This contest is for poems or short essays about your views on the war in Iraq.
I want serious points of view; pro, con, or in between. Anything not serious will be ignored.
If you can put your views in a poem and make it good, more brownie points for you. If not, just write a short essay, at least 75 words and no more than 300.
I will tell you up front that I felt we should never have invaded Iraq. If you take the position that we should have invaded, you need to support it well. If you are somewhere in the middle, be convincing.
Points may be awarded to second, third and perhaps to honorable mentions if I am impressed. Points for first may be increased if I believe the winner is publishable.
Standard rules apply.
One entry per writer.
IM me if you have questions.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on July 21, 2006
- Rewards: Gold: 300
- Final notes: This was an interesting contest with good entries and many good comments. I appreciate all those who entered. It was difficult to decide the best of the top three for they were all good.
Entries [9]
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by MissStranger 52 lines, 4 comments, on Jul 6 1:35 PM 2006. In Society• Commented on by judge.
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How many more will die in this unjust war in Iraq?by Walking shadow 12 lines, 14 comments, on Jul 6 5:52 PM 2006. In Sad• Commented on by judge.
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Operation Freedom has imprisoned us
and is in want of us admitting we made a mistakeby SEA angel 14 lines, 4 comments, on Jul 6 7:16 PM 2006. In Contemporary• Commented on by judge. -
So say a prayer for them
the Children of Iraqby TallDrinkofWater 18 lines, 15 comments, on Jul 7 9:01 AM 2006. In Society• Commented on by judge. -
It's anti-war in general...by CheckeredSocks 77 lines, 6 comments, on Jul 14 4:12 PM 2006. In Society• Commented on by judge.
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Join the US army -
Kill a man and get a medal!by Jeremy Kyle Klub 45 lines, 30 comments, on Jul 16 4:42 PM 2006. In Society• Commented on by judge. -
until your ego-centric self has its finish
its over the fat lady sang a long time agoby Master Shake 18 lines, 2 comments, on Jul 20 5:27 PM 2006. In Other• Commented on by judge.
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Hey!I cannot even read what this contest is about! Please change the background!
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Well Miss Stranger. I can read it, but I will change the background to make it easier. Are you green and red color blind? I didn't think of that. Some people are. Thanks. Give me a few minutes.
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Wonderful idea for a contest Andy, tickles my muse and stirs my intellect, that is a very good thing. I will try to write you something for this! Bunny
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Great contest.....I love any kind of poems of war. I will see what I can come up with.
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Dreamee, I hope you come up with a good one. I look forward to reading it.
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i'd have to gather my thoughts on it and get back to u on this one but i'll defintaly try to throw something toghter for you
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No time to write anything. Too bad you aren't accepting prewrites as I have some good ones.
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The contest is open until the 20th.
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Rawr, I have a prewrite that I really want to enter into this contest...It's called 'Another Statistic'. Here's a link to it. Since your views on the war are sort of the same as mine you should take a look.
allpoetry.com/Poem/1618127
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I hate war!! ...I like your contest!
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very creative
good idea i am neither pro or con it sad that blood is spilled on either side we are suppose be the age of technology yet we can not disagree with out killing people. i think that is sad it brings out good poerty either way have a fun contest i like reading about your contest have a great day -
I am glad you think it is a good idea for a contest. Hope you will have an entry.
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This is a great idea for a contest, but I wouldnt want to read the poems, most of them will be how people hate bush and the war, people who dont like our soldiers because they kill people sometimes innocent. War is bad... of course it is. There are really no rules in war, that doesnt mean you cross the line. The people who complain about soldiers conduct, well give them a gun and put them under fire. The people who complain about the war and our soldier who are dieing. What would you have, the terrorist blowing themselves up on our soil or over there. It wouldn't be nice to have to worry about which bus is strapped with explosives. Bush was right to go in, we are helping Iraq see a democracy, which is the best form of government we know of. He may not do everything right, but you don't kick a man in his weak spot for a few mistakes. He can't please everyone in the country.
SO WRIGHT A POEM SUPPORTING OUR TROOPS!!!!! WOOT!!!! HOORAH!
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If I believed Bush, I would still think it was wrong to invade another country. Iraq was not linked to 9/11. I do support our soldiers and now that we have destroyed their government, it is necessary that we stay until a new government is firmly in place. Unfortunately, we may have to stay indefinitely.
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WOW thanks for the gold!!! I really wasn't expecting that! I read alot of the entries and they were very good. Congrats to all! Wonderful host for a wonderful contest!
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Thanks Andy, for the bronze,, I'm pretty proud of the way
this turned out,, and so happy you appreciated it...
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It was a tough decision LAPoe. If I had three gold trophies, I would have given one to each of the top three.
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