Because I didn't send out individual notes to poets-
This contest's closing date has been revised to close at midnight (EST) February 2nd.
UPDATE!
So sorry about how long this has taken.. Gill has been hugely busy at work with a move and I have the flu from hell- We hope to get in here and put our minds together this weekend.
Personification: The metaphorical representation of an animal or inanimate object as having human attributes--attributes of form, character, feelings, behavior, and so on. As the name implies, a thing or idea is treated as a person.
Examples:
Snow Fence
by Ted Kooser
The red fence
takes the cold trail
north; no meat
on its ribs,
but neither has it
much to carry.
Late September
by Ted Kooser
Behind each garage a ladder
sleeps in the leaves, its hands
folded across its lean belly.
There are hundreds of them
in each town, and more
sleeping by haystacks and barns
out in the country- tough old
day laborers, seasoned and wheezy,
drunk on the weather,
sleeping outside with the crickets.
Thanks to Nurse Chilly for joining and hatching this plan with me.
Please reserve your spot now with an item!
You'll have two full weeks to write your poem.
We ask that you choose an item from the list presented and reserve a space with the name of the item as your title. Do not reserve with a number.
The outside title should remain for the duration of the contest.
Once an item has been chosen it is no longer available.
Please be sure to check the list.
Highlighted titles are no longer available.
1. red woolen bobble hat
2. weathered blue bird house
3. rusted mail box
4. cast iron fry pan
5. a broken christening mug
6. mother's rosary
7. red farm tractor
8. street lamp
9. rusted tadpole bucket
10. dusty mason jar full of peaches
11. one red mitten
12. the 12 apostle teaspoons
13. turn of the century family photo
14. laquered chinese tea caddy
15. gran's old chopping board
16. duck egg blue porcelain egg timer
17. glass lemon squeezer
18. mother of pearl paring knife
19 enameled milk pan
20. antique honey pot
21. small antique picture frame
22. coffee pot
23. the brass jam pan
24. the 30's fish kettle
25. one green wellington boot
26. two empty jam jars
27. three glass milk bottles
28. the two gallon watering can
29. last year's unused diary
30. reel of black sewing cotton and large darning needle
We are looking for strong metaphorical images and concise wording.
We are not looking for epic poetry. We considered placing a word limit but have decided against it. Just please consider that we are truly looking for short, concise pieces.
Absolutely No first person personification, Example of what not to do; I am a rusted bucket.
Rules
no end line rhyme
free verse
left align
monochromatic background
Thanks so much
Gill and Mary
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on February 17, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 500, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100
- Final notes: enjoyed this very much-
some good poetry through out the contest - some that wasn't quite personification but still good poetry
1. levon
2. elora danon
3. just rob
mary and gilly
- To judge this contest, you need to have at least as many finalists as you have rewards. You have 3 awards but only 2 finalists.
Contest Winners
- Error: Unable to find finalist item 3820185, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
- Error: Unable to find finalist item 3819009, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
Entries [14]
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to turn away from love to desire moreby philosphyofkate 18 lines, 8 comments, on Jan 20 3:11 PM 2008. In Contemporary• Commented on by judge.
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reservation for one red Mitten• Commented on by judge.
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by lee-sharp 20 lines, 3 comments, on Jan 18 12:34 PM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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by Luna Tique Fringe 50 lines, 15 comments, on Jan 18 7:05 PM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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by flight 5 lines, 7 comments, on Jan 18 11:08 PM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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by bird at rose 13 lines, 8 comments, on Jan 19 2:16 PM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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by misselaineous 23 lines, 10 comments, on Jan 18 3:42 PM 2008. In Personal• Commented on by judge.
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Comments
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ahh i was expecting this
will try to enter
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reserve your spot with an item namita
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everything is so interesting
don't know which one to pick -
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i picked one
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yay!
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So once we reserve, then we can start writing?
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absolutely- you have two full weeks to write the poem.
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Okay, cool! I'll start writing now!
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dusty mason jar full of peaches- mine please
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mmmm.... watch out for botulism
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I snatched
the fry pan.
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well cook me up some eggs and bacon then..
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My 12 incher has lived on my stove for 35 years, who knows how many on others before that. I call it grandpaw.
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neat idea
hope you get lots of interesting entries..
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wanta pull up an arifact?
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I was looking through the list but the only thing I can connect to is the rusty bucket in the photo, so ...I think I'll just watch this one
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i like ted kooser
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yes, i do also- come join us
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i shall be last year's unused diary.
but damn, those apostle spoons were really calling me as well.
please proceed to rape me endlessly so that i remember to enter, k? -
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five times a day except sunday
sunday is an all day love fest
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I want to be the boots in the corner! No...wait...the blind woman's tea cup! Because, of course, you are the bread and the knife. Alas, we must not be Billy Collins fans. Next time, maybe.
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im a little nervous about entering this b/c i've never really done the personifacation thing but i really want to try! i love the idea behind this contest its wonderful and i wish guys the best in judging.
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ooh this one's filling up FAST!!!
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I love Ted Kooser. This is neat. Too bad all spots are taken already.
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wait.. there will be a part two..
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I thought we had two weeks for this... have I lost track of time already?
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oh, you do have the full two weeks if you need it- the contest closed when it filled up- and then we had a drop out.. but the contest is definitely ongoing until all the poems are in
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silly me. Thanks.
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The Old Canoe
I saw her one afternoon brookside,
laying out across the sandy bank,
pads and paddles all neatly stowed.
Her curved belly glowed redly in afternoon sun,
glistening with droplets of a midday swim.
She'd soon retire for the winter;
long cold days in the dark boathouse,
yearning for the return of summer.
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Thank you so much. You two certainly make us work for these challenges don't you? (I have the mental stretch marks to prove it!(
And that's why I love you so!
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Ta with kisses of chocolates to the two of you then.
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Thanks so much for the inspiration ladies, and congrats to the winners!
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ahhh. i knew this.
thanks for the contest, m (& g)
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