third contest due to this horde of points i've been collecting. x]
write me something:
[incredible]
[inspirational]
[unique]
[thought-provoking].
i want something worthwhile. something that speaks out against an evil or a danger in this world. something serious.
it could be war, the ozone, global warming, poverty, anarchy. you name it. i want something that MEANS something.
rules & regulations:
1. you may write in any form you like (as long as it's legible...aka NonE 0f th1s)
2. it must follow the prompt.
3. it may only contain minimum profanity (i dont need to be bombarded with cuss words and the like)
*note: i'm judging this based on how well-written the poem is, but more importantly how much it speaks to me. (yah, i guess you could call it spoken word or slam)
looking forward to entries, have fun!
[any questions, feel free to msg me]
write me something:
[incredible]
[inspirational]
[unique]
[thought-provoking].
i want something worthwhile. something that speaks out against an evil or a danger in this world. something serious.
it could be war, the ozone, global warming, poverty, anarchy. you name it. i want something that MEANS something.
rules & regulations:
1. you may write in any form you like (as long as it's legible...aka NonE 0f th1s)
2. it must follow the prompt.
3. it may only contain minimum profanity (i dont need to be bombarded with cuss words and the like)
*note: i'm judging this based on how well-written the poem is, but more importantly how much it speaks to me. (yah, i guess you could call it spoken word or slam)
looking forward to entries, have fun!
[any questions, feel free to msg me]
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on November 25, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 500, Silver: 350, Bronze: 200, Honorable mention: 3 people
- Final notes: thank you all so much for entering! i was very pleasantly surprised with how many people responded and entered with so many great pieces. thank you for your patience in the judging process and congratulations to all the winners!
Contest Winners
- Error: Unable to find finalist item 2763040, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
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Outside the realm of human life,
beyond the margins, another world exists;• Viewed by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
As Christmas approaches, we wonder
If peace on Earth still stands a chance –• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
What this world needs in times of trouble
Isn't buildings bombed to rubble• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
You talk of helping, Of good will.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
- Error: Unable to find finalist item 3629374, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Honorable mention
Entries [24]
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Nobody's 100 proof.by twaintwine 25 lines, 6 comments, on Nov 6 5:41 PM 2007. In Society• Commented on by judge.
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The little boy
looks up towards the sky.by BonaFidePoet 49 lines, 2 comments, on Nov 6 5:50 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. -
Empty. The shopping cartby DeadlyTurnip 29 lines, 12 comments, on Oct 11 6:56 PM 2007. In Sad• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Holding a teacup At dawn sunrise meditation,by Uriah Hamilton 15 lines, 1 comment, on Nov 6 6:22 PM 2007. In Contemporary, Hope, Life, Spiritual• Viewed by judge.
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It isn't that fair.
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Morality is obscured, / Tinted by tribulations / That composes murders, / Rapist and any form of criminality. / The song is sung by the / Pby Lady Ireland 28 lines, 30 comments, on Jun 5 9:24 PM 2007
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An egregious position…. / Rooted in fear…. / “An eye for an eye”… / The biblical cheer… / Nurtured with vengeance… / Claimed to prevent…. / We’ll put you to deby JOSHv3 20 lines, 1 comment, on Jul 12 6:00 PM 2007• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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I should have died all the ways there is to die / But God said I want you to be a chosen vessel / And live eternally after death. / I shoby Red Rose of Light 31 lines, 13 comments, on Apr 30 3:10 PM 2007. In Spiritual, Personal., Thoughts• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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it was the aliens who remembered tose savages, of ape like walk
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I really like to be myself When people tell me I am not good enough....by CounterStrikeQueen 13 lines, 5 comments, on Nov 13 10:11 AM 2007• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Upon the exit from my destination Or even the approach of such• Commented on by judge.
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by Modern Talking 5 lines, 2 comments, on Nov 7 11:13 AM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by TeenageTears 22 lines, 2 comments, on Mar 29 3:57 AM 2006. In Society• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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A message comes down, it's a warning
It's not my time, oh no it's not, but it's comingby Improv Machinery 36 lines, on Nov 19 8:30 PM 2007• Viewed by judge. -
Who will remember the bugle boy?
Who knows the place where he fell?• Viewed by judge.
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Thank you for the honor of Gold and a wonderfully meaningful contest.
Best to all!
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