(First of all, I'm really sorry that this is so hard to read, if anyone can help me with formatting the text, I'd be really grateful.)
This is my first contest on All poetry, although I have been a member for quite some time, and have been writing for much much longer.
It's my birthday on 31st May, and I thought that I would like some mutually beneficial present-giving in the form of poetry! For example, you send me your best poetry, and I send you as many points as I can afford for those I consider to be the best.
Please enter any type of poetry. The exceptions include particularly violent or graphic words, but tasteful or meaningful erotica and anything with a purpose to show the overall idea in full will be appreciated.
I cannot tolerate:
>poor spelling,
>incorrect grammar (unless used for a purpose),
>forgetting to turn off CAPS LOCK,
>meaningless words and purple prose. I love:
>clever use of RHYTHM and wordshape in any form, >dual meanings,
>allegorism,
>basic words positioned to create complex meaning,
>passion and excitement. I'm sure there will be lots of interesting and diverse writing, and I'm really looking forward to reading them all. I would also really like it if you could put my birthday (31st May) in your author notes, just to show that you have looked through and thought about at least one of the things I have written. Happy poeting! Ladame x
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on June 1, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 100, Bronze: 50, Honorable mention: 4 people
- Final notes: I really enjoyed reading and commenting on every single one of the 40 entries I received. My birthday was a fab day, by the way, and the poetry only helped to kick-start another creative year for me.
Gold: Polar Rose - very powerful, and really quite personal. Although the subject matter made me cringe, the beauty of the words, and incredible concept really sold this piece to me. Great construction, great concept.
Silver: Oranges and Icy Flakes - the simplicity and power of carefully-chosen words really made it for me, I had to read it over and over.
Bronze: Gingerbread Boys - I was so shocked that someone used the photo, not having considered that as an option myself, and the poem really stood out to me in concept - watch out, boys.
All the honourable mentions were quite outstanding too...
And the others, well, there were some really special ones - very well-crafted - that just didn't appeal to me quite so much, either in form, or in implication. I thank you ALL for sharing your work with me.
End of essay.
Sarah x
Contest Winners
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Ah, the taste, the scent, of surging seas
And a jubilant sunlit summer rose.• Viewed by judge. [remove] -
Metal taste of cutting edge
women’s cookie-dough fingers• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
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Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Honorable mention
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Today I dressed in my finest gown, turned and twisted hair; pinned highby MaMa-2-be-Cindy 14 lines, 17 comments, on May 12 4:47 AM 2008. In Contest, Picture Inspired, Angst, Thoughts, Life, Breaking Free• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I love the sparkle in your eyes.
I love the smile upon your face.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
In every precious bead there lies
a miracle before your eyes,• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
'Do not be in a hurry to see me / You will see, / My black hair falling gracefully against my cheek / My petal smooth skin glowing with the• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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dripping seduction shining blood-red in the dark• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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What should I call this royal siren clenching my heart?
The veil that has been shed upon my desire.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Shall we dance to the tune of everything
Pain and sorrow mixed into a rival fling.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
S oftly you touch my heart with your love W hispers of the soul; of deep spirituality• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Her hair shined when it was raining,
her smile would brighten a cloudy day,by James R 63 lines, 14 comments, on Mar 31 5:25 AM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
why do poets write?
why do we spend countless hours pondering new wordsby dreamweaver08 20 lines, 1 comment, on May 8 1:04 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Oh they took the paper from me,
And stranded me on that seat.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Happy birthday and congrats on your first contest, hope you get many great entries...and hold many more great contests
Cindy -
can we only enter the once?
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I have only opened it to one entry each, but I might increase it a bit later when I see if I get a large number of entries - little bit scared of getting a tonne, but I want to see some more super-good ones, so perhaps I'll have to keep the numbers big!
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okies , no probs
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Happy birthday.Thanks for the contest.My birthday is a day before yours ie on 30th May.I would love a gift in form of points...lol.have fun!
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Thank you, ladame for the HM and congrats to all the winners. Hope you have a wonderfully creative year.
~ Nicolette
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I Love this prompt.....thank you for inspiring the poem...the bronze..and the competition. bravo all!
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Thank you very much indeed for the silver.
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