas!
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I'll like to keep the rules as is, but if you share the title of your other one, I'd still like to read it- at least I can give you an applause!
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Oky doky....the one I was going to do is called Wood and Nails....i will post my other one on here tomorrow
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I may enter.
This sounds interesting and well I can never find enough words in any verse to write all the poetry that is needed for how I feel about my faith. I may click again on this one just to read it as I do enjoy this type of contest so well. I am not particularly fond of rhyme and that is because when I was growing up in a church. All the poems read came out so sing songy that it still makes me cringe. When I read the rhyme unless turning into a song, I like to read it effectively without that ss effect. This is something that my English teacher taught me. -
This sounds like a real challenge. I'll see if I can get my rhymer to cooperate for me again. Hopefully I'll be back with an entry. Good luck either way.
~Lyrical
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Well, I am willing to give it a shot. I will see what I can come up with. Well wishes with the contest.
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OH...I am shocked...happily so..Thank you so much for the gold...I am honored it was worthy. Thank you thank you...
Congratulations to the others. A great contest.
Sam
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Congratulation to all the winners!
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Thanks so much for the bronze trophy. I have really enjoyed this contest, especially reading so many good spiritual poems with such good messages. Wonderful! God bless you and all the entrants. Lora
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