Hello all.
I have laid out a buffet of tantalizing options in hopes of stimulating your muse. I am usually very casual about rules, however, for this contest I expect them to be followed. (I hope that doesn't sound mean)
Please read each option carefully, and address each, if any, requirement/rule.
A. Pictures:
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http://www.ice-haven.com/blulair.jpg
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http://www.arthit.ru/0039-fantasy-art.jpg
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http://www.allfantasyart.com/aliens/abductedhumans.jpg
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http://www.ultrafeel.tv/pics/art/worldwide/kagaya-joh-transmodern-hyper-realism-celestial-art-aries.jpg
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http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e367/Nls_Lt_Edge/Fantasy-Wolves.jpg
New additions:
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http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/1002372505013945655AlZQCMgsOh
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http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/1029238773015564782YnopjtHkkf
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http://www.webshots.com/g/25/529-sh/38511.html
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http://www.webshots.com/g/25/525-sh/56314.html
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http://travel.webshots.com/photo/1017727599030241206ZMKDjPcbtU(This is from my home state. Research and tell AP what you learn. I find history interesting. Find out about this estate and write about it.)
Please use the picture on your entry. If you aren't able to, PUT THE LINK IN AUTHOR NOTES.
B. Forms
Write in your favorite form. You MUST put the requirement/definition of the form in your author notes.
C. Prewrites
You may enter (2) BUT THEY CAN NOT HAVE WON OR RECEIVED AN HM BEFORE.
D. Humor
Please make it good!! Rhyme or free verse. Use proper discretion.
E. Ghost Stories
Real or imagined. Story form or poem.
F. Who is the most important person in your life?
Tell me about them. Rhyme or free verse.
G. Something uplifting.
I have suffered the death of my mom this year. Several friends on AP have lost loved ones as well. Or they have been hurt by someone they love. Give us beautiful and comforting words to uplift us when we get down.
H. Nature
I. Animals
J. Your Children
K. Parodies
Make a parody of something. Not the same old thing. Something different.
Okay, I hope you find something that gets your creative juices flowing.
Please use common sense. No bashing of any kind. No vulgar language.
Put option in author notes!!!
Also, please comment on contest page about whether you like the options, even if you don't plan to enter.
Any questions, please ask on comment page.
Thanks, good luck, and I hope you enjoyed the buffet!!
~Jeannie~
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on May 22, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 12 people
- Final notes: Wonderful response!! Awesome writes. I really appreciate your entries. They were all so well written and very diverse. Judging gets harder and harder!! I added 12 HM's. Some don't feel these are wins, BUT YES THEY ARE!! I am so glad they give trophies for them now. Congratulations to all!! And thank you for your terrific entries.
~Jeannie~
Contest Winners
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You never know / what is your greatest fear / till it becomes reality, instead of a nightmare. / One second the world made sense, / then it• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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Have you ever traveled through the Celestial sky / Made by the Hand of God / Stars and Moon and planets up high / Beyond where man might trby Katie Lazette 44 lines, 3 comments, on May 17 5:45 PM 2007. In Fantasy, Love, Nature, Spiritual, Thoughts, Personal
Honorable mention
• Commented on by judge. [remove] - Error: Unable to find finalist item 2990820, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
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- Error: Unable to find finalist item 2949556, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
- Error: Unable to find finalist item 2859474, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
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A parody of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" by Dr. Suess...by WhollySurrendered 74 lines, 6 comments, on Dec 12 7:37 PM 2006. In Parody, Humor, Children's Honorable mention
• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
- Error: Unable to find finalist item 2449357, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
- Error: Unable to find finalist item 2987198, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
- Error: Unable to find finalist item 2978888, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Entries [24]
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Through the mists of time / Three guardians watch / Watch their world / Unable to comprehend / Through the mists of mind / Three protectors watch / Watch their world / Unable to reason why / Throughby GC De Piazzi 22 lines, 3 comments, on May 17 7:16 PM 2007. In Nature• Commented on by judge.
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Illuminating is his everlasting light unto our paths.
Nothing can overcome faith.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Icy glass so cold and heartless.
Windowed sorrows etched in pain.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
'Strains of some faraway strings',
The voices around mean nothing more.by HangingSoul 29 lines, 23 comments, on Sep 2 9:52 AM 2006. In Love• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Gone into the dark....• Commented on by judge.
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I was all too familiar...• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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when you lose someone you love / your spirit dies too / endless tears fall from your eyes / as day by day / loneliness engulfs you / it is just impossible to foget them / but everyone should hold their heads• Commented on by judge.
