Welcome New Members of AllPoetry…..
This contest is strictly open only for the Members who have joined in the month of November 2007. If you have joined on October 31st and have not entered the October’s contest, then you may enter this one.
The theme for the November AllPoetry New Members Contest is CHOICES
Throughout life, we are presented with choices - from the most mundane to the most challenging. This contest is going to be about choices you have made in life.
In your entry, you can either write it in a serious manner, or you can add a taste of humor to it. Or you can even do a mixture of the two. Just keep it within the theme of choices. Please READ the rules below, and be sure to adhere to all of them, but especially the first one. 
RULES:
1. No erotica or adult only type poems.
This contest is for all ages - so those who are under the age of 18 years and those who prefer to not view adult poetry need to be able to read the entries also.
2. No foul language.
3. No sTiCkY cApS or chat lingo
4. One entry per person - If you collaborate, the other poet must be a new November 2007 member also.
5. Entries must be 20 - 30 lines or less.
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Please make sure to check back from time to time after you submit your entry. There may be a notice of corrections or editing that may need to be done. It would be a shame if you are disqualified because you didn't do this.
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Before submitting your poem, please ask yourself the following:
• Does this meet closely with the requirements of the contest?
• Did you go over the poem and check for any grammatical or typographical errors?
• If you were judging, would you be able to see how this would or would NOT win placement?
We wish the best of luck to all of you in the contest and hope you enjoy your time here on the site. Welcome to AllPoetry!
~ The AllPoetry Greeter Team
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on December 7, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100
- Final notes:
We want to thank you all for your entries into our contest. There were some really fantastic posts and it made it considerably difficult to award trophies. But, we were able to come up with three winners, and here they are:
1st - the fork in the road by JesusLives
2nd - Jesus Never Liked Me Much Anyway by HagarenHanyou
3rd - Story of Life, Story of Time by witheredpoppie
Congratulations to the winners!
We do hope that you all continue with writing and posting to AllPoetry as well as continuing to interact with other members by reading and commenting on their work!
~ The AllPoetry Greeter Team
Contest Winners
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Life is full of lessons, learned and unlearned.• Commented on by judge. [remove]
- Error: Unable to find finalist item 3634164, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Entries [83]
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Here’s to choice. Here’s to freedom.by Hypocritical Oath 14 lines, 12 comments, on Oct 31 12:18 PM 2007. In Life• Commented on by judge.
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AND YOU WOULDNT HOLD ME AND WEEP WHEN I LAY DEAD
AND THAT YOULL JUST LET ME FULFILL MY DREAMS OF SUICIDEby wake up wake up 18 lines, 10 comments, on Nov 2 4:54 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. -
Now that no carousel surrounds me, and there is none to disagree,• Commented on by judge.
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by GaryxThexTruth 13 lines, 8 comments, on Nov 3 4:11 AM 2007. In My own style• Commented on by judge.
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Every day I awake and notice something new.
Everyday I awake and notice I know so few.by rocio-b 20 lines, 8 comments, on Nov 3 1:29 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. -
I made a choice one day
That I would allow it to all come outby mattpak717 18 lines, 9 comments, on Nov 4 1:06 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. -
Should I
Would I• Commented on by judge. -
The piercing moon
shimmered and glowedby ravensgift 34 lines, 10 comments, on Nov 5 8:18 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. -
Hauntings from others The words they had saidby Memphis rae 7 lines, 5 comments, on Nov 7 11:59 PM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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You chose your road, That paved path to sweet success,by Adam-J 17 lines, 6 comments, on Nov 8 8:48 PM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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You are the sun that heralds the end of winter,
The breeze that cools me when I feel bitter.by coddledsoul 33 lines, 9 comments, on Nov 8 12:47 AM 2007. In Noguest• Commented on by judge. -
Cursed red light! There he is again.by bhoward664 20 lines, 3 comments, on Nov 8 12:56 PM 2007. In Choices contest for new members-November• Commented on by judge.
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Our being may dismay
Or alternatively rejoiceby Yellow-Rose 23 lines, 4 comments, on Nov 9 3:47 AM 2007. In Life• Commented on by judge. -
Is left correct
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The choices I've made
Aren't always fineby littlefoxx 31 lines, 3 comments, on Nov 9 1:23 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. -
What do you when every thing seems to crash? You feel like your losingby rainb0w l0ve 27 lines, 3 comments, on Nov 10 12:46 PM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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choices;a delicacy of life, we all have different tastes for the delicious flavor of life,by bones7 8 lines, 7 comments, on Nov 10 6:19 PM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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In solitude I discover but my quest, united we pave the path. Venture forth with me here, our souls interweaved, a journey; ours alone.• Commented on by judge.
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One choice
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Five jigsaws of a septic love
To reassemble bonds aboveby Animarising 28 lines, 9 comments, on Nov 12 10:41 AM 2007. In choices, indecision, nature, thoughts• Commented on by judge. -
Choices are like an everlasting thirst.
Something so simple yet so diverse.by Drinking Mercury 18 lines, 4 comments, on Nov 13 4:03 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. -
I was only six years old As i watched him die infront of meby babygirl13 18 lines, 3 comments, on Nov 13 8:25 PM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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The other day when I awoke I felt as if my back were broke• Commented on by judge.
