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[GUYS ONLY] Impress Me

The title says it all.
Boys, come, don't be shy,
{though please, oh please,
be 16 or older;
to make it more fair
with this 16 year old judge},
submit your poetry,
and impress me.

My purpose in all of this?
I want to see more talented male poets--
Since I already know so many female--
and I know you're out there, and just as good.
So let me get to know you, your poetry,
and remember:
IT'S TIME TO IMPRESS ME!

Most of the rules should
speak for themselves, too;
no StIcKy CaPs,
no misspellings, no typos,
make it long {but not too long}
and memorable--
do your thing.
Erotica is fine.
And if you would be so kind
as to, in your author's note,
explain the meaning/experience/etc behind your poem,
if it's not readily obvious...
or at least give me a sentence/phrase/word-long clue as to what it is...
Remember, THIS IS NOT REQUIRED
but I feel a little bit more helps
to enhance the poetry...

Got any questions?
{I know I can be confusing!}
Then ASK.



Another available aspect
{that is completely optional}
to this contest is that
I would really like to add to my AP family
or even just meet some people to chat with.
If any contestants would be interested, let me know--
in the Author's notes,
or through a message,
before or after judging,
if you would like to talk to me,
get to know me,
add me to your AP family.






I am amazed and pleased at all the entries I have already received, as well as the quality of each of them possesses! I am very glad that I decided to host this contest; I can't wait to read more and more new entries! {Judging sure is gonna be tough...}



**I won't mind knowing the contestants names -- I always judge fairly -- but you don't have to let me know who you are until after everything is judged and finalized.**

**Points for trophies and number of HMs subject to change depending on the entries I receive. Will remain open as long as necessary. Any ideas or tips/pointers, let me know!!!**

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on March 30, 2008
  • Rewards: Gold: 360, Silver: 180, Bronze: 90, Honorable mention: 3 people
  • Final notes:
    Thank you all for entering and congrats

Contest Winners

  1. When I was just a boy of sixteen years My poetry I kept as just for me
    by cricketjeff 19 lines, 2 comments, on Jan 29 5:57 AM 2008. In Life, sonnet
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  2. I want to go
    where the willows are -
    by ShadesOfGray 21 lines, 4 comments, on Nov 23 4:44 PM 2007
    Silver trophy winner
    • Viewed by judge. [remove]
  3. Her white wings flutter past me in a daze of light, The glimmer of her eyes pierces my heart,
    by NewJerseyMan 21 lines, 2 comments, on Nov 23 4:59 PM 2007
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Viewed by judge. [remove]
  4. There’s a chasm in my chest
    And my black heart burns in sin
    by Let The Fire Play 27 lines, 9 comments, on Nov 23 5:08 PM 2007. In love, lyrics, contest, dark
    Honorable mention
    • Viewed by judge. [remove]
  5. She captured my heart, made captive my soul
    joy when she is present is so immense
    by Griswold 24 lines, 5 comments, on Nov 23 5:32 PM 2007. In Love, Dedication
    Honorable mention
    • Viewed by judge. [remove]
  6. by Envelope 23 lines, 3 comments, on Nov 23 6:21 PM 2007
    Honorable mention
    • Viewed by judge. [remove]
  7. Original Sketch by Renelle Sommerville (Ishtar)
    She called today at half-past three and giggled o’er the phone,
    by kirbysman 42 lines, 6 comments, on Nov 23 7:36 PM 2007. In Love, Personal
    • Viewed by judge. [remove]
  8. Far beyond the patient wind deep inside the glory Gold smiles and silver dawn’s waiting outside the realm
    by Entopic-Waves 29 lines, on Nov 24 11:16 AM 2007. In Abstract, Lost in thought, My own style
    • Viewed by judge. [remove]
  9. by harlequin shadow 21 lines, 5 comments, on Nov 23 11:04 PM 2007. In dark, love
    • Viewed by judge. [remove]
  10. I want to be there for you and be able to hold your hand
    Through all of life’s pain
    by jb0o7 31 lines, 4 comments, on Nov 27 1:19 AM 2007. In Love, Personal, Marriage
    • Viewed by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  11. A single rose,
    bears a
    by DarkWind 30 lines, 30 comments, on Oct 10 11:15 AM 2007. In Love, Life, Dark, Weird, Thoughts, Personal
    • Viewed by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  12. by somethingsunny 52 lines, 4 comments, on Dec 8 7:27 PM 2007
    • Viewed by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  13. Visions
    Eyes wide shut....
    by The Madman 71 lines, 65 comments, on Nov 14 8:43 PM 2007. In Love, Personal, Thoughts, Contest, Lost in thought, Longing, Romance, Freewrit
    • Viewed by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  14. Error: Unable to find finalist item 3638332, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
  15. Error: Unable to find finalist item 3648694, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]

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  • Sesheta
    November 23, 2007
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    A Little More

    I am amazed and pleased at all the entries I have already received, as well as the quality of each of them possesses! I am very glad that I decided to host this contest; I can't wait to read more and more new entries! {Judging sure is gonna be tough...}

    It occured to me a few moments ago that I would really like to add to my AP family. It's optional, but if any contestants would be interested, put in your Author's Notes that you would like to add yourself as an AP family member of mine, or just let me know you'd like to chat sometime -- or, if you'd prefer, contact me now via message/after the contest via message.

    **I won't mind knowing the contestants names -- I always judge fairly -- but you don't have to let me know who you are until after everything is judged and finalized.**

  • Sesheta
    November 23, 2007
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    ALSO!

    It would be nice if, in the author note's, you authors explained the meaning/experience/etc behind your poem, if it's not readily obvious...or at least give me a sentence/phrase/word-long clue as to what it is...THIS IS NOT REQUIRED, but I feel a little bit more helps to enhance the poetry...Please and thank you to all, whether or not you help me out.


  • Sedasia
    December 16, 2007
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    Had to see...

    Hi Jezebel

    Thanks for your comment on my poem. *hug.

    I thought I would come check your page out etc. and then I saw this very clever contest and wanted to drop by and see how productive it was being for you. Good luck with the entries and judging.


  • Crazy-Dan
    December 30, 2007
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    no prewrites?

  • Virgoan
    January 29, 2008
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    I have a few hours to pen something and hope I can.


  • cricketjeff gold member
    March 30, 2008
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    Thanks for the tableware, but did I impress you?

  • Sesheta
    July 20, 2008
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    Apologies

    So many entries, so many lacked comments...I return now with a new eye, and hope to hear from you all again! Many of you I hope to meet and get to know!

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