Being the emotional roller coaster that I am, I love sinking into something that is incredibly deep and beautiful. In this contest the idea is simple. Hit me with something so emotional it makes me cry. I'm going to allow pre-writes for SOME options, in the hope of getting something really good, but brownie points to fresh-writes =]
Not many rules but:
1. Max of three entries.
2. Play nice, some of these topics are incredibly sensitive.
3. I'm not sure how erotica would fit into this contest, so none of that please.
4. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Option stated in the authors box.
5. Swearing is OK if appropriate.
6. Although some fictional poems are actually beautiful, I want REAL emotions here. If it didn't happen to you, please don't submit it.
7. Pre-writes for each option are allowed unless otherwise stated. Ignoring this rule will result in DQing.
And your options are -
♥ Loss of someone close. I don't mean 'Oh, me and my b/f split up', I mean loosing a parent, friend, child or lover to death, sudden or expected. Please tell me who you've lost in the option box.
♥ NO PRE-WRITES FOR THIS OPTION Write about the suffering behind an eating disorder, or addiction to cutting/some other form of self harm. I do NOT want 'The blade slices up my flesh' or 'Bones pushing past skin'. I want how you FEEL. Talk abut the shame, the struggle, not the acts.
♥ Adoption. Just, anything. From the child's, or parent's point of view. This would mean a lot to me if you could enter under this option.
♥ Happy tears! Talk to me about someone you love, and why they make you want to cry with joy. Anything beautiful and romantic. No tragic love tales here please.
♥ NO PRE-WRITES FOR THIS OPTION Write about the suffering behind rape, domestic violence, child abuse and any other form of abusive behavior. Again, I do not want a simple narrative of what happened, please tell me how it's left you feeling.
Thankyou to all who enter under the given rules. I will not DQ without explaining my actions, so if you feel it is unfair please just talk to me, and do not be offended. I will allow re-entry of poems if they have been reworked or replaced.
Not many rules but:
1. Max of three entries.
2. Play nice, some of these topics are incredibly sensitive.
3. I'm not sure how erotica would fit into this contest, so none of that please.
4. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Option stated in the authors box.
5. Swearing is OK if appropriate.
6. Although some fictional poems are actually beautiful, I want REAL emotions here. If it didn't happen to you, please don't submit it.
7. Pre-writes for each option are allowed unless otherwise stated. Ignoring this rule will result in DQing.
And your options are -
♥ Loss of someone close. I don't mean 'Oh, me and my b/f split up', I mean loosing a parent, friend, child or lover to death, sudden or expected. Please tell me who you've lost in the option box.
♥ NO PRE-WRITES FOR THIS OPTION Write about the suffering behind an eating disorder, or addiction to cutting/some other form of self harm. I do NOT want 'The blade slices up my flesh' or 'Bones pushing past skin'. I want how you FEEL. Talk abut the shame, the struggle, not the acts.
♥ Adoption. Just, anything. From the child's, or parent's point of view. This would mean a lot to me if you could enter under this option.
♥ Happy tears! Talk to me about someone you love, and why they make you want to cry with joy. Anything beautiful and romantic. No tragic love tales here please.
♥ NO PRE-WRITES FOR THIS OPTION Write about the suffering behind rape, domestic violence, child abuse and any other form of abusive behavior. Again, I do not want a simple narrative of what happened, please tell me how it's left you feeling.
Thankyou to all who enter under the given rules. I will not DQ without explaining my actions, so if you feel it is unfair please just talk to me, and do not be offended. I will allow re-entry of poems if they have been reworked or replaced.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on April 17, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 150, Bronze: 75, Honorable mention: 1 people
- Final notes: Oh
My
Gosh
You guys!! These were all so so moving, and judging was so difficult! I had so many amazing entries I had to start being really mean when it came to putting people on the finalist lists. The poems about adoption and loss of love were the ones that hit hardest for me, but thankyou to all who entered, whatever option. Please do not be offended if you did not make the top 3, I really meant what I said on each comment, and I felt horrble not awarding all of them! Please, take your time to read the winners. They really are incredible.
All the best to you all, and thankyou so much.
