I have only one rule: PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU PUT THE PROMPT (THE ENTIRE THING) INYOUR AUTHORS COMMENTS SO I CAN KNOW WHICH ONE WAS YOUR CHOICE. IF YOU DONT, YOUR POEM WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
You can write something, happy, sad or anywhere in between. Just be true to yourself
UPDATE: Please do not use options 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 14, 16, or 17. All the other options are still open
1) WRITE YOUR OBITUARY or EULOGY- I'd like you to be creative, use your imagination. How would you like to be remembered? Make it personal. What would the person giving the speech at your funeral say?
2) WRITE ABOUT LIVING AS A TEENAGER IN YOUR COUNTRY - you dont have to be a teenager, tell me about the struggles teenagers have to go through, tell me about a specific trouble or struggle or about the hardships that teenagers face in todays day and age.
3) INTRODUCE YOUR MOTHER - describe her best qualities. Why is she important to you. What has she done specifically that has helped you become who you are today. Why do you appriciate her? Please make sure to tell me her name, including first and middle, last name is optional (this can be in your authors comments)
OR tell me about your mother. If she was terrible, tell me about it. Tell me why, what she did, how it changed you as a person.
4) DESCRIBE THE GREATEST HURDLE YOU HAD TO OVERCOME -Tell me how it affected you and how it changed your life. Tell me what you learned, and how it has helped you help others through similar situations.
5) DESCRIBE A MAJOR TURNING POINT IN YOUR LIFE
6) DESCRIBE YOUR FIRST DATE AND/OR KISS - Tell me how you felt when you were getting ready, what you wore, describe the night, where you went, etc.
7) DESCRIBE YOUR FIRST LOVE - What about them made you fall in love. What things did they do to make you a better person. Why is this person significant to you?
8) WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST FEAR IN LIFE? - Tell me why you have this fear, what you have done to overcome it, how it has impacted your day to day life. Do you ever think you will get over this fear? If not, why. If so, how?
9) WHO WERE YOU NAMED AFTER & WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THAT PERSON?
10) WHO ARE YOUR GODPARTENTS? - why were they chosen to care for you, why are they significant in your life. Are they relitives, friends of your parents, etc.
11) Take a poem that you like, take the last line and make that the first line of your poem.
12) Write about the place you go when you are stressed. Describe this place and why it brings you peace.
13) Write about a chance you didnt take that you wish you had. Tell me what you think the outcome could have been and what changes it could have made to your life.
14) Write a letter to yourself 10 years ago. Tell yourself about your life now, the things you have experienced along the way. Things you would have wanted yourself to know as a child that might have made your life easier, tell your child self things that will make you a better person. Make it deep. THIS NEEDS TO BE AN ACTUAL LETTER, NOT A POEM. Here is an example: http://allpoetry.com/poem/1453197
15) Write about a mother/father looking for their son/daughter. That child, had been on a plane that crashed earlier that day.
16) Write from the point of view of the last tree standing in the forest.
17) "If you dont risk anything, you risk more" - write about what this means.
18) "Going to church doesnt make you a Christian anymore than standing in a garage makes you car" - write about what this means. No religion bashing. Please remember to be respectful.
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Please choose one of the above writing ideas. Make sure to be creative and descriptive.
There are no rules, use your common sense and good judgement.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU PUT THE PROMPT (THE ENTIRE THING) INYOUR AUTHORS COMMENTS SO I CAN KNOW WHICH ONE WAS YOUR CHOICE. IF YOU DONT, YOUR POEM WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
HAVE FUN POETS.
***** The prizes have gone up thanks to my good friend Joyce... http://allpoetry.com/sunny%20day who contributed points for this contest. Thanks Joyce, you're a doll *******
You can write something, happy, sad or anywhere in between. Just be true to yourself
UPDATE: Please do not use options 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 14, 16, or 17. All the other options are still open
1) WRITE YOUR OBITUARY or EULOGY- I'd like you to be creative, use your imagination. How would you like to be remembered? Make it personal. What would the person giving the speech at your funeral say?
