Having recently found that I could kick my muse into action with one word as inspiration,
I thought I'd try that idea for this contest.
I'm also a member of The Legitimate Contest Holders group
(you can check the link to see what we're about)
Ok, you have 3 words to choose from for inspiration --
positive, negative, neutral or funny:
# 1
Be original...
but, as much as I like this self-explanatory animation,
please don't post it on your poem... it'll drive me nuts 
# 2
No clichés please --
its use, misuse and effect in interpersonal relationships interests me,
but whatever it suggests to you.
# 3
Love this one, Emily Dickinson used it in a poem too
[click the link to read it]
For those who'd like a comprehensive online dictionary reference
I recommend bookmarking this site
GUIDELINES:
You may...
. Submit up to 3 entries per person, but each entry must be on a different word
. Use all three words in one poem, but will count as your 3 entry maximum
. Use the word in your poem, its variants or synonyms
. Write any form or type of poem you do best, except epic (I prefer under 25 lines)
. Put the word you used in the poem description (under the title)
NO prewrites, sorry, I want your spontaneous responses to the words provided.
NO adult categories: erotica, abuse etc. (will be removed)
NO gratuitous profanity (same as above)
NO cutting, violence or ideological rants
NO sticky caps or unintelligible lingo
NO unreadable text & background colour combinations
NO misspelling or grammatical gaffes (me judge, no Tarzan wannabes - except for intentional humour 
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I will...
. acknowledge receipt of your entry by IM, but only comment after close of contest.
. read all entries and comment on at least one (or best) of your 3 submissions.
Gold: 500
Silver: 250
Bronze: 125
NOTE: The "critical review invited' option on the 'add a poem'/edit page is no longer automatically checked, and the position has changed to just under the text alignment tab.
It now has to be manually checked if you want a 'critical comment'.
So, if you want a critique from me at close of contest, don't forget to check that box.
Last word: If you should receive
Yeah, I like good manners - I'm funny that way 
Will close after 35 worthy entries
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on January 19, 2006
- Rewards: Gold: 500
- Final notes:
Thank you all for your entries, and for some really inspired works! It seems 'Silence' was a favourite, followed by 'ambiguity'.
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A dark green moor
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The silence must be deaf'ning
Just waiting to be foundby Desert Knave 16 lines, 11 comments, on Jan 14 3:45 AM 2006. In Other• Commented on by judge. -
Ambiguity so often leads to sorrow or just laughter• Commented on by judge.
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surrender all you night time
dwellers,• Commented on by judge. -
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Inaudible piracy;
Silent conspiracy;by twaintwine 19 lines, 2 comments, on Jan 15 6:43 PM 2006. In Dark• Commented on by judge. -
At once its certain and also notMaybe an allusion will clear Being forthright behind a veil Increase low level fearGetting straight answersby Ogreatbaldone 9 lines, 3 comments, on Jan 15 7:46 PM 2006. In Other• Commented on by judge.
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In and around.
Contaminating, enveloping.by CelticKisses 15 lines, 2 comments, on Jan 16 10:02 AM 2006. In Other• Commented on by judge. -
Silence, silent
(I think that's what you wanted o_O)• Commented on by judge. -
IS that what you really mean?!• Commented on by judge.
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Here am I - between the two: source and destination.• Commented on by judge.
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The wisdom of a lemming
and the courage of a poltroon,by NeferMaatNetjer 8 lines, 8 comments, on Jan 17 10:31 PM 2006. In Humor• Commented on by judge.
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Ah ha! Great idea for a contest
Love the way you've presented this contest. 
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Wonderful idea for a contest--I'll see if I can get my muse to cooperate.
Hope you get some great entries!
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Thank you, Shadow! Look forward to your entry.
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Aaah, Gennelle, this looks like a great contest and I love the words you've posted here...althought I would have to look up "poltroon"... . You offer us quite a challenge, but I like that. Bookmarking this and hope to be here! The page looks lovely too - it carries your mark of excellence!
~ Nicolette
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Very cool, Gennelle...I'll see what I can do for ya, my Friend...tomorrow...I posted so many tonight, I'm wiped out...
Good luck to all who enter...Be well, Poets... Wanda
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What an interesting contest. I'll have to think about entering it!
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Greatly Inspiring
Interesting and most certainly inspiring idea! Oh, and I love the animation of ambiguity. Will try and enter this one, but no guarantees. I wish you all the best with the judging either way.
Stacy
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Thank you, Stacy! I do hope you can enter though.
