This isn't like me at all. I will probably never host a contest like this again, but I've never held a contest, so this is sort of a... test run, if you will- just to see how contests work and all that.
Anyway, this is what I want you to do. Go to your profile page and click "Show All" on the poetry section. Now, start from the top of the page, and count until you find the 19th poem down. Enter it as a pre-written poem (obviously, haha). Then I will read the entries and choose the best one. Simple, yeah?
As a courtesy, I'll let you know what I don't like. I don't neccessarily hate these things, so if your 19th poem has them in it already, it's okay. BUT unless it's beautiful beyond compare, you probably won't win.
I don't prefer...
- strict form
- end line rhyme
- anything cliche
- superficiality
- dirty pretty
- overdramatic depression
- erotic
- excessive profanity
Yes, I'm picky
Due to the amount of entries, I will probably not comment. Don't take it personally.
Anyway, this is what I want you to do. Go to your profile page and click "Show All" on the poetry section. Now, start from the top of the page, and count until you find the 19th poem down. Enter it as a pre-written poem (obviously, haha). Then I will read the entries and choose the best one. Simple, yeah?
As a courtesy, I'll let you know what I don't like. I don't neccessarily hate these things, so if your 19th poem has them in it already, it's okay. BUT unless it's beautiful beyond compare, you probably won't win.
I don't prefer...
- strict form
- end line rhyme
- anything cliche
- superficiality
- dirty pretty
- overdramatic depression
- erotic
- excessive profanity
Yes, I'm picky
Due to the amount of entries, I will probably not comment. Don't take it personally.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on July 21, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 207, Bronze: 110
- Final notes: Hey guys! Thanks for entering my first contest. I would have liked to have commented on every one of the entries, but there were so many, and I am one busy gal. I apologize, but I will make sure to comment as I go on the next contest.
Congratulations to the winners, and I hope you enjoy your lovely new trophies :]
Contest Winners
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by Jeneralix 24 lines, 7 comments, on Jun 9 3:29 PM 2007• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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rigid lettering / vivid white on black marble / a design for life /by Floorboards 3 lines, 6 comments, on Jul 11 10:46 AM 2007• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Time has stopped but memories keep playing. To hear her say, "There's nothing there" makes me cry. Hide under the covers. I'm safe here. / On a swing, I swing to the stars and join them in their never ending beauty. Soon I• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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I have the sweetest gig on the planet, / But I have a confession to make / Along with my cherry tarts and 7-layer cake. / With what I rake in, my life is set. / Mile high cream pies, the best you can get, / I l• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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I found a Piece Of Heaven in a Child's eyes / I found a Piece Of Heaven in a friend so true / I found a Piece Of Heaven in a baby's cries / I found a Piece of Heaven when I found you / For little Child• Viewed by judge.
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Abstract virus_Crimsondew / Dagger stabbing pain, / unheard screams echo in the head, / the lump in throat / has more to it, / it's replicaby crimsondew 6 lines, 2 comments, on Jul 19 7:10 AM 2007• Viewed by judge.
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Should I walk along the shore?
