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I just want your personal best.

It's going to be simple, all I want is what you consider your best, pre-writes are preferable as there's no strict theme to this contest.

Just remember two things:
-No StIcKy CaPs or 'u' or 'r' or '2', etc.
-Check spelling, (Grammar is nice).

Otherwise, have fun.

Edit: due to the sheer magnitude of entries I've received within only hours of starting the contest, I'm putting a cap on it as I'm going to be starting classes soon and I want to ensure I'll be able to have time to read and judge all entries fairly. Thanks for all the entries.

Again: Hey, sorry about the length of time it's taking for me to judge entries, I've been more busy with school than even I had anticipated. I'm trying my best to get through, but I've only been able to comment on two or so at a time. I'm trying to get them done, I apologize for the delay, just please.. a bit more time.

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on February 20, 2007
  • Rewards: Gold: 500, Silver: 250, Bronze: 150, Honorable mention: 4 people
  • Final notes:
    Normally, I judge my contests within days of closing, but I made an error in judgment regarding the amount of time I would be able to spend on AP as my classes resumed, thus resulting in my being unable to process the results quickly. Again, my most sincere apologies, but thank you everyone, for entering and allowing me the special privilege of reading some of this site’s best. I wish I could give you all a trophy and points, but alas, I cannot.

Contest Winners

  1. Rubayi' with the rhyme or saj' in the vowels.
    by crimson rose 247 12 lines, 1 comment, on Jan 26 1:42 PM 2007. In Life, Love, Personal, Thoughts
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  2. Flaws and imperfections, to the surface, rise.
    Seen through an alter ego’s eyes.
    by Death of the Author 48 lines, 21 comments, on Jan 5 6:21 PM 2007. In Love, Loss
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  3. A fallen regiment about me
    a field where a thousand corpses lie
    by Chibi-chan 77 lines, 32 comments, on Jan 13 1:17 PM 2007
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  4. Yin Yangs On Sweet Caustic Winds
    Benevolence whispers; cold in night. Like winter’s sweet fumigatory wind.
    by SmileFromGlasgow 31 lines, 7 comments, on Jan 14 9:10 AM 2007
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  5. This is a lengthened version of a poem I posted here some time ago. It is now quite long - 100 lines - so don't start it if your attention span isn't up to it.
    by KevinDunn 129 lines, 29 comments, on Nov 4 10:19 AM 2006. In Other
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  6. for souls betray holders and fall apart.
    as spirits are not a plaything toy.
    by Abdul T Alishtari 52 lines, 7 comments, on Jan 25 10:42 AM 2007. In Iohagh, Love, Dark
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]

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  • Seeking Peace silver member
    January 24, 2007
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    Be careful hun, the site is not big on asking you to comment on people's work... as a rule.... maybe you could reword it a tad, before they see it

    Karen

    • disparate
      January 24, 2007
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      I've always said that in my contests before.. I never require it mandatory, such as I'd disqualify someone for not reading other's works, I just think it's nice to read at least one other person's entry. But I took that out just to be safe. Thanks.

      • Seeking Peace silver member
        January 24, 2007
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        Cool just been caught before... didn't want you to go down the same road... goodluck with your contest


  • Hadji Murad
    January 25, 2007
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    I love the background! The image reminds me of that thing in the music video of, "One Man Wrecking Machine" by Guster.

    I'm going to submit something for this contest.

  • Hadji Murad
    January 25, 2007
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    I love the background! The image reminds me of that thing in the music video of, "One Man Wrecking Machine" by Guster.

    I'm going to submit something for this contest.


  • Rock-Junkie
    January 29, 2007
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    I can't seem to go to the 2nd page of this contest.. do you know why??


  • Memoirs of a Girl
    February 6, 2007
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    well... I wonder if the judge knows the contest is over...


  • Random Thoughts
    February 7, 2007
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    what ha shappened to this contest has someone won i cant tell if i am doing something wrong or something when i look for the winners?
    Brenden

    • Warrior7
      February 9, 2007
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      I think we are still waiting for the contest to be judged, there's a lot of entries that haven't been read yet by the judge. Very frustrating having to wait so long though.

      • disparate
        February 12, 2007
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        I'm sorry it's taking so long, it's as equally frustrating to myself as to you, I'm sure. I'm trying very hard to find the time to get on here, but I've been extremely busy with classes. I'm working on it, if you'll just wait a little longer.

  • Random Thoughts
    February 10, 2007
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    i think that the judge must have some personal commitments or she has forgotten about it because none of the entrys have been read!!! hope nothing bad has happened!!!

    • disparate
      February 12, 2007
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      I'm really lacking on time, especially to get on to the computer, and because I try to give a bit more of an indepth comment then, "Nice write, thanks for entering!" it takes longer. However, I'm going to shelve that and just go straight ahead and read as many as possible. Sorry.


  • Shadow of a Crow
    February 21, 2007
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    Congrats to the winners and the finalists! Nice contest...you really had your work cut out for you! Much love!

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