*** I am keeping this contest open to get some more entries but I am only accepting fresh writes now.. sorry
As stated in the tittle, I have some options for you! And here they are!
1. Write a love poem.... any kind of love.. motherly love.. romantic love.. sisterly love.. anything (more likely to win trophy if you write something really original)
2. Write something from about being gay, DO NOT bash gays! I want an experience, a love, when you realized you were gay.. anything... my ears are open and i am listening
3. Write me a prayer in poetic form!
4. Write about being a teenager... and how tough it is.. (do not mock teenage issues.. please)
5. Write about being African American.. does it make you feel different.. just want to see life through your eyes
6. Write in the perspective of a woman in the 1800's
7. Write about being locked in jail even though your not guilty.. this could be great
8. Write your last words... in poetic form of course (because that is how you would totally die.. reciting a poem.. but still)
9. Write a poem adressed to the president
10. Write in the perspective of one of these
* a pen
* a book
* a bed
* a pillow
* a teddy bear
* your favorite shirt
* your closet
* the needle you cut with
11. Be inspired by one of these books
*The Book Thief
*Kaffir Boy
12. Be inspired by one of these songs
* Scars (Papa Roach)
* Cleanin this gun (Trace Adkins ..i think)
* I'm still a guy (Brad Paisly)
* This kiss (Faith Hill)
* Dont take the girl (Tim Mcgraw)
* Side of a Bullet (Nickelback)
I think thats enough lol
please put your option (not just number) in AN
Rules.. yes i know (take a minute to roll your eyes and then read)
*no erotic pieces
*no novels.. i perfer short work
*no words that I need a dictionary for please!
*no need for swears
*be sensitive because some of these topics call for it
*no bashing anything or anyone
*i perfer ryhme, but not actually a rule
** Have fun!
you may enter prewrites and as many times as you like
As stated in the tittle, I have some options for you! And here they are!
1. Write a love poem.... any kind of love.. motherly love.. romantic love.. sisterly love.. anything (more likely to win trophy if you write something really original)
2. Write something from about being gay, DO NOT bash gays! I want an experience, a love, when you realized you were gay.. anything... my ears are open and i am listening
3. Write me a prayer in poetic form!
4. Write about being a teenager... and how tough it is.. (do not mock teenage issues.. please)
5. Write about being African American.. does it make you feel different.. just want to see life through your eyes
6. Write in the perspective of a woman in the 1800's
7. Write about being locked in jail even though your not guilty.. this could be great
8. Write your last words... in poetic form of course (because that is how you would totally die.. reciting a poem.. but still)
9. Write a poem adressed to the president
10. Write in the perspective of one of these
* a pen
* a book
* a bed
* a pillow
* a teddy bear
* your favorite shirt
* your closet
* the needle you cut with
11. Be inspired by one of these books
*The Book Thief
*Kaffir Boy
12. Be inspired by one of these songs
* Scars (Papa Roach)
* Cleanin this gun (Trace Adkins ..i think)
* I'm still a guy (Brad Paisly)
* This kiss (Faith Hill)
* Dont take the girl (Tim Mcgraw)
* Side of a Bullet (Nickelback)
I think thats enough lol
please put your option (not just number) in AN
Rules.. yes i know (take a minute to roll your eyes and then read)
*no erotic pieces
*no novels.. i perfer short work
*no words that I need a dictionary for please!
*no need for swears
*be sensitive because some of these topics call for it
*no bashing anything or anyone
*i perfer ryhme, but not actually a rule
** Have fun!
you may enter prewrites and as many times as you like
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on September 10, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 500, Silver: 300, Bronze: 150
- Final notes: Congrats too all
Contest Winners
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Paradise
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i am laid once again on the cold surface
as she drums her fingers upon her chinby minicooper 28 lines, 2 comments, on Jun 20 8:44 PM 2008. In Sad, Different perspective
Silver trophy winner
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in-scope of riches
she sold her flesh• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
I loved her
I left her• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
Their sheep
They do what is ''cool''by SomethingPoetic 41 lines, 2 comments, on Apr 15 10:51 PM 2007. In Contemporary, Life, Lyrics, Society, Thoughts• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Entries [33]
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You've gone somewhere I can not find you,
you've gone beyond the stars.by The Tmnts Sister 17 lines, 14 comments, on Jun 15 5:41 PM 2008. In Sad• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Dear Heavenly Father,
I'm thankful for thy care,by Poetess12 40 lines, 1 comment, on Jun 20 9:02 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. -
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She always wanted to fall in love with a prince. / Who wore lilac color robes, / and whose crown was to heavy to wear. / He had glimmeringby nerd42189 23 lines, 3 comments, on Jul 28 1:37 PM 2007. In Real worldish.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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At times, I know the words to say thanks for what you have done for me
But they end up flying away like a bird that is set freeby DeejayQuik 24 lines, 1 comment, on Aug 17 5:12 PM 2008• Viewed by judge. -
I was your tool.
My internal juices flowed onto a sea of white, the elixer forming your thoughts into words.• Viewed by judge. -
Our Love, [So hopeless] As we try to fight winters curse• Viewed by judge.
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I sit in my bed, staring over at the wall
Talking to my baby, telling it everything is going to work out,by TheRavensMistress 29 lines, 1 comment, on Aug 17 11:31 PM 2008. In life• Viewed by judge. -
I'll be your teddy bear, You can hug me• Viewed by judge.
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There are a few things that I need to say
I bid you farewell, this has been my last dayby Elle Kaye 51 lines, 9 comments, on Jul 5 2:12 AM 2008• Viewed by judge. -
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There is a shadow upon me, as if my eyes are tightly closed.My heart grows weak as it acquiesces to the cold. In this world of dreams, I haven't felt in so long, and my lungs are beginning to burn as if I'm drowning• Viewed by judge.
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Sea shells spread across the sand
Ocean currents crashing onto the shoreby SomethingPoetic 16 lines, 9 comments, on May 28 11:41 PM 2008. In Personal, Pain, Sad, Contemporary, Life, Love, Nature, Thoughts• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
The way that even in seriousness
Your eyes taunt and tease.by Immortale Bellezza 23 lines, 1 comment, on Aug 16 11:03 PM 2008• Viewed by judge. -
I’m sorry Renea
There was a flower upon the earthby Bosiarbooger 40 lines, 2 comments, on Jul 23 10:30 AM 2008• Viewed by judge. -
by Lady Ireland 30 lines, 11 comments, on Jul 6 8:52 PM 2007
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When the worlds light has dimmed / When the worlds love has gone / Be there oh beautiful child of the moon / Bring light to their souls /by SomethingPoetic 48 lines, 17 comments, on Apr 29 11:33 PM 2007. In Contemporary, Fantasy, Hope, Life, Love, Lyrics, Nature• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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"* I'm still a guy (Brad Paisly)"
That song makes me giggle every time I hear it :] -
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lol me too, i love it
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hi
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i edited my poem "Her Final Goodbye". just wanted to make sure you got the message. =]
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Well, you ought to change the title of the contest then...in all fairness.
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You didn't allow prewrites...
Great contest by the way. It helped me spark my must...I haven't written anything in SUCH a long time! Thanks! -
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never mind...I didn't see the thing saying freshwrites are only allowed now. You should change the title....
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*muse
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you say prewrites are allowed but you havent allowed them...
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