Hello People,
Here we are with the rhymer's challenge. Inspired by Soccer-freak-tyler's teen Idol. This contest is for ages 10-25. We'll have many rounds. You will be informed later. So the first task is simple.....write a rhyming poem.
I want vocabulary....unusual rhyming. I do NOT want "hat" and "cat". I want complex rhyming. The more unique you will be, the higher you will score. We shall have a panel of judges.
Also, along with your poem, please write me an intro to yourself. Your name, your age, where you live......and anything else you'd like to tell us. I will be hauling in more judges.
Here are some guidelines regarding the types of poetry we'd like to see-
Nature is fine.....infact, it's good.
Spiritual is great. 
Hope- amazing! Dark, sad and tragic- not so good. 
Abusing- no way! Erotica- I'd love to....but um.....I guess not. Humor- if you can do it well. Love- again, only if you can do it well. Fantasy- yeah, go on.
Rules
1. We want vocabulary, and not chat language. Use of archaic english is permitted, and infact, appreciated.
2. Kindly do not go towards the darker side of poetry. I don't mind a bit of dark stuff, but please don't go overboard. Spiritual stuff is appreciated. Metaphors, similes, personification..........figures of speech.
3. If you use any form, please mention so in the author's comments.
4. Minimum 16 lines Maximum 40.
5. One entry per person.
6. I love to criticize. Please accept criticism. If you cannot, then please go away. Yeah, lil' boy- go!
7. Don't forget your biodata.
Bottomline- whatever theme you choose....it doesn't matter. But just do it well.
At the moment, I plan on giving out a minimum of 3000 points and maybe a silver membership to the person who wins in the final round. But you need to get through this round first. Your scores will matter since the very first round itself. Good Luck, people.
The jury (More are being confirmed and added)
The Risen Sun ~ raspberry ~ Sonja ~ Poetryintheblood ~ DK akaLunaticSerene ~ The Pole Star
Here we are with the rhymer's challenge. Inspired by Soccer-freak-tyler's teen Idol. This contest is for ages 10-25. We'll have many rounds. You will be informed later. So the first task is simple.....write a rhyming poem.
I want vocabulary....unusual rhyming. I do NOT want "hat" and "cat". I want complex rhyming. The more unique you will be, the higher you will score. We shall have a panel of judges.
Also, along with your poem, please write me an intro to yourself. Your name, your age, where you live......and anything else you'd like to tell us. I will be hauling in more judges.
Here are some guidelines regarding the types of poetry we'd like to see-
Nature is fine.....infact, it's good.
Spiritual is great. Hope- amazing! Dark, sad and tragic- not so good. Abusing- no way! Erotica- I'd love to....but um.....I guess not. Humor- if you can do it well. Love- again, only if you can do it well. Fantasy- yeah, go on. Rules
1. We want vocabulary, and not chat language. Use of archaic english is permitted, and infact, appreciated.
2. Kindly do not go towards the darker side of poetry. I don't mind a bit of dark stuff, but please don't go overboard. Spiritual stuff is appreciated. Metaphors, similes, personification..........figures of speech.
3. If you use any form, please mention so in the author's comments.
4. Minimum 16 lines Maximum 40.
5. One entry per person.
6. I love to criticize. Please accept criticism. If you cannot, then please go away. Yeah, lil' boy- go!
7. Don't forget your biodata.
Bottomline- whatever theme you choose....it doesn't matter. But just do it well.
At the moment, I plan on giving out a minimum of 3000 points and maybe a silver membership to the person who wins in the final round. But you need to get through this round first. Your scores will matter since the very first round itself. Good Luck, people.
The jury (More are being confirmed and added)
The Risen Sun ~ raspberry ~ Sonja ~ Poetryintheblood ~ DK akaLunaticSerene ~ The Pole Star
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on September 6, 2006
- Rewards: Gold: 300
- Final notes: Take a look at the top 16. These are the AVERAGES. They are not scores from a particular judge, but the average of all the judges that marked your poem. The overall standard, unfortunately, was on the lower side. We hope that once you have a theme, you'll perform much better.
