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Nationalism

To be judged by June 3.

What does nationalism mean to you?

1. Black background, white text, left allign.
2. No pictures.
3. No rhyming poetry.

Poems which show some thought, ask questions, attempt to say something rather than merely describe, and/or show cynicism are likely to tick my boxes.

That's it.

301 points for gold.
Other quality entries will be rewarded.

I'm keeping this open for a day or two more in the no doubt vain hope that I can attract something approaching ten entries...




Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on June 3, 2007
  • Rewards: Gold: 301, Silver: 70, Bronze: 30
  • Final notes:
    Gold: Nationalism
    Silver: British Columbia
    Bronze: Real American Patriot

    By far the best standard I've had in a contest so far. You people may have even convinced me that holding contests isn't completely futile. The majority of you even read and followed the rules!

    Every entry had something to recommend it, but the main problem I had was submissions which were either essays, or internal monologues with line breaks. Whilst I was still interested in the contents of these submissions, this is also a poetry site. I'm not a great fan of nonets or any other trite form, but I had to take the medium into account.

    It was very difficult to chose the winners, but in the end the three above stood out. I could spell out their merits again, or better you should click them yourselves, as I'm all commented out now.

    To everyone, thanks for entering. It was nice to see some work on here that actually dealt with an adult and important topic...

Contest Winners

  1. Error: Unable to find finalist item 2978692, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
  2. British Columbia
    Yes, I know it's not lyrically beautiful.
    by JustBe 31 lines, 23 comments, on May 19 12:28 AM 2007
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  3. Real American Patriot
    With passion say / I am pro life / But kill a gay / And beat your wife / It is your right / To fuck and kill / With passion fight / The lef
    by Luciferschild 26 lines, 8 comments, on May 12 4:43 PM 2007
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]

Entries [8]

1 - 8 of 8
  • The Nationalist Ideology
    Nationalism, the source of irrationality itself. Here is when the hope the souls and the beliefs of men lie within one word, that may brake or make what we know as society. It is from the blood of the past, that the souls of
    by classicalguitar 5 lines, 2 comments, on May 11 8:28 AM 2007. In politics, society, criticism, anger, angst, thoughts, personal, Philosophy.
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Nationalism {Contest}
    I never thought about nationalism. I don't think Americans do. I actually had to look up the word to know exactly what it is. I thought about how nationalism is played in our country. The definition spoke of
    by Florida Sunshine 9 lines, 8 comments, on May 23 8:15 PM 2007
    • Commented on by judge.
  • my yoke is easy.
    Nationalism / is slavery /
    by rustynite 17 lines, 4 comments, on May 23 10:30 PM 2007
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Holding the Head High
    When I can dare to keep my head high / and all plans for waging a war against other nation / are put at the lowest ebb / Where all the po
    by Purush 16 lines, 1 comment, on Jun 2 11:26 PM 2007. In Thoughts
    • Commented on by judge.
  • I think...(maybe I'm wrong)...I can only hope
    A / Bitch of a / Culture we have to / Deal with / Everyday the same / Fear. Young kids / Giving their life, / Having / Inexperienced it / J
    by Starretta 24 lines, 4 comments, on Jun 2 11:40 PM 2007. In Personal, Message, My own style, Political?!
    • Commented on by judge.

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  • JustBe gold member
    June 3, 2007
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    Cool contest!

    I am so happy that The Mechanism was able to turn out something for your contest. You are very intelligent and socially conscious, and I was really interested to see who would show up to say what. Blind nationalism runs amok in (perhaps just plain runs) this world of ours; it's really disquieting that you didn't get more passionate poetry than you could read in a contest about such an intriguing, relevant topic. People shout, "Down with The Man," then turn around and vote for him. I will refrain from ascending my soapbox, since I know I am preaching to the choir, as it were.

    I am honored to have placed under your judgment, and I certainly thank you for the recognition. I also congratulate dianabluelove and Luciferschild on their winning entries.
    Thanks again,
    morgan


  • Florida Sunshine
    June 5, 2007
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    I liked it too

    EVEN, though I was miles away from what I was supposed to do~ I STILL loved it! It made me think~ and I learned a few things.... HURRY UP AND DO ANOTHER I WANT TO TRY TRY TRY AGAIN!!!!