Write a SHORT poem addressed to someone or something,
in the form of a short letter or note – like this one:
Dear Heather
Leonard Cohen
Dear Heather,
please walk by me again
with a drink in your hand
and your legs all white
from winter.
~ maximum of 6 lines and 30 words (more or less)
~ only one adjective allowed
~ choose your words carefully
~ go for simplicity & impact
~ apply poetic devices
~ left align; plain background
NB: It’s not as easy as it looks, so please,
spend time on your entry before posting….!
Nicolette & Guy
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on April 14, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 600, Silver: 300, Bronze: 200
- Final notes: Judging this contest with 52 incredible entries was an almost impossible task. We went back and forth between options, i.e. awarding a 2nd set of trophies, awarding several honourable mentions, etc. In the end we decided that there are too many trophy-worthy poems and that we'll just stick to awarding the 3 main trophies - it seemed the most "fair" option, lol.
Thank you poets for your wonderful support and for providing us with GREAT entries. This really was one of my most successful (and difficult) contests ever!
Congratulations to the winners, but also to each and everyone of you for providing us with super poetry!
N & G
- To judge this contest, you need to have at least as many finalists as you have rewards. You have 3 awards but only 2 finalists.
Contest Winners
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Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Entries [43]
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Dear Sickness,
Leave this placeby lowercase prelude 8 lines, 7 comments, on Mar 31 2:57 AM 2008. In Contest• Commented on by judge. -
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Dear Mira,
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little cloud,
how alike we are,by EvilKate 19 lines, 12 comments, on Mar 31 4:10 AM 2008. In Contemporary• Commented on by judge. -
Dear self, You've been yourself recently.by paulcreates 10 lines, 18 comments, on Mar 31 8:45 AM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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God why can't you see?
That you are the oneby Little Miss Mental 7 lines, 10 comments, on Mar 31 8:49 AM 2008• Commented on by judge. -
Dearest sister
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As I linger on the deck
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You can over exist When she is goneby IntoWildSoul 6 lines, 2 comments, on Mar 31 7:23 PM 2008. In love• Commented on by judge.
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by Lavender Butterfly 6 lines, 9 comments, on Mar 31 7:33 PM 2008. In Personal, Love, Thoughts, Other• Commented on by judge.
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Dear Dad,
Everything wasn't lost that day,by PageTurner 13 lines, 4 comments, on Mar 31 10:05 PM 2008. In Personal, Love, Life, Death, Family, Dedication, Saying Goodbye• Commented on by judge. -
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Dear Sir, Next time I spy you throughby demetrah10 7 lines, 3 comments, on Apr 1 11:36 PM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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I have caressed your skin
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by vaguelyfamiliar 9 lines, 2 comments, on Apr 4 1:35 AM 2008. In Personal, Contemporary, Grandmother• Commented on by judge.
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by penciledlives 5 lines, 3 comments, on Apr 4 4:45 AM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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Let your old, starving journalist touch you
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We drove the coast.
I wandered the surf,by klassy lassy 13 lines, 40 comments, on Apr 8 2:09 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. -
Dear lover, give me time to wakeby Zachary Howland 7 lines, 3 comments, on Apr 8 10:04 PM 2008. In other• Commented on by judge.
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Dear Earth Mother, Dark clouds overheardby liquidmindforever 5 lines, 3 comments, on Apr 10 12:44 PM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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sweet....
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- hope to see you here!
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I hope to see that in an entry....
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Dear Dawn,
I have stayed up all night
to witness your tears
of joy that feed the earth,
now I will sleep in serenity.
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Nice work, Ian...now post something here...
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love it
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hey... i miss you around here
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bloody marvelous contest as always...
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you can make it more marvelous by entering a little poemy thingie, Gilly...
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Bookmarked and I will need the time seems how I am a wife, mother of four and just today I am starting two college courses...sigh.
Promise I will edit it good. Very inspiring.
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looking forward to your entry, Trina!
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Oh, love the inspiritation by Cohen and the mandate for the contest. I would like to learn how to write something that is as simply wonderful but not at all simple. Yes, there is a fine line between simplicity which has it's own complexity and something which has not. Bookmarked to read, enjoy and learn from! Good luck with the contest
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Thanks, Yvette... you know, I know you can do this - come on... we're waiting...
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excellent contest
and so damn tough
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Very creative contest!
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Bookmarked.
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Only one adjective? Why not none? A person after my own heart.
Did you know it costs about a dime (10 cents) to make a nickel (5 cents) in America? Therefore if I said adjectives are worth only a nickel, it wouldn't be true.
What's wrong with this country?
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Your comment is like music to my ears, Jaden...are you a Capricorn too?
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I'm your astrological opposite-- Cancer.
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Aaah... my brother is Cancer too
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Can I enter?
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ALWAYS knock 3 times before entering your parents' room
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HEHE!
Am I grounded now?
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I lovelovelove this contest idea
Just asking, how many times can one enter? -
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For now, just one entry per person, Diana...
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Nic this is perfect! The short ones are my weak spot ya know.
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I also happen to know that your weak spot if also your strong spot, Stacy!!
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Dear Mother,
Please lighten up on the guilt.
I know about the nine months. the
sixteen hours, the episiotomy,
none of those were my idea.
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Dear Son
The pain of birth is nothing
compared to the troubles
you've caused me later on.
Now go to your room
and write a poem!!
your loving mother
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I love short poems. Bookmarked
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And you are so good at writing short poems, Hensley - so come on in
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Dear Britney,
please sleep with me again
with Lindsay and friends
and your head all shaved
from life with K-Fed.
Well now, what was so hard about that?
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Dear Monte,
I am sure that you can think
of better women to sleep with
(again) than Britney and Lindsay.
Please consult your "other"
black book, my friend.
but i must give you a gold star for not using an adjective - or is "shaved" an adjective here, lol. Well, then it's just one - so you are one law-abiding citizen! -
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Dear Nicolette
Monte does not discriminate --
the women he sleeps with
are the first
to say "yes",
unless two (or more)
say "yes" together
There. Now there's not even one adjective
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hmmm, was that my muse stirring when I read this? We'll see.........
~Lyrical
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Yes!!! It was your muse, Robin. Would love to see you here, my liewe vriendin
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love love LOVE this contest.
What a wondrous idea! -
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If you love the idea, then i'm happy. Thanks!
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don't ask but for reasons I can (possibly, sort of) explain but won't bore you with, thank you -
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I won't ask, but I'm happy to see you here, jan...
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Thank you for hosting a great contest, Nic & Guy. Congrats to Jan, Namita & Elora Danon, as well as the other fine entrants. Great stuff, Poets & Scribes. Vlindertjie/Wander
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Wow! I must say I am truly speechless. I never expected this recognition in a group of such talented writers and some absolutely amazing pieces. Thank you so much for the honor and congratulations to Namita and jantastic as well. I am humbled - truly.
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thank you for teh inspiration congrats to all winners
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Nic & Guy...thanks for hosting a unique & inspirational contest...congrats to the winners....
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Congratulations to all the winners... well deserved. And thank you Nic for a most inspiring contest
~ criss ♥
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thank you both so much
when everyone in my house is healthy again I'll be sure to come back and do some reading of more entries.
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