Entries [17]
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• Commented on by judge.
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With the emerald stars and diamond moons,
I swear I seen something beyond that veil...• Commented on by judge. -
In a dark, stone, hollow bastille,
where light is hidden to conceal,• Commented on by judge. -
You are the girl who doesn't fit in.
I am the one who thinks you are a sin.• Commented on by judge. -
my eyes have seen the devil in disguise
and i have heard the cries of the soldiers whom have died• Commented on by judge. -
Silent are the creatures in the darkened night,
hoping one day...keeping this belief.by Timeless Wisdom 40 lines, 6 comments, on Aug 20 9:02 PM 2006. In Hope• Commented on by judge. -
The throne is empty.
An Ode to a king who may never have been...• Commented on by judge. -
But I'm reasured that there's still hope.
'Twas another dream to help me cope.• Commented on by judge. -
Do not love me yet, for I
Am still a slender moon,• Commented on by judge. -
This is kind of a spiritual one. Sat down one night and thought about the simple things that make me feel wonderful.by oO0christie0Oo 22 lines, 5 comments, on Aug 23 8:39 PM 2006. In Spiritual• Commented on by judge.
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Your heart speaks though it bleeds, and holds more beauty than a flower
Because you had the courage to tell, so i'll be brave as well• Commented on by judge. -
Read The Tales Of The Lies Of My Truth.• Commented on by judge.
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The sky passes me with a scar of crimson,
reminding me of how much I miss him.by The Un4given 27 lines, 2 comments, on Aug 23 10:42 PM 2006. In Hope• Commented on by judge. -
I made this poem for .... ... .. .• Commented on by judge.
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Tis rumoured, 'mong these barren lands,
of a far, far, greater place.• Commented on by judge. -
Calibrated circumstance, with audible dismay,
X-rated complications, an elaborate cliché?by Pete Gwilt 32 lines, 3 comments, on Aug 29 7:08 AM 2006. In Adult• Commented on by judge.
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Hmmm.. sounds very intresting Udit
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This sounds like a great idea. I'm always trying to improve my rhyming so this could be a great contest to enter. I will have to give it a lot of thought to write about.
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Please let me know if you'd like a reminder sometime later. Or you could bookmark it.
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This looks like an interesting contest!! I think you wrote it well and it is very clear and concise - I like that!! I am definately thinking of entering! Sarah Louise Hudson
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"I consider myself
To be a bit of a rhymer.
On my tool shed shelf
Is a tin of primer."
Do you think I've got what it takes? Make me a star! -
oooooooh only up to 25..... how 'ageist' 
or does that mean that being twice that age, i could enter TWICE... ROFLMAO...
ah well......... i'll just sit back on the sidelines, clinging onto my walking stick and watch you youngsters have fun
Nice contest Udit
Ann -
Would you like to join the judge;s panel?
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This sounds very interesting, I thought I would try and get away with saying I was 21 but my bus pass just fell out of my pocket and made me think again. LOL. Im me if you need any help. Val.
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What a fun idea for a contest...now I am in such a pickle ..since those holding this are so fickle...I guess I can't compete....unless a few years I do delete....
sorry but I cant join the fun....I am too old for this one!
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Interesting ... a rhyming contest.. this might be a challenge. I am a free verse poet, so this is good. Forgive me I have not had much sleep. I'll book mark this and write something for it. I appreciate criticize as I like to give it.. Another good thing you don't want dark, and I do dark yet another challenge! WOOPIE.....*I NEED SLEEP*
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This is an interesting concept
Mostly I write rhyming poems.Rhymes make the poem have a rhythmic flow.Its also important to use proper words for rhyming and not just for the sake of rhyming.And the use of ornate words makes poems more beautiful. -
thanxs for the invite of being a judge
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Oh this is a very good contest, just one problem I am 3 years past the expiry age !! lol
Goodluck with the contest and hope you get loads of brillant enteries xxx -
Very cool contest! Good for younger poets to get some nuts and bolts experience like this!
