"You, the woman; I, the man; this, the world:
And each is the work of all."
-kenneth patchen
Because the coyest tendrils of Existence can, perhaps, not be articulated even with all mastery of the gods' beautiful languages,
we seek those poets which traipse closest to the edge without fear of the Fall.
Let your prompt be, foremost, creativity:
unique sentence structure, use of grammar, punctuation, vocabulary and literary devices.
We're looking to give away 1500 points to the poet who perceives these language devices most uniquely.
The theme of your piece may be anything; however, be sure to keep in mind
that some topics and styles are harder to deliver freshly
( - maudlin suicides or unrequited Love, for example).
If you're capable, though, squeeze them out and pour us a foamy tall one - we aren't displeased by styles merely different than our own... (curse, you fireballs, if you feel it in your belly).
"Kiss me forever;
give me Oblivion;
I thrash no more, for I've seen
the ever-birthing of Being.
And now, held in purest Love,
I have found the source of things:
God in the latticed embrace of All and Naught:
Divinity is a two-stemmed flower, overarching,
and I've stolen to its garden."
--Zachary Ramey
There will be no pre-writes.
We are giving many points, and these may be for the gold only--however, time may change this silly rule depending upon your brilliances.
The contest is anonymous and will be judged by myself and my Lover, Lanternhearted, when we see it fit to close.
"There were tears.
Quietness and Emptiness
fitted together like stacked spoons.
There was a snuffing in the hollows
at the base of a lovely throat.
And a hard honey-colored shoulder had a
semicircle of teethmarks on it."
-Arundhati Roy
If you're looking for inspiration, please message Lanternhearted or myself and we'll refer you somewhere effulgent.
I do hope these need not be stated, but, Just In Case:
-Brim creativity as wheeling fledglings;
PLEASE remember that it is a difficult thing to properly use "heart", "moonlight", "tears", and "honeysweet delight" in a sentence which does not groan for mercy or euthanasia.
-harvest the sweeter pears
-appropriateness is ever an asset, as is subtlety
-rhyme only if it is the Calling given to you by God Himself
-play politely and with burly confidence
Please, tickle us flimsy with your well-whipped, white egg words.
Zen
(Zack & Jen)
"Chacko, where do old birds go to die?
Why don't dead ones fall like stones from the sky?"
-Arundhati Roy
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on July 19
- Rewards: Gold: 1500
- Final notes:
We have little certitude as to things.
Contests are good. The call for judgment pushes ones face in the dirty splendor of ambivalence. The truth is that it really is utterly magical to truly understand what one means.
It is often in the particulars that reside those things worthy of note, and several of the poems not formally lauded contain valuable English.
This was a challenging contest. We thank you all.
-Zack and Jen
Contest Winners
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Hot twilight sings across a face
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This is violent and beautiful; quaint.• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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The moment was a static secret,
our bodies poised like wax figurines with still-beating hearts.• Commented on by judge. [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Entries [15]
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This night is a mist of explosions
as I feel the lento trace of your fingerby Swan song 32 lines, 4 comments, on Jun 13 3:56 PM• Commented on by judge. -
I don't know if this qualifies as a graceful tongue but it is my styleby Mandika 50 lines, 4 comments, on Jun 25 9:06 AM• Commented on by judge.
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Stuck in this cloud
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This is about a boat that capsized
This is when people went over boardby LeanneBridgewater 40 lines, 2 comments, on Jul 6 7:29 AM. In Nature, Other, world, environment, sea, contest• Commented on by judge. -
by adsaige 40 lines, 10 comments, on Jul 6 11:40 PM. In contemporary, love, life, thoughts, spiritual, rewards comments. Reward• Commented on by judge.
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Encircling flesh-- rapt in her gaze:
reverberations from her throat caught sublime;by Avatar of Innocence 18 lines, 1 comment, on Jul 6 10:06 PM• Commented on by judge. -
I am the tide that pulls you screaming away.• Commented on by judge.
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can i reserve?
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Beautiful contest, Zack and Jen - very Zen-like... Bookmarking this one.
~ Nicolette
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PLEASE remember that it is a difficult thing to properly use "heart", "moonlight", "tears", and "honeysweet delight" in a sentence which does not groan for mercy or euthanasia.
LMAO! Oh my goddess...just for that count me in!
Sounds like a peach of contest, you two...congrats on such fine wording and smithery.
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It just had to be said - or rather, some people need reminded.
So glad to have reeled you in! You've the creative breadth of Arundhati Roy - a real accomplishment if you've noted how often we quoted her for this contest.
Looking forward to hearing your spin.
zen
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i think i just might enter this!
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Right, to work I get - might be sketchy, it's been a while.
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My longing doesn't make up for a lack of inspiration; I'd enter if I could find the words...
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I never replied to you on your request for inspiration! A true failure of memory on my part. Terribly sorry, Kendal.
jen
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Too bad no prewrites ...
as I really don't feel up to writing much just now, and I do like the point of your contest.
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Thank ye hosts kindly for the shiny...I'm much pleased and delighted to have participated in such a wonderfully inspiring contest.
Congrats to all!
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