IMPORTANT EDIT: JUST BECAUSE YOUR NAME IS NOT IN THE PRELIMINARY LIST, DO NOT DELETE YOUR POEM! I HAVE FOUND THAT SOME I HAVE ORIGINALLY CHOSEN TO BE A FINALIST HAVE REMOVED THEMSELVES! I HAVE ABOUT 90 MORE POEMS TO JUDGE - SO I'M NOT EVEN HALF WAY THROUGH YET! THE JUDGING PROCESS TAKES TIME, AND REMEMBER, HALF OF YOU WILL MOVE ON, SO IF YOU'RE NOT IN THE LIST NOW, THAT DOESN'T MEAN YOU WON'T BE AT THE END, SO STICK IT OUT!!!
Hello. To those who like knowing which contest this is for the holder, this is my fourteenth.
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Anyway, this is a contest for prewrites, obviously, but I would first like to start off with the rules. I know we all hate them, but there must be some restrictions.
:: RULES ::
1. No StIcKy CaPs or typin lyk dis
2. Poem must have at least 10 lines. (side note: I'm not particularly fond of long poems, but I will still read it and critique)
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HALF OF THE ENTRANTS WILL BE CHOSEN TO MOVE ON TO AN EXCLUSIVE CONTEST!!!
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Ready, set, enter!!!
ONCE YOU HAVE ENTERED A POEM, DO NOT ENTER A DIFFERENT ONE! IT WILL BE REPLACED, AND IF I COMMENTED ON IT, DEFINITELY DON'T SUBMIT A NEW POEM. I MAY NOT SEEM COMPLETELY INTERESTED IN THE POEM AND IT WILL SHOW IN MY CRITIQUE, BUT IT MAY BE A PIECE THAT DESERVES TO MOVE ON!
Hello. To those who like knowing which contest this is for the holder, this is my fourteenth.
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Anyway, this is a contest for prewrites, obviously, but I would first like to start off with the rules. I know we all hate them, but there must be some restrictions.
:: RULES ::
1. No StIcKy CaPs or typin lyk dis
2. Poem must have at least 10 lines. (side note: I'm not particularly fond of long poems, but I will still read it and critique)
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HALF OF THE ENTRANTS WILL BE CHOSEN TO MOVE ON TO AN EXCLUSIVE CONTEST!!!
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Ready, set, enter!!!
ONCE YOU HAVE ENTERED A POEM, DO NOT ENTER A DIFFERENT ONE! IT WILL BE REPLACED, AND IF I COMMENTED ON IT, DEFINITELY DON'T SUBMIT A NEW POEM. I MAY NOT SEEM COMPLETELY INTERESTED IN THE POEM AND IT WILL SHOW IN MY CRITIQUE, BUT IT MAY BE A PIECE THAT DESERVES TO MOVE ON!
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on February 22, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 300
- Final notes: I was quite pleased with the turnout of this contest. I never thought I would have to look at so many entries and make a decision. Well, I have come to one.
In the finals list, the top five are in order. The rest are not in any specific order. All that are in the finalist list is elligible to move on to part two of this contes. I ASK THAT ALL THAT ARE IN THE FINALIST LIST THAT YOU DO NOT DELETE YOUR POEM! I will be making a list in the second part of the contest, which can be reached here.
Thanks to all for entering, and I hope to read some wonderful poems soon.
Part Two
Contest Winners
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A lover’s paradise that's washed up on long distant shores
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by Quixotically Yours 43 lines, 8 comments, on Jan 14 8:35 PM 2007. In Love, Pain, Coming of Age, Forgiveness• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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As the moonlight spills across the floor,
I reach out for you once more.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
A fallen regiment about me
a field where a thousand corpses lieby Chibi-chan 77 lines, 32 comments, on Jan 13 1:17 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
Every word I read fuels the rage,
Pulse racing faster--by Lone Defender 47 lines, 11 comments, on Feb 3 4:31 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
The bitter cold last winter brought
A lesson that so well was taught,by masterblaster 25 lines, 23 comments, on Jan 27 3:37 PM 2007
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Shuffling in falling pants,
Guys walk around in an awkward dance.by WickdlyUndrstanding 52 lines, 7 comments, on Jan 31 7:25 PM 2007. In School• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
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Will you remember me when I am old,by JustADutchie 23 lines, 10 comments, on Sep 16 6:06 PM 2005. In Personal• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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A kiss alighted on my tear marked cheek last night
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A poem I wrote right after my brother's friend died in a car crash. It's a thank you to the strong people in my life, they are what kept meby Maybe Anastasia 26 lines, 12 comments, on Dec 16 8:31 PM 2006• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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Stark white and linen row,
Former thoughts from deep below.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
In what you don't say
Your hand displays• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
A vastless sea of white lies befor me
All at once I am submurged in thought• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
Deep within the womb of darkness,
The cold white noise cradles me, comforts me,by Spiritual Nature 7 lines, 13 comments, on Nov 8 9:32 PM 2006. In Spiritual• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] - Error: Unable to find finalist item 2427607, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
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Dawn poking through the eyes
rear view mirror of memories• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
Has time forgotten every tale
Forgiven me , my flaws, my failsby poetsruletheworld 12 lines, 4 comments, on Oct 17 9:35 PM 2006. In Dark• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
Falling angels slam to earth
As divine tears of blood they cry,by Lord Merlynn 60 lines, 5 comments, on Feb 1 7:03 PM 2007• Viewed by judge. Prewrite [remove] - Error: Unable to find finalist item 2577508, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
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I thought we would have
more time, I would have more time,
but your time ran out.by Amythest Moonjade 42 lines, 19 comments, on Jan 9 7:19 AM 2007. In Critical, Contemporary, Love, Sad, Pain, Death, Lost love• Viewed by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
Are we alone
Are we forgotten• Viewed by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
I feel as though I have been wounded
Perhaps fatallyby Justified Inc. 22 lines, 13 comments, on Oct 21 5:26 PM 2006. In Personal• Viewed by judge. Prewrite [remove] - Error: Unable to find finalist item 2570318, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
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That bench.
