I'm just in the mood for a contest. A quickie. Will be open today, and I might extend it depending on the entries received. If I get a string of good poems, I'll likely keep it open in hopes of pulling in another such string. If I get a string of great poems, who needs more than that?
Anything you want, free verse only.
I prefer short, impactful poems, but if you can make a long piece captivating enough, then go for it.
I give honest critiques when the mood strikes, so if you offend easily or believe that writing doesn't deserve edits, then this probably isn't the place for you.
Go forth and breed words, my friends.
Anything you want, free verse only.
I prefer short, impactful poems, but if you can make a long piece captivating enough, then go for it.
I give honest critiques when the mood strikes, so if you offend easily or believe that writing doesn't deserve edits, then this probably isn't the place for you.
Go forth and breed words, my friends.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on May 5, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 300
- Final notes: Thank you so much, all of you. You've made this a fantastic contest. I've received some of the best entries I've seen in a long while, and I'm incredibly appreciative of that. The finalist list, other than the trophy winners, are in no particular order. I'm almost glad I didn't have to dish out more trophies, because deciding between the rest would've been impossible. And, with the exception of two people, you were all great sports with my comments, so thank you for that.
Contest Winners
- Error: Unable to find finalist item 2928882, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
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Granny, sitting in Sunday shade / of sitting room-turned-to-death-room, / waits for death with tongue like “fly swat / that still works jusby CarolDesjarlais 31 lines, 10 comments, on May 4 2:06 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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by -ButterflyCuts- 24 lines, 16 comments, on May 4 2:59 PM 2007. In Personal• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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it was one of those timesby Mystikrypton 57 lines, 1 comment, on May 4 5:00 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. [remove]
- Error: Unable to find finalist item 2930408, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
- Error: Unable to find finalist item 2930446, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
- Error: Unable to find finalist item 2930758, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
Entries [18]
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severe finesse / pate's blinding / hardly a furrow, / ozone toned bone / beads pierce blue / your's / that hypnotize / / / /by brightraven 11 lines, 1 comment, on May 4 1:51 PM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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Feeling like falling in love / again and again with this earth. / Feeling like I am trying hard to open my eyes / feeling like I am reachi• Commented on by judge.
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It’s unclear how it started but it’s come to an end / The death of someone I didn’t know; the death of a friend / Regardless of our understanding; death doesn’t need to pretend / Its fragility is evident; regardless ofby maybememories 42 lines, 1 comment, on May 4 2:13 PM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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by wolfspiritguide 12 lines, 3 comments, on May 4 2:47 PM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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Oh how I dread the dental visits I attend. / Since age of 18 I had painful memories. / At 18, 2 baby lower teeth with no adult roots underneath / Were yanked from my prized Ivory grill. craters revealed. / A ceramic cby exoticbeaches 23 lines, 1 comment, on May 4 3:15 PM 2007. In Personal, Humor, Thoughts, Self, Humour, freeverse• Commented on by judge.
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Dust settles on ticking clock / As frail old woman waits. / Wrinkles map the time on her face. / Her silvery hair frames her dainty /by Twins 4 me 12 lines, 2 comments, on May 4 3:18 PM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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And the hum of the computer is telling me / / bit more / bit more / / that bed would be a better place / / to be. / / But I've got a beer / and a message / / in there / somewhere. / / And tby beeblebear 34 lines, 2 comments, on May 4 7:09 PM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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Within the mind---the convoluted dream mind, / across the immortal eye, / lies the Wasteland / / We pray for ourselves, / listening to the words- / our final words / / The Angels black wings / sweep and clby Hadji Murad 80 lines, 2 comments, on May 4 8:48 PM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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When I come home... / no, scratch that, when I Come back, / I will have lost a year... / and all I gained in exile, an exile I made /by dreamcusp 12 lines, 1 comment, on May 4 9:08 PM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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Looking though the glass / Seeing all the world / Hiding in the corner / Scared of what could come / Can take on the world / Yet I want to stay here / Stay here in the safety of my home / I want to sleep / I wby LadyOfFate 11 lines, 1 comment, on May 4 11:31 PM 2007. In Weird• Commented on by judge.
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For All My Fallen Friends!by scorpio rising 45 lines, 8 comments, on May 5 12:00 AM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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And, God, what did your face look like that time that
I thought it was such a shame you were wearing nothing,by FaireWeather 48 lines, 2 comments, on May 5 12:03 AM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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Thanks, ma'am for the shiny hardware. I must say you had your hands full with all them pretty damn good entries.
I'm pleased as punch that mine was chosen amongst so many great ones. It was a pleasure...
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Wow, there were so many incredible entries in this contest! I'm kinda blown away at the talent, and i enjoyed reading each of them. Thank you all!
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You really did have a helluva a job..lol..great choices! Congrats to all the winners, and thanks Melissa, this was a great contest.
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congratulations all.....thank you for the inspiration...
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thanks for the honor, its great to be listed amognst such great poets.
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