Hey guys, its been a long time since I've been active on AP and I can honestly say I'm ready to get back in the groove of things. I figured a great way to find my muse again is to hold this contest.
This is an options contest, which personally I believe always turns out relatively well.
Rules:
- no erotica
- no cursing (unless tasteful)
- prewrites are allowed (you're welcome)
- write your option # in your notes
- have fun
Here we go.
Option #1
Dirty pretty. I don't want the annoying punctuation, I just want a gorgeous write. If you need an example of what I'm looking for, read my poem "Vestige" or "Butterflies."
Option #2
Word bank! I always love providing this option because every writer interprets the words differently. Note: If you choose this option, the poem obviously needs to be a freshwrite. Please use at least 5 words and write them in your author's note along with the option #.
belated
imagery
myth
epiphany
condescending
darkened
old
obscurity
guardian
creative
color
multipurpose
radial
mute
memory
changing
free
casting
pressure
unleashed
Option #3
Recreate a memory. We all have bad memories that we still remember. What would it have been like if any small detail had been changed? This is a very broad option so use it to your advantage. Please write the actual memory in your notes along with the option # so that I can determine its validity.
Option #4
My three passions in life include music, art, and writing. Choose any of these three and make it into a poem that expresses how you feel about them, too.
Option #5
Give me a creative poem thats over 40 lines but less than 100.
Option #6
Show me your favorite prewritten poem. It can be about absolutely anything, just make sure it shows your talent as a writer.
Option #7
Some of the most influential poets in history include people such as Edgar Allen Poe, E.E. Cummings, Emily Dickinson, Maya Angelou, Robert Frost, etc. Show me one of your own poems created off the inspiration of any great poet. Please write their name in your author's note along with your option #.
Well, thats it for now. I'm really looking forward to seeing your amazing compositions. Make me proud!
This is an options contest, which personally I believe always turns out relatively well.
Rules:
- no erotica
- no cursing (unless tasteful)
- prewrites are allowed (you're welcome)
- write your option # in your notes
- have fun
Here we go.
Option #1
Dirty pretty. I don't want the annoying punctuation, I just want a gorgeous write. If you need an example of what I'm looking for, read my poem "Vestige" or "Butterflies."
Option #2
Word bank! I always love providing this option because every writer interprets the words differently. Note: If you choose this option, the poem obviously needs to be a freshwrite. Please use at least 5 words and write them in your author's note along with the option #.
belated
imagery
myth
epiphany
condescending
darkened
old
obscurity
guardian
creative
color
multipurpose
radial
mute
memory
changing
free
casting
pressure
unleashed
Option #3
Recreate a memory. We all have bad memories that we still remember. What would it have been like if any small detail had been changed? This is a very broad option so use it to your advantage. Please write the actual memory in your notes along with the option # so that I can determine its validity.
Option #4
My three passions in life include music, art, and writing. Choose any of these three and make it into a poem that expresses how you feel about them, too.
Option #5
Give me a creative poem thats over 40 lines but less than 100.
Option #6
Show me your favorite prewritten poem. It can be about absolutely anything, just make sure it shows your talent as a writer.
Option #7
Some of the most influential poets in history include people such as Edgar Allen Poe, E.E. Cummings, Emily Dickinson, Maya Angelou, Robert Frost, etc. Show me one of your own poems created off the inspiration of any great poet. Please write their name in your author's note along with your option #.
Well, thats it for now. I'm really looking forward to seeing your amazing compositions. Make me proud!
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on March 1, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 500, Silver: 300, Bronze: 200
- Final notes: Thank you everyone for your entries to my contest. I had a great time reading all of your work. All of you are wonderful poets.
Congratulations to my winners.
Gold: Gilded Shadows and Golden Dust
Silver: Supplanted
Bronze: Hypnotism
Keep up the good work. :]
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Contest Winners
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Trapped within shimmering temptation,
solemn echoes reverberate to the casual tick
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With condescending eyes, you told me
my multipurpose hands weren't worthby WindUpEnigma 31 lines, 10 comments, on Feb 29 5:50 PM 2008. In Personal, Him, Contest
Silver trophy winner
• Commented on by judge. [remove] - Error: Unable to find finalist item 3964475, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Entries [9]
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Gates of Paradise, lustrous and brilliant
Open are they to arrivals of which I am includedby yourguardianangel 34 lines, 2 comments, on Feb 17 11:40 AM 2008. In Personal• Commented on by judge. -
Remember how I died / remember how it felt / remember your guiltiness / and my body wrapped in your belt / Remember when i cried / a riverby Tortured Poet 46 lines, 1 comment, on Jun 1 12:00 PM 2007. In Sad, Personal, Thoughts, Loss, Teen issues• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Condescending attitude awakens. Darkened days brazenly approach the weak.• Commented on by judge.
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by MerelyMadness 3 lines, 2 comments, on Feb 21 5:19 PM 2008. In Thoughts• Commented on by judge.
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Can we enter more than one love?
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I have it set to one per person, sorry!
Just to make it more fair.
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I changed my mind. Just to get more entrants, everyone can now submit more than one poem.
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couldnt figure out how to add my option # to my prewritten poem, but its option #6! thansk!!
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Awesome, thanks for hosting, and congrats to all the winners!
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