*EDIT* I apologize for my huge, unexcusable delay in judging this contest. Let me just say that I have not done so because a lot of major conflicts have come up for me in the past few weeks and I have not been able to find the time to judge this round and set up the next. I feel bad that the contest is just stagnating however so I am opening it up again in hopes of gaining some more entries and at least letting it remain active. I sincerly apologize again. School ends for me in about two weeks and hopefully a lot of these conflicts will clear up by then. Please try to be patient with me until them. I am sincerely sorry and well try my best to comment on entries in the next few days. Thanks for you entries and your patiance.*EDIT*
I now happily announce that the multi round competition is on. I will be annoucing rules for the next round at the end of this one. I will also be able to offer substantial numbers of points due to the kindness of the wonderful poet pattyann4500. She was kind enough to sponser a large contest offering a staggering 3000 gold point prize. I entered the poem For the Epic Poets with this series of contests in mind and much to my amazement won! You can check it out at the following link if you like:
http://allpoetry.com/poem/2765608
I am sure she would greatly appreciate any of you who intend to participate in the next round stopping by and giving her a big hearty thanks as these points are what will enable to me host a multi round contest.
For now don't let the fact that this is a multi round contest disuade from you from entering. You are not obligated to participate in the next round.
Rules:
1)Epic is not just a reference to length. It is a reference to genre. Keep the subject appropriate. An epic is something like Beowulf, The Iliad, or some other fitting story of battle, adventure, mythology, war, etc. That doesn't mean it has to be an ancient story however. It could also be about modern warfare or westerns or sci-fi or any number of other things
2)There is no line limit, but epics are generally very lengthy. I don't care how long it is. If it is good, I don't mind reading it.
3)Write in whatever style you want, but I do pay attention to consistency so keep that in mind before trying to use a very difficult form for 200 lines.
4)Up to two entries per person are allowed.
5)Have fun!
I will add more points as I get them.
I now happily announce that the multi round competition is on. I will be annoucing rules for the next round at the end of this one. I will also be able to offer substantial numbers of points due to the kindness of the wonderful poet pattyann4500. She was kind enough to sponser a large contest offering a staggering 3000 gold point prize. I entered the poem For the Epic Poets with this series of contests in mind and much to my amazement won! You can check it out at the following link if you like:
http://allpoetry.com/poem/2765608
I am sure she would greatly appreciate any of you who intend to participate in the next round stopping by and giving her a big hearty thanks as these points are what will enable to me host a multi round contest.
For now don't let the fact that this is a multi round contest disuade from you from entering. You are not obligated to participate in the next round.
Rules:
1)Epic is not just a reference to length. It is a reference to genre. Keep the subject appropriate. An epic is something like Beowulf, The Iliad, or some other fitting story of battle, adventure, mythology, war, etc. That doesn't mean it has to be an ancient story however. It could also be about modern warfare or westerns or sci-fi or any number of other things
2)There is no line limit, but epics are generally very lengthy. I don't care how long it is. If it is good, I don't mind reading it.
3)Write in whatever style you want, but I do pay attention to consistency so keep that in mind before trying to use a very difficult form for 200 lines.
4)Up to two entries per person are allowed.
5)Have fun!
I will add more points as I get them.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on May 20, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100
- Final notes: congrats to all
Contest Winners
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A Princess most beautiful and alluringby Sai Babas Lotus 291 lines, 72 comments, on Feb 13 11:01 AM 2006. In Spiritual
Bronze trophy winner
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Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
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Very long, do not read if your attention span is miniscule• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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The first installment of "The Epic of Mr. Limmywinks" The Gerbil King, The Hero of Rodents, The Slayer of Rats.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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The Story of Young Limmywinks and how he gained the favor of the Fox Army.by Poet of Dreams 161 lines, 6 comments, on Mar 16 10:00 AM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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The cries of anguish hit the air
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He sat at his vantage point
And watched far belowby anonpoet2 24 lines, 2 comments, on Nov 23 10:07 PM 2006• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
He came from the northern steppes
A geas had been placed on his soulby anonpoet2 103 lines, 5 comments, on Nov 23 9:57 PM 2006• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
by Ethereal-Darkness 40 lines, 3 comments, on Mar 14 1:24 AM 2007. In Mythology, History, Pagan Pride, War• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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The beer was cool and bitter, just the way he liked to drink,
As he lay there sleepy and contented, with lots of time to think.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
You know of the hero Beowulf
You've read the Legacy of the Drow Ranger Drizzt• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
A year of adventuring
a year with no lead• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Freezing,wet and hungry,
In need of food and rest,• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
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It was a cold and bleak winter day
All along the dreadful mountain pass&nbs• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Let me tell you a tale.
