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UPDATE: In light of many people asking if they may enter pre-writes , I have decided to allow them. Usually I would say no , But since this is an " invite only " contest , I have decided to allow it. I mentioned I wasn't sure down below , And now I am.
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In general , I have had it. There are so many writers that go unnoticed or do not receive the proper attention they deserve around here. Or just have decided to stay below the radar. So many in fact , That I can't , Even if I try , Make this contest as effective as I would like.
Anyways , Below you will find a list of writers that I would like to pay more attention to as a reader on allpoetry. This isn't about expanding them for the site purposes , But for my own purposes.
No offense to my regular fans and the people I exchange thoughts with ( you know who you are ) , But this is more for people I am not so familiar with and most of the people on this list I haven't even commented on. ( They probably aren't even familiar with my work ) But I have read them , For sure. Just never gotten around to announcing my thoughts continually on their pieces.
If you are not on this list below , Do not enter.
The list:
Hurin Thalion
Fiore
boozers
Knocklegoggin
croolis
watered-down
Macey Muse
Cynicism101
Stix
doona
madrid
true-blue-idea
more like war
Rayven
Cloud Nine
Dwinan Steorra
Nocturne
kissing death
insanity08
Virgin Devushka
sybaritic
Margarita
ten
Someone
GothicTulip
strawberrynadir
Diablostryst
Zev
Miykie
tomisb
Vanilla Ashes
Akifan
Mechanical Angel
D Thoures
Spina Inter Lilia
nell
MacBeth1020
the sea cucumber
justreadme
WelshMafia
Ostara
mario666
AvaJ
Odyssey
anduntilthen
Lepekaha Foehn
Kushiel
Nancy Rotten
x pixie
lost child
strangerideas
Mellor
-slanted illusion-
Purple Anarch
sharon edvy
midnight whisper
bluegreen jeans
singer-of-the-old-harmonies
Sky Pilot
Sol
Lunatic
cubert
nichie
octavia
ofrosesandhello
Juliet D
wilted bliss
goodbye carnival
justJane
EstherG
Quinn the Eskimo
Have Your Pi
Instant Karma
Jimmy Jazz
erasing0180
facesofnatalia
liquid voices
Evolutionary
freeduck
GoldenHope
mad-malteaser
generic
kaya
Leslie
elvira
Anon-nona
consarnit
fuzzynekko10-12
rannilt
aahos faos
imagesofagirl
anne
fairy
angelofcleansheets
braincake
Jettison
Phoebe
Carole Dudley
butterflyinflight
sarra
Prism
Geneva
mike a rodriguez
bluecolumbine
dregs
Monkei
dim halo
Georgette
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Golden Afternoon
randomatic
Felicity Dolor
Pessimistic Optimism
Q4z2x
Epona
editorinchimp
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Like I said , There are countless others I have had the pleasure
of coming across. But unfortunately , I can't remember all of them.
If you are on the above list , Feel free to enter.
And yes , You guys may enter more than one. As long
as it doesn't get out of control.
I may also allow pre-writes eventually. If one of you feel that
you have a piece that you would like to enter , IM me and
I'll consider it.
2nd and third place may receive points as well. I am
unsure of this at the moment. Don't hold it over my head ,
Please.
Rules:
The only rule is that I don't want stories.
Enjoy.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on June 20, 2006
- Rewards: Gold: 300
- Final notes:
As most of the site knows by now , Even those who were not on the list , This is probably one of the longest and biggest contests I have seen anyone try their hand at. It has also been opened for almost three months. As everyone knows , I take my contests and my reading with the utmost seriousness. I think it is safe to say that I have wandered through every single entry at least twenty times , On and off line , And I do hope the comments I left on various entries were helpful not just to the writers , But the comment readers of allpoetry as well.
