Hello all. My name's Val, and I have a problem. Well, I have a couple.
The first thing is, I have only written one or two poems that didn't rhyme. Because quite honestly, I don't like much non rhyming poetry, so I don't read it.
My second problem is, I have a lot of points and nothing to do with them.
So, I decided to solve that with this handy-dandy contest. I want you to give me your best non rhyming poem, prewrite or not. I want you to make me laugh. Make me cry. Make me scream. Make me like non rhyming poetry!!
The good things about this contest:
1) Minimal rules, and hardly any limitations
2) Prewrites are allowed.
3) 456 points and a big shiny trophy if you win. I'm not sure how to do second and third places and all, but I'll let you know.
4) Possibly honorable mentions?
5) I will try very, VERY hard to comment on all your poems.
6) You can curse a lot.
7) Any topics not in the section below can be used, and don't worry, if it's about suicide or something I won't be all like "omg, suicide is not the answer, blah blah blah."
Then there's the rules and such...
1) Please, no erotica. I'm sure it's beautifully written, but I just don't care about it.
2) Don't harm anyone with your poetry. I mean, like, racism or sexism or religion-ism or homophobia... just, no. I don't care.
3) ThIs Is A bIg No No. DoNt EvEn TrY iT oR i MiGhT hAvE tO sTrAnGlE a PuPpY.
4) Once the contest is judged, I'm not changing it. Complaining does you no good.
5) This isn't really a rule, but I really like it when I get comments on my poems =D.
6) Please only one per person. Yes, I will check!
That's all folks. Looking forward to reading your stuff, and hit me with your best shot. Good luck!
**Will be closed for judging on St Patrick's Day**
The first thing is, I have only written one or two poems that didn't rhyme. Because quite honestly, I don't like much non rhyming poetry, so I don't read it.
My second problem is, I have a lot of points and nothing to do with them.
So, I decided to solve that with this handy-dandy contest. I want you to give me your best non rhyming poem, prewrite or not. I want you to make me laugh. Make me cry. Make me scream. Make me like non rhyming poetry!!
The good things about this contest:
1) Minimal rules, and hardly any limitations
2) Prewrites are allowed.
3) 456 points and a big shiny trophy if you win. I'm not sure how to do second and third places and all, but I'll let you know.
4) Possibly honorable mentions?
5) I will try very, VERY hard to comment on all your poems.
6) You can curse a lot.
7) Any topics not in the section below can be used, and don't worry, if it's about suicide or something I won't be all like "omg, suicide is not the answer, blah blah blah."
Then there's the rules and such...
1) Please, no erotica. I'm sure it's beautifully written, but I just don't care about it.
2) Don't harm anyone with your poetry. I mean, like, racism or sexism or religion-ism or homophobia... just, no. I don't care.
3) ThIs Is A bIg No No. DoNt EvEn TrY iT oR i MiGhT hAvE tO sTrAnGlE a PuPpY.
4) Once the contest is judged, I'm not changing it. Complaining does you no good.
5) This isn't really a rule, but I really like it when I get comments on my poems =D.
6) Please only one per person. Yes, I will check!
That's all folks. Looking forward to reading your stuff, and hit me with your best shot. Good luck!
**Will be closed for judging on St Patrick's Day**
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on March 17, 2006
- Rewards: Gold: 456
- Final notes: Well, I am 95 % sure that I have commented on every one of these. If not, I made a huge mistake, and I'm so sorry. Message me, and I will read it and comment, as well as give you an automatic 20 points.
I DID have a massive amount of entries. And this was a tough contest, but, here are the final winners and their points.
First place and 456 points to: Cinderella's Tale by Night Hope.
Second place and 345 points to: (Not So) Far From Royalty by strangeling.
Third place and 234 points to: The Grave of Love by Melpomene.
Honorable mentions (and either 10 or 20 points, I'm not sure yet) to:
Brown Eyes by markswimr
Shallow Heart by Terrianna22
Cuba Libre by sahdana
Now I Am What You Want by caesarjager
Thank you all enterers! Keep up the amazing work.
Entries [38]
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There are those who devour themselves• Commented on by judge.
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hearing the chirping of little birds reminds me it is morning once more
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Trying to reason..Its hard at times.by Cherity Amber 8 lines, on Mar 25 11:43 PM 2005. In Weird• Commented on by judge.
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Take a different path, one untouched by your troubled feet,
And find what it is you search for.• Commented on by judge. -
i'll die as nothing and i'll do it alone
i'll die as your little whore daddy• Commented on by judge. -
There are no words to describe
The beauty that is found• Commented on by judge. -
I sit here trapped in chains I forged,
Alone in this cold, dark prison...• Commented on by judge. -
Why is it that giving 100% of yourself is never good enough?
