Ernest Hemingway
[Blank Verse] by Ernest Hemingway at Old Poetry
http://oldpoetry.com/opoem/100277-Ernest-Hemingway--Blank-Verse-
[Blank Verse]
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This is Hemingway’s version of ‘Blank Verse’ I’d like to see what YOU would like to see written between the punctuation marks.
1. Punctuation to be left as Hemingway intended or as close as humanly possible. (Knowing what a perverse character he could be)
2. No expletives or abbreviated chat-speak
3. A second verse may be added if you wish but of your own choosing with regard to punctuation but must be connected to first stanza by theme or content.
4. Last rule and with no exception. Comment to be made on at least 1 of Hemingway’s poem of your own choice on Oldpoetry. Comments of less than 10 words do not rate as a comment – this will be checked of course.
OK – it’s up to you now –
Von
[Blank Verse] by Ernest Hemingway at Old Poetry
http://oldpoetry.com/opoem/100277-Ernest-Hemingway--Blank-Verse-
[Blank Verse]
" "
! : , .
, , , .
, ; !
,
This is Hemingway’s version of ‘Blank Verse’ I’d like to see what YOU would like to see written between the punctuation marks.
1. Punctuation to be left as Hemingway intended or as close as humanly possible. (Knowing what a perverse character he could be)
2. No expletives or abbreviated chat-speak
3. A second verse may be added if you wish but of your own choosing with regard to punctuation but must be connected to first stanza by theme or content.
4. Last rule and with no exception. Comment to be made on at least 1 of Hemingway’s poem of your own choice on Oldpoetry. Comments of less than 10 words do not rate as a comment – this will be checked of course.
OK – it’s up to you now –
Von
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on October 31, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 100, Bronze: 75, Honorable mention: 3 people
- Final notes: This contest is certainly different to anything I've done here before now. Thanks to all who made this contest so varied and interesting. I enjoyed reading your ideas and perceptions of what Hemingway was thinking at the time he 'wrote' his 'Blank Verse'. Thanks again to you all for taking the time to participate. I appreciate it. Von
Contest Winners
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[Blank Verse]
" "by earthstar 12 lines, 3 comments, on Oct 25 1:04 AM 2007. In Contemporary, Thoughts, Contest
Gold trophy winner
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" I want to dance "
What ! She thought : he's lusting, he's weary of being alone.• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
"On Filling In The Gaps Of Insanity."
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Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Honorable mention
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by gordon the gopher 4 lines, 4 comments, on Oct 24 6:52 PM 2007. In Other• Commented on by judge.
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A fascinating idea.. I'm a little rusty on Hemmingway's work. i will read some again, and see what might come of it.
A terrific idea for a contest though. Strange he ends it with a comma.
den
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Glad you like it Den - I found Hemingway's 'Blank Verse' by pure accident and the idea occurred to me then what a great contest idea it might make. I'm hoping to see more entries of the quality of the first entry already entered.
Von
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wow- this is original.
cool idea 
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This is the funniest thing! I love this, Von -- thank you for bringing it to the fore.
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Thank you so much for the Silver Trophy..Congrats to all the other winners as well..
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