I'd like you to become the Universe, the Earth and or something from the largeness of nature physically and or spiritually. Please speak for it, adopting the being of the subject you have taken on. The 'largeness' I mean is not necessarily physical largeness, but large in terms of meaning and significance. This could also include an atom or something microcosmic but keep it GRAND in substance.
Examples: Planet Earth, Sky, Sea, Desert, Rain Forest, Large Herd of Caribou, Polar Cap.
Anything you feel to be of our Worlds largeness, which should have its voice heard, the voice which you will give by becoming it.
By no means compulsory, but if you want one example, amongst millions, of what I'm talking about, please take a look at a recent write of mine on this link, if you do and want to comment, I'd be very pleased:
http://allpoetry.com/poem/4310139
This invitation is to dive into the 'prompt' as fully as possible. Craftsmanship in form and grammar will be appreciated and taken into account. This in the main will be evaluated by NurseChilly, who has kindly agreed to collaborate with me in the contest. This is just as well because I feel far from qualified to be the best judge on these specifics.
However, what is mostly being looked for here is the ability to give yourself to the subject. Taking on what is intended as a newness of adventure. Freshness of your eye and way of viewing will be the sign of this having taken place.
NOW EXTENDED - by a week and points upped to 'Big'.
RULES:
1, New writes only.
2, Left alignment.
3, No busy backgrounds please.
4, Clear distinction between text and background colours if used.
5, Avoid any personal subjects, leave them to leap to the 'Large'.
6. Go to meet your subject, BECOME IT, rather than bringing it to yourself.
6. Avoid intellectual theory from dominating a sense of immediate 'taste' and perception.
7. Use the power of your creative imagination to step fully into the prompt.
NOTE: 'immediate perception' or 'taste' = being 'in' it rather than talking about it from a distance before or after the event.
Any entries not seen to have reflected any of these listed, will most likely be overlooked.
Any questions, then please don't hesitate to ask.
NurseChilly I believe, favours non-rhyming.
Me myself, am more open to either but if rhyming, it must not be to predictable or constraining in a place of over-importance.
Much thanks to ArkBear for his support and big heart.
Much thanks to NurseChilly, for overall support in all ways and for agreeing to judge with me.
Examples: Planet Earth, Sky, Sea, Desert, Rain Forest, Large Herd of Caribou, Polar Cap.
Anything you feel to be of our Worlds largeness, which should have its voice heard, the voice which you will give by becoming it.
By no means compulsory, but if you want one example, amongst millions, of what I'm talking about, please take a look at a recent write of mine on this link, if you do and want to comment, I'd be very pleased:
http://allpoetry.com/poem/4310139
This invitation is to dive into the 'prompt' as fully as possible. Craftsmanship in form and grammar will be appreciated and taken into account. This in the main will be evaluated by NurseChilly, who has kindly agreed to collaborate with me in the contest. This is just as well because I feel far from qualified to be the best judge on these specifics.
However, what is mostly being looked for here is the ability to give yourself to the subject. Taking on what is intended as a newness of adventure. Freshness of your eye and way of viewing will be the sign of this having taken place.
NOW EXTENDED - by a week and points upped to 'Big'.
RULES:
1, New writes only.
2, Left alignment.
3, No busy backgrounds please.
4, Clear distinction between text and background colours if used.
5, Avoid any personal subjects, leave them to leap to the 'Large'.
6. Go to meet your subject, BECOME IT, rather than bringing it to yourself.
6. Avoid intellectual theory from dominating a sense of immediate 'taste' and perception.
7. Use the power of your creative imagination to step fully into the prompt.
NOTE: 'immediate perception' or 'taste' = being 'in' it rather than talking about it from a distance before or after the event.
Any entries not seen to have reflected any of these listed, will most likely be overlooked.
Any questions, then please don't hesitate to ask.
NurseChilly I believe, favours non-rhyming.
Me myself, am more open to either but if rhyming, it must not be to predictable or constraining in a place of over-importance.
Much thanks to ArkBear for his support and big heart.
Much thanks to NurseChilly, for overall support in all ways and for agreeing to judge with me.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on July 11, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 1000, Silver: 500, Bronze: 250, Honorable mention: 3 people
- Final notes: I didn't dream that this would be so tough to judge.
