I am freaking out at the moment. I'm suppose to write a sonnet in iambic pentameter and I can't do meter at all. I'm seriously doomed and there's no way I'll ever be able to do it.
The poem is already written with 14 lines, the rhyme scheme, 10 syllables, and it's got the metaphor, simile, personification, imagery, etc in it too. I just can't make it work for meter.
I need help because it's due Tuesday. I thought a contest would be the best way to get help...
My poem:
Poetry Sonnet
It comes with inspiration or things 'round
A lot of times it is a parody
It can be weird or maybe something sound
It flows like a gentle melody
Different, varied, special words are used
Long and complex and/or simple or short
My synonyms are somewhat abused
I try to rhyme but I mostly abort
Sometimes there is one one but maybe more
It enhances and largely expands my words
The means with its wings, spread them and soar
As if they are fying high like birds
The thing is that I never really liked it
But in its jaws it caught me bit by bit
Please put this in iambic pentameter...I'm really desperate. Lots of points for this one bec I really need it.
Thanx and have fun!
<3 Jenerali
The poem is already written with 14 lines, the rhyme scheme, 10 syllables, and it's got the metaphor, simile, personification, imagery, etc in it too. I just can't make it work for meter.
I need help because it's due Tuesday. I thought a contest would be the best way to get help...
My poem:
Poetry Sonnet
It comes with inspiration or things 'round
A lot of times it is a parody
It can be weird or maybe something sound
It flows like a gentle melody
Different, varied, special words are used
Long and complex and/or simple or short
My synonyms are somewhat abused
I try to rhyme but I mostly abort
Sometimes there is one one but maybe more
It enhances and largely expands my words
The means with its wings, spread them and soar
As if they are fying high like birds
The thing is that I never really liked it
But in its jaws it caught me bit by bit
Please put this in iambic pentameter...I'm really desperate. Lots of points for this one bec I really need it.
Thanx and have fun!
<3 Jenerali
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on April 24, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 600, Silver: 400, Bronze: 200, Honorable mention: 3 people
- Final notes: First I want to thank all of you for helping me. It was sooo nice of you guys to do this for me. I'm so thankful that it's over and I am going to post my final poem soon after I learn who wrote what...lol I want to give credit where it was due. I also decided that I am going to give everyone points because all of you helped me in this time of need. Thank you guys again, I'll be forever in your debt. And check out my page within the next 30 mins after you get this to see the final draft. y'll lots.
<3 Jenerali
Contest Winners
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Poetry Sonnet
A sonnet comes from inspiration 'round• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
by FabApocalypse 47 lines, 7 comments, on Apr 22 5:41 PM 2007. In Education? I didn't get one!
Silver trophy winner
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Coming with inspiration or things 'round;
oft times it seems just like a parody.• Commented on by judge. [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Honorable mention
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You are very close. Many of the lines read in iambic pentameter. A few lines have 9 or 11 syllables instead of 10. I'll give it a go.
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So, BreathingTragedy, how many volleyballs were you hit in the face with today? On another note, I think this contest is a really good idea. ^^ I'd enter, but Sonnets were never really my, er, 'strong point' let's say. I wish you the best of luck with your assignment.
~FoDF -
Precious person...
You did exactly the right thing to ask for help from your fellow poets! If you want to contact a marvelous sonnet writer, message Mairi bheag. She writes sonnets and is very kind about helping.
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OH Scary I can't even spell Iambi....huh whatever much less remember what one is. I feel for you good luck and I hope you get a A.
P.S. Don't feel bad I have the worst luck with sonnets -
Jen, I won't have the time to write a whole sonnet before you close the contest (I don't think so anyhow), but I'll have a look at this one privately for you.
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Hmmmmm.
I don't know who "Breathing Tragedy" is, but the "idiot" comment was totally unnecessary. I'd notify a mod myself. People are too irascible nowadays, I realize, but that was uncalled for.
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Each line has ten syllables iambic pentameter - that is, in lines ten syllables long, with accents falling on every second syllable.
It comes with inspiration or things 'round
and many times you’ll find the parody
It can be weird or maybe something sound
It’s liquid like a gentle melody
Different and varied, special words are used
They’re long and complex or simple and short
When my synonyms are somewhat abused
I force a rhyme but I mostly abort
Sometimes there is one but maybe there’s more
enhancing and largely expanding words
The means with my wings, I spread them and soar
As if they are soaring high with the birds
The fact is; I never really liked it
But in its jaws it caught me bit by bit
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I am sorry Sis
but I can barely change my underwear. I couldn't possibly be able to help you with this.
Sorry. Still a great big 
and a full bag of laundry just for you. 
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it seems like you've gotten a lot of help on this darling. i would try but meters are not my thing either if you havent noticed. the best of luck to you my darling.
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Hey, thanks for running the contest and for the silver. It was really interesting, and caused some debate! The important thing is that you should be happy with your final version (oh, and possibly your teacher!), but I'm sure all who took part learned something.
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