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"The Kiss" by Gustav Klimt

PREWRITES ARE NOW CLOSED! Too many idiots are just dumping in poems that break several rules and do not fit the contest. If you have a really good prewrite that actually follows the rules, send me a message via PM with the link to the poem. If it fits I will open the prewrite option so that you can enter it.

But really, what the hell is wrong with all of you people? If you can't read, why are you writing?!



I want to read some beautiful and romantic poems!
Apparently it's not obvious, I'm looking for HAPPY love poems. HAPPY! Not sad or dark or painful. HAPPY!!!!!!!!

Rules
1) No adult material.
2) It must rhyme (meter highly preferred). And I mean END rhyme, not INTERNAL. If you can do both, great.
3) No chat lingo.
4) Do NOT write in all CAPS!
5) Nothing immature (includes no slang, stereotype related, sappy, etc.. poetry).
6) Rhyme must be well handled and not forced. Lines should be relatively the same length from line to line unless it has to do with the scheme and has a purpose or is consistent.
7) The word "I" must be capitalized (it's one of the first rules of grammar).

What I really want is something that makes me sigh, something that really moves me. I want it to be original too. If it's cliché and boring it just won't have a shot at winning, I'm sorry.

Think vivid, adventerous, flow, rhythm, beauty, enchantment, LOVE!

Prewrites are allowed and you may enter as many times as you like.

If you don't want an honest comment on your poem, don't enter. I will be honest, pointing out where I think you could do better and pointing out what I like. If you can't take criticism or are too full of yourself to believe you could possibly improve, go away!

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on February 9, 2008
  • Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100
  • Final notes:
    A couple of people who may have won trophies were not even considered due to not following the rules. Others, who I'd marked as being definently worthy of consideration for some reason removed themselves before I got around to judging, so those too missed out.

    But... alas... I suppose it's all for the best. Made judging easier and I am truly happy with this conclusion. These winners are definently worthy. Congrats and thank you.

Contest Winners

  1. Lover's Serenade ...
    I never stray from thoughts of thee,
    That breathless flow on Summer’s night ...
    by waydownuponjoy 29 lines, 5 comments, on Feb 1 5:42 AM 2008. In Contest, Love, Thoughts
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  2. The First Kiss
    Poignantly, lips join and kiss --
    Minds and feelings mold in bliss.
    by ecrivain01 20 lines, 35 comments, on Jan 5 9:45 AM 2005. In Love
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  3. Jericho
    by The Madman 78 lines, 203 comments, on Nov 15 1:56 PM 2007. In Love, Pain, Personal, Sad, Spiritual, Thoughts, Contest, Personal., Inspirati
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]

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  • Lively Matter
    January 31, 2008
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    i have a poem that i think might fit romantic but i dont know if you want to look at my latest poem and tell me if it fits otherwise i dont want to bother you with another bogus entry

  • ecrivain01
    February 4, 2008
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    Too bad prewrites are closed ...

    since I have several such poems, but no time to write anything else. Good luck with the contest anyway.

  • ecrivain01
    February 9, 2008
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    Thanks for the trophy ...

    and congrats to the other winners.


  • waydownuponjoy
    February 10, 2008
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    Thanks for ...

    being a contest holder (not at all an easy jo and this was a good contest. I thank you for the trophy and points and congratulations to the other winners as well. joy