This is the 2nd of my Gender Contest Series. I'm aiming for a total of sevenish eventually (just because!)
The picture above is by Phillip Dvorak and is titled "Garden Abstract With Figure II The Visit 2006"
The polite poet would acknowledge that in notes *happy*
You may use it for inspiration or just draw on the contest prompt (below) - I'm unfussy, except it must be one of them (or both).
Prompt: Eve was Eden
(and that does NOT have to be your poems title
already!) *grin*
I want people to explore gender. Write whatever you want (within the constraints already detailed) - it does NOT have to centre on Transgendered states - but you must explore a definition of "Gender."
What is IT when we prune back the garden?
I'm pretty hard to offend, but if there is a way - bad poetry is it!
For those who don't know, I'm transgendered, a pre-op m2f about to start a scary physical journey. If you want background, see my profile page.
RULES
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Freeverse ONLY for this one.
No chatspeak
No cutting, suicide, homicide, etc.
NO sticky caps (SoRry mELodIeS!).
No complaining at judgement time.
Erotica is fun, just don't make it blantant! Sensual is good.
Avoid cliche.
Use Poetic Devices (Alliteration; Metaphor; Pace et al)
At least 15 lines!
Label appropriately (Adult or Erotica if required etc)
Have fun
That is all!
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on September 24, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 1500, Silver: 700, Bronze: 300, Honorable mention: 3 people
- Final notes: The pool of talent that attended was amazing. I am so privileged to have such wonder to muse through- privileged and damned. In many contests, each of these had skill enough to stand highly. For them all to appear in this one contest - it didn't make my task easier. Though, having to read and reread these wonders was some compensation. Apologies for the delay in judging - it was a, difficult week - but this has ended it well. It is cliché - but I wish I could offer more than a few shiny things. But, choices are made and I'll finish with a resounding thank you to all. I hope to see some of you in future instalments of this contest series - though, a part of me hopes not all - give me one easy judging?! - okay, I lie - please, I would love to see what wonders you all might produce next.
Contest Winners
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We know, there is no reason.
Love grows in spite of the season.
by tomisb 24 lines, 10 comments, on Sep 2 6:03 PM 2007. In Love, Spiritual, Complicated
Honorable mention
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In the beginning,
because there is no other way to put itby alexandrathegreat 61 lines, 2 comments, on Sep 4 11:45 AM 2007. In Inspirational, Fantasy, Humor, Nature• Commented on by judge. [remove] - Error: Unable to find finalist item 3382496, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
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Very cool.
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Oh so much cooler with your gifted participation
What slurping sounds? - oh, oh thaaat! - no, umm, just doing a bit of spring-clean vacuuming is all
*cough*
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lmao. slurp.
I have this started already, its will totally rock.
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My only shock would be .. if it didn't. Sorry - you set your own standard my deary ... so now you must pin your flag higher every time. Gosh - the life of an accomplished must be soooo difficult
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as Sandee puts it, "gross"
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Bookmarked! I'll be there.
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Bookmarked.Good luck with this contest
So many,many ways to define gender but as ever 'tis finding the words to weave.I will not add the piccy if I enter as I don't add pics,hope that's ok.
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Yeah. I often leave the pictures out myself. So nothing to worry about there. After all - the words are what matter most
*Especially given how we scratch ourselves raw looking for them*
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gross
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I freakin' love my new picture. I could say anything to anybody and they can't get mad cuz I'm so damn cute!
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cute originally meant; short, fat and bowlegged. I think the kitten is gorgioso, tickle me pink with joy, delicious. But, cute . . . I don't know
Love, Tom B.
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Oh, darn. I wish I'd seen this sooner. Even if I won't have it done before the closing of the contest, I shal definately write a poem along the guidlines of this as a challenge to myself. Hopefully I won't be so late coming across your next contest. The last one was wonderful.
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You are absolutely amazing and I am truly humbled. Thank you Kate.
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WOA Kate!!!!! I had no idea you were so rich!!!!! This is amazing. I am sooooo happy!!!!! Thank you! Did I miss something or did you not tell us you were putting up so many points?
Oh... and congratulations to all!!!!!
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