With all of this said , I have more than three winners. Which basically means I will be opening four more contest pages with more points , Each with a gold , Silver and brass winner. Don't worry , I will also be sending these selected people to link pages sent by IM's throughout the day. As for honorable mentions , The quality of all the poetry entered was simply too good. Which just goes to show me , After all , why each of you were invited. Also , This was really a way to allow me to become more accustomed as a reader. Allowing me the chance to hone in on different styles and leave better feedback in the future. Therefore , I give points gladly too more than three winners. I also hope somewhat that more people will come to read each of your particular talents.
Winners:
gold - " separation with autumn " by d thoures
silver - " reflections on the west side " by bluecolumbine
brass - " to the villian's side-kick, monogram studios " by carole dudley
Now , Below are several award winners as well. I will provide the title of each here and the name of each poet whom I enjoyed and you may enter that particular poem once I have provided you with a link via IM. The contests will only be opened to them.
No exceptions.
gold - " deserve's got nothin to do with it " by erasing0180
gold - " the rune " by odyssey
gold - whiteout ( the " you are never " explanation ) by angelofcleansheets
gold - " a conspiracy " by dregs
silver - " poltergeist " by watered-down
silver - " architecture from the ash ( cumulus laughter pt. 2 ) " by mike a rodriguez
silver - " pathetic fallacy " by epona
silver - " spectacular spectar " by evolutionary
brass - " baltimore exotic ( for the new and midnight neighbors ) " by anduntilthen
brass - " I was born yesterday " by aahos faos
brass - " like obsidian " purple anarch
brass - " the case of the guitar string, string - d " by quinn the eskimo
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Thank you all so very much. I look forward to holding more of these contests in the future. Keep your eyes open , As well as your brains.
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Descending loose and liberal from Paradise Peak, California,
we are Dionysus and Ariadne, the genitalia of the mind inby Carole Dudley 92 lines, 19 comments, on Dec 4 11:24 AM 2001. In Personal, Love
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Afoot again,
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the tongue laps at the roof for saliva
five more feet and two more hours to lifeby Felicity Dolor 32 lines, 2 comments, on Feb 22 10:59 PM 2004. In Other• Commented on by judge. -
dilute in a cesspool of yesterday
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Hit the street bangin'
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The factory for mending the wings of fallen angels
Was open.by GothicTulip 26 lines, 7 comments, on Dec 16 9:21 AM 2005. In Contemporary• Commented on by judge. -
inspired by, or taken from, or ripped off of: Pablo Neruda - I Do Not Love You Except Because I Love You
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My eyes are wet
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She had no face.
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criminalby WelshMafia 23 lines, 16 comments, on Apr 11 3:44 PM 2006. In Other• Commented on by judge. -
Salty oxygen bubbles slip and preach through my fingers..by GothicTulip 24 lines, 9 comments, on Apr 12 8:24 AM 2006. In Spiritual• Commented on by judge.
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I remember I was
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You're a single life poet
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There’s something in the air today
unwelcome sunlit streams kept on displayby insanity08 29 lines, 2 comments, on Apr 18 9:23 PM 2006. In Other• Commented on by judge. -
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cogent rainfall tripping over words in every puddle down cracks.by bluecolumbine 42 lines, 8 comments, on Apr 25 10:21 PM 2006. In Weird, Personal
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darling,
i felt the soft breezeby goodbye carnivale 25 lines, 11 comments, on Apr 30 4:53 PM 2006. In Other• Commented on by judge. -
making winded rounds
in night's circle cornersby justreadme 34 lines, 2 comments, on May 1 12:39 AM 2006. In Other• Commented on by judge. -
Drive the gray line
off the paperby justreadme 14 lines, 6 comments, on May 3 12:58 AM 2006. In Other• Commented on by judge. -
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snaps or fast-ens
or buttons on shirtsby angelofcleansheets 40 lines, 5 comments, on Jun 15 12:28 PM 2006. In Personal• Commented on by judge.
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Hi James,
aww too bad I cant enter
anyways, good luck
Di
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Di ,
Next time. I swear to hold one where
closer friends can enter.
- James
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Dear James...
