THE PROMPT:
I was reading a poem, and I began to doubt its plausibility. Suddenly, I got an idea for a prompt. I want you to lie to me. Make up a completely fake story that does not relate to you at all and go with it. Be committed. Put emotion into it. Trick me into thinking that you're telling the truth.
For this contest, you are not merely adopting a persona.... I want you to write a completely outlandish fib.
I'm not looking for little lies (like for example: "I said my cat's name was Baxter, but it was really Fluffy... wow I so fooled you). I want deep, controversial lies.
Attempt big, farfetched poems. If you pull-off a more outrageous lie, you will score higher.
Poets should be able to express a wide range of emotions. Hopefully, this prompt will challenge you to write something new. If your life has always been horrible, talk about how perfect it is. But if you think your life is awesome, try penning a poem that is dark and sinister.
Considering the subject matter of this contest, be very careful with your submissions. Try not to lie about something that will offend or upset someone else.
Prewrites are currently NOT being accepted. If you have previously lied in a poem, shame on you. Naughty naughty... tsk tsk!
THE REQUIREMENTS:
- Cite your lie in your "Author's Notes"
- Please use Spellcheck
- No Chat Lingo or Stickycaps
- This is an Anonymous Contest
- I'm not against profanity, but if it makes you look like an idiot, I'll be sure to let you know.
- I don't want you in this contest! (that was an example of a lie)
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on June 17, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 500, Silver: 250, Bronze: 125, Honorable mention: 2 people
- Final notes: I hate to say this, but I was very disappointed with all of the entries. They were laughably bad. No one understood the prompt's concept, and all of the poems sounded horribly fake. None of your entries should have received trophies...
Ha! Did I fool you? Sorry, being as this contest is called "Lie to Me," I thought I'd get in one more set of lies. I didn't mean any of that stuff above. I know... I'm a jerk.
Truthfully, I was very pleased with the entries. This was a difficult contest to judge...
Gold, Silver, and Bronze went to poets that described vivid imagery and not only talked about their lies, but actually provided believable examples.
Honorable Mention went to two poems that I felt attacked the prompt with creative/unique approaches.
Congratulations to everyone... and yes, I actually do mean it.... no more lies from me... never again will I lie... nope... never... uhh... I'm Spider-man.
Contest Winners
- Error: Unable to find finalist item 4302251, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
- Error: Unable to find finalist item 4301947, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
-
Belive me for I won't lie to you
For my every word is true• Commented on by judge. [remove]
Silver trophy winner
Honorable mention
Entries [22]
1 - 22 of 22
-
I imagine the sad, graceless way that you fell,
feel the slow bullets sucking you down.by Animarising 33 lines, 2 comments, on Jun 3 8:30 AM 2008• Commented on by judge. -
by Clinging-to-Life 31 lines, 3 comments, on Jun 3 11:55 AM 2008• Commented on by judge.
-
I don't want to be
Can't they seeby BigRob450 28 lines, 3 comments, on Jun 4 4:49 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. -
Torn up love letters is all I have left… A sobbing shell of a thing once referred to as a man.• Commented on by judge.
-
"How big of a lie could it possibly be. One's own secret kept discreet. But what happens next when every thing comes unfold. When that lie is finally discovered and then told." Concealed within me aby Foolsihness 12 lines, 2 comments, on Jun 5 3:22 PM 2008• Commented on by judge.
-
i was always very small
and had no power• Commented on by judge. -
You loved me. You loved me like the sun rising gold and crimson,• Commented on by judge.
-
"Daddy, Daddy!" I love youby RayneChill 14 lines, 2 comments, on Jun 11 8:38 PM 2008• Commented on by judge.
-
He promised me forever Such an unfettered timeby chasingwhiterabbits 23 lines, 1 comment, on Jun 14 11:04 PM 2008• Commented on by judge.
-
I wake up each morning, with a wide grin of accomplishment. It's a new day, yay to be me, life is great when your me.by Mrhollister 5 lines, 1 comment, on Jun 16 1:10 AM 2008• Commented on by judge.
-
After we'er married, darling
Our life will be pure blissby echo-ink 23 lines, 3 comments, on Jun 16 8:40 PM 2008• Commented on by judge.
Add a comment
Comments
1 - 6 of 6
-
Wow.. you don't ask for much do you..lol.. I'm sure that you will get some really interesting entries.. Best of luck!!
Angel
-
Very clever idea...
Pinocchio was a brilliant Disney movie as well, so props for posting a picture of him.
He gets such a bad rap, but I think he was just talking about things he wanted and then pretended they were truth...poor Pinocchio.
-
This should be fun but I'll need some help with it...I know I'll ask my husband he's good at lying!!
I guess I could come up with something on my own
darlintlc -
what a great isea for a contest!!makes you think a little as well i will see what i can do? best luck
-
teehee.
great idea for a contest.
sadly, i am no good at lying. they all come back to bite me in the bum!
but i hope you get some really awesome entries!
-
you know, i think you should do this again, lol, as you can see i STarRTED to try, and just lost all will for lack of in terest due to my situation, lol,
oh an i really am superman.
Adding your comment:
1 - 6 of 6
