One of my favorite poetic forms is the Shakespearean (or English) sonnet. For this contest, I'm asking for all kinds of sonnets . . . love sonnets, sarcastic sonnets, dark sonnets, humorous sonnets, whatever the heck kind of sonnet you wish to write. The only requirement is that it must be a Shakespearean sonnet.
I am accepting prewrites on one condition: NO GOLD WINNERS ALLOWED. No exceptions, and I will have to DQ any that disregard. Feel free to reenter, though.
RULES
1. No swearing or erotica. Gentle sensuality is okay, but keep it PG-rated.
2. Check spelling and word usage. I'm picky and will ask for edits if I find errors.
3. Enter as often as you like, but since this is an anonymous contest, that means someone could win more than one award. Don't abuse me if this happens.
4. I will be judging syllable count pretty strictly, and please be aware of the meter!
5. As mentioned, prewrites accepted, but fresh writes are strongly encouraged.
I will add HMs depending on the number and quality of entries.
Enjoy!
I am accepting prewrites on one condition: NO GOLD WINNERS ALLOWED. No exceptions, and I will have to DQ any that disregard. Feel free to reenter, though.
RULES
1. No swearing or erotica. Gentle sensuality is okay, but keep it PG-rated.
2. Check spelling and word usage. I'm picky and will ask for edits if I find errors.
3. Enter as often as you like, but since this is an anonymous contest, that means someone could win more than one award. Don't abuse me if this happens.
4. I will be judging syllable count pretty strictly, and please be aware of the meter!
5. As mentioned, prewrites accepted, but fresh writes are strongly encouraged.
I will add HMs depending on the number and quality of entries.
Enjoy!
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on September 8, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 1100, Silver: 550, Bronze: 275, Honorable mention: 15 people
- Final notes: Thank you to all of you for entering. I do so enjoy sonnets!
RI
Contest Winners
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Look closely at the early morning dew.
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The locusts form a detrimental swarm emerging from behind the dead man’s eyes• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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A thousand hates may make their final stand but none will conquer this, our single love• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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So we decided not to be in love, / as if it were a thing that we could choose; / we were a pair, we fit like hand in glove / it just seemed• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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I have been haunted all throughout my life
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We have these feelings raging in our hearts / With passion, hate, and love, which run amok / There’s risk that they will tear your soul apaby MerelyMadness 17 lines, 14 comments, on Apr 27 4:38 PM 2007. In Society, Spiritual
Honorable mention
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And pray be patient kindly lords of night
forgive the hold we have on setting day• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] - Error: Unable to find finalist item 3356728, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
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How many of us have clearly survived,
Before we learned the dangers of lead paint?by Bob 42 17 lines, 4 comments, on Sep 5 8:28 AM 2007. In Contemporary, Contest, Humor Honorable mention
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Flowers are beautiful• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Entries [40]
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To hear the echoed voices ringing clear,
in a frenzied howl of dawn approaching,by Intravenous Jesus 17 lines, 2 comments, on Aug 25 8:47 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Refugees near church’s doors all perish / but all eyes turn away as it’s bells toll / made of gold that it’s holy men cherish / from offerings the working class once stole / The beggars came to drag away the deadby Intravenous Jesus 17 lines, 7 comments, on Jul 3 10:04 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Tossed into a drowning pool of light / I’ll loose my faith, or else I’ll lose my sight / and if the darkness is imposed on me / I’ll spend the summer soaked in memory / But if my faith is what I’m bound to loseby Intravenous Jesus 17 lines, 2 comments, on Jul 3 8:33 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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In my life; unsteadiest of courses
I will admit, I seldom do what’s rightby Intravenous Jesus 17 lines, 6 comments, on Aug 6 11:41 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
When all has faded to the darkest shade
and watchful eyes have long since fallen closedby Intravenous Jesus 17 lines, 3 comments, on Aug 5 10:55 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Baby, keep it locked up inside your heart
Otherwise you could end up hurting usby NoWorldforTomorrow 13 lines, 6 comments, on Aug 25 11:58 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. -
GOD'S WORLD TOUR II--(PART #2)
(SHAKESPEAREAN SONNET VERSION)
by NoWayJo 5 lines, 15 comments, on Mar 1 1:47 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
\Through bough of serpentine hued crescent nights,
A world begins anew -and silence sings by its sideby B Chandler 18 lines, 7 comments, on May 22 10:34 PM 2006. In Contemporary• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
This word love, this word i cannot perceive, / Hopeless romantic: they do not know this, / This love is something, you cannot receive, / It is not, as a single blighted kiss, / an inset feeling, a moment of bl• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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ha ha ha can I laugh in your face now?
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An Italian Sonnet in colourby Aowena 15 lines, 8 comments, on Jan 27 7:45 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Sonnet
With silken pleasures you tempt weakened flesh, hypnotic embraces shrouded in night.by Luna Tique Fringe 16 lines, 11 comments, on May 12 9:52 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
I look into your eyes so longingly And suddenly desire is all I feelby NoWorldforTomorrow 14 lines, 5 comments, on Aug 28 6:28 PM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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At Close Of Day
by Josy2 19 lines, 5 comments, on Aug 14 1:37 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Never again will I ever trust you You broke my heart and left me here for deadby NoWorldforTomorrow 13 lines, 5 comments, on Aug 31 3:45 AM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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If only you could give me just one day To locate all my self identityby NoWorldforTomorrow 13 lines, 3 comments, on Aug 31 2:47 AM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Oh, Sire there is a Driggly in the moat, / and he’s eating thy stummly poppin fricks. / and though yon Driggly wears a chuddy scote, / Yond• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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It’s late as we walk toward our darkened home, With none to greet or cheer our tired souls.by micol 16 lines, 4 comments, on Aug 7 1:00 AM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Oh man! That his complexities would shine forth Unparalled arcs of light into the unending abyss,
That forlong his aptitude is but marvel!by TeChNoWC 69 lines, 2 comments, on Sep 5 4:40 AM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
by Vera Rich 16 lines, 4 comments, on Feb 28 3:38 AM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Sounds great!
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I wish it didn't have to be a Shakespearean sonnet
because I have an amazing Iambic sonnet haha.
Good luck judging! :]
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Thanks! I'm certainly going to need it, because there are many good ones entered.
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thank you so very much for the reward of a bronze trophy and the generous gift of points, as well as for the additional hm ...
I love sonnets and am very grateful for this wonderful occasion to present some of my poetic creations ...
heartfelt congratulations to all the other sonneteers ...
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Thank you for HM in this worthy contest - congratulations to the trophyists!
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Congratulations to all winners and thank you for this shiny trophy! It means a lot to me. It wasn't easy to judge this contest. Best wishes.
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Oh my I don't know what to say. Thank you so very much for my awards. Congratulations to everyone who entered. There were so many wonderful, wonderful sonnets. I adore sonnets as you can probably tell Thank you so much for the Gold and HM's.
Patx
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