I appreciate greatly your invitation, although I haven’t been getting into contests lately... more of a matter of time, but I will certainly try this out…. Just wanted to drop by and thank you for the invitation…
Leslie
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Although I don't know all of the poets (or even half the poets on this list) those that I do know do deserve the recognition. Neat idea. Now I just need a thumbs up smiley face guy...
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i'll definitely give it some thought. unfortunately, these are academic days and poetry's hibernating. i certainly appreciate being included and would love to get into a dialogue about the ideas if i can.
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Leslie ,
You're welcome. No need to thank me...I just think it has been long overdo. I have always admired your work from afar. Hope you can enter.
Take care ,
James
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editorinchimp ,
Hey there. No rush or anything...I know that poetry comes and goes. You win some. You lose some. I do hope you are well and considering the contest is all one can ask for.
- James
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wow what a list! you must do a lot of reading on here.
I have heard of a few of these people, but I am happy you composed this list as I am eager to discover new and talented writers on this site.
enjoy your entries!
Lea -
i'm honored.
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If the ever~so~lovely James likes your work, rest assured, you are immensely talented & worthy of notice...Just thought I'd throw that in there, since Poets are notoriously lacking in self~esteem...welllll, 'xcept for those that are notoriously over~drenched with ego...
Good luck, one & all...& yes, I have heard of a few of ya...maybe 6 or so...Well done, darling James...You're always on the top of my list, my Friend...
Wanda
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Kaya ,
Well I can tell you one thing....You should be included on more " invite only " lists. A smidge is a smidge and the talent here should be read more often. That included you.
Hope to see an entry from you soon ,
James
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dregs ,
You're welcome.
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Lea ,
I read about 45 poems a day on average. Of course , I only find time to comment on a few...And with my other contest going at the moment , I haven't had as much time to read and leave feedback on poets I read on a regular basis. This is to make up for that gap hopefully. It also allows me to finally show these writers how much their work means to me.
Hope you enjoy the ride.
- James
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Last time I checked yes I was a tad odd.
Goody. I can't wait to see your entry then.
Unless you're simply honored and not going
to grace us with your poetry.
Which would be sad.
Very sad.
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A few of my favorites are located on your list as well. And some I have not discovered yet. I shall be keeping an eye on this contest. Good things are sure to come.
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martyr ,
Well done on my part I guess. I really had to concentrate hard to remember all the writers I have come across. I would keep your eye real close...This contest shall be worth it. The amount of talent that is on that list is breathtaking in and of itself.
Hello as well.
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Oh, wow, thank you for the invite. I'm honored, heh. I will definitely see if I can cook up a poem in time. ^^
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I am very honored to be placed in the list with such talented poets. I'm sure I can find something to enter into it. Thank you for including me in this!
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Evolutionary ,
No probs. It is well deserved. I'm sure you can cook something up. Just ask for more time and I will be happy to give it to you.
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Bella ,
I see that you have entered and I am very happy to see it. I'm going to try from now on to get more of the site involved , Especially poets I have not had the time to properly enjoy yet , Like yourself. And there is really no need to thank me. It was my pleasure. I'll read your entry as soon as possible and comment.
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i read of your contest a bit earlier and was intrigued to say the least...this afternoon, to find my name among those listed was a wonderful and humbling surprise!!
thanks for making my day.
thanks for the contest.
now, what to write, what to write.....??
*stumbles out, jotting in her notebook, tripping over everything...*
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Tryst ,
Just don't trip on your shoes or your feet too much before you get the chance do enter. Unless you include broken legs in your poem , And then , Well maybe.
LOL.
And you're welcome. Least I can do. Thanks also for reading my poem in the group " lead pipe cruelty ". I will try my best to get back to your critique and observations as soon as possible.
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Wow, I really didn't think many people on this site actually read my stuff. I barely even post anymore... grew up and got boring, what can I say? Honestly, thank you. The fact that you consider me a "talent" on this site is certainly flattering. And you picked my best friend, too! Virgin Devushka got me onto AllPoetry originally. She's phenomenal. Well, I've got some poems floating about my apartment, and maybe a few in my head... my acting classes have been more like therapy sessions lately, and I've actually been able to write again. I suppose it would be rude of me not to accept such a compliment. Lemme see what I can conjure up!
