Alright here we go with my (*&@^)th contest on AP.
For any of you who have read Beowulf or Canterbury Tales, you should be familiar with the term Epic Poem. Now I don't expect you to write something as long as these guys did, obviously not. What I want is a poem in that style. If you're not familiar with this style I'll give you an overview.
1. MUST RHYME! Epic poems are often in Heroic couplets but can be done in other forms of rhyme if you wish.
2. MUST TELL A STORY! Simple as that, your poem must tell a narrative through verse. Doesn't matter what the story is.
3. MUST HAVE A HERO! Your hero can be a knight in shining armor, a vampire defending his coven, or a starving artist trying to deal with a pesky I.R.S. agent. Whatever you want. Hero's are usually imbued with a tragic flaw that leads to their eventual downfall. If you don't want to write a tragedy though, that is not necessary.
There are other guidelines for Epic Poems but I'm not going to include them because I don't want to restrict you too much. And now for the rules.
1. Abide by the criteria of an Epic Poem listed above.
2. No StIcKy CaPs unless you tell me why they are necessary.
3. No IM language. Use real words and spell them correctly please.
4. Cussing should be to a minimum but will be allowed if necessary.
5. Any erotica involved in your piece should be kept to a low key as I'm not looking for porn here. I don't want to restrict you entirely, but keep it PG-13 at least if you would.
That's it. I set you loose upon the page to weave your poetic master pieces. Good luck and have fun.
(P.S. prizes will most likely be increased when I get more points)
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I am visiting family for a while and have ended up staying longer than expected. My apologies to all who have entered for my lack of viewing and commenting on your pieces. I assure you I will get to it in time. I will be returning home on the 7th. Then I will begin to more thoroughly peruse the entries. The deadline also has been extended for similar reasons.
_________!!!!!!!UPDATE!!!!!!UPDATE!!!!!____________
For any of you who have read Beowulf or Canterbury Tales, you should be familiar with the term Epic Poem. Now I don't expect you to write something as long as these guys did, obviously not. What I want is a poem in that style. If you're not familiar with this style I'll give you an overview.
1. MUST RHYME! Epic poems are often in Heroic couplets but can be done in other forms of rhyme if you wish.
2. MUST TELL A STORY! Simple as that, your poem must tell a narrative through verse. Doesn't matter what the story is.
3. MUST HAVE A HERO! Your hero can be a knight in shining armor, a vampire defending his coven, or a starving artist trying to deal with a pesky I.R.S. agent. Whatever you want. Hero's are usually imbued with a tragic flaw that leads to their eventual downfall. If you don't want to write a tragedy though, that is not necessary.
There are other guidelines for Epic Poems but I'm not going to include them because I don't want to restrict you too much. And now for the rules.
1. Abide by the criteria of an Epic Poem listed above.
2. No StIcKy CaPs unless you tell me why they are necessary.
3. No IM language. Use real words and spell them correctly please.
4. Cussing should be to a minimum but will be allowed if necessary.
5. Any erotica involved in your piece should be kept to a low key as I'm not looking for porn here. I don't want to restrict you entirely, but keep it PG-13 at least if you would.
That's it. I set you loose upon the page to weave your poetic master pieces. Good luck and have fun.
(P.S. prizes will most likely be increased when I get more points)
_________!!!!!!!UPDATE!!!!!UPDATE!!!!!____________
I am visiting family for a while and have ended up staying longer than expected. My apologies to all who have entered for my lack of viewing and commenting on your pieces. I assure you I will get to it in time. I will be returning home on the 7th. Then I will begin to more thoroughly peruse the entries. The deadline also has been extended for similar reasons.
_________!!!!!!!UPDATE!!!!!!UPDATE!!!!!____________
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on February 14, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 550
- Final notes: Okay, I know you all have probably forgotten about little old me by now and expected this contest never to be over, but alas all good things must come to an end.
My sincerest apologies for dragging it out so long, but so many things kept coming up. Considering I started this nearly two months ago I am well pleased with the turn out.
Thank you all for entering and for your patience. I assure you any contest I hold in the future will not be so lagging in the judging department.
With all that said, I COULD say that I'd love to give you all trophies but it would be a lie. I'm a realist at heart so those of you that won you were the best, congrats, those of you that didn't, try harder next time.
Winners:
GOLD - "Castle of Tears"
SILVER - "The Tragedy of Venus and Adonis"
BRONZE - "The Ballad of Gordania MacKenzie"
Honorable Mentions: (sorry I don't have the points to actually give out the awards for them but they deserve recognition I think)
-"The Royal Rumble"
-"Who Can Catch the Wind?"
-"The Last Days of Thermopylae"
-"Gray Dawn"
Thank you everyone, I have been The Vampyre Lestat, your humble contest judge, good night, have safe, drive fun.
Contest Winners
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The rose of dawn blushed softly in the air,
A silent world transfused with ageless light,by Room without doors 1359 lines, 8 comments, on Nov 18 2:19 PM 2006. In Love, Romance, Epic
Silver trophy winner
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Poem 1 Meter-9
Neared the Highlands on a stormy nightby DK akaLunaticSerene 124 lines, 15 comments, on Oct 27 7:45 AM 2006. In Fantasy, Society, Other
Bronze trophy winner
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The storm was brewing fastby Chibi-chan 65 lines, 8 comments, on Jul 29 1:25 PM 2006. In Other• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
In a velvet backpack she carries a cylinder
That contains a monster from the pits of Hell.• Viewed by judge. [remove]
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But cruel are the workings of fortune and fate
And soon Aroniel would know despair and hate• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Here is a tale of ancient birth
A story of things not of this earth• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Above the cliffs like balustrades of God's justice and hope
the white horse appeared and spread it's gothic wings• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Away back in time many centuries ago,
In the land that i live and know best,• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
Crimson and green feathers rustle in the underbrush
The jungle reaches out a silent hand to quiet every breath• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
A million men are in this land,
And all have heard the call.• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
I pray we both enjoy our manly games.
Do not now give in to an early end.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
{Bard}
Built by the victors of nineteen clashes• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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I want to thank you..
Thank you. Iohagh/ Janet McCall -
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Not sure why, but you're welcome for whatever reason.
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I havn't read either of the poetic examples you gave but i think i'vgot the picture and i think i'v got the right poem for you, and its just possible that its as long as the real thing. Have fun reading. its called A Land Of Ancient Thunder.
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Well I'm glad you decided to enter. I will be getting to everyone's poems more in depth after the holidays when I have more time, but fear not. I comment on all entries before judging.
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Awsome
Finally a contest for things I do. I would have entered "Plamen Oren" my 150 page Epic but after a recent re-read I realized it was full of cheap rhymes and convoluted language. That's why I sumbitted part one of my newest epic. Even if I don't place, I hope you enjoy what I have so far
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I think this is an great contest. I love telling story pioems. Well that is what I call them. I hope you get some good entries.
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Am I lucky or what..!!
I am glad you have met your family, at the same time -
AM GLAD that I got a chance at this.
I am in love with form poetry, and surely epic poems and stories.
Good luck to all,
Be well.
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wow
i didnt expect this many entries when i clicked on this. nice. -
Hah! I can't write epic poem worth a shit, but I just wanted to say that your tagline for the contest is BRILLIANT! Hysterical, darling, really!
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How's the judging of this contest coming along?
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How is the judging coming along for this contest?
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What's the status of this contest being judged?
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Thank you for the gold trophy, I am honored to be selected from among some great entries. Congratulations to the other winners and to the host for a great contest. Take care and Have fun. Steve
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