I remember we used to sit there once• Viewed by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
weep no more, oh my Beloved,
weep no more.• Viewed by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
Part deux has arrived to take away your pain
Lost in your wonderland of demons and flamesby Malachi Nightbreeze 17 lines, 2 comments, on Jan 9 12:12 PM 2007. In Dark• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
The unseen petals of this Rose
....are holding a secret behind.• Viewed by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
Life is just like toilet paper,
The closer to the end, the faster it goes,• Viewed by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
Exploring creativityby Joseph Gregory 20 lines, 14 comments, on Sep 22 2:55 PM 2006. In Personal• Viewed by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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Dying a most horrible death. No one ever wants that.by HisOneTrueLove6107 50 lines, 13 comments, on May 10 5:19 PM 2005. In Dark• Viewed by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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We all live in one trillion shades of grey
no black, no white, no night, no day• Viewed by judge. Prewrite [remove] - Error: Unable to find finalist item 2565066, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
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No sleep, just sound
Buzzing noises... no voices• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] - Error: Unable to find finalist item 2582838, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
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Cradled by the soil
I still can hear you cry• Viewed by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
About how the two of us are united
We could barely hold backby aGent Lemon 20 lines, 5 comments, on Jul 15 6:07 AM 2006. In Love• Viewed by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
Being banished from heaven
Because of god's creation...by TheMoodchangingPoet 39 lines, 29 comments, on Feb 7 7:10 AM 2007. In Other• Viewed by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
Journey with me to a place
of blissful light.• Viewed by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
She with limbs kissed golden by the sun
and lips stained ruby with strawberry wine,• Viewed by judge. Prewrite [remove] - Error: Unable to find finalist item 2564592, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
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Amazing,handsome,and pain free
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Silver trophy winner
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Don't Be Afraid
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They protect us,
They forgive us our sins.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
The dark eyes behind the veil
Or another,who will prevail?• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
Not the best poem in the world I know but its from the heart. My brother is 24 and Autistic I had to watch him grow up having a hby Nereida Nightshade 34 lines, 12 comments, on Nov 23 4:03 PM 2006• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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when i was young, my sketchbook had lined paper• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Shimmering, my dress
Hiding, my faceby burdened 28 lines, 11 comments, on Jan 9 10:28 AM 2007. In Society, Thoughts, Fantasy, Masquerade• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
with rosy cheeks and perfect alabaster skin
how could he resist her?• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Forest gump said, "life is like a box of chocolates"...
Oh how he was right.by Necrocide 23 lines, 2 comments, on Feb 4 6:50 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
She screams till her voice is hoarse........
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She was a nice girl
very quiet and smart• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
For my love for you is stronger
than you shall ever know• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
to be free
of the storm filled seasby pollywolly 14 lines, 70 comments, on Sep 17 3:01 PM 2005. In Nature• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
by SoundofMadness 31 lines, 4 comments, on Feb 9 1:31 PM 2007• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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I pray to the heavens for one second chance!!\• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Small like rain drops, simple as snow
Towns as this love their own kind• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
He liked to make her feel the pain,
Striking her over, over and then again,• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
its all about friendshipby Rym Lover 13 lines, 4 comments, on Nov 30 9:04 AM 2006. In friendship• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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thankyou so much for doing a contest for prewrites!! its about time someone did lol
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yea im with broken wings!!!!
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