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Liz ,
I have always read your stuff...Even if it is few and far between , At least you know that I will read when you post. Really I think it is impossible to not read the talent I have come across. It's not really about the amount of work posted , But the amount of attention to detail and thought that goes into it. Which is what I have always thought was so interesting about a lot of the names on the above list. You all have very unique and different styles , And when reading , It is like being swept away by a thousand whirlwinds. As a poet and writer sometimes we forget how much impact we can have on someone.
Virgin Devushka is a very talented writer. We have chatted every now and again , A comment or two here and there. But things have been much too quiet on both our ends and I felt this might span the gap again and get us back into a poetry mood.
Take your time with posting. I am willing to extend the contest for those who need extra time...As it is now , It will probably go past the date it is suppose to end on the simple premise that I hate restrictions. I don't want to feel forced to judge. I want to take my time and choose with the best of my ability. Which will be a challenge. Especially with that amount and depth of the talent I collected right here.
Glad to see that you are also feeling more creative. Whenever I can't write , I take a nap or sleep and record the sounds around me. In the morning I play them back with earphones and I see what comes to mind. You should try it. It's surreal and putting it in the window can create some interesting moods/thoughts later on.
All the best and can't wait to see your entry ,
James
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You've made my day... Never knew anyone actually read any of my poems. I can't promise anything fantastic, but I'll definatly give it a go. Had a bit of a dry patch on the creative front for a few weeks now. Well, more like a drought, to be honest... =) Thanks alot for the invite, massive compliment. =)
-Erin
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Erin ,
Surprise. Dry patches happen to me all the time....LOL. I personally think that is the best time to reflect and consider writing in general. And you're weclome. Hope to see an entry from you soon. For the record , I have read your stuff since you got here , Very promising and unique indeed.
All the best ,
James
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Just logged on for the first time in a while, thank you so much for the invite. I haven't written anything in what seems like an eon. Sometimes the Muse just up and leaves me, no warning or insight just bang and she's gone. Maybe I need to do a rain dance of sorts, pray for the fall of words and thoughts to soak me. Until such a thing happens I'm fearful I won't have much poetry to offer. But the invitation to such a contest is indeed a compliment, thank you.
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Ody ,
Hey there. Yes I noticed that you don't log in much anymore and that is indeed one of the reasons I was hoping you would take a gander at this contest....My muse has been difficult of late as well , As it usually is and I think around this time of the year most people suffer from a lack of creative wind. Mine differs. It comes and it goes. If you do think of something , Feel free to enter. Also , If there is a pre-write you would like to enter , I will consider it as well. I can open and close the contest for a pre-write.
All the best ,
James
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Yeah!!!!
I have some of these sweethearts on my favorites list and they are fantastic! Thank you James for honoring them! If you need a co-host let me know. 
Otherwise I will bookmark it and be around to read and applaud. Yeah!!!!
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Why thank you! I'm flattered! I'm just in the middle of writing a final term paper, but that should be over with today, and then I'd love to take a stab at your contest!
Have a wonderful day!
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Zayra ,
Thank goodness someone agrees with me. As for the contest , I shall see. At the moment I think I will have no problem , But you can bet I'll keep your offer in mind.
- James
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Ruth ,
I'm so glad that you will try to enter. I don't have much school to worry about now , Well , Except for college every now and then...But that was never has hard for me as regular school.
See ya soon ,
James
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I am really going to try and enter this. <3
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i appreciate the gesture, mr. pill, as i enjoy your work from time to time, but i just don't feel i have it in me to write anything of decent value to myself any time soon. for that, i apologize. i wish i could deliver on this, but at the moment, i just can't.
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mike ,
No problem , I understand. I know that you are in my group " the elitists " , But I just haven't had the pleasure of announcing myself on your work at all. Outside of this contest I will finally sit down and comment on the work I have read in the past by you , I promise. Some of it is bookmarked , So it shouldn't be that hard to find.
