Different people approach poetry in different ways and have different views on its utility and practical purpose (if any).
I would like to hear what YOU think is the point of poetry for YOU.
Write me a column or a poem giving your point of view.
WHAT I WILL BE LOOKING FOR
1. Something I can understand.
2. Good use of language. No text-talk, emoticons or other short
cuts.
3. Good spelling (UK or US English as long as its consistent)
4. References to poetry from other poets not just your own
work. This is intended to promote the companion site
WWW.OLDPOETRY.COM so references to poets from that
site will be especially welcome ! !
WHAT CAN YOU WIN
The winner will recieve 600 points and the traditional trophy.
Second Place will recieve 300 points and a traditional trophy.
Third Place will recieve 100 points and a traditional trophy.
Other good effots will recieve bonus points and / or thunderous applause.
HOW LONG HAVE I GOT
Ideally the contest will end at the beginning of May but I may cut it short if I am swamped with entries or stretch it if there is a dearth of entries.
WHO CAN ENTER
There is no restriction on age / sex / creed or even members of the MOD team.
Only one entry per person unless you are a certified schizophrenic!
If you have any doubts send me an IM
END OF CONTEST MESSAGE
Thanks to everybody whose has looked at this page and even more thanks to those who have submitted an entry. I am going to be looking at them all again this weekend and will have the judging completed soon.
Thanks in advance for your patience folks. *rose* *rose*
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on May 7, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 600, Silver: 300, Bronze: 100
- Final notes: After much reading and re-reading I have finalised the winners list and they are being notified.
I would like to thank all of those who entered. There were many excellent poems.
A few entrants failed to address all criteria but still provided some interesting offerings.
I trust my individual messages explain my thinking but will amplify them via IMs if you wish to contact me.
I cannot congratulate the winning authors as they are as yet unknown and some poems shared the same title (including te winning title) so Well done everybody.
Contest Winners
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Poetry is somthing that comes from the hart
Somthing you fill deep inside• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
by PunkxRockxPrincess2 6 lines, 7 comments, on Apr 18 11:57 AM 2007. In Sad, Personal, Pain
Bronze trophy winner
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What is poetry / To me? / / Poetry is / Telling a story / / It reminds us of history / As Anzac by Oliver Hogue / / It tells of owns life / A Love by Pablo Neruda / / It is a ways to tell other ofby writer-of -poems 36 lines, 1 comment, on Apr 26 11:59 AM 2007• Commented on by judge. [remove]
Silver trophy winner
Entries [9]
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Poetry speaks a languageby MJ Donnelly 19 lines, 4 comments, on Feb 3 4:45 PM 2007. In Inspirational• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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There is no rhyme or reason for poetry –
Why should anyone care?by Charley Noble 14 lines, 8 comments, on Apr 19 7:56 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. -
Why do I write Poetry? to show the creativity words can bring
but most of all its fun and fulfilling• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Fragile moments. / Hidden thoughts. / Forgotten pain. / Lessons taught. / / The light i find / only in your eyes. / The world i see / throby ultimate beluga 16 lines, 3 comments, on Apr 30 6:40 PM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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Comments
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Good idea! I am bookmarking this and will promote it as well. I am building my point base as we speak, commenting on as many poems as possible in the next hour or so. GREAT!
Much Love ♥
Renee
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I've always maintained that the point of poetry is to woo women. It doesn't seem to me that much more need be said on the topic, but it's a good contest idea.
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congrats all
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