Hello and welcome to my word.
If you're looking for easy points or an easy trophy, perhaps this is the time you should exit stage left
If you're up for a challenge, welcome
The rules of this contest are simple.
1) If you wish to enter, you send me an IM.
2) I, in turn, send you one word. ( I will get back to you so please allow me time as I work )
3) Your challenge is to write me a poem about the word I send you. The word must be included in the title of your work and may or may not be included in the body of your piece but the poem has to reflect the feeling/impression the word creates for you.
4) One entry per person
5) ONE ADDITIONAL RULE: If you are having a problem writing with the word I first gave you I will allow you to exchange it once but if you chose to do so you must use the second word I IM you and can not use the original word.
You pick the style and length. Simple enough
1st place 400 points and a lovely gold trophy
2nd place 200 points and a shiny silver trophy
3rd place 100 points and a dull bronze trophy
There will be honorable mentions and a little something for all who enter with a total point count for this contest at over 1400 points.
If you IM me for a word, please make sure to get your entries in as soon as possible as 5 hours into the contest I already had 46 requests for words and AP closes the contest at 42 entries.
Best of luck to everyone and let the games begin
Ruth
If you're looking for easy points or an easy trophy, perhaps this is the time you should exit stage left
If you're up for a challenge, welcome The rules of this contest are simple.
1) If you wish to enter, you send me an IM.
2) I, in turn, send you one word. ( I will get back to you so please allow me time as I work )
3) Your challenge is to write me a poem about the word I send you. The word must be included in the title of your work and may or may not be included in the body of your piece but the poem has to reflect the feeling/impression the word creates for you.
4) One entry per person
5) ONE ADDITIONAL RULE: If you are having a problem writing with the word I first gave you I will allow you to exchange it once but if you chose to do so you must use the second word I IM you and can not use the original word.
You pick the style and length. Simple enough
1st place 400 points and a lovely gold trophy
2nd place 200 points and a shiny silver trophy
3rd place 100 points and a dull bronze trophy
There will be honorable mentions and a little something for all who enter with a total point count for this contest at over 1400 points.
If you IM me for a word, please make sure to get your entries in as soon as possible as 5 hours into the contest I already had 46 requests for words and AP closes the contest at 42 entries.
Best of luck to everyone and let the games begin
Ruth
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on January 26, 2006
- Rewards: Gold: 400
- Final notes: Wow...I'm exaughsted! 84 IM'd words, 33 poems, and 1811 points later I've come to the decision that holding contests is some kind of masochistic feat!( It's no wonder I don't hold them very often) Before I cut to the chase here I'd just like to thank everyone involved in this contest for your great entries and level of maturity and sportsmanship that you showed throughout this competition. You should all give yourself a little pat on the back now
Entries [15]
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Boston creampie and I,
we said hello and goodbye.by Decae 24 lines, 6 comments, on Jan 20 2:18 PM 2006. In Contemporary• Commented on by judge. -
they,
bishie women in the inn,by Lozipot86 26 lines, 4 comments, on Jan 20 4:04 PM 2006. In Contemporary• Commented on by judge. -
by Haiku-bless-you 8 lines, 10 comments, on Jan 20 7:04 PM 2006. In Haiku• Commented on by judge.
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as Howdy Doody tries to attain
a status like John Wayne• Commented on by judge. -
breathless,
timeless,• Commented on by judge. -
Home-made cookies
I love 'em all• Commented on by judge. -
GOLD Trophy
Form: Ode• Commented on by judge. -
Each morning the sounds awaken me,
some gentle...like my husband's snore..• Commented on by judge. -
Like a moth to the flame
I’m pulled towards you• Commented on by judge. -
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nice
THis is a great idea for a contest. I hope to enter but I am asking for a word from you. Poetry from the unknown hmmm I wonder how i will do with this... hmmm...
