There are people who believe a poem isn't a poem unless it is a couple of pages long. Good poems come in a variety of lengths. Some of the finest poems I have seen have been very short. --SO-- what I want is a poem with less than 100 words!!
The style and subject is open and so is my mind to most types of poetry --BUT-- I do not want text talk or "adult" language just plain, polite, English.
Winner gets a Trophy and 450 points
Second a Trophy and 200 points
Third a Trophy and 100 points
No more than 5 entries per person please!! Pre-writes are allowed if you think it is good enough.
I will be the sole judge of success in this competition.
NB If it is one or two words over that's OK but if I think it's too long it gets disqualified. I want good, terse, verse.
INTERIM NOTE
Thanks for everyone who has entered so far. I WILL comment on each poem but it is taking me some time because there are so many wonderful entries. I almost wish I had not agreed to 5 each >
I have whittled the grand dield of entries down to the final handful and have written to you all (I hope). There have been some excellent entries and I will be completing the judging by revisiting those on the shortlist tomorrow.
commendations get 20 points
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on October 2, 2006
- Rewards: Gold: 450
- Final notes: Over a hundred excellent entries and only 2 disqualifed made judging a difficult (but pleasant) task.
First place
Sunrise by Faerytale Princess was to me a clear winner.
The seperation of 2nd and 3rd was much harder.
Second place
My Wife and Me by Gordon
Third place
Where the Wind Blows by floorboards
There were many more that I liked but these were noteworthy contenders
One for the Road by floorboards
Unmasked by ShelleyA
Sun Rays by Billbard
Serenity by ShelleyA
Dreaming Me by bookdragon
Life Thief by bookdragon
Thanks to all the participants
Jim
Entries [39]
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Touch• Commented on by judge. -
Trapped,
Unable to see,by FallenAngel09 11 lines, 8 comments, on Jun 10 9:47 AM 2003. In Other• Commented on by judge. -
It's a sad story told,
Of a man who was crippled and old.by FallenAngel09 9 lines, 2 comments, on Jan 7 5:41 PM 2004. In Society• Commented on by judge. -
A short little something• Commented on by judge.
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Perry Como.• Commented on by judge.
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Listen carefully...............by CrazyWomanimal 4 lines, 17 comments, on Dec 4 9:15 PM 2004. In Personal, Other, Contemporary
Silver trophy winner
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Scrapped Submarine near Portsmouth
Rust-red pig-barrel shape• Commented on by judge. -
metamorphosis
structural transformation• Commented on by judge. -
Haha• Commented on by judge.
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Sun fun.• Commented on by judge.
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Down, far under the keep,
In deep darkness creep,by FallenAngel09 29 lines, 5 comments, on Nov 25 10:46 AM 2005. In Society• Commented on by judge. -
Their perfect beauty• Commented on by judge.
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Amour• Commented on by judge.
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Thanking a friend.by Shannanagan 11 lines, 1 comment, on Apr 21 6:54 PM 2006. In Other• Commented on by judge.
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Sometimes,in most cases,doing the right thing isn't always popular,but you will never regret it.by Shannanagan 17 lines, 2 comments, on Apr 29 1:28 PM 2006. In Hope• Commented on by judge.
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Painters painting on a blank white wall, / dancers dancing in the road. / Little dolls on a toyshop wall with little kids staring. / Life goes on no matter what, / kids grow up to fast, / but in the eyes of you andby Shannanagan 14 lines, 2 comments, on May 8 8:49 PM 2006. In Love• Commented on by judge.
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Silence is the barren shore,
Silence is the hole within his breast• Commented on by judge. -
And you call me ungraceful!by Shannanagan 11 lines, 3 comments, on May 13 12:24 PM 2006. In Humor• Commented on by judge.
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Not having to work, not having to think;
Plenty of orange juice to drink.• Commented on by judge. -
Just a question I need to be answered.• Commented on by judge.
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by February Moon 13 lines, 30 comments, on Jun 14 5:26 PM 2006. In Personal, Nature
Gold trophy winner
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Nearsighted she
Farsighted me• Commented on by judge. -
On a waters ledge
The reflection is so clear• Commented on by judge. -
lyre accompany me
as i write ...• Commented on by judge. -
Masochits
Are we all• Commented on by judge. -
Confound it!
I lost some weight• Commented on by judge. -
It is her reflection you see
In the sandby LadyOfFate 12 lines, 3 comments, on Sep 25 1:26 AM 2006. In Other• Commented on by judge. -
Autumnby WolfHeart 12 lines, 7 comments, on Sep 25 12:57 PM 2006. In Contemporary• Commented on by judge. -
Once Naive.by -Twilight- 7 lines, 16 comments, on Sep 25 4:28 PM 2006. In Personal• Commented on by judge.
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Death, my friend
You are always there• Commented on by judge. -
Sublime Friendship
is thisby sojourner252 10 lines, 2 comments, on Sep 30 11:56 PM 2006. In Spiritual• Commented on by judge.
Bronze trophy winner
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I don't care for poems that are too long. Long long poems make me want to take a nap. the longest poem I wrote was three pages long and didn't seem like it was that long. well I wish you the best of luck on this contest and have lots of fun. later days.
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Hey! I think poetry has to be judged by its quality and not by its length. Its very callenging and interesting to write short poems that speak volumes.
I have entered some of my poems.Hope you like them.
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You are so right. We must judge by quality not quantity BUT we can also have preferences. I have just sent time with the work of Mrs Felicia Hemans in order to compile a birthday tribute (she was born on 25th September) and her poetry is regularly measured by hundreds of lines. allpoetry.com/Column/2219370
I just thought I needed a change
Jim -
Thank you for the trophy, I am honored. Congratulations to all.
Chelsea
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thanks a lot for the trophy and hm
, very much appreciated,
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Congratulations to all the winners
Thank You for Hosting this FUN contest
and for commenting on the entries!
Look forward to the next one
Many blessings to You!
Best wishes too
and much love~ Desire~*~
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Congratulations to the winners! Thanks for hosting this contest and commenting on all the entries.
~carol
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