2) WRITE ABOUT LIVING AS A TEENAGER IN YOUR COUNTRY - you dont have to be a teenager, tell me about the struggles teenagers have to go through, tell me about a specific trouble or struggle or about the hardships that teenagers face in todays day and age.
3) INTRODUCE YOUR MOTHER - describe her best qualities. Why is she important to you. What has she done specifically that has helped you become who you are today. Why do you appriciate her? Please make sure to tell me her name, including first and middle, last name is optional (this can be in your authors comments)
OR tell me about your mother. If she was terrible, tell me about it. Tell me why, what she did, how it changed you as a person.
4) DESCRIBE THE GREATEST HURDLE YOU HAD TO OVERCOME -Tell me how it affected you and how it changed your life. Tell me what you learned, and how it has helped you help others through similar situations.
5) DESCRIBE A MAJOR TURNING POINT IN YOUR LIFE
6) DESCRIBE YOUR FIRST DATE AND/OR KISS - Tell me how you felt when you were getting ready, what you wore, describe the night, where you went, etc.
7) DESCRIBE YOUR FIRST LOVE - What about them made you fall in love. What things did they do to make you a better person. Why is this person significant to you?
8) WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST FEAR IN LIFE? - Tell me why you have this fear, what you have done to overcome it, how it has impacted your day to day life. Do you ever think you will get over this fear? If not, why. If so, how?
9) WHO WERE YOU NAMED AFTER & WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THAT PERSON?
10) WHO ARE YOUR GODPARTENTS? - why were they chosen to care for you, why are they significant in your life. Are they relitives, friends of your parents, etc.
11) Take a poem that you like, take the last line and make that the first line of your poem.
12) Write about the place you go when you are stressed. Describe this place and why it brings you peace.
13) Write about a chance you didnt take that you wish you had. Tell me what you think the outcome could have been and what changes it could have made to your life.
14) Write a letter to yourself 10 years ago. Tell yourself about your life now, the things you have experienced along the way. Things you would have wanted yourself to know as a child that might have made your life easier, tell your child self things that will make you a better person. Make it deep. THIS NEEDS TO BE AN ACTUAL LETTER, NOT A POEM. Here is an example: http://allpoetry.com/poem/1453197
15) Write about a mother/father looking for their son/daughter. That child, had been on a plane that crashed earlier that day.
16) Write from the point of view of the last tree standing in the forest.
17) "If you dont risk anything, you risk more" - write about what this means.
18) "Going to church doesnt make you a Christian anymore than standing in a garage makes you car" - write about what this means. No religion bashing. Please remember to be respectful.
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Please choose one of the above writing ideas. Make sure to be creative and descriptive.
There are no rules, use your common sense and good judgement.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU PUT THE PROMPT (THE ENTIRE THING) INYOUR AUTHORS COMMENTS SO I CAN KNOW WHICH ONE WAS YOUR CHOICE. IF YOU DONT, YOUR POEM WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
HAVE FUN POETS.
***** The prizes have gone up thanks to my good friend Joyce... http://allpoetry.com/sunny%20day who contributed points for this contest. Thanks Joyce, you're a doll *******
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on March 25, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 650, Silver: 250, Bronze: 150
- Final notes: I enjoyed reading and commenting on all of the entries. My mom was in a car accident and I have been busy taking care of her. For the person who complained to big brother, shame on you and I hope that I havent awarded you a prize. That would burn me. We should take other peoples circumstances into consideration sometimes.
First Place- Salvation; the Sunday Edition Slip, this hit the nail on the head. The very best of the best. Great Job Poet.
Second Place - Look, reminded me of something I would say.
Third Place- Cherish, love is a wonderful thing
Good Job Poets. The rest of you did a wonderful job. Thank you for taking on this Challenge and I hope to see many of you again soon.
Criss
Contest Winners
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by Everlasting-Fallout 26 lines, 2 comments, on Feb 19 10:08 PM 2007. In Society, Spiritual, Sad
Gold trophy winner
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It's about 5 AM.
