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Allpoetry's 2008 New Years Resolution Contest

The new year is fast approaching
it is common practice to make
your New Years resolutions


That is what this contest will be

I want your New Years Resolutions

But this contest will be very specific
in the criteria of the contest

CRITERIA:

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All entries must be acrostics

Choose a central theme for your
New years resolutions

This theme will be one or two words
that will be used for the acrostic

Each line should start with a letter
from that theme and should be how
you are going to accomplish that theme


For example if your theme is to
be more financially stable

Finacial Stability would be your
Theme

Each line must be a resolution you will make
to reach that theme



Rules:

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No line count as long as the theme is no longer than two word

You must do an acrostic

No cutting, erotic, abuse poems
This contest is open to all ages and
they need to read entries as well



No Chat Speak or lingo



No Sticky Caps

READ ALL THE RULES!




I reserve the rights to:

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End this contest early

extend this contest

Remove any entry that does not fit the criteria

 

 

 

 

***NOTE: Donations are welcome

Donations:

Griswold - 2000 points

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on January 17
  • Rewards: Gold: 1700, Silver: 800, Bronze: 700
  • Final notes:
    Great contest everyone thank you so much for all of your wonderful entries. Lets do this again next year huh, I really enjoyed reading your resolutions.

    God Bless
    Tammy

Contest Winners

  1. New Resolution: Be Optimistic
    My hope for the New Year. Last year was a painful one, so this is my resolution to "Be Optimistic."
    by dbphd 16 lines, 1 comment, on Jan 1 7:32 PM. In Hope, Life, Contest, Freewrite, Inspirational
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  2. wellness
    Write down, and keep track of simple goals.
    Exercise the body as well as the mind.
    by loveisthemoment 7 lines, 3 comments, on Jan 3 2:28 AM
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  3. Charity
    C hosing to worry less about things I can't control
    H aving faith that everything works out f
    by meanderingbear 7 lines, 5 comments, on Jan 4 5:06 PM. In Hope, Life, Personal, Sad
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  4. Lose Weight
    Lessen the amount I eat, Obtain a healthy mind,
    by mystic-angel 10 lines, 3 comments, on Dec 28 4:44 PM 2007. In Contest
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  5. Forgiving
    F ive long years have passed since my son’s wedding
    O h how upset I was when she said “cut the apron strings”
    by DawnBaby 12 lines, 8 comments, on Jan 3 12:27 AM
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  6. Live Life
    Let go of the hurt and pain Invest in lots of love
    by crystalgodess 8 lines, 6 comments, on Jan 3 11:48 AM. In Society, Personal, Life, Other, acrostic
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]

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  • CharlotteRose
    December 28, 2007
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    *bookmarked*

  • Dove Moderators member
    December 31, 2007
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    I will try to get the time to enter this onem have bookmarked