September fast approaches, and I love fall.
In this contest I would like you to write a poem titled September, what direction that title takes you is your choice (within reason). It can be any form because while I like rhyme, I enjoy a free verse with wonderful flow as well. I like form poetry as long as the write and chosen form go well together.
There will be only two trophies: one gold, one silver
I may extend the time if I need to.
When I commenced judging and placed those I liked best in the finalist list I ended up with 5 poems and only 2 trophies but I did not want to remove anyone so I added 3 honorable mentions for the three that I liked as well. Each one took a slightly different direction. I had a hard time judging this as I love the theme and the paths these poets took.
What I look for most in judging is originality, and poetic content. I look for poetic device, and then form. The only thing I am interested in regarding form is if what the poet chose works for the poem when it is read a loud.
You may enter as many times as you like, but no prewrites please.
Please no erotica
No cursing or sticky caps.
Have fun!
In this contest I would like you to write a poem titled September, what direction that title takes you is your choice (within reason). It can be any form because while I like rhyme, I enjoy a free verse with wonderful flow as well. I like form poetry as long as the write and chosen form go well together.
There will be only two trophies: one gold, one silver
I may extend the time if I need to.
When I commenced judging and placed those I liked best in the finalist list I ended up with 5 poems and only 2 trophies but I did not want to remove anyone so I added 3 honorable mentions for the three that I liked as well. Each one took a slightly different direction. I had a hard time judging this as I love the theme and the paths these poets took.
What I look for most in judging is originality, and poetic content. I look for poetic device, and then form. The only thing I am interested in regarding form is if what the poet chose works for the poem when it is read a loud.
You may enter as many times as you like, but no prewrites please.
Please no erotica
No cursing or sticky caps.
Have fun!
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on September 5, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 800, Silver: 400, Honorable mention: 30 people
- Final notes: Thank you all for entering the contest September. I enjoyed reading all of the many well written entries. I was glad to see so many variations ideas presented. I bow to all poets who submitted, each of you gave me something from you heart and I was impressed with the quality of the writes. There were two who rose above the others. Congratulations to them on well deserved wins. I had 5 poets in my finalist list as I judged and I could not bear to just leave them there or remove them as I enjoyed there poems very much so I added HM's to match the number in the finalist list in no particular order. Tamera
Contest Winners
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Septembers silky days of growing hues
Enfold this old heart of mine.• Viewed by judge. [remove] -
We are all trying so hard to be perfect
"Super-cool" or "smoking hot"• Commented on by judge. [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Honorable mention
Entries [14]
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Humid breezes scatter the fallen leaves. The trees are quickly losing their finery.• Commented on by judge.
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The neighbour hates it too
The old bloke rambles away• Commented on by judge. -
Leaves swirl in the autumn breeze Golden brown• Commented on by judge.
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• Commented on by judge.
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Thankyou
I am so pleased to be awarded with gold, this was a lovely subject to wrie about. Well done to all the winners. Val
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