Take care ,
James
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Just seeing if I missed my invite while browsing the new contests. Well, really, its more that I know you are a gold member and can see who is reading.
Good luck. I see more than a few of my faves up there.
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I was so surprised to log in and see I was invited to a contest! That is a first. ^_^ Well, I entered and just hope my poem lives up to the invite! Thanks so much.
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Hey, I'm glad to see you doing this because I noticed several really good poets listed, and several I didn't know, so I plan on looking them up and reading some of their works when I have the time. If they have your approval I know they will probably get mine as well. Have a blast with this
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Lisa ,
As you can tell , I have been busy reading on here.
Next time I swear to invite you...Would you enter.
There is some stellar talent on this site , Once you look.
Take care.
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Welsh ,
Are you kidding? I'm more than sure it lives up to the invite. You are never a hit or miss poet.
Glad yo ucould join.
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Ava ,
Hey doll. I was wondering when I'd see you stop by again...I was reading a poem by you the other day , And as usual , Something got in the way and I wasn't able to comment. Maybe I will be able to do that in the next little bit.
You flatter me. I do hoipe you have fun reading and hopefully finding new poets to comment on.
Love ya ,
James
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Thanks for the invite to your contest. Your lists of included poets are unfamiliar to me. This site has so many jewels in it, you could mind forever and not find them all. Am a bit blocked at present - lots going on in my life this season - but if you permit pre-writes, I'd love to respond. Again, thank you for the invitation.
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Dudley ,
Hey there. I was hoping you might check this out as I have been reading your posted works for quite awhile. There is also many jewels on this site and this is my small way of showing some of them how I feel about their work....Hope now their won't be a problem entering is I now decided to open it for pre-writes.
Take care and talk more soon ,
James
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here. more pointage.
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So...many....villanelles *twitch*
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Spina,
Nothing wrong with villanelles, as long as they're good ones and coming from you, I'm sure they are fantabulous!
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now I am glad I found this contest... its like stumbling accross some fatally cool indie-label music. enjoying reading the entries very much
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I'm kinda getting a kick out of Anna's "fatally cool indie-label" comment lol.....came by to see how much time I had left and saw you extended it. Thank you. My contest ends in two hours and I have to judge the rest of the week, and was worried my will to write wouldn't return in time. cough
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cubert ,
Your welcome. I will actually be extending it further than that as well...They only let me go 14 days ahead , So I guess I'll just have to go about drawing the contest out the long way...lol.
Take care ,
James
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Oops I accidently deleted my entry
but its back now lol...
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nell ,
Thank goodness you brought it back...I have it saved to word pad to comment on later.
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So it's not closed yet .... I have been so busy... but working on my piece, I hope I can make it on time..
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Take your time...I plan to move it passed that closing date as well. I am willing to keep this contest open for however long it takes to allow everyone an edequate amount of time to enter. Pre-writes are also opened now as well...In case you do not have enough time to put into the contest with a new piece. Which is why I decided to now allow them.
- James
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I entered a pre-write but I really want to enter a new piece for this contest. I'm working on it, I'm working on it...
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Ruth,
Entering a prewrite is just fine,
but a new poem is excellent too.
Whatever you feel comfortable with.
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Hey ^_^
Great idea for a contest.. I didn't realize you'd been keeping up with my works, but this is a great way to get people out in the open. I've been lax on AP lately.. but hey, awesome! Thanks alot, Kudos, etc.. -
Getting people out in the open was the main idea. With so much shit poetry spooking up the place, it's a hard days work just to find a good poem, along with the hack writers who are trying to be like the good ones, but without the talent, it's difficult to find good stuff to read. So I put this list together so I would have plenty of excellent poetry to read and enjoy. And I get to award the best pieces as well. So it's all good. I'm happy I started this contest, because I have had such a wonderful time commenting on all the entries.
Thanks for your words.
All the best,
James
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This is really a very nice idea - some never do enter contests, and others are not often featured - nice to have this contest to give them an oppportunity to be read by you, and by us too.
