Just when I thought spring was here, this is what I woke up to this morning. 
Yep, that's 19 inches of snow on my sister's picnic table. She lives just a few miles from me and my yard looks the same. Just yesterday most of the ground was bare. And it's snowing AGAIN, as I type this up! 
I'm really, Really, REALLY tired of winter, and it seems to have added to the depression I'm suffering. So...I'd like poems about spring and summer. Or, if you honestly think you can make me appreciate winter more than I do right now, you can write about that. Basically, any seasonal poetry will work, but there's a catch. Two, actually:
1.) Using the season of your choice as a metaphor will give you an edge on the competition. You can liken it to love, politics, war, religion, your dwindling bank account, or anything else you'd like. Be creative. Unless it's glaringly apparent, write in the author notes the season and what it's representing. Writing with metaphors is not required, but it will be a bit harder to impress me if you don't.
2.) I want FORM POETRY ONLY. You can choose from any of the following:
~ ETHEREE
~ NONET
~ RICTAMETER
~ ACROSTIC
~ MINUTE POETRY
~ PANTOUM
~ VILLANELLE
~ MONOTETRA
~ HAIKU (Note: I prefer "modern" hauku, [3 lines totaling 17 syllables OR LESS] but you can write "traditional" [three lines of 5/7/5 syllables] if you can do it well and without filler words. Writing 5/7/5 does not make your poem more of a haiku than someone who does not write 5/7/5, or vice versa.)
~ If none of these appeal to you but there's another form you'd like to use, please ASK FIRST. Leave a note below or message me. I'm pretty easy going about things like this; these are just forms I am more familiar with and would feel more qualified to judge.
Information on all of these forms can be found at Shadow Poetry:
http://www.shadowpoetry.com/resources/wip/types.html
RULES:
* Grammar and spelling DO count
* Author notes should include the form used and (if metaphorical) the season and what it's representing. If you're trying one of these forms for the first time, (which I encourage you to do) let me know!
* Double, triple, or more verses are allowed for forms such as the Etheree, Haiku, etc.
* No busy backgrounds, difficult to read fonts/colors, and no more than 1 picture if you are using graphics.
* Be prepared for honest but kind critiques that may or may not include suggestions for improvement. You do not need to change your poem based on my review, but if you can't handle an honest critique, don't enter.
* Minimal swearing (though I can't imagine why you'd need any) and ZERO bashing allowed.
* Lastly...Play nice and have fun!
That's it...maybe with your help, I'll find something positive about an April snowstorm.
Number of HMs will be determined at the end of the contest.
Yep, that's 19 inches of snow on my sister's picnic table. She lives just a few miles from me and my yard looks the same. Just yesterday most of the ground was bare. And it's snowing AGAIN, as I type this up! I'm really, Really, REALLY tired of winter, and it seems to have added to the depression I'm suffering. So...I'd like poems about spring and summer. Or, if you honestly think you can make me appreciate winter more than I do right now, you can write about that. Basically, any seasonal poetry will work, but there's a catch. Two, actually:
1.) Using the season of your choice as a metaphor will give you an edge on the competition. You can liken it to love, politics, war, religion, your dwindling bank account, or anything else you'd like. Be creative. Unless it's glaringly apparent, write in the author notes the season and what it's representing. Writing with metaphors is not required, but it will be a bit harder to impress me if you don't.
2.) I want FORM POETRY ONLY. You can choose from any of the following:
~ ETHEREE
~ NONET
~ RICTAMETER
~ ACROSTIC
~ MINUTE POETRY
~ PANTOUM
~ VILLANELLE
~ MONOTETRA
~ HAIKU (Note: I prefer "modern" hauku, [3 lines totaling 17 syllables OR LESS] but you can write "traditional" [three lines of 5/7/5 syllables] if you can do it well and without filler words. Writing 5/7/5 does not make your poem more of a haiku than someone who does not write 5/7/5, or vice versa.)
~ If none of these appeal to you but there's another form you'd like to use, please ASK FIRST. Leave a note below or message me. I'm pretty easy going about things like this; these are just forms I am more familiar with and would feel more qualified to judge.
Information on all of these forms can be found at Shadow Poetry:
http://www.shadowpoetry.com/resources/wip/types.html
RULES:
* Grammar and spelling DO count
* Author notes should include the form used and (if metaphorical) the season and what it's representing. If you're trying one of these forms for the first time, (which I encourage you to do) let me know!
* Double, triple, or more verses are allowed for forms such as the Etheree, Haiku, etc.
* No busy backgrounds, difficult to read fonts/colors, and no more than 1 picture if you are using graphics.
* Be prepared for honest but kind critiques that may or may not include suggestions for improvement. You do not need to change your poem based on my review, but if you can't handle an honest critique, don't enter.
* Minimal swearing (though I can't imagine why you'd need any) and ZERO bashing allowed.
* Lastly...Play nice and have fun!
That's it...maybe with your help, I'll find something positive about an April snowstorm.
Number of HMs will be determined at the end of the contest.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on April 27, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 500, Silver: 300, Bronze: 200, Honorable mention: 2 people
- Final notes: You would think not having a lot of entries would make my decisions easier, but I think it made it harder just because there were so many great poems! You've all done a fantastic job and I thank you for entering my contest. The snow from the original picture did melt, but we got another 6 inches or more just the other night. Seems like spring will never come, but you've all given me a lot to appreciate about each of our seasons.
Congrats to the winners! : )
Wishing you all a beautiful and blessed day,
~Julie
Contest Winners
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by Arkbear 31 lines, 11 comments, on Apr 24 3:23 PM 2008. In Life, Hope, Nature, Contest, Happiness, Longing, Inspirational, Dedication
Gold trophy winner
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How about a balled?
Seriously, I hate snow. Do you live somewhere in the Dakotas? We were expecting a huge storm like that and all we got was a light dusting on the north facing windows. -
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Sure, as long as it's really a ballad and not just an excuse to write your average, 2 or 4 lines per stanza, rhymed poem.
I'd be looking closely at the story, meter, etc.
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Your guess was close. I'm in Minnesota.
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That's a great pic ...
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I came from a place where there was summer all year round - I moved to a place where there is summer all year round. My god, it's hopeless
I'm surprised Triquatrain isn't in there
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You know nothing about snow, you can't get more perfect than that! I want to think warm thoughts, sunny beaches, and spiked lemonade.
Oh, and...a Triquatrain is more than welcome.
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sweet - although I won't be writing one
nature makes me sit forever thinking about just hat to write O.o -
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Now you're making me sad.
I'd love to see an entry from you. But considering I just had to pull my "reserved" spot from your contest, I understand. 
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You pulled it out?!
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omfg!!! the pic from my house!
snow in april just isn't cool. i know that for sure. i spent awhile cleaning our driveway - that was soooo much fun haha
loving the contest!
your ap niece
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Hey, I thought you were my AP kid, not niece!!!??? I'll claim you as my niece in real life though.
Yeah, the pic is great...the snow is not.
I hope you had fun shoveling the driveway. Had to keep you out of trouble somehow, since you got out of going to school. LOL
Love and
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Your AP MOM,
~J.
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Bear runs and jumps in the snow!!!!
Weeeeeeeee!
Snow Angels!
Let me have my fun Julie.....it's been years since I've seen a snowflake!
Rrrrrrrrr.....this is heaven!
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Hey Bear,
When you finally get done playing in the snow, I'm still hoping for an entry from you!
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I really like snow ...
but really don't feel up to writing just now. If I get to feeling better, I'll try my hand at this.
Good luck with the contest in any case. -
Congratulations to the winners and thanks for hosting
Gaylene
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