Mom calls to me.by BloodCrusted 128 lines, 23 comments, on Feb 1 2:59 PM 2007. In Life, Growing Up, Teenagers, Personal, Sad, Society• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
A letter to self. Long content.• Commented on by judge. [remove]
Silver trophy winner
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Before any of that and all of this
Will The noises so awake and insomniac in my brain....
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A casket open. A body now hollow...
Sudden death is always tragic and hard to swallow...by XChrisUnknownX 26 lines, 1 comment, on Feb 1 10:05 PM 2007. In Theoretical, Contest-Inspired, Dark• Commented on by judge. -
I remember you.
When I met you, everyone else shaking hands in formal chat.by girl-in-the-vintage 30 lines, 1 comment, on Feb 2 8:05 AM 2007• Commented on by judge. -
by A Silent Cry 7 lines, 1 comment, on Feb 2 5:03 PM 2007. In Personal• Commented on by judge.
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Dearest Heidi:
I write to you from the year 2007. You just gave birth to our beautiful Jaymie last October. I know you're feeli• Commented on by judge. -
Dearest Ashleigh,
Please listen to me. I know you are only six, but what I am about to say is very important. In your life, you are going tby HisOneTrueLove6107 9 lines, 9 comments, on Feb 4 8:36 PM 2007. In Personal, Love, Sad, Life, Hope, Thoughts, My life, letter, Happiness, Inspirational• Commented on by judge. -
4) DESCRIBE THE GREATEST HURDLE YOU HAD TO OVERCOME -Tell me how it affected you and how it changed your life. Tell me what you learned, an• Commented on by judge.
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I have seen my brothers fall
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i would have lived my life wondering
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Dear Sveta,
Your life will not get easier...but always remember that you have people who care. You only have a few more years with your momby shadowofmyself5 13 lines, 1 comment, on Feb 15 3:09 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. -
With beautiful singers and actors,
And over-thin models,by Holding Your Soul 12 lines, 1 comment, on Feb 15 9:03 PM 2007. In Society• Commented on by judge. -
At one point in life
Everyone's thoughtby Glass Heart 14 lines, 3 comments, on Feb 15 9:08 PM 2007. In Society• Commented on by judge. -
turn around
was the only thing running through my mindby Schoolgirl2112 50 lines, 1 comment, on Feb 16 1:08 AM 2007• Commented on by judge. -
14) Write a letter to yourself 10 years ago. Tell yourself about your life now, the things you have experienced along the way. Things you w• Commented on by judge.
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In her tomb by the side of the sea.
Her arms are gently folded across her chest, but yet.• Commented on by judge. -
Gone.
He's gone.• Commented on by judge. -
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Never..
Being able to hold your hand...• Commented on by judge. -
He was incredably handsome
and good at everythingby Maybe Anastasia 40 lines, 5 comments, on Feb 19 11:05 AM 2007• Viewed by judge. -
by Picnic-Lightning 40 lines, 3 comments, on Feb 19 2:11 PM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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Stark and terrible she, upon the ruins of my soul, sang parables in confused tones, a lute in hand and hands abound, hands with weapons all• Commented on by judge.
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I changed my mind
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I would like to enter this, and number 3, but I don't have good memories of my mother. Do you wish happy poems for this one, or may I just write what I feel? Thank you. Patricia
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Patty,
You can write whatever your heart feels. I will not limit you to anything more than the topic. I will accept what you write as long as you are being true to yourself. I would love to see your entry
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Thank you, Criss.
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You are so welcome
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Hello, I am brand new here. From what I have seen of the site, and contests like this... I will be around for some time. My question is - how do I enter? Do I submit the entry on my own page? or is there a different location for contests? Thanks tons, Shella aka LoudWhisper -
This is a great contest. something for everyone .
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Thank you for Bronze, the points and also the contest Well done winners! La x
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So . . . I swear I already won this contest. What happened?
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