Here it is. The long awaited return of the AllPoetry Extravaganza. This is where poets from across the face of the AllPoetry world compete for a conveted Gold or Silver Membership.
Ok, ok. So you haven't been waiting by your monitor and you never heard of this event before. To quote the sage of ages Homer Simpson, "I wasn't lying. I was writing fiction with my mouth."
Still, isn't the prospect of your very own 3 Month Gold or Silver AllPoetry membership a tantalizing tasty treat?
The Prize
Gold=3 Month Gold AllPoetry Membership and 1000 points
Silver=3 Month Silver Membership and 1000 points
Bronze=1000 points
2 HM=A snazzy green trophy, the honor of being honorably mentioned, and 30 points.
*Due to an anonymous donations, the points prizes have mysteriously increased.
Before we get to your prompt for the contest, lets go over the rules.
The rules
1. Adhere to ALL site policy. This means, everything stated on the AllPoetry Policy page. Here is a link for your viewing pleasure.
http://allpoetry.com/home/guide/rules
2. POETRY ONLY. This means NO PROSE.
3. NO PREWRITES. This means NO PREWRITES.
4. One Entry Per Poet. This means 1-ntree-pur-poe-it.
There ya have it. Limited rules to maximize creativity.
So, poets grab your pens, rev your inkwells and fluff your quills!
You will have a one word prompt. You do not have to use the word in your poem, as your title or even put it in your authors notes. How you are "prompted" is entirely up to you and your muse.
The form is up to you. To rhyme or not to rhyme, up to you. Short or long, up to you.
Now for the long awaited prompt.
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Legacy
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Suggestions
1. READ THE RULES.
2. iF YoU stICKy or d.i.r.t.y {[y/uor]}P-R-E-T-T-Y, keep your readers eyes in mind. There is nothing wrong with strategically placed caps or symbols, but you will have better reception if it creates an effect rather than a blindness.
3. When choosing your fonts, background, etc, again, for the love of vision, keep your readers eyes in mind. It is difficult to view a poem objectively when one's eyes are bleeding.
4. Check out the competition and read your fellow contestants. Who knows, you might find a new favorite.
There will be a panel of judges. I will be listing them here and also as collaborators in the contest as the panel forms. If you would be more interested in judging that entering, message me.
Violet Moodswing
Melissa Whispered
Autumn-Blood
- BrokenWingsFly -
kirbysman
MuddyKing
B Chandler
cvillelisa
DK akaLunaticSerene
The contest will close on August 20.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on September 11, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 1000, Silver: 1000, Bronze: 1000, Honorable mention: 2 people
- Final notes: Thank you for all the great entries. It made our time as judges quite enjoyable. Congratulations to all
Contest Winners
- Error: Unable to find finalist item 3265970, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
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by Annalise 38 lines, 16 comments, on Aug 19 10:54 AM 2007. In Contemporary, Writing about Writing
Silver trophy winner
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1. Sideshadows / There will be no weeping at that end, / the exploded words lying in the damp blood. / Ipswich of the down cycle, tumbledby Lute 73 lines, 12 comments, on Jul 30 9:51 PM 2007. In Society, Spiritual, Literature
Bronze trophy winner
• Commented on by judge. [remove] - Error: Unable to find finalist item 3321646, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
Honorable mention
Entries [28]
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The image I portray. / Everything that I do. / All the words that I say. / The problems no one knew. / My life and my choices. / The world through my eyes. / Arguing with the voices. / The tears of blood that Iby bryan1492 22 lines, 8 comments, on Jul 31 5:37 AM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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She, the creation of what we live / leaves a legacy to carry on. / The soul of earth is what she gives, / she, the creation of what we live• Commented on by judge.
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Believe in God and its principles.. / Have faith in honesty, integrity, / Help weak communities, / Stick to sacred family traditions, / And above all live in harmony. / A simple will... / when I die.• Commented on by judge.
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Shattered dreams of gossamer fragility, / Held before the eyes of posterity, / This long abandoned legacy, / That was passed down to me. / Lies held back by tongues and fear, / Those things we refuse to hear,• Commented on by judge.
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Oh God / you are the architect of a sublime globe / shaping the terra firma with baronial artfulness / sitting somewhere in the profound sk• Commented on by judge.
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It started of course / when I was born / My Legacy / A life and future already thrust / A broken heart would be a mustby Janice M Pickett 37 lines, 8 comments, on Jul 31 5:19 PM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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We are the ones who were left behind to build the others up
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They were determined to win our freedom,
come Heaven or come Hell.
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by A pretend imperiali 44 lines, 5 comments, on Aug 19 2:51 AM 2007. In Weird, strannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnge• Commented on by judge.
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Interesting, I am, but what am I, really?• Commented on by judge.
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One of the things the soul longs for,
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Acrid clouds blanket the predawn sky,
the flickering glow not from the sun,by montiebatmom 54 lines, 22 comments, on Aug 19 11:22 AM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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haha. I LOVE the rules..
Will try for the contest.
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I like the idea of this...
I'll probably enter soon, but I have some other things to write now... so I'll enter later.... -
Great Panal of Judges....
also compliments to you for your alternative rewards to just a cyber trophy...cudo to you..
Mal -
I stand no chance whatsoever with the calibre of poets that are entering
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By all means enter. You never know when the muse will dance on the hearts of your readers. Besides, continuing to take part in things that we think are "above" us is how we improve. You never want to simply stick with things you know you can do because then you won't stretch yourself beyond your limits. You might surprise yourself you know
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I'll try something... I have an interesting idea
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lol - had to let u know that I enjoyed reading this one - good on ya!
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Bookmarked.
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will return in a few hours sound like fun
Best of luck to all and the panel in judgng
Tory -
I would have loved to have entered this. It seems I have procrastinated too much though. The contest is an excellent idea and I wish you well. I do have one slight suggestion though. I find prompting a catergory for the entries rather than a word allows more freedom.
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I added my entry about an hour ago. I hope you people enjoy it... I surely did!
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Wow Thank you so much. I really never expected this at all. I don't know what to say.
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Congratulations to the winners for their fine pieces.
Thanks to all the judges for their time and for hosting this contest
Gaylene
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I did, I did! LOL I never received notice about this contest closing until Lisa congratulated me.
Thank you for the silver. Congrats to DeBracey and Lute for their fine poems (and nifty trophies).
Thank you all. This had to be a hard contest to judge.
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