Here's what you have to do:
1. Enter up to 5 poems that I haven't commented on.
2. It has to be only poems. No prose, or the like - just poems.
3. If you're somehow able to enter my contest with me being on your ignore list - you will be automatically removed. I do not know if that's a possibility or not but if I can't comment on your work - bye!
If you wish to remove my comment after the Contest is over, feel free. I give a shit. If you need your ego stroked all the time, that's your business, not mine. However! if you do it during the Contest, your entry is automatically disqualified, and will be removed when I review your poem again in final judging.
Here's what I will do:
1. I will definitely comment on your work, even if it's the most generic comment ever, I will. I give you my word.
2. Remove any entry with or without a comment that isn't a "poem".
Here's what I won't do:
1. Praise your work if it isn't worth the praise.
2. Lie to you about your work.
Everything I state on your entry will be my opinion, and that's all it is. If you do not like my opinion, remove your entry, and place me on your ignore list. Simple as that. You'll never have to read a comment by me again. Lovely, ain't it?
Here's what my comments entail:
Mainly pointing out errors in spelling, things that I feel do not make sense, suggesting to you if another form is best, if you rhymed your poem, whether it's good or not, if it needs work etc.,
If your poem is riddled with errors, I may not comment on the message of the poem because I was distracted by the plethora of errors it had, and if I'm sitting there pointing them out to you, and you come back at me in an angry retort realize this: you're only making yourself look like an idiot, and not me. I'm not the one who had a poem up with a shitload of errors. This may not be "school" (as so many state to me when I point out such things) but this is a WRITING WEBSITE YOU MORON! so at least present something that won't, or can not be ridiculed or what you perceive as ridicule by people like me who are glad to point out these errors.
However, also realize that if I point out these errors doesn't mean I didn't like your work, and I will come back to it later, so fix the errors and perhaps the improvement will garner a placement. The "Edit" button is there for a reason, have the sense to use it. Or don't have the sense, I don't care.
If you do not care for such comments, this is what you do: do not enter this contest. That's the sort of comments I make, and have always made.
So, up to 5 entries. Only 1 of your entries is a contender for a trophy at my choosing, however, all will be commented on.
Remember: only poems I HAVE NOT COMMENTED ON! ONLY and I CRITIQUE.
Have fun!
-Nam
1. Enter up to 5 poems that I haven't commented on.
2. It has to be only poems. No prose, or the like - just poems.
3. If you're somehow able to enter my contest with me being on your ignore list - you will be automatically removed. I do not know if that's a possibility or not but if I can't comment on your work - bye!
If you wish to remove my comment after the Contest is over, feel free. I give a shit. If you need your ego stroked all the time, that's your business, not mine. However! if you do it during the Contest, your entry is automatically disqualified, and will be removed when I review your poem again in final judging.
Here's what I will do:
1. I will definitely comment on your work, even if it's the most generic comment ever, I will. I give you my word.
2. Remove any entry with or without a comment that isn't a "poem".
Here's what I won't do:
1. Praise your work if it isn't worth the praise.
2. Lie to you about your work.
Everything I state on your entry will be my opinion, and that's all it is. If you do not like my opinion, remove your entry, and place me on your ignore list. Simple as that. You'll never have to read a comment by me again. Lovely, ain't it?
Here's what my comments entail:
Mainly pointing out errors in spelling, things that I feel do not make sense, suggesting to you if another form is best, if you rhymed your poem, whether it's good or not, if it needs work etc.,
If your poem is riddled with errors, I may not comment on the message of the poem because I was distracted by the plethora of errors it had, and if I'm sitting there pointing them out to you, and you come back at me in an angry retort realize this: you're only making yourself look like an idiot, and not me. I'm not the one who had a poem up with a shitload of errors. This may not be "school" (as so many state to me when I point out such things) but this is a WRITING WEBSITE YOU MORON! so at least present something that won't, or can not be ridiculed or what you perceive as ridicule by people like me who are glad to point out these errors.
However, also realize that if I point out these errors doesn't mean I didn't like your work, and I will come back to it later, so fix the errors and perhaps the improvement will garner a placement. The "Edit" button is there for a reason, have the sense to use it. Or don't have the sense, I don't care.
If you do not care for such comments, this is what you do: do not enter this contest. That's the sort of comments I make, and have always made.
So, up to 5 entries. Only 1 of your entries is a contender for a trophy at my choosing, however, all will be commented on.
Remember: only poems I HAVE NOT COMMENTED ON! ONLY and I CRITIQUE.
Have fun!