Should I walk the beaten path?by QuarryGirl 24 lines, 10 comments, on Aug 30 10:27 PM 2006. In Nature• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
sunday morning feeling flat / last night's dishes mouldering in the sink / floors are littered with corn chips and empty long necks / tv's• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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The ancient muse, the beggar’s life,
The lover’s strife, the subtle ruse,by Ravenscroft 24 lines, 11 comments, on Nov 26 8:22 AM 2006. In Love, Other, Personal, Humanity, Message, Romance, Self, Longing, Lost in tho• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
Sometimes, / When people ask you how you feel, / Do you stop to wonder how good or bad life actually is? / Or do you just carry on as normal, / Cos' all we've got is this. / Sometimes, / When people ask youby xSweetDreamsx 16 lines, on Jul 8 3:19 PM 2007• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Lord we pray today in the name of Your Son / for the life and the soul of a tiny little one, / his name as You know is Kaleb dear Father. / We pray too for his young father and mother. / the pain they must be going th• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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White knights in shining armor, / White knights with shining steel swords, / Heroic knights with noble steeds and lances long and straight; / The evil dragon with fatal claws and wicked teeth, / The fair maiden wanby Horseartist7 25 lines, 10 comments, on Jul 10 10:34 PM 2007• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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the cold of night wont fade away, / its been cold since you left today. / though in the distance away you go / its in this time my love will grow. / the memory of you wont go away, / nor will the colour fade toby raVen light 25 lines, 19 comments, on Jul 15 6:04 PM 2007• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Twisted,messed up,bitter bitch / only one to blame,which / is you / only you / well both of youby xxMyBellxx 8 lines, 4 comments, on Jun 28 3:09 PM 2007. In Dark, Angst, Abuse, Life, Pain, Sad, Thoughts, Anger, Depression• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Grandparents' own bliss: / small warmth rides breath swing of chest. / First smiles, words, steps, hugs; / your Mama does the laundry / and• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Something on my mind, it rambles, but it somehow makes sense to meby princess-bubblegum 24 lines, 9 comments, on Mar 4 7:00 AM 2007• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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No more words to make things bright. I waited long for aiming on your heartby Wolf Mistress 24 lines, 8 comments, on Jun 24 2:07 PM 2007. In Life, Thoughts, Angry, The Titles Challenge Group
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Coming up the old woman sitting beneath a weeping willow tree of green and brown holding in her had a bottle of Black Velvet. Above her isby Maili Knephthan 21 lines, on May 14 3:13 PM 2007• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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What it's like to trip through a world of illusion and reality mixed toghether...by AutumnsFlame 33 lines, 12 comments, on Apr 30 9:40 PM 2007• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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(The woman i admire) / She takes control of her own destiny, / The beauty of her is the mystery of her. / Her compassion toward the handicaby BeautifulFlame 36 lines, 17 comments, on Dec 8 7:55 PM 2007. In Love, Personal, Inspirational, Happiness, Thoughts, Freewrite• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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by Annalise 50 lines, 15 comments, on Apr 6 10:10 PM 2007. In My Life, Contemporary, Lover's Chronicles• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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This has become / The sputtering of windless / Mist (drying us). / We have succumb to / The restoration of timeless / Lips (closing lids). / I am to relive / The sound(less) dress as / A motioned mesby Plastic Dreams 24 lines, on Jun 13 9:56 AM 2007• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Brandy trickles / down his throat / as he merges into line / cutting off the droopy breasts / of a woman / covered in salt and pepper / hair. / "Didn't your Mother teach you manners?" / Didn'tby alexandrathegreat 27 lines, on Jul 1 12:13 PM 2007• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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by Cool.Indifference 8 lines, 3 comments, on Jun 30 9:20 PM 2007• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Beautiful dool of filled up lies / heart scorned and heartbroken / you still feel depressed / and the tears feel like flowing / but you holby MoonlightBeam 23 lines, 10 comments, on Jul 11 9:48 AM 2007. In ....• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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I the queen lady iced
Have the frozen fingersby Wee Beastie 20 lines, 2 comments, on Feb 14 12:25 PM 2007. In Weird• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
She's more than a memory / But less than a spirit / She thinks herself my enemy / But I won't let myself hear it / whisper, whisper / I can't bear to let go; / She's stopped holding on / It's doneby in silver script 38 lines, 2 comments, on May 9 6:28 PM 2007. In Life, Other, Personal, Thoughts, Friends, Memories• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Philosophical musings / coated in rhythym, / crafted with tunes / that drift into our ears / and get lodged in our heads. / A language / noby Zephyr Aryn 20 lines, 2 comments, on Jun 19 10:11 PM 2007. In Thoughts, Music, My own style, Inspirational• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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My reflection / In a teardrop... / I hold your face and kiss it / Away.by pvenugopal 3 lines, 1 comment, on Jun 22 12:34 PM 2007. In Love• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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We cannot deny / The truth which inhabits the backs of our minds / It scars and it burns while sending icy shivers down our backs... / Sheby JadalaStar 73 lines, 3 comments, on Jun 28 12:54 PM 2007• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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You have torn this old / writers