Hi from me masterblaster and capricornpoet, this
is a contest for 2 types of sonnets only.
1, Shakespearean sonnet
2. A sonnet written in blank verse (iambic pentameter please)
3.Any subject
4. standard rules
There are some great sonneteers on AP I hope we see them in this contest.
UPDATE/ THERE ARE SO MANY GOOD SONNETS IN THIS CONTEST THAT WE HAVE DECIDED TO DIVIDE THIS CONTEST INTO 4 PARTS, SO THERE WILL BE 4 GOLDS, SILVER, BRONZE.
PLEASE BEAR WITH US WHILE WE SORT THIS OUT.
is a contest for 2 types of sonnets only.
1, Shakespearean sonnet
2. A sonnet written in blank verse (iambic pentameter please)
3.Any subject
4. standard rules
There are some great sonneteers on AP I hope we see them in this contest.
UPDATE/ THERE ARE SO MANY GOOD SONNETS IN THIS CONTEST THAT WE HAVE DECIDED TO DIVIDE THIS CONTEST INTO 4 PARTS, SO THERE WILL BE 4 GOLDS, SILVER, BRONZE.
PLEASE BEAR WITH US WHILE WE SORT THIS OUT.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on February 19, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 500, Silver: 300, Bronze: 200
- Final notes: Hi, there were so many excellent sonnets in this contest that we have decided to award 4 gold 4 silvers etc.Please watch out for the invite lists and post your poems in them, ONLY post sonnets that were in this contest, thank you.
Contest Winners
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In nakedness nests biting truth, tightly Wrapped upon itself in writhing balls• Commented on by judge. [remove]
- Error: Unable to find finalist item 3876653, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
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Each night, the glowing moon rides in the sky
and gilds the earth below with silver sheen;• Commented on by judge. [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
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I've seen the wealthiest, powerful men
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My head is bowed as ill winds chase black clouds.
I cling to life; yet life is cruel it seems.• Commented on by judge. -
My purpose lies beyond that final bend where gates to heaven’s mansion stand ajar• Commented on by judge.
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I saw the girl I love today online. She spoke to me about the way she feels.• Commented on by judge.
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In nineteen sixty four, they spanned the Forth With a steel bridge, which leapt from side to side• Commented on by judge.
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I feel as though I've lived ten years in one And what once seemed like, "only yesterday"by Frodofan 13 lines, 6 comments, on Feb 16 3:38 PM 2008. In shakespearean sonnet, english sonnet, sonnet, rhyme, personal, memories, life, time• Commented on by judge.
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The fires of life are fueled by passion’s lust
Old bards burn brightly first then turn to dust.
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Great I've bookmarked,
question though, do you want two seperat poems,
or one or the other, and if two on the same poem or two seperate ones? I love entering these contests for I tend to learn much more...
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Either blank verse sonnet in iambic pentameter or Shakespearean sonnet ..hope this helps.
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Dear C
I'm confused! I thought I wrote a Shakespearean sonnet... -
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Dear sonneteers, please be patient with me, I will make some mistakes and it is my first real judging of sonnets...let the pebbles come... My associate in this contest is being patient and not to blame with letting me learning...
through mistakes , but I am learning...
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Are we allowed a second entry?
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Congratulations to the winners of this round - this was a terrific contest Di, good work by all.
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thank you so much for the trophy and abundant gift of points ... and for your generosity of awarding so many trophies and points to the contestants of this competition ...
maa
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