-Nam
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on June 8, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 1000, Silver: 500, Bronze: 250, Honorable mention: 6 people
- Final notes: Originally I was going to give an HM to anyone who made the list I kept but since so many poems were in contention for 1st place (all those awarded a trophy in this Contest) I decided not to. And, though originally the list I had was quite longer (about 60 or more poems listed) after removing more than one entry by most of those on the list already, I decided that I'd just award those in contention for the 1st place. But I will mention those who made the final list:
(minus those who've placed)
Cereus - Night Hope
What Becomes of Us - ChildoftheWild
Monday - faithbound
Keeper of Time - joyya
Riots and Revolutions - secberm
Trying - OhEmetophobia
Bitten Nipple - Ashcock
Bad Day for a Cheap Hanging - artis
Yellow - Lowercase Prelude
In a Split Second - artis
unworthy of living - LittleAnn
Bye By Flutterbye - The SSA Fluffy
mortality of men - HellRaiser21
Not Good Enough at All - fakeport
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I believe I commented on all entries, whether generic comments or actual critiques. If I didn't comment on your work, oops.
Anyway ...
-Nam
Contest Winners
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by leander 33 lines, 49 comments, on Jan 22 7:45 AM 2008. In Contemporary, Nature, Love
Silver trophy winner
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by Luna Tique Fringe 43 lines, 49 comments, on Sep 6 9:16 PM 2007. In Contemporary, Life, Love
Honorable mention
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When I think of your name
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Crushing peppers of Chilean region,
rubbing eyes with wrist to avoid the sting.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
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Your unfrowning countenance
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Your dog began yelping again, Which started my dog barking again.by AddenLee 7 lines, 1 comment, on Apr 29 9:37 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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"I said so" will never work, after they acquire the word "why?"by AddenLee 15 lines, 1 comment, on May 13 12:22 AM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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by wendymolly 25 lines, 6 comments, on May 7 11:51 PM 2008. In thoughts.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by wendymolly 81 lines, 7 comments, on Jan 27 11:44 PM 2008. In personal.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by wendymolly 36 lines, 6 comments, on Mar 30 5:10 AM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I swallow
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by Luna Tique Fringe 19 lines, 16 comments, on Aug 6 9:03 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by Luna Tique Fringe 35 lines, 22 comments, on Aug 6 8:29 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by Luna Tique Fringe 80 lines, 4 comments, on Apr 3 3:21 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I walked behind him, and it feels Like something too common to beby Deacon Kane 23 lines, 1 comment, on May 13 2:04 AM 2008. In Life• Commented on by judge.
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She was never mine, I told him, Watching his eyes for a flickerby Deacon Kane 23 lines, 1 comment, on May 13 2:18 AM 2008. In Thoughts• Commented on by judge.
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I used to be a poet, the thoughts Escaped from where they'd gone again,by Deacon Kane 20 lines, 1 comment, on May 13 2:29 AM 2008. In Thoughts• Commented on by judge.
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I hide behind a sunny smile, but Inside the miles have ground meby Deacon Kane 19 lines, 1 comment, on May 13 2:36 AM 2008. In Weird• Commented on by judge.
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by LittleAnn 33 lines, 3 comments, on May 3 9:06 AM 2008. In National Socialism• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I write sonnets to a lady that I loved, it sometimes tastesby Deacon Kane 20 lines, 1 comment, on May 13 2:45 AM 2008. In Thoughts• Commented on by judge.