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grannyeri,
I truly care about the art of poetry and feel that
good poets shouldn't be left in the dark just because
sometimes people with more interest in contests take
the limelight, but that is why I brought this group of
excellent writers together, so that people who don't
always have the attention brought their way can finally
get some more comments and even moreso, better critiques.
- James
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Howdy.
Glad someone's still out there.
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erasing ,
Yes...Still out there and reading your work. Sorry that I have been quiet , I just , Well , Sometimes it is hard for me to interact my thoughts properly with other people.
I plan to extend the deadline further as well. I want to make sure everyone has had a fair amount of time to enter. And you sir , Need to log on more regularly.
Which reminds me...Point me in the nearest direction of a poem I could gander at right now? I'm simple and boring as an old stone and need something good to read.
Oh and yes , Welcome.
- James
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Oh, wow! I'm very honored to be invited! Thanks so much. I will begin working on a piece soon, and I hope that you like it. Good luck w/ judging
Mech
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Mech ,
Your welcome. But really , I should be thanking you for entering the contest...It is not all the time that I get to read the poets around here who deserve to be read.
Off to read those entries now.
- James
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I think it is up to par. But I suppose you already know that , Afterall , You were invited. I am also considering possibly doing another contest with the list of people who are placed above...I think more than one contest of this nature would make reading everyone on the list much more effective.
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I never noticed how many people you have to enter here! Over 100! WOW... it's a massive chore you're taking on. If you need guidance of any kind, I'm here Good luck!
Mech
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There is a lot of talent on here once you look...Just goes to show you how many people don't get the proper recognition as writers that they deserve. Most of the people on this site are overrated. It is a massive chore , But I love challenges. I also might host a second round for this contest as well , Possibly up to ten rounds...You never know with me. I can tell you one thing , Even the poets who do not get to enter this one or win anything , Will continue to be invited to each round. I think in this type of contest other rounds is appropriate and worthwhile.
- James
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I am very honored and much complimented to be invited to this wonderful contest! A lot of the poets that are lined up I barely know save a few that I actually have on my fave list...your reasons for holding this contest is very moral and beautiful -- I shall try and pen my best work and read up all of these many poems! Haha. Good luck judging.
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Wow you don't know how touched I am to be on your list. I am literally gobsmacked. I'll guess I'll have to get my creative juices flowing now and write something, but thank you so much.
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Glad you appreciate it. I hope for my sake that you can get those creative juices flowing as well so I can read an entry.
- James
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Hullo - just wanted to let you know that I've changed my name to Georgette. I used to be Tap.
Thanks,
Bella -
Bella ,
I noticed. You are on my favorites afterall. Thanks for telling me though...But I know your work like the back of my hand and I don't think anyone other than you could reproduce it.
- James
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sweet as june!..i love that LOL!..my b-day's on june! ...well congratulations on hosting this contest..so far its captivating and I'm glad you're getting a lot of writes and also turning this into an interesting vertex or bookmark for us to know other great AP authors
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I'm honoured to be invited along to this contest. If you've been reading my work then you've probably noticed my lack of new posts recently. I've been dry for quite a while, but I'll have a little think and see if I can find something to inspire me for this contest. Thanks again!
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Akifan,
That was the general idea. I've been reading most of the authors listed for ages and I couldn't wait any longer to hold a contest like this. You all deserve it so much, because you're excellent writers, but not everyone is read as much as they should be, so here I am trying fill that space, leaving quality comments on people who deserve them.
Thanks for your time.
All the best,
James
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Yes, I have noticed and that's why I invited quite a few of the people whose names you see up above. While there are shitty writers pumping out ranty pieces of trash, ten times a day, these wonderfully talented and gifted people are living in dry wells.
So many haven't written in awhile and this contest was sort of a kick in the butt, so to speak, to get their poetry juices moving, their muses back in order. And for the most part, it has been a success. I look forward to seeing an entry by you.
- James
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Cloud Nine,
I'm very happy with how this contest
has turned out, as everyone on the
list are poets that I respect greatly.