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by Freed by Mercy 27 lines, 11 comments, on Apr 24 10:11 AM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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The world just turns unending
Time still marches onby BillyClyde 56 lines, 9 comments, on Mar 6 9:16 PM 2007. In Lyrics• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
THE SECRET TO LIFE, I’M TOLD, IS JUST TO BE HAPPY
BUT HAPPINESS SEEMS TO BE SO HARD TO FINDby BillyClyde 40 lines, 1 comment, on Feb 28 5:33 PM 2007. In Lyrics• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
All dressed up, / If looks could kill. / Emeralds sparkle, / Dancing in the light. / Don't you wish, / Don't you want? / I have it all, / Oby faded dreams 37 lines, 3 comments, on May 17 4:26 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Seemingly innocent,
Sweet as pie.by faded dreams 44 lines, 3 comments, on Apr 17 2:47 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Comments
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how many poems are you permitted to enter? i have a few, different options of course.
be well and be blessed
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Thanks for asking. 2 prewrites and as many fresh writes as you like!
Jeannie
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you're welcome and thanks for such a speedy reply
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great contest Jeannie lots of fantastik option xx xxx
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Wonderful contest you have here Jeannie!
I'm bookmarking it and thanks a lot
for holding it!
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Thanks Jeremy! You better enter!
Jeannie
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Holy Moly!!
Now this is certainly a buffet
Oy!!
takes out spork~
I am ready to dig in ...I'll see what I can bring forth to the table
Excellent idea Jeannie~
There will be many entries..
Woooooooo hooooooooooooo!!
Best wishes to You with this one~
Many blessings too
and much love~ Desire~*~
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Thanks Desire!! You better spork up an extra plate full.
Jeannie
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great contest Jeannie, I will be working on a few of these options. Thanks
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Good!! Thanks hun, I look forward to your entries!
Jeannie
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Wonderful
These are terrific options. And you allow prewrites too. Love the picture choices. Thanks for hosting a great contest. -
yummy contest!
You always have the best contests Jeannie.
I am going to bookmark this one and take a look at the pictures you have posted.
Thanks for hosting so many great contests!
Jeannette
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Thanks Jeannette! I hope you find something to your liking!
Jeannie
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you definetly have plent of great options here. i probably should have had more to make my contest more successful as many people i know here on AP and have only had 7 entries
anyways, good luck with your contest be well and be blessed
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I had very few in the last options one as well. It really is hard to attract people. Don't give up! I would love to get an entry or more from you! Thanks.
Jeannie
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I'm really sorry but my computer is being difficult and i can't edit my poems to put the option number. hope this will do.
Prewrite option:
In God We Trust
Love Is...
Parody option:
Littly Cindy Lou Who
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Thanks hun, that is fine. I know how frustrating the site can be at times as well!
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I will be entering soon!!
Great optionss.s....ss...
preets
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WooHoo!!! Yeah Preeti!! I am looking forward to reading it (them)!
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Picture 5 is just woooooooooooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwI snagged itjust as 4 and my brain is working now....well...for as far as it can work
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Wonderful options Jeannie It certainly is a buffet. Just have to figure where to start
Gaylene
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Thanks Gaylene! Please do enter, and hope you enjoy!
Jeannie
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I like the options... They are diverse and cover a bit of everything. Consdering mine is a prewrite I will tell you here that my poem "Sea" is for option H.
Good luck judging the contest, it will be hard!
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Thanks hun! And yeah, it is gonna be hard! You guys are so talented!
Jeannie
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I like option contests and your list of options is diverse and challenging. Thanks so much for hosting this contest.
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The colors in this hurt the eyes. Interesting contest, tho.
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So sorry, it is hard to how it will look on all pc screens. I hope you enter.
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A splendid feast!
Dear Mrs. Hunter,
This range of options you offer us is indeed quite yummy! You're very kind!
I didn't want to be rude, so I've prepared a Fish PIE and brought an awful lot of 'meat', to go with your buffet! I hope you enjoy!
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oOoOoOo...im entering! I love my mommy
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Thanks Mrs JH for this clever and inspirational contest. I am honoured with the honourable mention and hope to see you and others at future held contests. Well done to the other winners and love always,
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fanx for hosting a great contest Jeannie and congrats to all winners xxxx cheeky xxx
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Thank you Jeannie ~
This was a Great contest full of incredible options ~
Congrats to the winners and thanks to all Poets who came out to support this contest ~
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Wow! Thanks so much Jeannie for the wonderful silver in your contest. I am truly thrilled and honoured.
Congratulations to the other winners and thank you so much for hosting this excellent contest
Gaylene
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