Ok, it is a humble request. If you click here through featured then please participate. You all are wonderful poets 
writing something as short as 10 lines won't take much of your precious time. Thanks for participation.
Ok, this is a contest where anything goes save adult themes. You can write about anything but the only limit shall be the 10 lines. NOT MORE THAN 10 LINES!!! If we find any entry more than 10 lines, it shall be first warned and if required disqualified.
Some advices -->
Be as creative as possible. Use different expressions and forms. It will be appreciated.
Write as short as possible, but keep it strong.
If you are unable to find a topic to write, either look for a picture (or ask us for one) or ask us for giving you a topic.
Critiquing other's works will prove handy in judgement. We will like you all to improve. Helping someone to improve shall prove icing on the cake.
Read as much as possible before entering. Try to grab various ideas and think about a novel representation.
Try forming a team and then discuss the thing which you can write about. A team can comprise of any number of members. But, make sure, that if you make a team then remember to tell Judges through a comment or mentioning in Author's Box. We will like to see collaborated ideas.
Remember -->
If you use any form or anything extra (includes metaphors, other expressions and thoughtful imagination) explain it properly in your author's box. Even you write a Haiku, explain it. We won't hear, 'it is self explaining' We want that if a small child of 5 reads your poem he should understand it with help of your author's box.
Possible -->
It is quite possible that we may convert the contest into series. But it isn't sure yet.
Prizes-->
Gold: 300
Silver: 50 or above
Bronze: TBA
HM: No points for HM's
Any questions, ask through commenting on the contest page.
The Contest won't be judged so early. It will probably take 2 to 4 weeks time. But, don't worry, you will be judged fairly and would be gifted a honest critique.
And yes, you can enter as many times as you want
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writing something as short as 10 lines won't take much of your precious time. Thanks for participation.Ok, this is a contest where anything goes save adult themes. You can write about anything but the only limit shall be the 10 lines. NOT MORE THAN 10 LINES!!! If we find any entry more than 10 lines, it shall be first warned and if required disqualified.
Some advices --> Be as creative as possible. Use different expressions and forms. It will be appreciated. Write as short as possible, but keep it strong. If you are unable to find a topic to write, either look for a picture (or ask us for one) or ask us for giving you a topic. Critiquing other's works will prove handy in judgement. We will like you all to improve. Helping someone to improve shall prove icing on the cake. Read as much as possible before entering. Try to grab various ideas and think about a novel representation. Try forming a team and then discuss the thing which you can write about. A team can comprise of any number of members. But, make sure, that if you make a team then remember to tell Judges through a comment or mentioning in Author's Box. We will like to see collaborated ideas. Remember -->If you use any form or anything extra (includes metaphors, other expressions and thoughtful imagination) explain it properly in your author's box. Even you write a Haiku, explain it. We won't hear, 'it is self explaining' We want that if a small child of 5 reads your poem he should understand it with help of your author's box.
Possible -->It is quite possible that we may convert the contest into series. But it isn't sure yet.
Prizes-->
Gold: 300 Silver: 50 or above Bronze: TBA HM: No points for HM's Any questions, ask through commenting on the contest page. The Contest won't be judged so early. It will probably take 2 to 4 weeks time. But, don't worry, you will be judged fairly and would be gifted a honest critique.
And yes, you can enter as many times as you want s 3. 2. 1...GO! s
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on August 6, 2006
- Rewards: Gold: 300
- Final notes: Everyone thanks for participation. Here are the winners we have,
1) Sleeping Muse by Starhiker
2) Theatre of Doves by -BUtterflyCuts-
3) First Snow by His Bride
You have no idea about the difficulty we faced while judging...you all left me speechless, really wonderful...xxxxxx....keep writing. I think at least, at least, 30 of you deserved victory xxxxx
Thanks for participation and congrats to winners...I hope to see you all in next of our contests...
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For every rose there is a time to grow
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she looked back behind her
scared out of her witsby bubblebaby101 13 lines, 3 comments, on Jul 21 5:02 AM 2006. In Hope• Commented on by judge. -
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Beastly
and dangerousby intanglio2ring 7 lines, 9 comments, on Jul 21 10:51 AM 2006. In Fantasy• Commented on by judge. -
I want freedom, not she.
She wants commitment,• Commented on by judge. -
The picture was still there
Canvas browned with time• Commented on by judge. -
by Foxydaze14 11 lines, 10 comments, on Jul 23 3:49 PM 2006. In Nature• Commented on by judge.
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My personality changes as quick as the ocean.
I can be unpredictable like the waves,• Commented on by judge. -
Run Jack, run
Grab your bag and leave this city• Commented on by judge. -
A bleak orchard peers beyond the horizon
The shape of this orchard caresses the shadowy ivyby Cubert Divine 13 lines, 1 comment, on Aug 1 12:31 PM 2006. In Dark• Commented on by judge. -
Crisp, Greasy fries.
Hearty, thin burgers.• Commented on by judge. -
Your words cruel and harsh• Commented on by judge.