heart apart. / Left empty, but for /by pen-inhand 15 lines, 4 comments, on Jun 24 7:47 PM 2007• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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I wrote this for a different reason, but I kinda like it.by Yours-To-Have 23 lines, on Apr 17 3:13 PM 2007• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Oh dear, Oh dear. / F / A / L / L / I / N / G / F / A / L / L / &nbby LucyLightning 69 lines, 12 comments, on Jun 21 3:59 PM 2007. In Alice In Wonderland, Dirty Pretty• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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by NoWayJo 12 lines, 16 comments, on May 31 9:37 AM 2007. In HAIKU/SENYRU• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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spinning through the universe / amid the empty blackness / touch with luscious / emptiness / the wildness of this world / bring me into mor• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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I met you with suspicion, hesitation / Like I did with everything around me / But you were persistent, relentless / Knowing that you were s• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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by My Darkness 17 lines, 6 comments, on Jun 26 5:18 PM 2007. In Personal• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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The rose of red like blood filled veins, / Lay still and innocent with it's own pain. / Lying on top this book of words, the rose has it'sby VirginiaDarling 36 lines, 7 comments, on Jul 8 4:51 PM 2007. In Thoughts• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Dream's cry / thoughts drip / into glaze / of mind's sky / &by MistressAkasha 35 lines, 14 comments, on Jun 8 2:45 PM 2007. In Love• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Deep and dark alone and cold
Striving to surviveby XsweetpeaX26 19 lines, 3 comments, on Oct 2 11:55 PM 2004. In Angst• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
The sixties cought us sleeping
in our pink twin sets and pearls.by knitonepearlone 19 lines, 7 comments, on Feb 16 6:08 PM 2007• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
My Dear. / The mask you wear, smiles / But foundations crack with tears / The Drama queen. / How you love the stage / To perform your liesby SeaWithYourHeart 9 lines, 5 comments, on Jun 12 10:52 AM 2007. In Lies, Pain, Confusion, devotion, a relationship gone wrong• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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there's no place for your egoby Ryno 17 lines, 6 comments, on Jul 17 7:13 PM 2007• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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A sinking feeling.
In your organsby miss midnight 24 lines, 7 comments, on Jun 13 2:58 PM 2007• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
Here I am / Sitting in a tin can / About to leave the earth / Running through each / Checklist / One last time / Preparing for the / Great beyond / Pushing buttons / Left and right / Flipping switchesby Improv Machinery 44 lines, 7 comments, on Jul 20 8:41 AM 2007• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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save me, / free me from this pain; / talk to me so sweetly; / kiss me in the rain. / gently, / hold me in your arms; / keep pain from my meby SheCallsMeBaby 25 lines, 2 comments, on Jul 14 2:42 PM 2007. In wanting, passion, rain, wanting relief• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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by Violet Moodswing 27 lines, 9 comments, on Jan 6 11:29 PM 2007. In life, contemporary, freeverse, society, hope• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Angel of orchid harvest, / plucked from heavens gardens ~ /by Arkbear 14 lines, 7 comments, on Jul 5 8:48 PM 2007. In Fantasy, Lost in thought, Message, Lost love, Longing, Inspirational, Self, Humanity
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/ I'm only beautiful in black and white; / / You wouldn’t like my colors if you saw them- / they reveal too much. / / You’d see my emerby silverbutterflies23 37 lines, 10 comments, on May 12 9:40 PM 2007• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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lol...this is such a great idea...a while back...I did a contest where I asked people to enter their first poem posted on allpoetry
It was actually a really good contest
You'll get some amazing entries, I'm sure!
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how fun!
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I'd love to enter-Lord knows I wouldn't normaly pass down a prewrite contest but my 19th poem is more of a song and it sucks. Well it doesn't suck but its not very easy to read as a poem. Maybe iff I add a nother poem today I can move the count we'll see. Are you going to check to see which number it is?
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So I can't enter if I don't have 19 poems up? I have... about 13, I think.
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What a wicked idea, I reckon though you should have made it interesting and had a limit on the entries so you weren't flooded.
Still thats what first contests are about, learning the ropes, reading new poetry, encouraging others and having fun
I hope you try to comment on all entries
Have fun judging
Stay safe
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Concerning the poem I have added I hope that it meets the rules I beleive it dose but I am never good at applying rules. I poem dosen't meet the rules I appologize for wasting your time. -Damien
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i'm shocked and honored.. thank you...
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Great first contest, Yoopea, and CONGRATULATIONS to the winners!
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Thank you, sweetpea...for the lovely trophy and the opportunity to enter such a truly original contest. lol Let me know when you're ready for a 'real' contest, lol, and I'll be sure to join in that too!
Congrats to all the winners and again, thank you!
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no problem. you deserved it :]
and i will let you know. i'm hoping they'll go pretty well and be challenging, but fun.
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now how did I miss this....
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