There are many things that perpetuate conflict and contrubute to its magnitude. Anger, pain, resentment, arrogance, greed, desire, and pride all cause people to continue their conflicts that could otherwise be resolved. But on the flipside, there are also things that keep the good sides fighting strong. Things like love, righteousness, religious zeal, and a true wanting to do good are powerful motivators to help quell the growing of the forces of evil.
Write a poem about conflict. Maybe about what causes it, how it hurts people, or even how it ties in with human nature, and how it can be overcome. Whatever you like, but preferably provide a look on conflict that is seldon seen.
RUUUUULES!
1. Rhyming, no rhyming, maybe a little rhyming, whatever form you want. But do be advised, I tend to be a little more annoyed than I should be when it comes to "forced" rhyming, so if you choose to rhyme, make it flow!
2. This is an anonymous contest, but I think that I might recognise the style of some of my friends. So if we're friends, please if you can, try something new, to alter your style a little bit. Bias is bad :\
3. Grammar! Spelling! Punctuation! For the love of God and all that is holy, make your poetry look presentable! ...unless it adds a cool effect to the poem. I'm all for creativity!
4. Bribes are totally allowed, especially if they involve lotsa h@wt s3ckz. Keep in mind that the bribes won't effect the outcome of your poem in the contest, but I will gladly accept them anyways.
5. No ASCII pics of private parts... unless they are done professionally.
6. Pre-writes are allowed, but how well it follows the guidelines is very important, along with the quality of the poem. This means that you might turn in a very excellent poem, but one that was slightly worse may win because of the context. Now, the guidelines are pretty broad, but I don't see TOO many poems being pre-written about something like this.
7. Please don't enter just to win. If you see high-caliber poetry already entered, please don't be discouraged from entering. My tastes are also wierd as hell, so you never know if you might win!
8. You've always had a family... in the burial of your home... ohh... ~sluuurp!~
9. Kudos if you get rule 8.
10. Bad brownies if you diss my rules.
11. Even more kudos if you can come up with a rule number 12.
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13. Have fun!
Write a poem about conflict. Maybe about what causes it, how it hurts people, or even how it ties in with human nature, and how it can be overcome. Whatever you like, but preferably provide a look on conflict that is seldon seen.
RUUUUULES!
1. Rhyming, no rhyming, maybe a little rhyming, whatever form you want. But do be advised, I tend to be a little more annoyed than I should be when it comes to "forced" rhyming, so if you choose to rhyme, make it flow!
2. This is an anonymous contest, but I think that I might recognise the style of some of my friends. So if we're friends, please if you can, try something new, to alter your style a little bit. Bias is bad :\
3. Grammar! Spelling! Punctuation! For the love of God and all that is holy, make your poetry look presentable! ...unless it adds a cool effect to the poem. I'm all for creativity!
4. Bribes are totally allowed, especially if they involve lotsa h@wt s3ckz. Keep in mind that the bribes won't effect the outcome of your poem in the contest, but I will gladly accept them anyways.
5. No ASCII pics of private parts... unless they are done professionally.
6. Pre-writes are allowed, but how well it follows the guidelines is very important, along with the quality of the poem. This means that you might turn in a very excellent poem, but one that was slightly worse may win because of the context. Now, the guidelines are pretty broad, but I don't see TOO many poems being pre-written about something like this.
7. Please don't enter just to win. If you see high-caliber poetry already entered, please don't be discouraged from entering. My tastes are also wierd as hell, so you never know if you might win!
8. You've always had a family... in the burial of your home... ohh... ~sluuurp!~
9. Kudos if you get rule 8.
10. Bad brownies if you diss my rules.
11. Even more kudos if you can come up with a rule number 12.
12.
13. Have fun!
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on May 2, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 150, Bronze: 80, Honorable mention: 4 people
- Final notes: Good job, everyone! I saw LOTS of excellent poems, and it was VERY hard to choose the finalists, let alone the trophy winners. Gratz to the winners, but a very strong thank you for everyone else for entering my contest and giving me so much excellent poetry to read. Err, and sorry for taking so freaking long! There were just... wow... lots of entries... and my life got busy, and erm,,,, ok enough of my excuses. It was a pleasure, thanks for entering!
Contest Winners
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The walls appear stark and virginal white
Neither reflecting nor detracting light• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
A single question rolls down
Off of cherubim lipsby GM Akari Takai 19 lines, 2 comments, on Apr 24 10:34 PM 2007. In Weird, Spiritual
Silver trophy winner
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Red Ships upon a red ocean• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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by MessedupMarionette 29 lines, 1 comment, on Apr 24 11:30 AM 2007. In Life, Love, Sad
Honorable mention
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This conflict that tears us apart / Is it neccessary i say / No its not / We're fighting a war just to fight / A war we've lost already /• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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life lived day by day
defiled world infested• Commented on by judge. [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Entries [33]
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I feel for your smile, that cheeky grin
Your stupid sense of humour
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What really makes us different as human beings...by MJ Donnelly 19 lines, 6 comments, on Apr 10 1:33 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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The Book of Job
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God! we fight ourselves so hard, don't we?
and hurts to know that we are -• Commented on by judge. -
by whispernthedark 24 lines, 2 comments, on Apr 21 7:46 PM 2007
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Why do we fight for love,
if it only leads to war.by thedevilsgirl 24 lines, 1 comment, on Jan 15 4:44 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Life calls out to me,
Of how wonderful,• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
As a soldier engaged in spiritual warfare
Ephesians six armor I must wear,by Carly Pop 36 lines, 3 comments, on Apr 24 8:32 AM 2007• Commented on by judge. -
Awake, O genteel Spirit man, Your gown about your breast. Rebuke your rabid bedfellow Who rages as you rest!• Commented on by judge.
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Your heart is taking its part
In a love scene where someone diesby whitelight00 46 lines, 2 comments, on Mar 25 7:32 PM 2007. In Break up, love, hate, relationships, wrong• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
I always wish peace on earth / and prosperity to all / a stable and serene mind / Invite many thoughts to the inner soul / and perfect the• Commented on by judge.
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Yang chases Yin
Around the Mountain
Lightly.by Master Anarchy 4 lines, 2 comments, on Apr 24 8:42 PM 2007. In Tanka Form, Society, Futility, Submerged Hope• Commented on by judge. -
Good vs. Evil / both words of pain / for without evil / there cannot be good. / Without light / dark cannot linger. / / I am not happy / bby keanes 39 lines, 2 comments, on Apr 24 8:49 PM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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And does this darkness have a name?• Commented on by judge.
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Merely a different presentation
Anger, Pain, Resentment, Pride• Commented on by judge.
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Comments
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Holy wow, great contest! I hope you get lots of fantastic entries! :]
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P.S. Rule eight about made me faint. I'm listening to "I did something wrong... and na-na-na-not mine", but I'm switching to the 25 wives now. : D
Also, thanks for stressing spelling and grammar. Yay for coherence! -
Do I automatically win since I'm having you come to FL?
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Oh - Chris San! You've got a contest going! What??? Ends tommorow??? You're kidding...I want to write a poem - Maybe I will enter if I can come up with a poem by then.
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