Why is it that when you give someone the space that they asked for your all of a sudden ignoring• Commented on by judge. -
I stare, looking into the eyes of the picture
Mysterious, Cloudy eyes filled with a wonder for the world• Commented on by judge. -
Docile calm and soothing voices
whisper in my ear• Commented on by judge. -
by Invisible Comfort 16 lines, 10 comments, on Nov 11 11:42 AM 2005. In Love• Commented on by judge.
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I stare into the endless abyss
The glare of the screen stings my eyes• Commented on by judge. -
i could use some help with this one...• Commented on by judge.
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Surrounded by ceramic,
Porcelian metaphors of who i used to be,• Commented on by judge. -
Faith,
certainty,by deadcolor dreams 337 lines, 5 comments, on Dec 5 1:52 AM 2005. In Personal• Commented on by judge. -
*every morning• Commented on by judge. -
Tell yourself
she’ll just get• Commented on by judge. -
Night is the worst
Under blankets, eyes wide open• Commented on by judge. -
It was simply time I knew-
What color my bones actually were…• Commented on by judge. -
The old lady,
Sits by her husband’s grave.by comet of 1989 15 lines, 6 comments, on Feb 7 12:09 PM 2006. In Dark• Commented on by judge. -
What is real,
is just a lieby dingolingo 43 lines, 1 comment, on Feb 9 6:08 PM 2006. In Other• Commented on by judge. -
Nescient reaches-
A plunge inside• Commented on by judge. -
The bright orange glow
Slowly disappears• Commented on by judge. -
Jesus Christ was one to speak
Words upon a life unlike all• Commented on by judge. -
She did all the drugs
Because the pretty people did them first• Commented on by judge. -
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by blondeoverblue 17 lines, 19 comments, on Feb 25 5:43 PM 2006. In Weird• Commented on by judge.
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The smell of lavender hangs in the air
The light cascades through the windowby cheer-up-emo-kid 30 lines, 4 comments, on Feb 28 8:50 AM 2006. In Dark• Commented on by judge. -
I smile knowingly
that your love• Commented on by judge. -
This poem is about me and how I think someone that I know and love feels about me. I just wish he didn't.• Commented on by judge.
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A boy came along
Non-believer as well• Commented on by judge. -
Don't bring wine,
that's so divine.• Commented on by judge. -
A poem without a rhyme scheme? How could it be?• Commented on by judge.
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They met in a bar
two strangers, two peopleby Tudor Rose 16 lines, 2 comments, on Mar 9 3:58 PM 2006. In Society• Commented on by judge. -
Something inside makes me reach out,
Something inside gives me the feeling of need.• Commented on by judge. -
feel the ocean at the bottom
of the cliffs.• Commented on by judge. -
And as a bulbous cloud drowns out the moon• Commented on by judge.
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by shastadaisey123 70 lines, 3 comments, on Mar 14 4:46 PM 2006. In Dark• Commented on by judge.
Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Gold trophy winner
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Hello!
I just submitted a piece, but it rhymes just a little. Please read it anyway, I tried sooooo hard not to rhyme.
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lol. Good luck judging all of these poems. ^_^
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By non-rhyming do you mean there may be no rhyme whatsoever or may one line rhyme with another and no other rhyming?
By the way, I said rhyme/rhyming four times. Wow. Mm. Six. -
To give points to second and third, you click on 'Help' in the top right corner of the screen. You scroll down a bit, and stop where you see: I want to give someone points!
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just submitted my poem in my first contest...thort id give it a go.lol
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WOW...that's a lot of entries!! good luck everyone!! and val is strick with her rules...LOL JK...lylas valley!!!
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i guess there can be a couple rhymes, if it helps the flow
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Wow, thats a hell of a lot of entries.. have fun
x
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WoW! You've got your work cut out for you here. There are a bazillion entires and I just entered one of my favorite poems called "Brown Ink". I do hope it doesn't get lost under the pile somewhere. Good luck judging!
Renee
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OMG,I JUST PUT A POEM THAT RYHMES...DARN....ARE YOU GOING TO DISQUALIFY ME? OH FORGET IT..JUST DO WHAT YOU DECIDE.JUST...---NEVERMIND.
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wow!! i feel for you, i just had my first contest and it was hard enough judging the 30 some entries i had! good luck and happy reading. i like you didnt like non rhyming poems either but have changed my mind here lately.
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holy shit there's a lot of entries..
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lol i guess i was one of the 5% that didnt get a comment
oh well...congratulations to the winners
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I didn't get a comment, either, or a read, apparently. But, congratulations to everyone else!
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congrats to the winners .....Lynda
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I got neither a comment nor even a read; I suppose that I was part of the 5% that were left neglected. Congratulations to all winners and I am glad your contest went well.
Many blessings,
Raven Aurora
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