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A contest for Sonnets on the change of seasons ONLY

This is a contest for sonnets only on the subject of the changing of the seasons. Sorry if that leaves out those who have no changes in the seasons, who live on the equator or whatever, but them's the breaks, as the farmer said to the boll weevil when he sprayed the field.

The finalist list is only a preliminary thing. There's nothing final about it until I click "Judge this contest" so don't remove your poems or you might be the one deciding you won't get a trophy instead of me.

Prewrites are allowed and you can enter up to 3 poems. Please don't enter more as I am not up to reading infinite numbers of anything, even sonnets. I am extending this as I would like more entries.

A sonnet is a 14 line poem. Keep that in mind people. The archaic ten beats per line rule is still a general rule of thumb, and if you vary your lines, make sure that they can still be read aloud without stumbling over them. The volta in line 9 is a good idea, but not absolutely required. NO RELIGIOUS POEMS. PERIOD. I am not going to get into any religious discussions with anyone over their ideas on the subject, just DON'T DO IT.

My friend, suesann, donated 500 points for this contest, so I want to thank her for her help.

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on October 27, 2007
  • Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 100, Bronze: 50, Honorable mention: 9 people
  • Final notes:
    Well, this is a first. I'm giving everybody who entered a trophy, since there were so many good entries in the bunch.
    That's the first time this has ever happened, I'm happy to say. Otherwise, the points would break me.

    Thanks to all who entered. I'm sorry I couldn't give out more than one Gold here, as there were several that really should have had one.

    Keep writiing and good luck in all your future endeavors.

    Thanks for entering.

Contest Winners

  1. First Snowfalls
    It snowed the other day. No fragile flakes,
    But rather stinging, biting darts that froze
    by micol 18 lines, 8 comments, on Oct 15 4:18 PM 2007. In Nature, Seasons, Winter, Change
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  2. You Blow My River Yellow
    You blow my river, yellow, turning mind,
    in wild November breath of frosty dream,
    by kaibab 29 lines, 4 comments, on Oct 19 8:47 AM 2007
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  3. Mangled Math of Life
    As we grow older, days move over to give their space to weeks. Seven
    by Terry-too 18 lines, 12 comments, on Oct 20 3:19 PM 2007. In Life, Nature, Personal
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  4. Late Autumn
    by monkus 15 lines, 5 comments, on Oct 18 12:53 PM 2007
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  5. Poem - Sonnet - Ode to Autumn
    When summer ends her glorious colour bright
    by JustADutchie 20 lines, 21 comments, on Oct 26 7:12 PM 2006. In Personal, Nature, Love
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  6. Allusions Of Grandeur
    A shame, though it is, that birds will not sing
    New wonders, this season, will certainly bring
    by Death of the Author 17 lines, 29 comments, on Oct 14 6:18 AM 2007
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  7. Hiver
    For winter’s grasp is long and hard to break
    When every lung you fill is hers to take
    by Macey Muse 21 lines, 14 comments, on Apr 3 7:08 AM 2007. In Seasonal
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  8. As Seasons Change
    Springtime greenery, nature's buds popping,
    the artist's canvas ripened with color.
    by seamaiden 20 lines, 49 comments, on Oct 26 3:00 PM 2007. In Sonnet, Life, Nature, Thoughts
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  9. Poem - Sonnet - Wind is playing drums
    When ice is melting by the warmth of sun
    Green leaves will sprout from branches bold
    by JustADutchie 20 lines, 8 comments, on Oct 26 8:24 AM 2007. In Life, Love, Nature, Personal, Thoughts
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  10. Memory Books sonnet
    Tenderly nurtured, fresh shoots reaching sun,
    until full growth is attained, and increase done.
    by Tamera 16 lines, 2 comments, on Oct 26 3:35 PM 2007
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  11. Another Autumn
    Another Summer passes, Autumn too
    The leaves seem anxious now to leave the tree
    by passim 19 lines, 16 comments, on Oct 2 8:07 AM 2007. In Sonnet, Nature, Thoughts
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]

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  • Death of the Author
    October 14, 2007
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    Just wondering if I can enter more than once?

    • ecrivain01
      October 19, 2007
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      Of course you can ...

      enter more than once. Why? Isn't that option working? I guess I'll have to check it.


  • kaibab silver member
    October 27, 2007
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    Thanks so much for your wonderful contest and congrats to all the winners...Rich


  • seamaiden
    October 27, 2007
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    Thank you so much for the early critiquing that led to my changing up those lines and for the honorable mention. Thank you for hosting this too. It was fun to write on the seasons, I love watching the changes take place. Congratulations to everyone. ♥ seamaiden