Below are some forms of poetry I have never seen used on this site. I’m challenging you to attempt them. No rules except to do the form correctly.
I will also accept any other non-rhyming form poetry such as acrostics, haikus, shape poetry, etc... as long as it was written this year (January 1, 2008 and forward) or written fresh for this contest.
UPDATE: I'm only accepting new writes now.
Multiple entries accepted.
The forms I’d like to see in particular are...
ABC poem
An ABC poem has 5 lines that create a mood, picture, or feeling.
Lines 1 through 4 are made up of words, phrases or clauses - and the first word of each line is in alphabetical order from the first word.
Line 5 is one sentence, beginning with any letter.
Modern Cinquain
The modern cinquain is based on a word count of words of a certain type.
line 1 - one word (noun) a title or name of the subject
line 2 - two words (adjectives) describing the title
line 3 - three words (verbs) describing an action related to the title
line 4 - four words describing a feeling about the title, a complete sentence
line 5 - one word referring back to the title of the poem
Rictameter
A rictameter is a nine line poetry form. The 1st and last lines are the same with the syllable count as follows:
line 1 - 2 syllables - same as line 9
line 2 - 4 syllables
line 3 - 6 syllables
line 4 - 8 syllables
line 5 - 10 syllables
line 6 - 8 syllables
line 7 - 6 syllables
line 8 - 4 syllables
line 9 - 2 syllables - same as line 1
Senryu
A short Japanese poem that is similar to a haiku (three unrhymed lines of five, seven, and five syllables) in structure but treats human beings rather than nature, often in a humorous or satiric way.
I will also accept any other non-rhyming form poetry such as acrostics, haikus, shape poetry, etc... as long as it was written this year (January 1, 2008 and forward) or written fresh for this contest.
UPDATE: I'm only accepting new writes now.
Multiple entries accepted.
The forms I’d like to see in particular are...
ABC poem
An ABC poem has 5 lines that create a mood, picture, or feeling.
Lines 1 through 4 are made up of words, phrases or clauses - and the first word of each line is in alphabetical order from the first word.
Line 5 is one sentence, beginning with any letter.
Modern Cinquain
The modern cinquain is based on a word count of words of a certain type.
line 1 - one word (noun) a title or name of the subject
line 2 - two words (adjectives) describing the title
line 3 - three words (verbs) describing an action related to the title
line 4 - four words describing a feeling about the title, a complete sentence
line 5 - one word referring back to the title of the poem
Rictameter
A rictameter is a nine line poetry form. The 1st and last lines are the same with the syllable count as follows:
line 1 - 2 syllables - same as line 9
line 2 - 4 syllables
line 3 - 6 syllables
line 4 - 8 syllables
line 5 - 10 syllables
line 6 - 8 syllables
line 7 - 6 syllables
line 8 - 4 syllables
line 9 - 2 syllables - same as line 1
Senryu
A short Japanese poem that is similar to a haiku (three unrhymed lines of five, seven, and five syllables) in structure but treats human beings rather than nature, often in a humorous or satiric way.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on April 23, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 9 people
- Final notes: Wow! So many great poems. I've never given so many trophies away. I just wish I could give more than 1 gold, silver, and bronze. All the finalists were deserving. Thank you to all.
Please look for a rhymed form poetry contest from me in the next couple of days.
Contest Winners
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by going nowhere 24 lines, 25 comments, on Jan 21 5:50 PM 2008. In line unit palindrome
Honorable mention
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by AliceinPoetryLand 10 lines, 2 comments, on Apr 23 6:41 AM 2008. In Contest, Thoughts Honorable mention
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Silver trophy winner
Entries [20]
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Growing more distant with every passing day
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i cant breath,by LilRaccoon 10 lines, 10 comments, on Apr 20 7:05 PM 2008. In Dark, Death, Lost in thought, Personal.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
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Slumber
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by The Madman 34 lines, 34 comments, on Feb 14 8:17 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Wonderful lessons in this contest
Thankyou dear poet, what wonderful lessons you
have listed here for us to learn and enjoy!
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Brilliant forms
A good mix of form you have selected for your contest hope you have lots of entries.....if you look in the categories section you will find many of the forms you have listed as not being seen on this poetry site they are there and members have held contests using the forms you have mentioned...always great though to see these forms in a contest.
good luck and enjoy.
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Congratulations to the winners and thanks so much for the HM's
Thanks for hosting to
Gaylene
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