I am very much looking forward to seeing
an entry by you. I love your poems and
would be overjoyed to be able to comment
on something by you.
And have you noticed that I mentioned there
will be multiple rounds to this contest,
so there would be room for you to enter
something in a later round if you weren't
comfortable doing it now.
- James
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wow, i didn't realize this contest was still open........you have yr work cut out for you, james.
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natalia ,
Yeppers. It is still open and could go passed may 20th...Actually , It probably will. This is one of those contests that will let everyone have plenty of time to consider entering and leave plenty of time for me to take all the poems in. Unlike half of this stupid site , I actually am a fair judge and believe poetry to be the most important thing. Although , Lately , It has become a social gathering...Which is fine. But come now , The attention should still revolve around the arts!
Rant done.
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yeah......that other 'more serious' sharepoetry.com site rubs me the wrong way but i can't really say why. but i don't like it. lol.
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I don't go there very much. It is very inactive and kevin just needs to face the truth: No one in their write goddamn mind is going to pay more money for a membership over there , When most can't even afford a membership on this side of things. Granted I bought a permanent membership some time back , But hell , What about the people who don't have a little cash? It's bullshit if you ask me. You don't have to pay for HTML...Has kevin not realized that it is free yet? You can go to any other site and use it for free. I think there could be a lot of improvements for the poets and people right here. Screw sharepoetry in the end. Keep the work here and focus on what you already have. You know what they say: " Bite off more than you can chew and it could all collapse ".
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on the other hand kevin needs to make money.
i'm wondering: what do you do for a living? you seem to have a huge amount of time to spend on yr poetry and i'm wondering what job would afford you that opportunity. -
Actually, I don't have any money. I mow lawns and I paint outdoors and indoors. Mostly cleaning up apartments and stuff like that. Freelance labor. But I make shit for money, so I basically am poor all the time, but I do manage to work on poems every single day. When your passionate about something it means your loyalty is very strong.
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Thank you very much for the invite I've bunged in a pre-write that I rather like, hope you'll enjoy, but I also plan to write you something fresh. I've been a little dried-up, what with constant revision and exam practice, but for me that just means a poem a week as opposed to a poem every other day. Exams are on my brain so much that I even wrote a poem -about- an exam. Can't wait 'til July...
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Macey ,
Glad you could get over here. I was reading poetry the other day and I thought: " Jeepers who am I forgetting "...And then my dear friend Justbe reminded me about you. I knew right away you were one of the ones I forgot. And I completely mean that in the best way possible...Think of it in a good way...Save the best for last right? LOL.
Take your time with a new entry. I at least have the pleasure of reading a pre-write now. Which is no less important in my eyes. Poetry in poetry.
Take care of yourself ,
james
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my gosh, this is a HUGE contest! I'm debating whether to enter or not, as I probably have a very tiny chance of winning. Plus I don't consider my work as being all that great. I may just enter for the heck of it, but...I dunno.
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more like war,
Actually everyone in this contest has a very very high chance of winning. As there is no predictable outcome in the cards for this competition.
You have as much chance as anybody else and I liked your poetry, so trust me, you work is more than "not all that great", it's creative and inspiring.
One good thing though, is that I've been reading and commenting on everything as people have entered, so I am pretty much all caught up.
- James
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I'll be glad to write something for this. Any specifications at all? Do you like form or free?
[and don't you dare tell me that you prefer "good".]
[i'd be liable to send a mental smack in your direction.]
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Write what you want.
I am open to all types
of poetry. As long as
it isn't written about
kittens, uless of course
it's cool, then I don't
give a shit.
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Thanks for the invite. I'll certainly give it a go.
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Meow. I think I may do just that.
Just to spite you.
Cute fluffy kitties.
or something
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Nocturne ,
Yes , Well...You might be able to make that interesting. But anything too cute or fluffy usually becomes extinct in my world...Take bunnies for instance , They have those little eyes always watching you. Thinking. Thinking. Waiting....It is quite fearful.
