It's been a while and I thought it was about time I host a new contest, and this time I want to make it a contest for primarily PREWRITES. New poems are welcome too, if they follow the RULES. The point of the contest is to show you that even failed form poems are poetry. I have enlisted the help of my AP sister sunnyday to co-host this with me.
With that said, what we want is your best poem that failed to meet the form it was written in. We do not judge on form, but how good the poem itself is. You could for instance have tried to write a Monchielle (Starhiker's form), and ended with something close, but not completely right.
If you make a new poem, it has to be in a form you have not written in before (we will check). As said before, we do not judge on form, but on the poem itself. Though it MUST be form poetry.
1. FREE FORM poems are NOT accepted, and will be REMOVED if entered. NO FREE VERSE! MUST ATTEMPT FORM POETRY!
2. Standard rules apply... no chat speak, no sticky caps, no cutting or suicide, no bashing other poets. If you enter erotica keep it tasteful and mild...
3. Please remember to label it properly, and edit the Authors Notes to describe the intended form.
4. Add your AP-name in the authors notes...
Everyone have fun and give us some wonderful words from your heart.
With that said, what we want is your best poem that failed to meet the form it was written in. We do not judge on form, but how good the poem itself is. You could for instance have tried to write a Monchielle (Starhiker's form), and ended with something close, but not completely right.
If you make a new poem, it has to be in a form you have not written in before (we will check). As said before, we do not judge on form, but on the poem itself. Though it MUST be form poetry.
1. FREE FORM poems are NOT accepted, and will be REMOVED if entered. NO FREE VERSE! MUST ATTEMPT FORM POETRY!
2. Standard rules apply... no chat speak, no sticky caps, no cutting or suicide, no bashing other poets. If you enter erotica keep it tasteful and mild...
3. Please remember to label it properly, and edit the Authors Notes to describe the intended form.
4. Add your AP-name in the authors notes...
Everyone have fun and give us some wonderful words from your heart.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on December 25, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 600, Silver: 400, Bronze: 200, Honorable mention: 8 people
- Final notes: This was a hard contest to judge, and with x-mas falling suddenly upon me, I was unable to close it when planned. I still have not had time to comment the poems, but those still in the contest after new year will get comment. Me and sunny day has negotiated back and forth which one should win, and we are both pleased with this order. We also decided that all should get Honorable Mention, because if you qualified, you deserve a prize! Finally, it is time to hand out the awards...
1st place "Point Of View - Oddku" by freespirit51 awarded 600 points
I have always been wondering how we appear from the stars point of view, and this Oddku was certainly giving a new perspective.
2nd place "the calling" by Amera awarded 400 points
This was an absolutely wonderful poem, that touched my heart, and was very close to grabbing the gold. The magic washed over me in waves.
3rd place "Boldly Life" by Peteskid awarded 200 points
I am always impressed with invented forms, and the creators bold courage to make it a form others like to use. I know, I did it myself.
Each of the eight other poems entered gets an Honorable Mention, and the belonging prize points. Order in this list does not signify placing in the contest, but is completely random.
"Life and chances" by Pain Equals Life
"From The Heart" by sheltered
"Rain" by quantumsurveyor
"exemplify" by torn asunder
"Sadistic Villanelles" by rainwalker
"Awakening" by Astral Flare
"An Eternal Winter" by Carly Pop
"Fatal Stroll" by imperfectflaw
Contest Winners
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From a stars
point of view,by freespirit51 19 lines, 32 comments, on Dec 8 7:33 PM 2007. In Nature, New Poetry Form
Gold trophy winner
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here I come to this magic place
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I am kite with tethered tail
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Life's / Confusing, / Sometimes not worth it / But we live it anyway, / Broken hearts, dreams, and realities / Drive people over the edge /by Pain Equals Life 18 lines, 2 comments, on May 7 9:14 PM 2007. In Weird, Thoughts, Life
Honorable mention
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the rain
it pours down soundby quantumsurveyor 12 lines, 4 comments, on Dec 17 1:42 AM 2007. In Contest, Nature Honorable mention
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for those who "know not what they do" / the life they lead is filled with naught / it's clear that, unlike me (and you?) / they fail to act• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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The sun awakens.
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Snow in September New Yorkers still shoveling Below Ground Zero• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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I have seen a number of "form" poems failed by judges who themselves did not understand the rules of the form. So I am most pleased to see this competition of yours. What I find particularly annoying is when entrants in my competitions state the form they are writing in. My reaction is the one that most editors share:if this person does not think I will recognize the form when I see it, then why does he/she want me to judge their work?
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I agree...
Many contest holders do not know the form they hold contest for, and it is annoying when people have to explain the form, unless it is new or uncommon. Often it is enough to write the form after the title, for those of us who is not immediately recognizing the form. This does ofcourse not refer to form specific contests. Finally I agree that the rules should be followed, and I intend to be strict in this contest, within reason naturally. Thanks for your comment, I appreciate it!
Jim
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hey starkhiker! Umm i was just wondering...what my poem "Fatal Stroll" would be...see I usually know what kind of poem mine are but this I can't really tell. It's not freestyle trust me but I just can't remember what it's called. Could you check it for me? THanks
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Sorry,
I am not able to figure out which form it is supposed to be, but I see clearly that it is attempting to follow a form. I am uncertain if it meets the target of the contest, but I will allow it. Best of luck in the contest! Jim
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Thank you much and congrats and merry Christmas everyone
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