THE OBJECTIVE:
This contest is about mental illnesses. I think that I'll accept any type of poem relating to mental illness. It could be you suffering, or someone you know. Maybe it's just what you THINK it's like.
Want Brownie Points?
This contest is also about alliteration. An example of alliteration is:
Wicked Witch of the West
Holy Hell
Crazy Kris counts the clock's seconds
If you still don't know what alliteration is, look it up or just write a different piece.
When using alliteration, do NOT make it cheesy, and do not force it. It doesn't have to be half of the words on a line, maybe just two or three. I also do not want to poem overpowered with it, I want it to be subtle and nice. If you can rhyme and use alliteration, brownie points for you.
UPDATE
Due to the SERIOUS lack of entries, I will be changing two things. You may enter prewrites, and you may leave out alliteration.
But be warned, poems WITH alliteration have MUCH higher changes of winning!
Rules:
-Use spell check, also, reread your poem when it's posted. Mistakes in grammar and spelling will hurt your chances of winning. I will point them out if I spot them, and if you choose to change them, redeem yourself a bit and let me know.
-I'd prefer not to get 20 poems on ADHD and Depression. If you want to write about one of those, skim through the entries that have been posted before, if you see more than two or three, please don't enter.
-As I said before, if you can rhyme while using alliteration, it will better your chances of winning.
-Be unique! Poems approached with original angles will have a much better chance at the gold.
-I reserve the right o remove your poem if I find it has zero chance of winning.
-I also reserve the right to add more rules as I see fit.
-You you do not state what illness you are writing about in the title of poem, please put it in your authors comments.
-I do not want anything suicidal. If it's something where said person WAS suicidal, that's alright. if I have a problem with it, I'll let you know and give you time to change it before I take it out of the contest.
SPECIAL Thanks To:
Spasmine, who gave me a total of 225 points for this contest.
HyperxCrazyxNxProud, who gave me a total of 215 points.
Thank you to both of you, you made it possible for me to hold this contest sooner rather than later.
Prizes:
First - 500 Points
Second - 100 Points
Third - 50 Points
Prizes will go up as I comment on poems, receive applauds, and if anyone else donates points.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on October 11, 2006
- Rewards: Gold: 500
- Final notes: I got al lot of entries that didn't fit what I was looking for, but I knew that I would once I allowed in prewrites. Yet I'm glad I did, because I did get some really cool poems. Thank you to most of the people who entered.
Entries [16]
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Mind cancer
No answerby Old Doc Wit 14 lines, 14 comments, on Mar 15 3:55 PM 2005. In Dark• Commented on by judge. -
I act like nothing is wrong,
Like I love the way I look,• Commented on by judge. -
Tap, tap, tap,
pen to table,by Vampstress 24 lines, 4 comments, on Apr 13 4:02 AM 2006. In Angst• Commented on by judge. -
In the shadows
you'll see me stand• Commented on by judge. -
Lying in silence yet surrounded by noise
no peace to think thoughts destroyed.by gypsy princess 35 lines, 10 comments, on Jul 17 8:09 PM 2006. In Personal• Commented on by judge. -
Though calling can't reach him
And wailing won't teach him• Commented on by judge. -
Slit the throat of
dimensions and• Commented on by judge. -
Over obsessive,
cannot break all those patterns,by Meggh LotusMay 3 lines, 1 comment, on Sep 2 4:09 PM 2006. In Haiku• Commented on by judge. -
My manic mind will not be subdued,
it is subsumed by my natural performance• Commented on by judge. -
I wake up to the morning sun, streaming through the blinds
not know who I am today, the voices will decideby trace3grls 42 lines, 3 comments, on Sep 4 8:12 PM 2006. In Society• Commented on by judge. -
Depression is dark, sad, and lonely.by Poetdontknowit 48 lines, 8 comments, on Sep 11 12:36 PM 2006. In Sad• Commented on by judge.
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Such an insidious illness
That noone can seeby AliceinPoetryLand 44 lines, 14 comments, on Sep 25 7:32 AM 2006. In Personal
Bronze trophy winner
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Manic Janus invaded his brain
opposing faces• Commented on by judge. -
Insane
and sane.• Commented on by judge. -
• Commented on by judge.
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Boarderline Personality Disorder• Commented on by judge.
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Comments
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Nice, Veronica. I might enter, I might not. Probably not. I suck at writing anymore. I hope you get what you are looking for anyhow. Nice background and color set up. I like it too.
Best of luck to you and those entering.
Love always,
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hmm... think I shall bookmark this and give it ago...
now to decide which "abnormal" aspect od my mind to write about lol -
Lol, if encountered that dilemma. x)
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I hope you all enter lots of entries for me t
I love reading everyone elses poems on this contest because it's fascinating to see how you all interpret the subject! -
I shall definately have to try and enter, I have my subject, now to work on the alliteration...and perhaps a little rhyme...
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I love your background and great idea for a contest.
Edited on Sep 29, 10:31 p.m. because ''. -
shadows is about MPD or Multiple Personality Disorder...most people don't get that...
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My you've got a lot to judge on. Good luck on the contest! And good luck to all the rest.
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hi.
If you don't mind me asking, when is this contest going to be judged? -
It's being judged now, I've been getting a ton of homework lately, but I've been reading atleast two entries a day (usually 3 or 4), and I have over half of them read, so any day now, the awards will be given out.
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you haven't mentioned the winners
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Thank you for hosting an amazing contest, RestfulDawn. There were many gifted Poets on this page, all worthy of accolades. Congratulations to those that placed, as well as to those who entered. Be well, Poets. Wanda
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Does it tell you who the winners are on here? I wonna reread the winning ones!
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Thanks so much for the first place prize!
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For those who want to read the winning pieces, just look at who has a trophy by their poem....
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Thanks so much for holding such an awesome contest and for the shinies! Congrats to all the other winners and participants and God bless!
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