In my reading, I've found that oftentimes a short poem can pack so much more punch than a longer one of the same theme, so for this contest, that's what I want . . . total eloquence in brevity.
Choosing your own subject, write for me your opus in NO MORE than 12 lines (not counting line breaks).
I mean it: ABSOLUTELY NO MORE THAN 12 LINES. I will have to DQ any that go over.
THE RULES
1. No swearing, bashing, or erotica. Gentle sensuality is fine, but keep it PG-rated.
2. Proper spelling/word usage a must. I'm picky and will ask for edits. I'm lenient on grammar unless the poem is completely incoherent.
3. If you use a specific form other than free verse, please include the name of it in your author's notes.
4. UPDATE! Now allowing more than one write person! But please don't enter more than 3 per person.
5. Prewrites allowed, but ONLY if the poem has not yet won any trophy other than HM. I will have to DQ if this rule is ignored. Please don't make me.
The contest is anonymous, but I'm not a stickler about that, so feel free to respond to my comments, just don't abuse me, please (hahaha). HMs added depending on number and quality of entries.
If you have any questions, especially about rule 5, please don't hesitate to ask.
Once again, if you enter a prewrite, READ RULE 5.
**UPDATE** Now allowing more than one entry! Please see rule 4!
Thanks, and have fun!
Choosing your own subject, write for me your opus in NO MORE than 12 lines (not counting line breaks).
I mean it: ABSOLUTELY NO MORE THAN 12 LINES. I will have to DQ any that go over.
THE RULES
1. No swearing, bashing, or erotica. Gentle sensuality is fine, but keep it PG-rated.
2. Proper spelling/word usage a must. I'm picky and will ask for edits. I'm lenient on grammar unless the poem is completely incoherent.
3. If you use a specific form other than free verse, please include the name of it in your author's notes.
4. UPDATE! Now allowing more than one write person! But please don't enter more than 3 per person.
5. Prewrites allowed, but ONLY if the poem has not yet won any trophy other than HM. I will have to DQ if this rule is ignored. Please don't make me.
The contest is anonymous, but I'm not a stickler about that, so feel free to respond to my comments, just don't abuse me, please (hahaha). HMs added depending on number and quality of entries.
If you have any questions, especially about rule 5, please don't hesitate to ask.
Once again, if you enter a prewrite, READ RULE 5.
**UPDATE** Now allowing more than one entry! Please see rule 4!
Thanks, and have fun!
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on July 31, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 800, Silver: 400, Bronze: 200, Honorable mention: 10 people
- Final notes: So many excellent entries! I was impressed to some degree by each one, though the winners were the ones who communicated within their poetry so much more than what was obvious on the surface. I gave as many HMs as my points would allow, though I wish I could have honored them all in some fashion, for truly each piece is a work of art.
Thanks to all of you for entering my contest!
(PS: I have another contest currently running, and I'd be honored if you'd check it out: http://allpoetry.com/contest/2361560)
Contest Winners
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The wind of change / came blowing in / Charming hearts / with its subtle dance / Adjusting paths / of hopeful souls / But they'd never know• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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Children start going to school, / they use the eraser more than the pencil. / While typing / 'delete' is hit upon / as many times as the other keys. / While driving, / one foot is always on the brake. / Soby crimsondew 9 lines, 4 comments, on Jul 19 3:06 AM 2007. In life, thoughts, contest
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by musiconmymind 6 lines, 4 comments, on Mar 25 11:58 AM 2007. In Childrens, Thoughts Honorable mention
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by Blankscreen2222 20 lines, 18 comments, on Mar 11 1:10 PM 2007. In Observational write. Inside a mind. Honorable mention
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she whispers to me
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Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Entries [29]
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I turn around to look at you, / Those eyes of green and hazy blue, / Pull me in and toss me around, / I swear it's in those eyes I drowned.by adarkling 3 lines, 5 comments, on Jul 16 8:31 AM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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From ashes to ashes, from dust to dust / I laid forever in you love and trust, / You broke my heart like never before, / The steel bonds weby angels and demons 7 lines, 2 comments, on Jul 18 4:43 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Film is a fertilized photoelement / In an instance of insane insprition / Laminated and luminated love and lust / Masked madmen in a mortif• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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She thought she saw a microwave / sitting on the verge / She stopped and pulled it out the grass / because she felt this urge / Few minutes• Commented on by judge.
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Racing through the sky, I search for a star, / I travel near and then I move very far, / Cart wheeling eagerly, I reach the edge, / Holding on tight, I turn the next page, / And there is the star, falling through theby LuciferLight 7 lines, 2 comments, on Jul 20 7:15 AM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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songbirds / melodious chimes / minuscule troubadour / a symphony composed by God / minstrel /by Spiritual Poet 5 lines, 22 comments, on May 18 12:41 AM 2007. In Nature, Spiritual, Personal, Thoughts
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Kneeling she gathers forces of water / calling forth wind to carry it forth. / She uses her own tears to form drops / of compassion she senby Tamera 9 lines, 5 comments, on Jul 13 12:11 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Oceanic tides. / A gentle caress of warmth / lapping against legs / planted firmly in wet sand / shifting beneath my feet.by Tamera 7 lines, 3 comments, on May 27 8:26 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Thank you for the gold. I am truly humbled.
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Thanks for the HM..
I am glad you liked my poem that much....
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Thanks so much for silver! You ran a terrific contest. Congratulations to YOU for getting so many entries!
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