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Poetic Form: Ghazal - Prompt - Melancholy

In my continuing series of form contests here is my next set. The title is the form to use and the prompt for your entries. If you do not follow the prompt and the form your entry will be removed
Poetic Form: Ghazal  
 

The ghazal is composed of a minimum of five couplets--and typically no more than fifteen--that are structurally, thematically, and emotionally autonomous. Each line of the poem must be of the same length, though meter is not imposed in English. The first couplet introduces a scheme, made up of a rhyme followed by a refrain. Subsequent couplets pick up the same scheme in the second line only, repeating the refrain and rhyming the second line with both lines of the first stanza. The final couplet usually includes the poet's signature, referring to the author in the first or third person, and frequently including the poet's own name or a derivation of its meaning.

 

http://www.poets.org/viewmedia.php/prmMID/5781

Rules

 

No Chat Speak

 

Must follow the form given

 

No Sticky caps

 

No cutting or suicide poems

 

This contest is for all ages so no abuse, adult, or erotica type poems

 

Proper spelling and grammar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I reserve the rights to:

 

End the contest at any time

 

Extend the contest

 

Remove entries without warning

 

Change or add to the rules

 

 

 

 

 

 

So it would be a good idea to check back often, Read the entire contest page.

 

Let the muse inspire you and Have fun. HM will be based on entries and if you have a prewrite that fits the form. message me and I will edit the contest to allow for prewrites

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on July 11
  • Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100
  • Final notes:
    Thank you all for your entries. Congratulations to the winners.

    God Bless
    Tammy

Contest Winners

  1. Without a song and dance
    The only thing that you must bring, ability to dance and sing; Do not bow down before the King until the poet learns to sing.
    by cricketjeff 18 lines, 12 comments, on Jun 26 9:55 PM
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  2. Deserve Respect (Ghazal)
    I give the world all of my respect,
    I think in return I deserve respect.
    by Midnight-x-Rose 19 lines, 7 comments, on Jul 8 9:21 PM
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]

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  • Harlequin Bunny
    July 9
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    I love ghazals! It's been years since I wrote one last

  • Midnight-x-Rose
    July 11
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    Thank you very much Tammy for Bronze well appreciated.
    Well done to everyone else especially NeonRose and cricketjeff you did well.
    Loves xxx

  • AliceinPoetryLand Moderators member
    July 12
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    Congratulations to the winners and ,again, thanks ever so much for hosting
    Gaylene