I have developed a love of free verse poetry (thanks to someone who has a knack for giving inspiration and inconspicuous guidance).
So, I’d like to read deep, meaningful free verse poems. I want figuratively rich poems that make me pause and think about something ordinary in a way I have never thought of it before.
Make your words count, if you don’t need it, lose it
Give me room to breathe… use empty space to your advantage
Vocabulary, mine is good, but don’t get carried away by big words, use them when they add power, not presence
Metaphorically rich poetry will be smiled upon!
Use techniques to your advantage.
RULES:
If you write on an adult theme, mark it accordingly
NO Suicide, cutting, abuse and violence, cussing, rants
NO chat lingo or sticky caps
NO flashing backgrounds or unreadable text
NO rhyming poetry
Pre-writes allowed, but they should be well written
One entry per person
GOLD: 500 points
SILVER: 300 points
BRONZE: 100 points
HONORABLE MENTIONS: 4 at 30 points each
My other contests:
Rhymes alone are only bones (rhyming Poetry)
http://allpoetry.com/contest/2349048
Discipline, Design, Daring (Form poetry)
http://allpoetry.com/contest/2349068
So, I’d like to read deep, meaningful free verse poems. I want figuratively rich poems that make me pause and think about something ordinary in a way I have never thought of it before.
Make your words count, if you don’t need it, lose it
Give me room to breathe… use empty space to your advantage
Vocabulary, mine is good, but don’t get carried away by big words, use them when they add power, not presence
Metaphorically rich poetry will be smiled upon!
Use techniques to your advantage.
RULES:
If you write on an adult theme, mark it accordingly
NO Suicide, cutting, abuse and violence, cussing, rants
NO chat lingo or sticky caps
NO flashing backgrounds or unreadable text
NO rhyming poetry
Pre-writes allowed, but they should be well written
One entry per person
GOLD: 500 points
SILVER: 300 points
BRONZE: 100 points
HONORABLE MENTIONS: 4 at 30 points each
My other contests:
Rhymes alone are only bones (rhyming Poetry)
http://allpoetry.com/contest/2349048
Discipline, Design, Daring (Form poetry)
http://allpoetry.com/contest/2349068
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on May 11, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 500, Silver: 300, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 4 people
- Final notes: There were so many excellent writes in this contest, 18 that were added to the first read preliminary finalists list, these were poems that showed skill and conveyed something special to me. I really like the new system of anonymous contests, in addition to the “quick comment” option for gold members. I like the “quick comment” option because it shows me the body of all the anonymous entries and lets me read and applaud without seeing everything else on the poem page; the background is hidden, as well as author comments, comments by other people on the poem, number of applauses, previous trophies etc… it’s just me and the poem and any thoughts or impressions I get from it
Thanks to everyone who participated, fabulous entries, those in the preliminary finals are poems that show terrific, poetic talent as well as struck me in a special, memorable way.
s and best wishes always ~Genie~
Contest Winners
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by Fug-azi 48 lines, 28 comments, on Mar 16 7:35 PM 2007. In My own style, Weird, Abstract
Silver trophy winner
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she was stick thin, / a bird’s nest bobble of braids /• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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Black boot prints;
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A Poem Of Friendshipby robert davidson 38 lines, 12 comments, on Jan 19 4:42 AM 2006. In Life, Hope, Contemporary, Friendship• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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sun on rocks. / cold coldblood / Lies in stillsweet / repose. / / Mind swiftly exits / and I Lift / up up / up into sparks of souls• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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Gold trophy winner
Honorable mention
Entries [34]
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I look in the mirror / And apply my mask / A mask to hide my secrets / A mask that says I'm happy / I look in the mirror / And see a face /by luvmypoetry 36 lines, 3 comments, on May 3 7:42 AM 2007. In Sad, Hope, Sadness, Depressed, Inspirational• Commented on by judge.
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/ Oh, let us reach the top of our voices / and find the delirious overtones of peace; / Harmonies that extend to lilting melodies, / a chorus of humanity on the stage like life. /Share the music you houby Peteskid 31 lines, 19 comments, on May 2 7:28 PM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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As I walk this weary road,
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wandering pensiveby brightraven 54 lines, 7 comments, on Jan 15 5:54 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
You photograph well. At least in memories- / They all capture you, / With your harsh, rugged features offering / A jarring juxtaposition /• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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My Yellow Star / I have been shunned for many years, / Because I am different, / I have been forced to wear a yellow star, / so that all th• Commented on by judge.
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30 foot letters painted over ugly and gray
50 foot murals pass you everydayby Pause 23 lines, 11 comments, on Apr 23 11:33 AM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Upon the pane the tears of the sky fell,
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Where is the line, where mind meets flesh?
Why did the Pandora’s Box inside my head open?by gaiascully 16 lines, 3 comments, on Dec 25 1:17 AM 2003. In Other• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Everyone longs to see an Angel… / To BE an Angel… / To soar among the clouds, / Bringing hope, bringing faith, / Creating joy when there is none, / Lifting hearts up everywhere… / But do you th• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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A preconceived misconception
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a rhapsody on a cuddly and curious momentby SilvShadow 25 lines, 9 comments, on Nov 25 8:23 PM 2006• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Interesting Genie....one for each going
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Tis I think I will try my best to scare some gray hairs onto your head lol
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Hi people. I will judge this before Friday and I swear I won't mess it up like I did my other one
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I'm not done commenting, I'll finish later tonight or tomorrow (friday)
This is going to be very hard, already so many great pieces and I am only about halfway done in reading
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Thank you so much for the contest and the HM. COngratulations to all the winners.
Best,
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I'm honored to have made your finalist's list. Congrats to the winners!
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Thank you for the silver placing, I am honored to recieve it.
Congrats to the Gold (Maa) & Bronze (Capricornpoet - Another new poet to me) and to all the HM's. I enjoyed reading most of the entries and I must admit I'm glad I wasn't judging. -
ty for a contest to home my skills and congratulations to all...ty, as well, for the HM.
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I am so full of joy about this gold-trophy, and thank you from the bottom of my heart for such a generous present ... the abundant gift of points further adds to my happiness, it is very much appreciated ...
thank you so much ...
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Thank You!!
Thank You for Hosting such a Creative contest Genie and Congratulations to all who placed
Many blessings to You!
Best wishes too
and much love~ Desire~*~
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GOOD JOB GUYS!
Keep rocking;
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CONGRATS, Well done all!
Take care;
Pretty.
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