Good day, AP’ers.
This is a contest! Ooooo.
With a theme, too! Aren’t you lucky?
This is how the theme came about:
Lately, I have noticed that in the past few months almost everyone I know is either pregnant, getting pregnant or has just given birth. Not too long ago, I was even lucky enough to literally get dragged in (with FORCE and without really wanting to be THAT lucky [[rolls eyes]] ) into the delivery room with one of my friends whilst she was giving birth! It was a life time experience, filled with so much noise and celebration and gross stuff, too. But hey! Now there’s a female addition to the population and besides thinking it was gross, I also thought it was lovely!
Also, let’s consider the time of the year. Winter is nearing the end of its course and the last few snow storms are a closing act and a farewell song! The trees have been made naked and ready to welcome a new leaf gown; the grass has been shattered to be replaced by greener, brighter lawns. That being said, I don’t think I have to go into further detail; you probably know what types of poems we’re looking for now. Birth! Rebirth, even! New life! The wonder, the joy, the drama! The on and on and etc and blah blah.
HOWEVER!
It doesn’t have to be child birth; No, not at all. Let’s think outside the box. As a matter of fact, it can be about ANYTHING as long as it ties in somehow to a “beginning” theme. A new beginning, continuing an old beginning…. Whatever! Surprise us and we’ll surprise YOU at the end with a little bit of something!
Moreover, even though I have stated that you can write about anything, please don’t write anything that will make us want to knock each other cold before having to read another sadistic word. Dark poetry is welcome, I don’t care to hear about suicide unless you can somehow make it tasteful and tie it to the theme by, like…. I don’t know, reincarnating back into a flower after killing yourself because your boyfriend dumped you. Just be careful when you tread that area.
We want imagery! Don’t forget to include intense poetic device that will keep your poem resonating in our head!
A no no:
Roses die in the cold
life loses its bold
But look being the mold
a new rose replaces the old. .
By Sappysappiness Who Should Just Give Up At Writing McSappypant
I’ve been very lenient with my past contests. Even though I’d ask for specifically themed poems, I’d get poetry about everything BUT the theme. This time I WILL seriously DQ your bum out if I feel your poem no how relates to this contest!
We have added an additional /on the side fun game for you. 200 points will be given to the winner.
Hello, and welcome back to Darianna's eyespy. it's a side puzzle which has nothing really to do with the contest my dear neice is hosting...
So here we go. Eye spy with my little eye, something beginning with... R
Clue One: So far away and alone.
Clue Two: Regarding defences.
Clue Three: You're so controlling!
Clue Four: chances are unlikely!
It’s your job to investigate what word this Spy spies. Clues will be given out sporadically to make guessing easier. You’ll be asked to put the word in your author’s notes. ONE WORD PER POEM…. (notice the caps? Yeah? Oh, you better heed that then, or we suddenly grow fangs. Grr)
You might write a horrible poem but guess the word correctly! If so, that’s a free 200 points for you, sir!
So please enjoy and have fun! Make sure you check the contest every day for the new clue.
You may enter as many poems as you’d like, but you can only enter one prewritten poem if you choose to use that option. More than one prewrite is a free pass to a “You no longer qualify for this contest” party! Whohoo. Confetti included!
THE S WORD FROM THE FIST EYESPY WAS GUESSED BY THE POET: Kathryn Bowden.
The word was SALT!
Congrats :)
Good luck on guessing the R word, kids.
1 – 300 Points
1 – 200 points
1 –100 points
1 2 – 30 Points each.
I Spy Game – 200 points
LIFE! – Priceless
OH! And as far as I’m concerned, babies come from storks, so no in depth sex poems. OK? Ok.
If you have any questions or concerns, we’ll be more than happy to address them!
Get working, mates! And Enjoy!
-Ishtar
-Darianna
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on April 21
- Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 2 people
- Final notes: Thank you.
Contest Winners
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the ebb and flow of joy and woe
of mice and mouse like men• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
take heart old friend
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Outside, the city was hollowby Springheel 39 lines, 3 comments, on Mar 2 10:17 AM
Honorable winner• Commented on by judge. [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Entries [15]
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I remember the old beginning As if it was yesterdayby Darkpoet1688 31 lines, 1 comment, on Mar 1 7:15 PM. In Life/Love• Commented on by judge.
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Prayer.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Sleep my precious one
let ur dreams take flightby Tempestuous Lover 20 lines, 16 comments, on Dec 4 5:16 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
The gate has been locked for years. Such a long time tightly bound with blood and tears.by Uniquely-Scarred 11 lines, 4 comments, on Feb 18 4:20 AM. In Spiritual, Thoughts, Personal, Hope, Pain, Dark, Contemporary• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Rest your soft blue eyes Sky Princess the world is coming
Dream of your future, so bright, so beautiful, so enrichingby JT Sammer 32 lines, 5 comments, on Mar 4 7:57 PM• Commented on by judge. -
Joy and woe mice and men
silver string bodies spinningby wbiro 15 lines, 3 comments, on Mar 9 10:05 PM
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Love transcended worlds
when they were given to meby Yellow-Rose 9 lines, 4 comments, on Jan 20 1:07 AM. In Love• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
The air swam with a humidity,
thick and pungent like sweat and blood.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
I had an uneasy feeling as I arrived here in this place.
I could see I had a body but I could not see my face.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
The game of life, and how to play it
Is the awakening of ones day, eyes wide open, smell the early morning dew• Commented on by judge.
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Looks good ladies!
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Haha what a GREAT contest! Honestly, the picture was awesome, your writing made me laugh...good luck!
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And good luck to you! : )
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Preganancy? That is one subject I tend to stay away from, both in poetry and prose. I'm more of the aunt type.
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Not necessarily pregnancy, no.
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Okay. Actually I just remember I used to dream about having progeny, quite odd creatures sometimes. Maybe I will write something for this contest.
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Looking forward to reading.
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reni dear... i want more clues you said there would be one everyday... where are the clues my love?
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very nicely-presented contest... all those yellows and reds... and words... bouncing off my walnut...
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Glad you enjoyed.
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okey dokey, I just wanted you to know I submitted a guess on the word by putting in with my first and only entry. Hope that is ok.
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