Picture credit...'Moonlit Magic' by Al Hogue
I will be hosting a round of form poetry challenges
...over the next few weeks...
Three winners from each challenge round #1 to #5 will be invited to take part in the final round #6;
...to pen one of my own created forms of poetry...
for 1000 pts
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Palindrome
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Ottava Rima
Link: shadowpoetry
Let the picture inspire you
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Palindrome Poetry
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Also Known as Mirrored Poetry
A palindrome, by definition, is a word, phrase, verse, sentence, or even poem that reads the same
forward or backward. It stems from the Greek word palindromos: palin, meaning again, and dromos, meaning a running. Combining the two together, the Greek meaning gives us, running back again...
Shown below are examples of the word-unit palindrome. The carefully placed words form the same
sentence, whether it is read forward or backward. For example, 'Mirrored images reflect images mirrored' which includes a word in the center as a reversal point for the sentence or even the poem.
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Example #1:
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Reflections
Life-
imitates nature,
always moving, traveling continuously.
Falling leaves placed delicately;
foliage touching the echoing waters,
clarity removed -
Reflections distorted through waves rippling;
gracefully dancing
mirrored images
- reflect -
images mirrored.
Dancing gracefully,
rippling waves through distorted reflections -
removed clarity.
Waters echoing the touching foliage;
delicately placed leaves falling -
continuously traveling, moving always,
nature imitates
life.
Copyright © 2002 Lynne C. Fadden
Ottava Rima
A Ottava Rima is a poem written in 8-line octives. Each line is of a 10 or 11 syllable count in the following rhyme:
one octive poem. abababcc
two octive poem. abababcc, dededeff
three octive poem. abababcc, dededeff, ghghghii
...so on and so on
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Example:
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He is There
When sorrow lies entrenched within your heart
And doubts, like ocean waves, around you churn,
When chaos reigns o'er life and won't depart
And for the peace of yesterday you yearn,
When evil thoughts are tearing you apart
And there is nowhere left for you to turn,
When dark of night persists throughout your day,
It's time to fall upon your knees and pray.
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For God is there, He's always by your side,
He is your life's companion and your friend,
He's with you through each bitter storm you ride,
From morn's first light to sunset at day's end.
You must give up your bitterness and pride
And to your Lord extend your hand again.
He only wants for you to ask Him in
And you will be forgiven for your sin.
Copyright © 2003 Linda Newman
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Hint!
...metaphors...
...emotion...
...elaboration...
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I am a member of
The Legitimate Contest Holders
I will comment and judge fairly no matter who enters
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Be inspired by...
~Lilac ThOughts~
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PS. I apologise as I cannot get the spacing to improve
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on November 13, 2006
- Rewards: Gold: 300
- Final notes: I was astounded by the sheer talent, and making my choice was no piece of cake... I thought the picture ‘Moonlit Magic’ by Al Hogue, brought out some wonderful metaphors and much, much, more from your pieces...
I was disappointed though because there were three poems that would have stood a chance in the final lineup, but each had something wrong such as wrong syllable count or not properly rhyming... in some instances, I was able to give time to correct things before the contest closed, but around the time closing, the later entries I never got to read... and then the upgrade happened, I was so saddened because they were beautifully written pieces which on their own whether form poetry or not, were masterfully crafted in my opinion...
Since the upgrade I have had many problems in getting this contest judged because it seemed like I had inherited a gremlin of sorts ...many things kept going wrong...poem pages kept going blank on me and some of the poems had text so tiny that I couldn’t read it even with a magnifying glass, also my comments weren’t registering over a few days period...it’s made me quite nervous of holding my next contest as this was the first of my challenge contest round, for Form Poetry...How ever I will go ahead with it and just keep my fingers crossed that it will run smoothly
I do hope you will all enter my next contest...those that haven’t won in this round could possibly win in the next one. The winners from each round will then be invited to enter in the final challenge, 1000 points for the Gold, plus points for the other winners and HM's
Thanks to everyone once again for writing some quality poetry, I hope and look forward to you joining me in the next one.
Below are the three awarded trophies and HM’s...