Well good luck with you contest and smile cause even if it's dark now the sun will shine through! -
A delectable idea for a contest. I have sent the requisite IM and am eagerly awaiting my word ! Thanks for holding this contest ! ~Jim
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this sounds truly interesting so i will be sending for my word.i will also be looking forward to reading what i hope to be the many entries into your contest.i am intrigued by this.
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I would love to have a word please...~Lilac~
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cool idea
Great idea for a contest, I can't wait to start. Good Luck Peoples! -
I already messaged you about this, but I would like to enter. A word please~
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Good contest... I might enter...
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awesome challenge!
hey, i love this contest and would love to enter! so if you could please send me a word? -
I love this concept... please send me a word too
Amy
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Hi, may I have a word please, she says cringing waiting for the blow to fall,lol, hugs Di
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when you have time i would like to have a word to enter into the contest. this is very unique and is a good idea.
~Elizabeth
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thank goodness! I thugh this was anothoer enter one word contest. Those are so pointless. but since its like this I'll love to give it a go!!
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I'll take a word please. If you run out of space before I post, that's okay but I well this might help wake up da muse. Word please! Great setup! OH and this contest has been added as well
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Hey there RuthKephart. I'd like to try my luck in your contest and get a word. Thanks!
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hey there -- i did enter my word in my title, I don't know why the first line was used... hrmmmm... glitch in the system I guess, because that was the first thing I did... weird... anyway it's changed now
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Can I please have a word I like to write dark if that helps
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hey sorry i havent entered yet i havent had the chance to think of anything to come with for the word you gave me :rememberance
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Hello,I would love to try out this contest, and see if my muse will do me right, send me a word please
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Hello, I am sorry for the delay, I know you have given me a word to work with, but unfortunally I have been distracted with some crazy things at home, I will try to do my best now and submit a suitable poem, I hope that my muse won't fail me!
Thank you for your patience
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Sensational idea that without a limit might have you judging 1000 poems. I doubt any space is left, I fear I am too late- but if not, throw a word at me. otherwise- good luck judging this one!!!-J
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Hey just letting you know i finally put the word you gave me to writ with to good use and it is now in you contest (finally) wish me luck
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holy cow twenty six entries i'd say you would need the luck more than i do. good luck with the jusging
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you know the thing that inspired my poem was both that word you gave me and the newest episode of seventh heave where martin becomes the victim of a racist hate crime
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Good luck judging and thanks for the wonderful contest.
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I'd like to say to everyone in the contest so far how pleased I am at how this contest is going. It's great to see people posting comments on others works in the contest even though that was not a requirement of the contest I love the fact that you are supporting each others poetry. This has been an amazing adventure thus far and I'm sure that judging these entries is not going to be an easy task. Thank you all for the wonderful support of this contest and making it one I'm proud to host
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well with as many entries as you've got i wont be surprised if it is difficult
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Talk about procrastination...
I'm almost done my poem I swear, 
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slowly time ticks by to extinction
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This is one of those contests that's just begging to be applauded. (Can't believe I didn't do that before...*slaps forehead*)
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Wow thank you!
YOu did throw a doosey of a word at me, but it made me do a little thinking and a bit of research. All of it was well worth it. I was pushed into my first iambics in a very long time!
Congrats to all the winners! I will try to read a few more of these as the day goes along.
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well no surprise that i lost. oh well! just keep trying right? anyways thanks for having me in this contest.
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Congrats, winners, and thank you Ruth for a courageous contest
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Congratulations to all the winners. ~Jim
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Ruth, Not because I won the gold and not because you gave me the hardest word ever "dub" but this was a great contest--around 30 entries. I know this had to be a hard, hard decision for you. You were an excellent contest judge--very supportive, impartial. Your attention to detail was 'spot on' (quoting your words). Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this contest and I trust I did you proud--because you certainly made me proud to be a part of such a wonderful group of contestants and even prouder that I had the privilege of meeting you, another wonderful poet friend of AP. Expect to have me sitting at your door quite frequently. Warmly, Belle
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congratulations to the winners!!!!
Great contest!
Sam
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Gold trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
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