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You know I'll never love you
But you know I always willby Merry Christmas 32 lines, 10 comments, on Apr 24 7:41 AM 2008. In Thoughts, My life, Lost in thought• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
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by Merry Christmas 14 lines, 3 comments, on Apr 15 5:16 AM 2008. In Thoughts• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Standing here on the brink
of my very own distructionby TakenforLife 51 lines, 9 comments, on May 5 7:58 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
For years i have seen my world
as a mess that keeps being torn apartby TakenforLife 53 lines, 3 comments, on May 4 1:22 AM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
One day we will be there a place noone can touchby TakenforLife 40 lines, 5 comments, on May 3 4:21 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I feel so alone noone hears meby TakenforLife 18 lines, 3 comments, on May 11 9:24 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Oh the pain I feel
it is tearing me apartby TakenforLife 73 lines, 6 comments, on May 11 7:08 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Locked in a box: Locked in a box,
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I wonder how to set it free
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The most beautiful ocean I have seen
I'm washed away but still have my control• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
You're a tough one, of sorts
Mixing in with those heavy cream thugs.by RyanosaurusWrecks 15 lines, 19 comments, on Mar 17 12:11 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Engraved like the birth rights on walls of my womb,
is your scent in my eyes, euphoric perfumed gloom.by RyanosaurusWrecks 35 lines, 6 comments, on Feb 10 9:48 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
The pages unfold
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Don't fret, sweet soul
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A SEED WAS IMPLANTED IN ME
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by Dancing the Rumba 26 lines, 8 comments, on Jan 23 4:55 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by Dancing the Rumba 36 lines, 3 comments, on Jan 8 11:38 AM 2008. In Sunset, pic prompt, by a kid, wierd• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by Dancing the Rumba 28 lines, 10 comments, on Dec 27 4:45 PM 2007. In flowers, picture prompt, imagery• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Goodbye friends
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walking down the street
you hear somany thingsby Himura Kenshin 18 lines, 4 comments, on Aug 18 6:04 PM 2005. In Other• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
ALL THE BLOOD SWEAT AND TEARS
ALL THE SPIRIT HEART AND CHEERS• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
The roof-top wobbles and spins out of control
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sheltered by shame seasons change the same• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I wrote a letter for you today with my eraserby ccb 16 lines, 11 comments, on Feb 19 11:27 AM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Look into these eyes of confusion,
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She shall never know
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PLEASE READ, I NEED FEEDBACK. MY PLACING IN A CONTEST IS AT STAKE.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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A short but powerful poemby Dancing the Rumba 11 lines, 16 comments, on Apr 5 8:17 PM 2008. In Nature, Other, Thoughts, Weird, Interesting• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Written to a very special someoneby Esgon Rashak 33 lines, 13 comments, on Sep 17 10:15 PM 2007. In Love• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Flaw's and All
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ieces of each and everyoneby forethought 50 lines, 2 comments, on May 13 6:07 PM 2008. In Contemporary, Contest, Hope, Life, Personal, Other• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Hand in hand We walk our path• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Damn
She was rightby Blooming Poet 2 lines, 5 comments, on May 11 4:58 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Tonight I hand you my heartby Blooming Poet 5 lines, 5 comments, on May 13 8:53 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Summer's unbearable heat Beats down on my naked backby Blooming Poet 4 lines, 2 comments, on May 16 11:57 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I give a shit.> you forgot don't.
i will see if i have anything good enough for this or not.
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No, I didn't. "I give a shit" means the same thing as "I don't give a shit." It's a saying where I am from.
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oh okay.
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wonders how much shit you will get with this one...good luck with the thick skin
peace Muddy
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The apocalypse of reason
Just what I always wanted.
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Every comment's retarded. Hello.
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Hello.
Pretty awesome idea. But rather you than me, you've got over 100 entries to read in a couple of weeks. A number that I've just made that little bit bigger. Sorry.
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I have over 30,000 comments listed on my author page, over 20,000 of them are critiques, if this contest gets 300 entries, that's nothing, I can read/comment on those thoroughly in a couple of days.
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Ok, wow.
That's really quite awesome.
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"So I hope you read the "guidelines/rules" etc of the contest because your reaction from my comments is your fault, not mine."
Well, that would depend on your definition of poetry, really.
For some, it's anything rhyming, while for others, it doesn't have to rhyme, but has a certain flow that makes it poetic in nature.
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Wow - I don't even know what to say..
Thank you for the gold, I'm honoured
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Thank you for hosting, for the listing & for tolerating such a deluge of poetry, Nam.
I know 6 of the nine winners, so that bodes well. Congratulations, one & all. Be your usual lovely selves, Poets & Scribes. 
Wanda
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I actually made one comment that said, "I have no comment for this poem." - it was so bad that it made me speechless. Props to the person who made me speechless because their work was so awful.
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Oh, forgot to remove the second one by artis. eh.
-Nam
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Congrats to the winners!
It makes me happy to see my poem "unworthy of living" made it onto your list. Your comment plus my poem even being on that list means a lot to me!
Annie
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Thank you for the honorable mention, the upside to pissing a few people off is that both your praise and general critique are worth more to those whom receive it.
[And I don't usually write in (or read poems of) such a form either]
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Congratulations to all winners and thank you for granting me with HM trophy. I just wonder how you had enough nerves and patience to read all of us and to make the right decision. Poetry is a matter of taste but mostly a matter of quality. I am glad you find mine worthy of your attention. Hope to meet you again reading my poetry.
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Thank you very much for seeing my entry silver worthy. congratulations to everyone else!
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Thanks for the read. Suggestion taken. Thanks for the HM. Congrats on a huge contest.
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lololol, ah, more laughter at your contest description. yes i am so bored that I am reading through your contests because I find your sarcasm incredibly amusing tonight.... ha ha ha. I find it most hilarious that you seem to be "ignored" frequently. you must be a real charmer ;-)
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