Hey everyone! Since the my word Impromptu did so well, I'm doing a similar one! 
This will be a reservation contest ONLY.
I'm allowing 50 people, tops, and no less than 15 to enter.
If you arent one of the first 50, I'm sorry, you wont be allowed to enter. If there arent 15 who enter...I apologize beforehand, I will close the contest.
Without furthur adieu...
TOPIC:
Once you enter the contest, in order to reserve a spot (just enter a 'new poem', that says 'Reserved' or something), I will comment on it with a single URL. This picture you will then write your poem on. Simply put - BE INSPIRED BY THE IMAGE
I will check all poems at the closing of the contest.
Simple right?
* Note - When you do finally create a poem, PLEASE REPLACE YOUR EXISTING POST, ALREADY ENTERED, WITH THE NEW CONTEXT. PLEASE DONT POST ANOTHER ENTRY, AND TAKE OUT THE PRE-EXISTING/RESERVED POST. It was difficult in my last contest to find out who entered illegally, and who just entered another post. Thanks*
Guidelines:
1) nO StIcKy CaPs or ALL CAPS...I don't mind creative expression, or emphasis of a certain word or phrase, but I don't want a headache.
2) No bashing other poems, religion/belief systems/customs, programs/objectives, or people, (Automatic DQ) (I suggest that you critique the other entries, it's nice. Its by no means required, and will not influence my end judgment)
3) No erotica. Passion, though, is fine.
4) Cussing is allowed, but keep it minimum.
5) YOU GET WHAT YOU GET. All pictures will be assigned randomly (I have some already, and I will go down the list as people enter). If you dont believe you can be inspired by the image, you may ask for another one. I will let you know weither I've decided to allow members to have a chance at a second picture. If, by chance, I do send you another picture...that truly is your last. Anyone who does not wish to enter poems on a given picture, do not have to enter...they can simply pull out of the contest. No two members will have the same picture. You may not exchange pictures.
6) Don't like my rules, leave.
7) The entry MUST be in ENGLISH, unless it's translated.
8) All entries must be marked appropriately.
9) The entry MUST be a poem, any form, though I prefer rhyme. If you really think you have a non-poem that is worth being in here, IM me, and I'll let you know if you may enter it.
10) Please make sure the entry is edited correctly, I don't want to be reading a bunch of typos, or trying to decode phrases or weird punctuation (or lack of). I understand some think this interrupts the flow and what not - if that is the case, you can leave it out. I'm just telling you what I prefer to see.
11) PLEASE HAVE YOUR ENTRY READY TO BE JUDGED BY 48hrs PAST THE CLOSING TIME. If your post hasnt been edited, (if it still says 'reserved', with no poem) I will assume you do not wish to really compete, and will ignore or remove your post...and the contest will be judged without your entry.
Any comments, suggestions, or questions, feel free to IM me...
Also, yes, its required you have the picture somewhere on the post...in Notes or as the Poem Image...give credit!
NOTE: I don't mean to OFFEND anyone, so if somehow the contest content, topic, or pic bother you, IM ME IMMEDIATLY, so we may work it out...thank you.
I'll be commenting on every entry, if I can...though I DO reserve the right to DQ, or not comment on any I please (if it comes to that, you may IM me for justification, but I doubt it will come to it, but this is a precaution).
I also reserve the right to edit and or add to rules and regulations, dates, and awards (I will most likly add more places/points, depending on amount of entries).
~ Gem
P.S. I dont claim to own any images. They're ones I have collected from various websites.
This will be a reservation contest ONLY.
I'm allowing 50 people, tops, and no less than 15 to enter.
If you arent one of the first 50, I'm sorry, you wont be allowed to enter. If there arent 15 who enter...I apologize beforehand, I will close the contest.
Without furthur adieu...
TOPIC:
Once you enter the contest, in order to reserve a spot (just enter a 'new poem', that says 'Reserved' or something), I will comment on it with a single URL. This picture you will then write your poem on. Simply put - BE INSPIRED BY THE IMAGE
I will check all poems at the closing of the contest.
Simple right?
* Note - When you do finally create a poem, PLEASE REPLACE YOUR EXISTING POST, ALREADY ENTERED, WITH THE NEW CONTEXT. PLEASE DONT POST ANOTHER ENTRY, AND TAKE OUT THE PRE-EXISTING/RESERVED POST. It was difficult in my last contest to find out who entered illegally, and who just entered another post. Thanks*
Guidelines:
1) nO StIcKy CaPs or ALL CAPS...I don't mind creative expression, or emphasis of a certain word or phrase, but I don't want a headache.
