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FOR ALLPOETRY POETS : #46 : Picture & 1st Line Prompt

 

 

A humorous contest by Winklings for ALLPOETRY [and those who say they wish to be friends!  Wink]

I WISH TO POINT OUT THAT paperparadox (Lou) IS THE LOVELY WINKLING WHO RAN AND, WITH ASSISTANTS, JUDGED THIS CONTEST. THANK YOU LOU! XXXXX 

 

Using the above poor soul as your inspiration for this contest, your entry must begin with this first line:

 

                        " It all began in earnest when I dropped" ...

 

This can be a partial line or an entire line. That is up to you, but your piece MUST begin with those words.

 

You may choose free verse or rhyme. Again, that is up to you ~ however, please keep it within acceptable bounds of good taste and decorum!

 

Have fun with this, and no doubt the judges will have fun trying to sort out a winner!

 

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on February 26, 2008
  • Rewards: Gold: 800, Silver: 650, Bronze: 450
  • Final notes:
    Some of the poems here were a scream!
    Now, you must know, all judges did not agree on the funniest as we all have different things that tickle us. And, a poem is a poem, coming ready or not!

    Lou (paperparadox, being the contestholder), had twice the voting power of any other judge.

    'Thwarted Again" came up trumps. It is a memorable poem, deserving of gold.

    'Barry the Bullet" proves why men live shorter lives: running themselves ragged chasing women! Silver for your trouble!

    Bronze for "Contest Holder" showing one should not bend over backwards to prevent a series of escapades.

    Finalists: The Mishap Marriage Proposal; On the Carpet.

    Congratulations all and thanks for the plentiful smiles for all other contenders.





Contest Winners

  1. Thwarted Again
    It jammed the letters left and right
    And then I spooked the mouse.
    by crystaldust 33 lines, 12 comments, on Mar 15 10:12 AM 2006. In Society, Humor
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  2. Barry The Bullet.
    When Barry called to see Wendy in her flat one day for a nice cuppa tea and a few th
    by Bazza 96 lines, 16 comments, on Jan 3 2:12 AM 2006. In Humor
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  3. Contest Loser
    It all began in ernest when I dropped,
    bent my knees and bent over backwards;
    by grannyeri 23 lines, 3 comments, on Feb 22 3:03 PM 2008. In Humor, Life, Thoughts, Other
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  4. The Mishap Marriage Proposal
    It all began in earnest
    when I dropped the ring.
    by Lady Altheia 27 lines, 6 comments, on Feb 10 12:49 AM 2008
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  5. On the Carpet
    Embarrassing too! To hear a strangled cough
    at tracks across white carpet, always perfectly kept
    by Terry-too 11 lines, 11 comments, on Feb 22 12:28 PM 2008. In Contest, Humor
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]

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