I have been reading a few poems about facades/masks that we hide behind, so this topic has become the inspiration for my contest.
I'd like you to show me what is behind YOUR facade/mask
We are all hiding our true selves in some way, whether it be behind
- a smile
- anger
- pretence
- image
and the list goes on
Just state in your poem what your facade is, and write about who is underneath etc
It doesn't have to be about you personally, as long as it is relatable. I would prefer to see a specific poem, but a generalized one is ok to.
Please don't use the title of the contest as your poem title 
Remember less is more... make your words speak volumes
Show don't tell - use poetic device
I don't mind a bit of complexity, but I don't want my brain to hurt
Please be aware of grammar and spelling (yes, it matters :D)
I can give you a technical review on your poem, only if you want me to, but state that in your notes, or I will assume this is your polished work. (no critical comments will be given unless you ask for one in your notes)
This contest will be open for the full two weeks, prewrites are allowed because I know a lot of you will have poems written on this subject already. BUT there is only one entry per person, so make your's count!
Have fun!!
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on June 22, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 600, Silver: 300, Bronze: 150, Honorable mention: 5 people
- Final notes: I am sorry this took so long to judge. Have had computer troubles and then been sick with virus.
I am so pleased with the response I got though (was not expecting so many enteries, which took me quite a while to read through). All the poems were extremely high quality and I only wish I had enough points to give you all a trophy!
Congats to the winners! I hope you all read their poems - they are well worth it.
Contest Winners
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Shattered fragments
of yesterday's porcelain mask• Commented on by judge. [remove] - Error: Unable to find finalist item 4241680, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
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So much rage is trying to take control of me
I feel like dynamite sitting in the noon day sunby smonte19124 41 lines, 2 comments, on Jun 2 6:57 PM 2008. In Thoughts, Sadness, Anger
Honorable mention
• Commented on by judge. [remove] - Error: Unable to find finalist item 4026133, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Entries [36]
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If they knew
If they truly knewby SomethingPoetic 46 lines, 3 comments, on Sep 4 8:52 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
This is kind of a reverse reflection of how people perceive me and how I see myself.by HeavenScent4U 34 lines, 28 comments, on Jul 15 12:52 AM 2005. In Sad• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Don't be fooled by me,
I see far more than you can believe.by SingPraiz4Hym 15 lines, 5 comments, on Apr 25 11:34 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Decisions
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What do you hide?
Beauty, rage, sadness or truth?by Dragonheart1 19 lines, 4 comments, on May 16 8:42 AM 2008• Commented on by judge. -
A man of many faces,
most of which you'll see.• Commented on by judge. -
Protect...dignity, Hide...secrets,
Twist...realityby faithful-star 44 lines, 5 comments, on May 2 4:53 PM 2008. In Personal, Thoughts, Life, Teenage thinking, Society, Teen issues• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
• I wake up every day
And I think what mask to wearby Poetry-and-rhyme 30 lines, 9 comments, on May 21 3:14 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. -
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hide behind the maskby Re-invention 14 lines, 5 comments, on May 12 6:44 PM 2008
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Reflections of the real world -
as your true self waits to be seen ...• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
This is about a woman who fulfills a fantasy, but refuses to realize the actuality of what she's done.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Behind this fake, horrid mask Is a girl yerning to be freeby InMyOwnGlassBox 23 lines, 1 comment, on Jun 2 10:44 PM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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I may be young But I am not freeby Reanna93 19 lines, 3 comments, on Jun 1 5:51 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I stand, gibbous with vacuity The eponym of dualityby LearningHow2Smile 25 lines, 1 comment, on Jun 2 10:44 AM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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my silent little struggle - i'll never let you see• Commented on by judge.
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Please ignore my useless words
their just slurred sentencesby vaioxjulia 19 lines, 3 comments, on Jun 2 2:11 PM 2008. In Personal• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
The highest expression of the effectiveness of the resplendent rondeau
Is the degree to which it invokes an absence of expression in its l• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Pretending to be something I'm not Struggling desperately to be perfect• Commented on by judge.
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Children! Children! Now gather round,by Livingemptyspaces 22 lines, 1 comment, on Jun 2 7:12 PM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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If you saw her now You would never guessby ClaustrophobicJoy 23 lines, 1 comment, on Jun 2 7:28 PM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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I watch you try to hide
Trying to elude the judging glancesby Habitual Romance... 78 lines, 2 comments, on Dec 16 2:49 AM 2007. In Thoughts, Love, Life, Self, Personal., Lost in thought• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
What we want to hear is often a lie
rarely will we ever hear the truth• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I'ma try and write something new for you -
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I'll look forward to your entry Thank you!!
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Great idea but I am totally obvious so not for me lol!
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holy snap! thats a lot of entries!
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oh wow! thank you so much for the gold! this was a great contest and im glad you got so many entries! congrats to the others as well
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