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Thanks for the invite, I'm really flattered that you like my poetry.
I haven't had alot of time to write any lately, but here I wrote one for you... just on some stuff that has been on my mind... its kind of an extension of some of my previous themes.
When I get a chance I will read the other entries.
Thanks again! -
Not only did you enter, but it's a new
poem....thanks so much. You've just made
my day.
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P.S.
I like your themes...I'm sure it will
still be just as effective.
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For what it's worth, my 'prewrite' is a new poem. I just forgot to post it to your content first.
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erasing ,
Oh...Now my day is complete. I have been hoping you would enter every single day I extended the deadline. I don't mind if it is new or not...But I am sort of glad that it is. I have been needing something new to read by you for quite awhile.
Thanky.
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good luck with this.
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Thanky.
You been well?
- James
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Wow. That is a LOT of entries.
My dear, however can you cope?
Lots of caffeine should do the trick nicely.
Best of luck!
Elyse
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Elyse,
I know, but I've managed to
comment on everyone like
I wanted to, so I'm satisfied.
I think this contest was a huge
success.
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you love us way too much, buddy. one day, you and i will meet, and we will smoke the day away. p.a.r.t.y!
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Thanks man. I'm glad you feel loved. If you didn't I would think this contest and the group was a failure.
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Several of my faves on the list. Excellent choices.
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haha cool idea for a contest
and apparantly accurate, havent ever seen any of those writers before : (
nice job
--rin -
I just strolled in to see what is up and ask a interesting question. what is with the title?
'dear. we must eat the live. sweet as june. we must. dear.'
?????? what the heck does that mean? it sounds so warpped. and why would you have a contest called that? oh well. have fun -
This contest is giant. Wow! I am taking a nice long break from contests. My last one had nearly sixty poems in it and I got a fever! LOL. Seriously. So, I do not envy you the task of judging these poems. But it is a great idea and a very good contest. Yes, I have read a handfull of entries. I would like to read a few more, just not tonight. You do bring inspiration to the pages and for that I can respect you.
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Feel free dear. These poets deserve to be read, so the more comments they get, the better.
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Dear James,
I'm soooooo hurt 'bout you not remembering me. I mean really, who doesn't remember simplesarcasm
I'm just kidding. Just know that I am back
I like the new group too.
Oh and good luck with the contest you've got some great poets entered. I don't envy you having to judge.
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I haven't even made it through all the entries yet! And you've been through twenty times? Wow.
Yes, I found your comment helpful, but I was more honoured to have my poem up along other giants here. Thank you for encouraging us all to congregate in one place. I am going to have to add more than one of them to my favourites.
A huge undertaking, this. I thank you, most sincerely.
Congratulations everyone. Just, congratulations on being so good.
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oh my god! i haven't been on this site in about 5 months only to find out that i was in an invite only contest that ended TWO HOURS AGO!!!! GAH! oh well. i guess it's for the best..
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dude I am sooo hurt...seriously I am bleeding here
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Whether or not you were invited to this contest, you belonged on that list, dearest. Next time I swear I'll invite you.
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I'm glad that you feel so honored to have taken part in this. I'm the one who owes you and everyone else MY thanks, because I truly enjoyed myself working on this contest, as it is the thing that's kept me interested in allpoetry as of late.
For the first time in forever I was able to comment on other peoples poetry without recieving punches to the face, which is why my past two competitions have been the way they are.
Everyone has been so receptive and wonderful. I don't regret spending the points or taking all the time it took to put this together.
- James
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Trust me, I feel the same way. To think that I started this in April is amazing.
But it was time well spent. I'm very proud of how this contest turned out.
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Here's some medicine and a . I hope that makes your booboos feel better.
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Thank you very much for including my name on your list, i'm only sorry that i was not able to enter... i only get to visit this site intermittently. The most fantastic thing about it is that you've also selected so many of my favourite A.P. poets! Elvira rocks, she is possibly one of the best i've read so far....along with generic and golden hope and have your pi and many others.... So. Thanks again,
fay
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