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Very cool competition... here hopefully you'll crop the best young rhymers in AP. I won't enter because I'm already in two multi-round competitions right now, a constant judge in another series, and I'm starting school in a week and a half... but I'll try to pop in every now and then to see how this is going. Best of luck with this!
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Bookmarking.
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Get young minds thinking
This is a great contest but i have surpassed the age. -
This is a great idea for a contest. I didn't realize it was restricted to kids or I wouldnt' have clicked on it. I'll applaud it to give you some of your points back.
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Great contest Udit, a great idea, well done, I hope all goes well and good luck to everyone who enters!
best wishes as always
Autumn Whisper
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Well Udit collaborate all the judges Great contest yaar, hope best for the series and proud to be in the panel.
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Someone is a slut for rhyme. That's cool though. I will considering entering. Right now I am being more free verse, I go back and forth. Good luck with your contest!
Katie
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WONDERFUL CONTEST
This is a wonderful idea to have a contest for the younger poets on here. They do need encouragment to continue to write. excellent contest. Take care, Sandy -
This is a great challenge - too bad it's for the younger crowd - but next time you could maybe hold something for those 50 and over - the "Senior" set on this site - thanks for hosting - you hold such great contests -
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Wow, so many collaborator, humn...good contest, i might post a poem after a long time, nice opportunity for me.
take cares and have a nice time
best of luck to all the contestans
- Vic
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Yay, I entered the contest!!! Thanks for telling me about it!!!
Cassie
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This seems like a great contest.
I wish that I was this young again! lol
Best of luck with it!
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Great contest but I am to old for this one. I wish I was young enough but then I would not want to go back and be as stupid as I was back then either.
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Good! You're getting entries, of course! This contest will be one of those conests where poets work really hard to do a fine job and we will enjoy seeing what they do!
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Hmmm, saw a rhyming contest featured, popped in. Missed the age limit... by a bunch. Hope you have a wonderful contest.
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Nice Idea
Good idea although I qualify in this age range being 23 I have no shot what so ever at entering this contest nor even trying. I cna handle criticism but rhyming I can not do at all. Oh well Great contest idea and I hope y'all find what you're looking for and I really hope some poet knocks all of your socks off and shows exactly whatcha want. Have fun juding y'all and again a good contst idea. Sincerely, Paul
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Greatlooking contest but there are so many entries that I'm sure that I wouldn't be able to place!!! Its fantastic that you're offering a membership ...3000 points!? thats ALOT of points! I will be back to check out your winners, I'm very interested to see!
Shelly -
A rhyming contest sounds like a good idea to me though I am too old twice over. It's good to test yourself Paul and try something new you never know what's inside you. Why not give it a shot. You've nothing to lose.
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wow this looks really good, i dont rhyme that much but i will give this a go i think because i like personification, metaphors and all that, and a challenge is always accepted... will come back to it v soon. <33 x
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The new name is original and makes your contest stand out much more!
I might enter this.. I want to, but I don't know if I can write anything good. After I am done with homework, i will write something for this contest. (if i have time)
great idea! good luck with this!
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oh yeah the name of you contest is Rhymer's challenge, but in your text of the contest, you call it Rhymer's idol- still.
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Sorry, my bad. Fixed it now.
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thanks!
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I look forward to your entry. Take care, Sandy
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Three days.... hm... I have lots to write tonight!
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I don't know if my piece is up to snuff, reading the other rhymes that have been in this contest... but I hope you enjoy it.
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Udit, this is a fantastic contest "continuum" that you have chosen. I rather like it. I would enter, but I am not sure how long I will be around.
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Gold trophy winner
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