Frankie xXx
Contest Winners
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It’s times like this
Times when I can’t stopby willowprincess 157 lines, 20 comments, on Feb 13 10:55 PM 2007. In Personal, Sad, Life, Longing, Dedication
Gold trophy winner
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Embarking on parenthood,
so much to explore,by -Ink Artist- 48 lines, 27 comments, on Nov 9 8:15 AM 2006. In Personal, Love, Childrens
Silver trophy winner
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Poem about Abortion, used for my RE homework, made my teacher cry, can't quite think why! Determined to get a Gold trophy for this in a conby CatherineL 65 lines, 42 comments, on Mar 15 5:14 PM 2007. In Sad, Religion, Pain, Love, Family, Thoughts, Death, Loss, Message
Bronze trophy winner
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And though I cannot remember
Her own little heartbeatby EatYourSunlight 24 lines, 24 comments, on Nov 29 8:27 AM 2005. In Sad, Personal, Love
Honorable mention
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Can i have just one more smile
mabye it will stay for a whileby Behind-blue-eyes 22 lines, 7 comments, on May 17 8:33 AM 2006. In Love• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
Little Joanne, Little Joanne,
You looked an angel asleep in your pram.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
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Emotional trauma hiding inside
Behind past regressionsby shtrdglassheart 57 lines, 6 comments, on Apr 17 12:39 PM 2007. In anerexia, Abuse, My life, Contest, Depression, Personal., Message• Commented on by judge. [remove] - Error: Unable to find finalist item 2863234, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
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Imagine if you hadn't broken my trust,
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I do not know the
people who gave me life.by Dark Whispers 31 lines, 11 comments, on Mar 23 5:15 AM 2007. In contemporary• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
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the guilt from the self abortionby XCrUeL iNtEnTiOnSX 23 lines, 6 comments, on Apr 17 11:28 AM 2007. In Rape & Abuse• Commented on by judge.
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Her sweet, lonely tears fall down in the gutter.
As she searches the streets for someone who loves her.by NeverRegretLove 54 lines, 6 comments, on Apr 17 2:00 PM 2007. In lost, lonely, homeless child, sad, life, only friend, streets• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
What if this is all made up
Deep inside my headby hemp-lover 24 lines, 7 comments, on Oct 20 7:20 PM 2004. In Dark• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
by HaleighGrace 29 lines, 10 comments, on Nov 2 8:53 AM 2006. In Sad• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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(he steps out of the room) / / How did I fail this life? / How did I waste it all away? / He said it is over. / / It's getting better, I promise. / / (he enters the room) / Wai• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I got tears dripping down to my soul Because I already know I'm alone.
Lost all my friends so I never hear the ring from the phone.by We da Best 20 lines, 22 comments, on Dec 12 11:32 AM 2006• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
There are things she isn't telling me
Facts this woman doesn't want me to know• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
This my abuse
My candy coated nooseby I Am Gun 67 lines, 12 comments, on Apr 17 1:47 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. -
Standing atop the newly turned dirt
Wondering how you got so hurt• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
It must have been November
When granddaughter looked out the window,by glistwolven 63 lines, 3 comments, on Apr 15 11:57 AM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
I wish I could
♥fly♥by NicotineHeartbreak 36 lines, 6 comments, on Apr 17 5:39 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. -
Childhood laughter
Stopped short• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I lost my mom 15-days after diagnosis of small cell cancer.
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these are some incredibly beautiful ideas for a contest, I hope all goes well.
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Thanks!
I've had some incredible entries, I'm beginning to think I should add some more HMs!
Frankie xXx
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This is a great was for a contest like some ppl would of nvr be able to enter poem like they can in this contest and i think that this contest will bring out ppl's best work.
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Thankyou =]
Yeah, I've had some amazing pieces through, honestly so many could be added to the finalist list I'm having to be so mean to not add some of them. Also only started this today and it looks like it will be closing so soon. Thanks for the input =]
Frankie xXx
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I chose the adoption choice, i know the feeling since I am adopted.
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Thankyou, what was the name of your poem? Who has written what is hidden from me, so I can't match the option to the writing. Thankyou for entering though, it;s a topic very close to my heart.
Frankie xXx
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Thanks for the Silver!
Much appreciated. Congrats to the other winners!
~Lori
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