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Three Rounds in Three Weeks


I enjoy rounds contests and the challenge of writing different types of poems with the same group of authors.

I am going to host a rounds contest of three different types of form poetry. Each contest will be open for one week and I will judge them within a day of closing. Therefore if you commit to this rounds contest you will only be investing three weeks instead of the months that many rounds contests require.

In addition, any poet who submits a qualifying poem in round one will automatically move on the next rounds. There will be no eliminations.

Each round will be judged separately with three regular trophies and two honorable mentions.

In the first round you will be asked to write:

a NONET


A nonet has nine lines. The first line has nine syllables, the second line eight syllables, the third line seven syllables, etc... until line nine that finishes with one syllable. It can be on any subject and rhyming is optional.

You may enter a single nonet or a nonet chain.

For examples of all the poetry types mentioned in this contest please go to:

http://www.shadowpoetry.com/resources/wip/types.html

The second round will be a constanza.
The third round will be a septolet.

I will explain more about each of these forms when the contests are posted.

Each contest will have a theme so please do not write your constaza and septolet in advance of the prompt.


The prompt for the nonet is SUMMER. It can be about the weather, vacations, the ocean, or anything that makes your summer unique.


Good luck and have fun.

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on June 30, 2007
  • Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 3 people
  • Final notes:
    Thank you for your wonderful nonets. I enjoyed reading each of them. I chose the winners on the content of their poem, the subject matter chosen, and finally the shape. The perfect nonet should have a triangular shape, not an easy feat to achieve. Tomorrow I will post the second round in this contest, and I hope all sixteen of you will enter a rictameter. Enjoy your weekend. Peace to all, Liz

Contest Winners

  1. Error: Unable to find finalist item 3125850, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
  2. Fire Power
    (Nonet) / When in the course of human vices / arises need for much more fun; / wizardry of fire and noise / gives birth to aerial / pyroclasmic bursts / erupting art / too soon / gone. /
    by Elrenia 21 lines, 1 comment, on Jun 22 12:25 PM 2007. In Fun
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  3. The joys of air travel
    Plans foiled by striking traffic control / We steam in the departure lounge / Soaking up unwanted drinks / Fed with the vilest food. / This holiday lark / Might be better / Enjoyed by / Staying / Home! /
    by Philogos 9 lines, 2 comments, on Jun 22 12:49 PM 2007. In curmudgeonly discontent
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  4. Error: Unable to find finalist item 3103802, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
  5. Beauty Grows (nonet)
    by Porcelain Princess 8 lines, 1 comment, on Jun 22 4:27 PM 2007
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  6. Deceived and Shackled
    Fragile desires in masked visage / Shattered as pieces of prism / Sheltered deep into my skin / No drop of bloodshed / I wait for the mote / To melt as ice / And sublime / My life / Free /
    by i write passion 9 lines, 2 comments, on Jun 22 5:27 PM 2007. In pain, deceive, freedom
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]

Entries [13]

1 - 13 of 13
  • SunShush (Nonet)
    by Ryno 15 lines, 4 comments, on Jun 22 12:48 PM 2007
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Summertime Joy (Nonet)
    Butterflies dipping, swooping around / birds chirping a beautiful sound / flowers blooming scenting air / bees buzzing everywhere / newborn
    by Griswold 9 lines, 3 comments, on Jun 22 12:30 PM 2007. In Life, Nature, Contest
    • Commented on by judge.
  • I Remember (Nonet)
    Days on the beach, nights at the park / Playing softball or basketball / Enjoying both equally / The vibrancy of youth / Summer vacations /
    by sunny day 15 lines, 16 comments, on Jun 22 12:36 PM 2007. In Summer, Memories, Contest
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Ice Cream Truck
    Music plays from the ice cream truck's horn / Children squeal with joyous delight / Anticipation rises / For that cold frosty treat / To m
    by Twins 4 me 12 lines, 3 comments, on Jun 22 2:46 PM 2007
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Forward Observation Post, Royal Artillery, Italy 1944
    In the valley it is deathly still; / dry river bed and broken bridge / shimmering in the sun's heat. / Sentinel cypresses, / on the distant
    by Shenton 8 lines, 2 comments, on Jun 23 7:09 AM 2007
    • Commented on by judge.

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  • Ryno
    June 30, 2007
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    Thanks for the kick in the ass I needed to write more formed poems I love form poetry, but don't write it as much as I should.

    Congratz to the winners.

    See you next round


  • sunny day
    June 30, 2007
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    Liz, This was fun to do and I look forward to the second round. I have only done a couple of nonets now and doing this one did bring back some wonderful memories. My heartiest congratulations go out to the winners and all who participated. Everyone should take a bow for a job well done and give a cheer for our hostess. Love and God bless all of you, Joyce


  • RedAquarius
    June 30, 2007
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    Wow, thanks so much, stiff competition in this - grats to all - see you next round