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10 words

Write any poem using exactly 10 words.


Rules:

-Exactly 10 words
-Any theme and style
-Use Poetic devices


Let the ink stain my senses.

Best of luck and have fun.

>>>VIRGOAN



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I just read the 61 entries. A lot of which was able to generate timeless pieces. Winners will be posted within 24 hours.

I will be re-reading the entries to consider the finalist.

Best of luck and thanks for the patience.

>>>VIRGOAN

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on September 11, 2007
  • Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 100, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 17 people
  • Final notes:
    This is really hard. 61 good entries and out of it I chose the top 20.

    Here are the top 3 winners:

    1st - "Genes"
    http://allpoetry.com/poem/3370712
    2nd - "A simple state"
    http://allpoetry.com/poem/3360270
    3rd - "Anguish"
    http://allpoetry.com/poem/3383020

    The 17 HM are in random order.

    Thanks for making this a fun contest. Who knows I might have part 2 of this short poem contest.

    Congratulations everyone and keep on writing.

    >>>VIRGOAN

Contest Winners

  1. Error: Unable to find finalist item 3370712, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
  2. Error: Unable to find finalist item 3383020, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
  3. by Asfand 27 lines, 4 comments, on Sep 7 4:47 AM 2007
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  4. by amaranthine lover 7 lines, 2 comments, on Aug 31 6:28 PM 2007. In Abstract, Contemporary, Fantasy, Contest, Dark, noguest
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  5. by MJ Donnelly 9 lines, 6 comments, on Aug 31 9:27 AM 2007. In Love
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  6. Fire burning inside
    by penman 7 lines, 11 comments, on Aug 31 9:31 AM 2007. In Other
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  7. Error: Unable to find finalist item 3360310, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
  8. by Mykeee 2 lines, 10 comments, on Aug 31 12:25 PM 2007. In Adult, Sad
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  9. by penciledlives 5 lines, 4 comments, on Sep 2 8:26 AM 2007
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  10. by between slices 20 lines, 6 comments, on Sep 6 5:56 AM 2007. In Personal
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  11. by paperparadox 9 lines, 4 comments, on Sep 7 8:44 AM 2007. In Other
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  12. by A2b4u 6 lines, 2 comments, on Sep 7 8:56 AM 2007. In Contest, Life, Hope, Thoughts
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  13. Error: Unable to find finalist item 3382842, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
  14. by burdened 7 lines, 2 comments, on Sep 7 1:05 PM 2007
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  15. Error: Unable to find finalist item 3383786, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
  16. by DancingRed 13 lines, 5 comments, on Sep 7 9:25 PM 2007. In Personal, Free verse, Short, Quickie, Thoughts, Life, Love, Hope
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  17. by Grey Mouser 7 lines, 5 comments, on Sep 8 12:50 AM 2007. In Nature, Thoughts
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]

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  • Mezclita
    August 31, 2007
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    sure you're not allowing pre-writes? I'd have the perfect entry for this if you would... "~untitled~" is what it's called...


  • DancingRed
    September 11, 2007
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    Ah, thanks for honourable mention. You sure have a lot of fine entries here.


  • poetryality silver member
    September 13, 2007
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    OMG!

    Thank YOU for the bronze trophy in this contest. I was having one hell of a day and your trophy makes it seem like so long ago. LOL


    Congrats to all the winners!


    Much Love ♥

    Renee