I've decided that I don't get to read enough poetry which focus on nature. And lately I've also decided I don't write enough like that I want to expose myself to more nature poetry. So here is my 4th contest.
I am looking for poems about nature, the beauty of nature, the wilderness.. tress.. flowers... sunlight... etc.
This contest does not seek poetry which is clearly about anything other than nature. Using nature as a metaphor for something else is perfectly fine, but the metaphor should be reasonably subtle and the primary motif of the poem should be undeniably nature.
I will comment on every entry and I will put some degree of effort into my comments, rather than simply say good luck.
In exchange everyone who enters must comment on one of my poems.
Furthermore, every entrant must comment on a poem of another entrant in this contest.
You may enter a maximum of 2 poems, but must comment for each of your entries.
The prizes:
1st place 300 pts
2nd place 100 pts
3rd place 50 pts.
arbitrary number of Honourable mentions each get an applaud.
If I am conflicted about who should win I will decide ties by looking at which poet made the most intelligent and useful comments in their review of another entrant or my own poetry. (this typically does in fact happen)
I don't believe in flattery as being a worthwhile aspect of poetic critique. Poets should be trying to improve their skills. If you can't see how to concretely improve a poem with critique, you should try to identify part which you liked the most or liked the least as the case may be, or explain what the poem means. Many poems mean completely different things to different people. And the author needs to know how that works.
If you do not comply with the rules (especially #3 and #6) your entry will be DELISTED WITHOUT WARNING!
Rules
1. comment/review one of my poems for poem entered.
2. comment/review one of the other entries entered in the contest for each poem you enter.
3. put the name of the 2 other poems you commented on in your author notes so I know what they are. (remember each poem you enter requires you to review 2 separate other poems)
4) You may enter a 2 poems.
5) You may not enter a poem which has already won Gold in a previous contest of mine.
6) NATURE POEMS ONLY
To help prevent comment leeching please consider putting a comment on poems which have ALREADY fulfilled their own comment obligations. Some people enter contests like this just to get free comments.
I hope everyone learns something about nature poetry.
Cheers and good luck!
David
I am looking for poems about nature, the beauty of nature, the wilderness.. tress.. flowers... sunlight... etc.
This contest does not seek poetry which is clearly about anything other than nature. Using nature as a metaphor for something else is perfectly fine, but the metaphor should be reasonably subtle and the primary motif of the poem should be undeniably nature.
I will comment on every entry and I will put some degree of effort into my comments, rather than simply say good luck.
In exchange everyone who enters must comment on one of my poems.
Furthermore, every entrant must comment on a poem of another entrant in this contest.
You may enter a maximum of 2 poems, but must comment for each of your entries.
The prizes:
1st place 300 pts
2nd place 100 pts
3rd place 50 pts.
arbitrary number of Honourable mentions each get an applaud.
If I am conflicted about who should win I will decide ties by looking at which poet made the most intelligent and useful comments in their review of another entrant or my own poetry. (this typically does in fact happen)
I don't believe in flattery as being a worthwhile aspect of poetic critique. Poets should be trying to improve their skills. If you can't see how to concretely improve a poem with critique, you should try to identify part which you liked the most or liked the least as the case may be, or explain what the poem means. Many poems mean completely different things to different people. And the author needs to know how that works.
If you do not comply with the rules (especially #3 and #6) your entry will be DELISTED WITHOUT WARNING!
Rules
1. comment/review one of my poems for poem entered.
2. comment/review one of the other entries entered in the contest for each poem you enter.
3. put the name of the 2 other poems you commented on in your author notes so I know what they are. (remember each poem you enter requires you to review 2 separate other poems)
4) You may enter a 2 poems.
5) You may not enter a poem which has already won Gold in a previous contest of mine.
6) NATURE POEMS ONLY
To help prevent comment leeching please consider putting a comment on poems which have ALREADY fulfilled their own comment obligations. Some people enter contests like this just to get free comments.
I hope everyone learns something about nature poetry.
Cheers and good luck!
David
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on December 30, 2005
- Rewards: Gold: 300
- Final notes: This contest was the hardest to judge. I'd like to thank everyone for entering and say congratulations to the winners.
Winners:
The Interior of my Not Yet by Man of Harlech
Dream Blankets by genielassie
Moon Songs by Man of Harlech
I'm like to award the following Honourable Mentions (each get an applaud... or another one in any event):
Window with a view by jasminerose
A Web of Color... by AngelicMistress
The Tree Spirit by The Golden Mask
Thanks everyone!
Entries [9]
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As summer and autumn come to a still
Chill winds blow• Commented on by judge. -
by NightshadeNymph 7 lines, 11 comments, on Feb 20 1:00 PM 2003. In Nature• Commented on by judge.
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In whispered wintry sighs she lamented on a breeze
seeing bare-knuckled knots in Umbrella maple trees• Commented on by judge. -
clad in your best colors
standing strong and tallby shastadaisey123 25 lines, 4 comments, on Jun 3 7:37 AM 2004. In Nature• Commented on by judge. -
I know a song of Africa...
sung by larks, pipits, and thrushes• Commented on by judge. -
On a clear and moonlight night I sat on a wall
and I looked at the trees that were oh so tall.by Elvenfairy 19 lines, 3 comments, on Jul 22 8:34 AM 2005. In Nature• Commented on by judge. -
About a mighty white tiger.by Moon Fighter 15 lines, 11 comments, on Aug 5 4:08 AM 2005. In Nature• Commented on by judge.
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This is about a place where i felt the marvelous beauty of nature and long to go once again....• Commented on by judge.
Bronze trophy winner
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hey, can i enter just now, and then i will comment later and then put the name of those poems in my author's box? or shud i do that b4?
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sure... but remember 1 comment is on another entrant and 1 comment is on a poem of mine. I wont actually be checking until the contest judging. But I've recomended people try to review poems which have already put up their comments.
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great contest, suits me! :D
hey, i was the first one to enter, i hope i will get some preferance
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I like the way the contest is set in the woods
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im glad that i dropped by your author's page to see that you got a contest going....or I wouldve missed it; a definite must enter
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Great idea for a contest. I just finished writing something that I think will be good to post here. I hope you like it. Blessed be, Nena.
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GOOD JOB!!!!! :F
I have posted a prewrite, lets' see what else I come up with..... Angel
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I just had to remove about 15 entries for not following the rules.
I don't expect anyone who didn't bother to read the rules to read this comment either. But I would to thank those entrants who complied.
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hey hey, please allow more than two poems. i have got lovely garden, and i am inspired by it, so i wish to write more suitable poems for this contest, and hopefully they will gladden you!!! anyway, inform me if you wish to increase the number of entries allowed in this contest!!! thanks!
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I don't remember if I have ever won a gold in one of your contests. I have entered, but I donn't know if I have woon a gold. Clicking my trophy rack won't help either...lol... I schose prewrites regardless of if they have won a trophy or not. So, have Iii won a gold from you?
s ~genie~
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genielassie: you have not.
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I thought about entering this, but you have so many entries that you could conceivably be still reading on Valentine's Day. I don't want to be the straw that broke the camel's back.
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Congrats to all the winners! Great contest and a great contest host as well Bravo to all! Blessings, Gypsy
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Thank you and congrats to Man Of Harlech. s and best wishes... ~genielassie~
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Congratulations to all the winners and thank you Davidz for the honourable mention of my poem and applause, it is greatly appreciated!! Look forward to another one of your contests!! I enjoyed myself tremendously!! Jasmine
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