For those of you wondering, this is my second contest. The rules are simple, but winning will be difficult, because here's the catch: only one person will walk away with points.
That's right; I'm only awarding gold, and as I comment on poems that are entered, I'll continue to up the anty. Give me anything (with the exception of my rules, of course) that you think deserves one of those scintillating golden trophies. As in my last contest, I'll accept prewrites, but I'm looking for fantastic new poems as well.
The rules are simple:
1.) No erotica
2.) Check your spelling and grammar; I'm picky
3.) If you're submitting a prewrite, don't give me something that's already won a reward. I don't want something that's already been recognized. If your poem has already been rewarded (not entered, REWARDED) in a previous contest, you will be disqualified from mine.
4.) If you must use profanity, make sure it fits the tone of the poem.
5.) If you don't like critical comments, don't even consider entering this.
6.) Although it isn't my favorite thing in the world, I don't mind a little bit of rhyme in a poem, but if you're going to incorporate it, PLEASE know what you're doing, because there's nothing that kills a poem faster than a bad rhyme scheme.
There you have it. Start submitting.
NOTE: I don't like doing this, but for the sake of convenience, I'm going to start organizing the preliminary finalists, so that I can get the results of the contest to all of my contestants in a more timely manner upon the end of the contest. I don't like when other contest holders do that, because I feel like it discourages other people from entering, or upsets people who see their names on the list and then don't win anything. I hope I get many more entries in the next two days, because the more points I get, the more I can put in for the gold. Oh, and by the way...I may be giving out more than one prize, as promised. *wink, wink, nudge, nudge*
That's right; I'm only awarding gold, and as I comment on poems that are entered, I'll continue to up the anty. Give me anything (with the exception of my rules, of course) that you think deserves one of those scintillating golden trophies. As in my last contest, I'll accept prewrites, but I'm looking for fantastic new poems as well.
The rules are simple:
1.) No erotica
2.) Check your spelling and grammar; I'm picky
3.) If you're submitting a prewrite, don't give me something that's already won a reward. I don't want something that's already been recognized. If your poem has already been rewarded (not entered, REWARDED) in a previous contest, you will be disqualified from mine.
4.) If you must use profanity, make sure it fits the tone of the poem.
5.) If you don't like critical comments, don't even consider entering this.
6.) Although it isn't my favorite thing in the world, I don't mind a little bit of rhyme in a poem, but if you're going to incorporate it, PLEASE know what you're doing, because there's nothing that kills a poem faster than a bad rhyme scheme.
There you have it. Start submitting.
NOTE: I don't like doing this, but for the sake of convenience, I'm going to start organizing the preliminary finalists, so that I can get the results of the contest to all of my contestants in a more timely manner upon the end of the contest. I don't like when other contest holders do that, because I feel like it discourages other people from entering, or upsets people who see their names on the list and then don't win anything. I hope I get many more entries in the next two days, because the more points I get, the more I can put in for the gold. Oh, and by the way...I may be giving out more than one prize, as promised. *wink, wink, nudge, nudge*
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on February 21, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 550, Honorable mention: 5 people
- Final notes: The contest is over, and it looks like you've all survived. This was a really difficult one to judge at the end...wow, did I get some fantastic poetry. I toyed with the idea of adding silver and bronze for a while, but my point pocketbook isn't that plentiful. I couldn't let these fantastic poems go without recognition, so I added five honorable mentions. The results are as follows:
Gold - Addiction's Aspirations
Honorable Mentions - Locusts
Dragonfly
beauty sickness
Extra Pale
my friend
Congratulations to my stupendous winners, and and to all those who participated and put up with my picky and sometimes scathing reviews. I hope we all (myself included) came out as better poets for it in the end. Good luck in your future contests and writings, and thanks again for entering!
-Jamie
Contest Winners
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The farmer sows seeds
beneath the ground he's worked so hard upon.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] - Error: Unable to find finalist item 2628082, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
Silver trophy winner
Honorable mention
Entries [31]
1 - 31 of 31
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Free-flowing blood
Drip drop drip dropby godsbluejay 20 lines, 7 comments, on May 19 1:54 AM 2006. In Personal• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
My mama told me...
that everything always happens for a reasonby Babyboo1607 9 lines, 14 comments, on Jan 2 11:29 AM 2007. In Contest, My life, My own style, Family• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
There are no Stars
If I could see you, I’d just tell you what to do• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
But yet I walk, Toward the end of,
The tunnel of darkness...........by BattleofLife13 161 lines, 2 comments, on Sep 17 6:30 PM 2005. In Lyrics• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
At this time in my life
Battles come at me left and rightby FaithForeverLost 37 lines, 3 comments, on Feb 7 12:14 PM 2007. In Thoughts• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Sickly sweet kisses of a world too much my own
A creation from the darkened lies that were threaded together• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
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When we in our foolishness thought we were wise, He played the fool and He opened our eyes - This is the one I choseby PentiBabe 21 lines, 4 comments, on Jan 13 2:21 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Mistaken~
For someone I am not• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
I could hear nothing but utter silence
and life never seemed so beautifulby jakeofspades 43 lines, 13 comments, on Feb 8 11:27 AM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
The night I died
is one that I won't forget• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
The tough times never last too long
They’re here to make us strong• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
I pretend I don't understand,
But I do.by WayWithWords 26 lines, 3 comments, on Feb 6 10:22 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
I stand here in my white dress and pearl necklace
I put on my shinny gloves, one hand at a timeby --Beautiful-- 15 lines, 1 comment, on Feb 9 11:40 PM 2007. In Dark• Commented on by judge. -
This dead end ditch
doenst look so promising• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
A vastless sea of white lies befor me
All at once I am submurged in thought• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
by loveisthemoment 27 lines, 5 comments, on Feb 12 6:57 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by Porcelain Princess 24 lines, 11 comments, on Feb 4 9:01 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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It's more song lyrics than a poem, but my vocalist isn't very good so until I have someone that can really sing it will stay here.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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The scent of that moment,
that moment of passion.by Muffinlady 44 lines, 5 comments, on Feb 15 5:27 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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So many prewrites.
I've counted three originals...
So much effort, writing for a contest. -
yeah there is alot of prewrites
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thank you very much for the silver
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