2) No bashing other poems, religion/belief systems/customs, programs/objectives, or people, (Automatic DQ) (I suggest that you critique the other entries, it's nice. Its by no means required, and will not influence my end judgment)
3) No erotica. Passion, though, is fine.
4) Cussing is allowed, but keep it minimum.
5) YOU GET WHAT YOU GET. All pictures will be assigned randomly (I have some already, and I will go down the list as people enter). If you dont believe you can be inspired by the image, you may ask for another one. I will let you know weither I've decided to allow members to have a chance at a second picture. If, by chance, I do send you another picture...that truly is your last. Anyone who does not wish to enter poems on a given picture, do not have to enter...they can simply pull out of the contest. No two members will have the same picture. You may not exchange pictures.
6) Don't like my rules, leave.
7) The entry MUST be in ENGLISH, unless it's translated.
8) All entries must be marked appropriately.
9) The entry MUST be a poem, any form, though I prefer rhyme. If you really think you have a non-poem that is worth being in here, IM me, and I'll let you know if you may enter it.
10) Please make sure the entry is edited correctly, I don't want to be reading a bunch of typos, or trying to decode phrases or weird punctuation (or lack of). I understand some think this interrupts the flow and what not - if that is the case, you can leave it out. I'm just telling you what I prefer to see.
11) PLEASE HAVE YOUR ENTRY READY TO BE JUDGED BY 48hrs PAST THE CLOSING TIME. If your post hasnt been edited, (if it still says 'reserved', with no poem) I will assume you do not wish to really compete, and will ignore or remove your post...and the contest will be judged without your entry.
Any comments, suggestions, or questions, feel free to IM me...
Also, yes, its required you have the picture somewhere on the post...in Notes or as the Poem Image...give credit!
NOTE: I don't mean to OFFEND anyone, so if somehow the contest content, topic, or pic bother you, IM ME IMMEDIATLY, so we may work it out...thank you.
I'll be commenting on every entry, if I can...though I DO reserve the right to DQ, or not comment on any I please (if it comes to that, you may IM me for justification, but I doubt it will come to it, but this is a precaution).
I also reserve the right to edit and or add to rules and regulations, dates, and awards (I will most likly add more places/points, depending on amount of entries).
~ Gem
P.S. I dont claim to own any images. They're ones I have collected from various websites.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on July 5, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 125, Bronze: 75
- Final notes: What a wonderful contest. I really enjoy these
Everyone did great...sorry I was late in judging, I was waiting for 2 entries, but since its been three days AFTER an already extension...it was time to close.
Congratulations to our winners:
~ Color Me Pretty
~ Watch the Clock
~ Sphere of Hope
Thank you again for participating! I hope to see you all in later contests. And good luck with any others you are currently in.
~ Gem
P.S. I was planning on doing another contest like this, just not with pictures, but quotes or something...let me know if you're interested.
I also have 2 new contests coming up, one I just created, on Werewolves, and another I will be creating later, probably next week, on Samuri. Stop by and check them out, if they're something that you might enter.
^.^
Contest Winners
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by Rose Darkest Night 41 lines, 8 comments, on Jun 23 4:16 PM 2008. In Weird, Life, Other
Gold trophy winner
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Transfixed on a ticking tock, time is running 'round
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by AliceinPoetryLand 20 lines, 2 comments, on Jun 10 10:08 PM 2008. In Contest, Picture Inspired, Thoughts
Bronze trophy winner
• Commented on by judge. [remove]
Silver trophy winner
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when belief is questioned
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In a world gone crazy
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Silenced by the overbearing sky
Marble figurines unwillingly worship• Commented on by judge. -
Hugh asked "How could this be?"
I answered with a grin "It's my lucky marble, don't you see"• Commented on by judge.
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UGH I am blind from trying to read this
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hey, we are still 6 short, common people please write in something
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finally 15
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congrats all
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Thank you ever so much for the bronze
Congratulations to the other winners and thank you for hosting
Gaylene
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Thankies on the Goldness! ^-^ It's been forever since my last one it seems 
Congrats on the silvers and bronzes as well!
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