A tale of a mythical place called Shangri-La.• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
When lawlessness takes the chair of authority / and restlessness weaves waves all along in chaotic ways / and when truth and reality fail to administer on their own / I descend on earth to protect the dharma,the• Viewed by judge.
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I see you standing in the sunby Chrissy626 49 lines, 1 comment, on Oct 7 9:08 PM 2005. In Other• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
Awake, O genteel Spirit man, Your gown about your breast. Rebuke your rabid bedfellow Who rages as you rest!• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Romeo & Juliet / I swear they had it right / He loved her / She loved him / Subtract the knife / A little less drugs / And they could have been alright. / / Antony & Cleopatra / They had it all in life• Viewed by judge.
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/ / / Where am I? / / This isn't where I'm born. / / This place is unfamiliar to me. / / The people aliens in my mind. / / The plaby keltis3 61 lines, 1 comment, on Apr 26 5:06 PM 2007• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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My poetry seems to be neither of this genre or very lengthy.
You keep flirting with your ideas, though, I'm sure you'll get many wonderful entries.
DancingRed.
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Well I have a few very long pieces that I consider epic, not sure though if they fit your genre. Bunny
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I can generally go with them as long as they tell some kind of definite narrative if you would like to enter some.
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Great contest, will definately enter... rounds sound great, I have something I have been working on that has turned into 5 parts that is perfect for rounds..
have fun with your contest 
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Dang. I already entered my one true epic in another of your contests. That bites. I may have something else, but not as good.
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Go ahead and enter it again. I don't mind. And you can enter two pieces in this one so you can put that other one in as well if you like.
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Okay. I may try to come up with something else, also. That one only took about two hours, but I was inspired.
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This sounds like a great idea! I'd definitely be up for a multiple round contest. I love the epics, both reading and writing them, so thanks a lot for hosting the contest. I agree, just don't see much of them around here anymore.
But yay for this contest! ^_^
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Thirteen days! I hope I can get something done by then. I will most definently try! And I would really love to see an epic multi-round challenge!
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If you need an extension that shouldn't be a problem. Just send me a message if you need one.
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Okay, i entered 2 one of the fantasy genre and one based on actual historical happenings! I would absolutly be interesting in a multi-round contest for epic poems (so long as you didn't ask for any boring buisness on Marie antionette or some buisness, lol, battles i can do, massive and over excessive shopping trips i cannot) Anyhoo, if you choose to have a multi round contest, do count me in... my personality screams EPIC!
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If I did this you would probably be given several options so you could pick something that doesn't sound horribly boring.
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you know, if this does wind up being a multi round thing, you might consider extending invites to such users as Broad-and-fair, apoetinjustice, Chibi4christ, and Sokarjo - all writers capable of producing Epics of moderate length
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I would certainly consider it. I am familiar with the writings of Sokarjo and Chibi4christ but not the others. I'm constantly fishing around for those who write epics and contests are one of the easiest ways to draw them out. lol
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my epic is now two parts The ballad of skwigelf wartooth comes before "to the underdark". you probably could haved figured that out but i'm just making sure you know
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Im also hosting an Epic contest, so maybe you can enter in both contests, if you have time.
This is a very good and underdone style of writing on here. Ill do my best to get something in. -
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Actually, I think I've already got something in your contest. The picture inspired one right?
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Epics
Many epic works are prose poetics for the illiterate driving parrot taxis with mystery and crime fictions laws, juxtaposed without clear connection. You'll have to make your own.
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Sorry I entered two to many, didn't read the rules carefully enough. If you could, remove Chaos Lord and Hellenistic. I apologize.
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No problem.
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wow! Looks like your finding alot of Epic Poets and Poems for your contest! Fantastic!
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Yes, I am quite pleased. I hope a lot of these guys choose to participate in the next round. I know I'm a bit behind on commenting on entries but I hope to get it doen within the next few days. There's been some very good stuff so far.
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I don't mean to push, but do you have any idea when you will be judging this contest - or even reading the rest of the entries?
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Great contest in the end! Thanks for hosting it, and I'm glad you liked my entry enough for silver! Thanks!
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Queen Ontarah ~*
I humbly bow down to accept this Gift of Gold my Lady ~
I shall raise unto you my sword, protecting your land of Texas from beasts of war and treason ~
I must retreat now my Queen, my brood awaits my return ~
I shall share this Gift with my village, in remembrance that a good fight must be fought, to be won ~
I stretch my sword of wisdom out over the gathering commons to congratulate them for coming to fight with me and supporting this battle!
Bear ~
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Thank you so much for the Bronze trophy and points!
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