Contest Winners
- Error: Unable to find finalist item 2330117, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
- Error: Unable to find finalist item 2325986, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
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by Mamabekaboo 38 lines, 6 comments, on Nov 9 9:40 AM 2006. In Love• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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Clouds airbrushed
about strewn heavens• Commented on by judge. [remove]
Bronze trophy winner
Entries [12]
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No words need pass when eyes are in accord,
nor other signs need hands or body make.• Commented on by judge. -
Far away
Explored not, seen not,by Bionic Poet 23 lines, 4 comments, on Nov 7 8:09 AM 2006. In Nature• Commented on by judge. -
• Commented on by judge.
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Shore
greets ocean,• Commented on by judge.
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Comments
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ah perhaps i will have a go at this later, it is late here now though so i am not going to look too hard at the form or my dreams might torment me
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What a unique contest! Love the pi c and the beautiful forms! I shall return!
Lynda
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Hi Linda, now I've something to look forward to
...your entry
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Sounds like an amazing contest mum
Hope it all goes fine and dandy
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Oooohhhhh intriguing! Palindrome... that's a challenge in itself, isn't it! I'll do my best to have a go. I haven't tried either of those forms before. Can we enter twice, once for each form?
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Ohhh WOW..the picture is simply stunning and those two
poetic forms are my favourite. I'll see if I can come up with
something if my muse co-operates All the best in hosting
this contest and good luck to all those who enter.
Take care. -
Wow-
Wow
Now this is Exciting~
the picture is Stunning and these are Forms I have never
tried
I will see what I can bring forth- does not hurt to try
Best wishes to all who enter and
also much FUN~
Many blessings to You Lilac~ with Your contest
and much love~ Desire~*~
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Hi SIS!!!! this is a great idea, before now, i have never even heard of these forms!!! WOW!!! great pictures too, hope you have fun judging, i might have to try my hand attempting one of these. *gulp* seems very hard!!
much love sis
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I don't try to cram a poem out on the last day a contest is run -- let alone something as formalistic as ottava rima -- or I might have entered this. I am delighted to see, though, that there will be later contest utilizing what I presume will be additional forms. As a huge fan of formalistic poetry, I am particularly pleased to see you introduce relatively unfamiliar forms to the AP community. I hope that proves true with the later contests as well. In any event, you should be commended for running a contest that is instructional, in addition to being inspirational. Great idea here.
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I simply adore this form!
Thank YOU my dear friend for the Gold, the points, and introducing me to what is now my favorite form of verse poetry. I am using this particular form in another challenge as we speak. This was a delight to write as I am surly a "lunar lover". The night excites my muse, and guides my pen.
Congratulations to ALL the trophy winners and everyone who tried their hand at these forms. I will make it my business to try the other form as well. I love to learn and you have been a splendid instructor.
Blessings & Love ♥
Renee
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Thank you Renee, you are most welcome, I'm so glad you have added another form to your collection, it truly is a creative form to work with
oh and thank you for your wonderful entry
~Lilac
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Great contest!
Thank you for holding a wonderful contest! It was a pleasure to enter! Hope you had fun! Looking forward to your next contest!
Lynda
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Thank you Lynda, I absolutely loved this contest because I had such top quality poetry from poets such as yourself, and I'm so glad you are looking forward to the next one
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~Sis
I totally agree with Linda on this contest ~
You are a Master Poet & Host, and you pulled through this AP change and all the bumps and quirks like the Pro that you are ~
You are forever my inspiration Sis~
Thank you sooooo much for the Bronze......There were soooooo many wonderful writes, I don't know how you did it.....but I am proud to stand next to Renee & Shelley as well as every other Poet who took the time to enter their beautiful writes and supported this challenging contest ~
Splendid job hosting and judging Sis~
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Thanks bro I'm so glad I finally got it judged... a frustrating time but got there in the end lol
Now looking forward to the next one, hope you will find the muse to enter ~sis~
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Oh!......and THANK YOU, for the artwork to inspire our minds ~
'Moonlit Magic' by Al Hogue
wml.....John ~
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