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I said yes broke the promise to one personby burningwithpain 20 lines, 4 comments, on Nov 15 4:47 PM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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What are we doing here? don't ask me i only just got here• Commented on by judge.
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While walking along My life's path• Commented on by judge.
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Across tumultuous stream siblings fidget with eager eyes;• Commented on by judge.
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I made a desicion one day to give my life away, to you.by dreamofflowers 17 lines, 3 comments, on Nov 17 5:11 PM 2007. In Thoughts• Commented on by judge.
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Smelling the roses,
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What are we going to do? Do we ignore what our parents told us and go our own way?• Commented on by judge.
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Some choices are simple, To wear the blue dress• Commented on by judge.
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Choices I did not chose the birthby januaryrain 16 lines, 5 comments, on Nov 19 11:56 AM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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Tell me what to do What to say and how to feelby QueenOftheJunglegym 23 lines, 3 comments, on Nov 20 1:24 AM 2007. In Personal, Contest. Life, Random, fitting in• Commented on by judge.
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This is about life and the choices we have to make as to the style and goals we want.• Commented on by judge.
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Oh, all the choices I could make here, Will I go left to town?by booklover56 24 lines, 4 comments, on Nov 21 2:38 PM 2007. In Thoughts• Commented on by judge.
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Which way to go, Which way to hide,by toxic-love 20 lines, 5 comments, on Nov 21 5:23 PM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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Of all the mistakes made from choices made to young, losing myself was the worst. Forever turning in circles stumbling in the dark.• Commented on by judge.
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This record has an end, but the needle wont go pass this part Realization, right here, begins and the end is just the start• Commented on by judge.
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The darkness surrounding us your face against mine.by Christina Deanna15 92 lines, 3 comments, on Nov 23 9:27 PM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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Silently Screaming
I hold my hands upby HauntedByHerMemories 28 lines, 5 comments, on Nov 23 8:26 PM 2007. In Personal, Dark, Pain, Depression, Suicide• Commented on by judge. -
Life can be simple Life can also be hard,by Poetonwheels 23 lines, 5 comments, on Nov 24 5:38 AM 2007. In Life• Commented on by judge.
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Far below the city roars,
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As I stumble along a path named life A feeling from many years of strifeby Lost to Apathy 23 lines, 2 comments, on Nov 20 3:40 PM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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Sorrow O Sorrow I hate you so• Commented on by judge.
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Today is just like any other expect you're not here
And the weird thing is that I'm upset even though it was my choice• Commented on by judge. -
Is there any option? We might have fallen apartby livingpassion 20 lines, 3 comments, on Nov 24 12:15 PM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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There was a fork in the road more like a shrimp tineby Gypsie Ink 24 lines, 1 comment, on Nov 26 10:55 AM 2007. In Humor• Commented on by judge.
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There is a voice inside my head telling me to run, That i choose to engnoreby darkangel-darksoul 9 lines, 2 comments, on Nov 26 4:52 AM 2007. In Contest• Commented on by judge.
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Deep in your heart you feel you'll never get through
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Came up with it after waking up this morningby dcpoetmusician 21 lines, 2 comments, on Nov 25 7:47 AM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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Along with the stream of blood running through your veins• Commented on by judge.
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I sit, i stare and i meditate Past my prime, an old traveling monkby edem 27 lines, 1 comment, on Nov 27 11:54 AM 2007• Viewed by judge.
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No choice today
Strange don't you think?by sometimespoetic 12 lines, 5 comments, on Nov 29 4:04 AM 2007. In Choice• Commented on by judge.
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This contest seems to be a very challenging one. Choices in life are so important indeed. Good luck to the new members and the Greeters team in judging it. Very well done
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Brilliant
This will definitely be a challenge to all.
Good luck to the new members
Let the ink flow and your fingers dance
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My first contest
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Choices eh????? I wonder if they are even in motion. Great criteria in motion!
Come on new members. I'd do it! Let us know if you have any questions about it!
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woo
we are in the middle of studying journeys for English
this could assit me in trying to write poem on this topic I guess
although, most of the songs and poems we've done have been physical journeys...
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too narrow for this new member
Skip the theme! As a new member, I want to post my best writing & establish a presense. The idea of writing a new piece to match what is, for me, narrow and un-inspiring theme (Choices), means I will pass, losing my new member status at the end of the month. Thus, no opportunity to present here. -
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The best part about this site is the fact that it is one that promotes individuality, which allows members to decide to be a part of our new member’s contests or not. No member is obligated to enter, and we appreciate that not all members wish to. We do hope the best for you on this site, and have high expectations of a definite outcome from such an obviously strong writer……….
John
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as I walk forward i will never again see the past, but to see the future i may love again
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poetry style
Does it matter what poetry style this is written? Well, besides the stated erotica, adult-type situations, foul language, etc.
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As long as you do not use a form that goes beyond the 30 line limit, you can pretty mush use any form you wish. Just make sure that you follow the rules and you'll be fine.
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Coool
i liked this topic lol. It presented a challenge- still its not for every one. No point trying to fir a triangle through a circle shaped hole right? -
I'm very glad I found this sight. As a new member I greatly appreciate how helpful everyone has been. I'm very excited about this contest and good luck to all.
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I don't mean to sound impatient, but I'm just wondering, how long will it take (roughly) for judgement to be complete?
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Very unexpected, and very much appreciated. Thank you and God Bless.
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