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excellent idea for a contest i've bookmarked this one and hopefully will have something worthy of entering
kudos to you for having an original idea
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I like this contest...thank you
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a wonderful contest i will see what i can come up with! great words to write with thankyou xx Cheryl
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LOL, took me a while before I could make out the first word and by the time I got it right, it took me another while to get my eyes straightened
Compliments on your very nice presentation of this contest.
I'll see what I can come up with.
Titia -
Yeah, it has that effect, doesn't it! Thanks, Titia! Look forward to your entry.
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Look at what I missed because I thought sleeping was important! I intend to write, let's see what happens.
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I stink at poems...never stops me from writing though. Well I will see what bizarre idea I can come up with...it is no fun unless I do something odd.
I'll be a poltroon if I don't enter. At first I thought you wrote, quadroon, which would have had its own challenges.
Silence: The quiet among people when I walk in the room.
Ambiguity: The looks on their faces at such a moment. Poor me, lol. -
I can't see them.
All I get are big red X's. I suppose I could write about the big red X's, but I don't think that's what you want.
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Hi StoneLion It seems the site is having some glitches, my graphics are back on my contest page here but the CB and right hand column IM window are down.
Do check it out again, I hope you can enter something.
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I saw this earlier and bookmarked. Am hoping my muse will dance for me as this is a wonderful and creative contest.
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I like this kind of contest - a few choices, good choices, that challenge the writer to do his/her besst. Thanks for hosting.
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Very inspiring contest idea. I like. Good luck with this contest. And good luck to everyone entering x
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thinking.... thinking...
I am not sure if I can pull this off. My thinker has gone quiet and there is a slight possibility, but NO guarantees! -
The words are great, and you have many entries here! I see that some people I know have posted an entry or two, will be back to read those. Very good idea for a contest Ge!
Wishing you luck judging this one
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I'm too lazy to count the entries But if there's still room, I think I may be able to come up with something. . . I just don't know if it'll be what you wanted . . .
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Thank you Gen, I'm overwhelmed by the double honour.
This contest inspired beautiful, funny and challenging works, it is certainly a success. Congratulations to Nicolette and Presence. Well done all.
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Congratulations to all the winners. ~Jim
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Well, if one must 'lose' at all, I can't think of 3 better Poets to be bested by...Congrats to MargaretG, Nic & Presence!!! Well done, everyone...Thank you, Gennelle, for hosting a great contest, for the 4th place spot & for the honorable mention!!! & I look forward to the next one; I like those words...
Be well, Poets... Wanda
'Deliberation'
www.allpoetry.com/poem/1758742
'Survival of the Poet'
www.allpoetry.com/poem/1757919
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cool contest Maat, and thanks for the honourable mention, congrats to all the winners...peace
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Appreciate the honourable mention and points, There were some awesome poems in this contest. Good choices! Look forward to the next contest already.
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You are welcome, and thank you Wanda! You made it hard to decide!
Oh, guess what, I have been insulted by being referred to as "academia"! Yeah, right, graduate of Real Life, from the School of Hard Knocks...self-taught by private study. How's that for "academia"? LOL
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You are welcome, Margaret! You set the bar high!
Oh, and apologies for my typo in 'Spenserian sonnet' (can't edit Final Notes )
Gen
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You've obviously redefined the term, Gennelle... Wanda
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Spenser isn't here to complain.
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Quirky Quill. lol. That's cute! Thanks! And congrats to the wonderful winners
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Thanks so much for running a wonderful contest. Congrats to the winners!! Well deserved winners, you are! Thanks also to Maatkara for the HM and the points. I appreciate your critiques as well.
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Thank you very much for the silver trophy and congratulations to the other winners - AND all the different honourable mentions. It was a great contest! ~
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Thanks so much for the bronze trophy! Congratulations to all the winners. Your contests always seem to bring out the best in poets. 'Twas an honor, just to be here, read the works and meet new Friends. Love the titles for the honorable mentions!
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Well done to all the winners
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Thanks for the Rising Star Award! The contest was a lot of fun and there were lots of great writers in it! Congratulations to all the winners and well done!
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Congratulations to all the winners....
Thanks to 'Maatkara' for holding this contest! x -
Many congratulations to the winners and also all the entries Thank you also for the honorable mention and the points...I am delighted
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Thank you very much for the points. It has really inspired me to just open the dictionary, pick a word and write a poem. Thanks for the ability to do that!
Beth -
I must say this was a great contest
The thought put into each poem, by the host was by far one of the best contest I have seen in a very long time.
Congratulations to all,
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Hey I missd your contest! I would have loved this one Oh well, next time. I hope you had fun with it!
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Bronze trophy winner
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