This contest is all about hope. With so much going on in this world, where would be be without hope? So! I want you to give me your very best idea on hope!
Ideas:
If you want to have a more narrow topic than just 'hope', some ideas are:
-Hope for peace (Such as no wars)
-No prejudice (Such as sexism, racism... etc)
-Better societies and small communities (Maybe using the idea that it takes a village to raise a child)
Things to take into consideration:
-I like rhyming poetry, but only if it is not forced AT ALL. I would rather have a powerful poem that doesn't rhyme than a poem that's a bunch of rhyming gibberish
-Pick a specific thing to be hopeful for
-Actually CARE about what you're writing about! If you have a passion for what you are writing about, then it will be easier to write and will most likely come out better.
-Original poems are fantastic!
Rules:
-I understand that swearing can help get points across, so I won't say don't use ANY bad language, but please keep it in context.
-No more than two entries per person. If you are entering a prewrite, then only enter one, you may enter a fresh piece if you want to add another poem.
-I see no reason for erotica in this contest. (And you shouldn't either...
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-No chat speak please.
-IM me with any questions.
I will read and comment on every entry. I will be going on vacation from about the 1st-8th of April, but when I return, I will comment on every entry. So don't worry about that!
I will try and get on while on vacation, as to answer any questions that may come up.
I DO expect the prizes to go up, so I'm not going to post them, but you can expect at least:
1st:300 Points, an applause and a nice shiny gold trophy!
2nd:200 Points, an applause and a nice shiny silver trophy!
3rd:100 Points, an applause and a nice shiny bronze trophy!
And any honorable mentions will receive applause, but I'm hoping to get enough points to give 20 points to each.
I'm looking forward to this contest, I've been saving up my points for it!! Good luck to everyone!!
I'm back from my trip and have 20 new enteries to read! Lol, I should have judging done by no later than wednesday.
Ideas:
If you want to have a more narrow topic than just 'hope', some ideas are:
-Hope for peace (Such as no wars)
-No prejudice (Such as sexism, racism... etc)
-Better societies and small communities (Maybe using the idea that it takes a village to raise a child)
Things to take into consideration:
-I like rhyming poetry, but only if it is not forced AT ALL. I would rather have a powerful poem that doesn't rhyme than a poem that's a bunch of rhyming gibberish
-Pick a specific thing to be hopeful for
-Actually CARE about what you're writing about! If you have a passion for what you are writing about, then it will be easier to write and will most likely come out better.
-Original poems are fantastic!
Rules:
-I understand that swearing can help get points across, so I won't say don't use ANY bad language, but please keep it in context.
-No more than two entries per person. If you are entering a prewrite, then only enter one, you may enter a fresh piece if you want to add another poem.
-I see no reason for erotica in this contest. (And you shouldn't either...
)-No chat speak please.
-IM me with any questions.
I will read and comment on every entry. I will be going on vacation from about the 1st-8th of April, but when I return, I will comment on every entry. So don't worry about that!
I will try and get on while on vacation, as to answer any questions that may come up.I DO expect the prizes to go up, so I'm not going to post them, but you can expect at least:
1st:300 Points, an applause and a nice shiny gold trophy!
2nd:200 Points, an applause and a nice shiny silver trophy!
3rd:100 Points, an applause and a nice shiny bronze trophy!
And any honorable mentions will receive applause, but I'm hoping to get enough points to give 20 points to each.
I'm looking forward to this contest, I've been saving up my points for it!! Good luck to everyone!!
I'm back from my trip and have 20 new enteries to read! Lol, I should have judging done by no later than wednesday.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on April 15, 2006
- Rewards: Gold: 300
- Final notes: Sorry it took me a week to judge! I got very busy
Entries [10]
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It is hate, sadness, pain, evil, and death
I feel it every day• Commented on by judge. -
The way im feeling is insecure,
I've been blind to see the truth,by SladeReaper 27 lines, 3 comments, on May 19 10:41 PM 2005. In Love• Commented on by judge. -
And these people cease to pry
The wounds of unhealed peopleby NightLights 24 lines, 2 comments, on Mar 25 11:28 PM 2006. In Hope• Commented on by judge. -
Morning comes, and I awake
To face another day• Commented on by judge. -
A grain of hope is like a seed so plant it if you can
Just like a conceived baby who's made fertile by a man• Commented on by judge. -
There are so many people in this world, who pass judgement on people they don't know.
You may think that someone who likes to wear black and listens to rock musby total blackness 28 lines, on Apr 4 9:41 PM 2006. In Other• Commented on by judge. -
what divides us.. separates
our souls wanting• Commented on by judge. -
I see one man fall and another help him rise,I see another man kill another&nbs• Commented on by judge.
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heya i entered a poem i hope is ok. if not then please tell me/ good contest, there are a lot of depressing ones around. my poem is about hope for individuals and the world
jess -
I think this is a great idea - and agree with -ButterflyCuts- when she says that there are just soo many depressing contests around. I mean, don't get me wrong I enjoy them too as most of my work is that way inclined (I find its always easier to write about the bad) but everyone needs a little hope in their life right?! And especially a rainy day like it is here today. So im going to go away and try to create something for this. Good contest... and if i don't return then good luck with it, hope all goes well.
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Thanks, and that is also partily why I created this contest. There are just so many sad contests, and rarely do I see one for happy things.
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"-I understand that swearing can help get points across, so I won't say don't use ANY bad language, but please keep it in context."
Hmm, I know what you mean, but it should be considered that a poet will seek to hone their skills, selecting words and using language etc., writing in a way that will convey their message effectively, powerfully and and significantly without profanity - which is only indicative of poor writing. Personally, I see no necessity for it, no matter which sitution or context it represents, and allowing it doesn't really give other writers the incentive to aspire beyond using it.
It is wonderful that you are adding to a number of people (finally) aiming towards a better standard of contest, and more pleasurable themes though
I hope you receive a lot of interesting entries for this one. I might add something myself if there is time.
Best wishes
Stuart
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it entered smiles touch as a prewrite..but it wasn't.. justposted it and transfered it over to you..weird... anyhoo.. peace and love Shzoosy
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you have so many enteries in this contest. i wish you all the best luck in judging. i know the feeling when there are so many and from good writers also. viyanna r langager
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Congratulations, one & all...well done, Poets...Thank you for hosting, RestfulRain & for the gold trophy & points...There were so many grand entries, I am duly honored...Be well, Poets... Wanda
"Hear the Stars? They Whisper Hope"
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I'm sorry, Hon...I wouldn't even bring this up if you hadn't. But you said you'd read and comment on every entry and you didn't. I do understand that you got busy and that's understandable; it happens. But I noticed that my entry wasn't even read. It wasn't opened. So, may I ask how this contest was fairly judged? Thanks.
~ Becky ~ aka Veronica Cross
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Yes, I did read you entry, I did read all of them. There was a few at th end that got entered and I read them at about the same time, and a couple others said their's wasn't read. I'm not sure why this is - I'm thinking that it's just a hiccup in the system.
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Even mine wasn't read!!!!! You cannot do this. We wrote a poem specially for your contest. Gold members can tell if the poem was visited or not. It wasn't. Please see if you can do something about it.
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Someone already said this, and I've gotten a few IMs about it. I don't know why many of them are showing up as not read. I'm sorry about this but I did read all of them.
I was thinking about it after the first 3 people saying something and I think it's because my omputer often logs me on and off the site randomly. I think if I would have commented on all of them, it wouldn't have done this, but as I said in the final notes, some things came up this week and I didn't want to postpone the judging any longer.
One again, I'm sorry to everyone about this problem.
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