The poems are excellent, what a fantastic response!
I feel, there are those with more 'substance' than others and those more faithful to the prompt than others, with these qualities overlapping it has not made this easy to evaluate. There isn't one poem which didn't engage me... how I wish I could use three sets of trophies!
A huge "THANK YOU!" and much deserved "WELL DONE!" to all of you.
NurseChilly has had an unexpected amount arrive on her plate recently, however she has been kind enough to compare notes with me for the sake of the judging, which believe me I am very thankful for.
There are some very worthy poems in this contest and a few of which only have a couple of comments. Please, if and when you have time, I believe taking a look through may be a well rewarding exchange.
Although this part has been fairly tough, I have enjoyed this contest and I hope that you have all enjoyed it as well.
Thank you so much for taking part and making it happen.
Sol
Contest Winners
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Vapors spilled out
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Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Honorable mention
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I, the Atmosphere of unknown,
surround this earth potently,by ears2hearyou 91 lines, 8 comments, on Jun 9 8:34 PM 2008. In Contest, Dark, Hope, Life, Nature, Thoughts, Spiritual, Contemporary, Happine• Commented on by judge. -
Where the mist coagulates
against the lichen dressed ridges,by twaintwine 20 lines, 7 comments, on Jun 12 5:55 AM 2008. In Spiritual Nature• Commented on by judge. -
From the most quaint quark and faintest echo, resonates an infinite and eternal bond from beyond the surface.by Everse 28 lines, 3 comments, on Jun 12 6:48 PM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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Mountains laid to waste Childlike memories of summerby Black Milk 25 lines, 3 comments, on Jul 1 8:04 PM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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Fullness has engulfed me...My release I can not controll...Im weighing heavy above the sphere...Oh, Im starting to leak through ... just alittle over here...More of me is begining to fall ... Im slipping...no where to hold onby tarnished-angel42 0 lines, 2 comments, on Jul 2 12:49 AM 2008. In Fantasy, Nature, Love, Thoughts• Commented on by judge.
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Interesting....
Well...with 13 days or 30 more entries THIS time I may have a chance to get in! Another great contest idea, will make for some interesting writes I am sure. I better get crackin'....
Jamie
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It would be great to receive something from you jamie and I don't intend 'lack of chance to be an obstacle, may even extend a week if necessary!
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You really provide great prompts that challenge poets to think!
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Great! So that means your in... Yes?
By the way, there will also be a contest 2 in the 'Die to Live' series coming up after this one if not before. Please look out for it.
Thanks for your support, much appreciated.
Sol
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Oh ....I LIKE this one..
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Ooooh... I will grab that as an 'I will be here' from you then... wonderful!
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A large herd of Caribou? How intriguing.
Great contest idea, once again.X
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Wow. This may be a little out of my league, but I'm going to try it anyways. I like challenging myself. Hopefully I can come up with something soon or before the close. You two poets judging it is like two perfect beings working in unison. And no that is not me being nicey-nice for the contest. It is truth.
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'... may be a little ...' Not at all, at all.. be great to see something from you and I can promise in depth critique, which I know you love.
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Yes. I am actually trying to come up with something. And don't worry about always having lots to say. Sometimes I have little in the way of comments, just as long as you read and enjoy, that is all I ask.
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This looks like a wonderful subject! I'll be very glad to contribute to it.
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Wonderful... thank you for your response.
Sol
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Thanks, it looks a challenging contest that could lead me anywhere!
Peace Georgia
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Which ever way inspires you into the 'Greatest' Georgia.
And yes, we both know any prompt will be as challenging as we choose to make it. Glad that you think this has the scope and sorry not to have brought it to your attention before.
All the best to you
Sol
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Great Contest Sol......have a blast Judging!
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Thanks Bear
I'm making my way through them and this one's going to be tough! Do you ever get a feeling like you wish you had four 'Golds', three 'Silvers' and a couple of 'Bronzes' to allocate?
All is well...
Thanks for looking in!
Sol
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Thank you for the silver. Congratulations to all the winners.
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Thank you for the HM and Congratulations to all the winners.
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Looks like this came to late.
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Thank you so much for the emerald cup in this contest. The theme was great! I am honored to have placed here.
Always ♥
Renee
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