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Choose your weapon

For this contest I want you to choose a weapon and tell me why in poetic form. Don't just describe it, give it meaning, give it life (subtlety is great!), give it a story (put it in a war, or just for show, WHATEVER) don't just say its sharp, and kills people, be original.

I want to see old fashioned weapons (NO GUNS/BOMBS/MINES/ETC)

Also, to create some originality
I don't want to see swords or axes either (if I let that happened, everyone would flock to that)

I want to see a picture of your weapon as well.

(PSST the more original the weapon the better, but that doesn't add/take away points for how well you write about it)

Need help finding a weapon?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ancient_weapons
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_medieval_weapons

I know I might be asking for much, but I want to try contests where people can put effort into it.

If you enter, best of luck to you.

AND ALSO: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE, put the name of the weapon of your choice in your notes. PLEASE

Quick rules:
1. no bashing other people
2. no StIcKY CaPs
3. I don't mind eroticism/cursing, but keep it mild
4. No modern weapons like guns/bombs/grenades/etc
5. Also no swords/axes
6. Put your weapon's name in your Author's notes.
7. Upload a picture of your weapon if you can

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on April 28, 2007
  • Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 2 people
  • Final notes:
    Thank you all for entering, especially those who entered late (I felt that this contest was doomed when only like 4-5 entries were submitted, but it finished with a respectable 9)

    This was very hard for me to choose, I chose those in their proper place by their story and how they presented their weapon.

    Once again, thank you all for entering, and good luck to all in their other contests.

Contest Winners

  1. Riddle of Steele
    Hammer and anvil, sweat and blood.
    Even the soul goes into the crafting,
    by Lord Merlynn 47 lines, 5 comments, on Apr 14 3:22 PM 2007. In Other
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  2. My Sweet Garrote
    A simple piece of rope it is
    With a handle and a loop
    by Andy Stephenson 36 lines, 16 comments, on Apr 14 4:04 PM 2007. In Dark, Weapon
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  3. Error: Unable to find finalist item 2854692, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
  4. Error: Unable to find finalist item 2903984, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
  5. Error: Unable to find finalist item 2870440, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]

Entries [9]

1 - 9 of 9
  • A tip of the hand
    My laughter rings hollowly to my ears, but I hope not to his. I move
    saucily, distracting him, from the small shadow slipping away.
    by Tamera 12 lines, 2 comments, on Apr 23 9:59 PM 2007
    • Commented on by judge.
  • My Beloved!
    You taught me to hate / the abusers of love / / You preached me to denounce / the violent war theories / / You desired me to decry / the
    by Purush 15 lines, 2 comments, on Apr 27 8:43 AM 2007. In Thoughts
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Weapon
    A feeling of importance,
    the duty to uphold justice.
    by otepsaint 12 lines, 4 comments, on Mar 12 11:26 AM. In Thoughts, Other, Contest
    • Commented on by judge.

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Comments

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  • Andy Stephenson
    April 14, 2007
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    Too bad!

    I have a story using a tree saw, but it's not a poem. I also have a story with a garrote. Oh well, I may try to come back. Nothing I enjoy more than penning murder and mayhem.

    Andy


    • Neophyte
      April 14, 2007
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      hehe I don't know many people who would label their tree saw as a weapon. it's more or less just a tool that can be used dangerously


  • Neophyte
    April 15, 2007
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    wish more people would enter.


  • Kari gold member
    April 28, 2007
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    wow thank u so very much for the honorable mention..I really appreciate it and congrats to the other winners

  • Andy Stephenson
    April 28, 2007
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    Thanks, Neophyte

    Thanks so very much for the silver trophy and the points. I really appreciate them. I also want to thank you for hosting this contest. It seemed like a really good idea for a contest to me, sorry you didn't get more entries. Thanks again.

    Andy

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