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Remember
His last message to me.by crystylheart 5 lines, 1 comment, on Aug 1 9:22 PM 2006. In Hope• Commented on by judge. -
by in-the-twilight 13 lines, 3 comments, on Aug 1 10:19 PM 2006. In Other• Commented on by judge.
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Beckoning for the drapes to fall
Softly for the dreams to comeby allway aaron 8 lines, 2 comments, on Aug 1 11:24 PM 2006. In Sad• Commented on by judge.
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Comments
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Hey Pole Star,
I wish you the best in your contest. It looks like a good one.
Tommy -
Thanks for your wishes and comment. Look forward to see your work.
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ME 2 ! I will also enter! Gimme few minutes..good luck!
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ok...I will be waiting
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I would very much like to enter this contest of yours, Pole Star, but I have not written since last year or before. I have a tendancy, or an idea, to write about work, as I only started a new job 3 weeks ago. I might just type something up (I already have an idea in mind) and submit it within the next few hours/days.
Shauna D. -
oh! I think that will be honoured to see my contest being a source of inspiration for someone
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Very interesting and challenging contest! I ramble along so much its hard for me to constrain thoughts into ten lines or less, but will ponder and try to come up with a humble entry! Great Job on this! much love, and best of luck, John
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Yep! You can do this Johnh! Just put the pen down the paper and the mirror shall reflect your esteem thoughts
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wow, Dhruv! You're really filling up with entries quickly on this one!
I really appreciate your offer to co-host this contest with you, but AP time has been on-and-off again with me lately and it may be hard for me to give this contest the attention it deserves from my end if to co-host right now. I'm glad you got it underway though...and I'll pass you points for second and third place, HM's, or however you choose, OK???
Enjoy the contest!
Jo -
Ok. Maybe I will find u there in my next contest Thanks for donation, I think I won't use that for this contest but rather for next one Thanks a $$ million $$
With much,
and s
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you shouldv added prewrites not availlable in title.. and if ud have addefd prewrites i wudv entered and shook the place!! lol i love to write short poems..
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You can enter anything new...thanks for suggestion
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Well, I came in here to see what kinds of things were asking for in this contest. Because ten lines didn't seem like that hard. I was kind of sad to see you didn't have suggestion. It's not so easy for me to write and I usually let contests prompt me. But I'll think for a minute and see what I can come up with on my own. I like something not to complicated that you have to spend all night on it. So I should be able to honor your request for an entry...
Hey! I know! How about this! Are you on right now? Quick! Name a subject or an object or something! And I'll see what that makes me think of!
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Well, thanks for showing interest.
I have a lot of inspiring ideas for you, what about:
Reflections
Universal lies
Captured in eyes/ mirror
Magnified pains
Infinite past, future ends
For inspiration with pics look at my list of inspiration on my author page.
With much,
and s
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Oh my,you have NO idea just how hard this ten line limit would be for me,boy do I have trouble summarizing,free verse or the wonderful slam that Kenyon my saviour introduced me too recently,have been my means of expression to date.However,I wish you well in your pursuits for fine and defined poetry and will bookmark just in case I am able to meet the criteria,many blessings to you
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Thanks friend, well, if u need something for inspiration plz ask me and I may provide you something good s
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Don't worry, I will surely enter. Nice concept for a contest. I can easily enter an alliterisen.
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yes. that will be great go with complex alliterisen, I like that
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Anyways Joe, if you can't judge u can participate s
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I love contests like this, and I will try ente r
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ok...must enter
I expect some good shape from you s
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hey donna forget 2 enter
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I think I would like to enter this. ^_^ I'm not sure how soon I will come up with an entry, but I'll keep this page in my bookmarks! ^_^
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Wow, thank you!
That is one cool contest. Thinking about what to enter, 10 lines seems easy now but trying to fit all the nonsence that is spinning around in my head may be difficult! However, we shall see!
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ok...I look forward to your entry
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uhhmm are bad words alllowed here??
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no.
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Great contest The Pole Star, I wish you the best of luck with it and good luck to everyone. Please could you see my poem and tell me whether you think the background makes it hard to read?
best wishes as always
xElectricEyezx
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i am not too fond of profanity sorry.
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Wow!
You got 45 entries in the contest, if I counted right. That's quite a lot! I wish you best of luck judging the contest fairly, and I wish good luck to everyone. May the best poet win! Jim
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it was all flooded at the very last day
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It is so hard to judge sometimes, i know. Thank you so much for the bronze. Congrats to the other winners and everyone who took the challange! Thanks for hosting.
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I love the fact that you required only ten lines to write with. That made the entries very interesting, and precise. An excellent challenge indeed.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE TROPHY WINNERS!
Much Love & Many Blessings,
Renee
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Thanks for the gold trophy, Dhruv! It's been a while since I won anything, and this sure felt good. Congratulations to the other winners aswell. Now, what should I use the 300 points on? Thanks again! Jim
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