Ever get to feeling nostalgic about your childhood? Me too. For some reason, summer seems to bring it out more than anything else. I'd like to hear about your memories from childhood.
If you are wondering what-ish I'm looking for, this link maybe be somewhat helpful: http://allpoetry.com/poem/4357909 . Then again, maybe it's just a ploy to get you to read some of my work.
Seriously, though...be creative. And yeah, that's me in the picture. Cute, eh?
Announcements aren't the only terrible way to die; time for rules and other random things that might interest you.
1. I'm a Christian, I have gay friends, I like people of all colors and sizes. Translation: bashing people is not going to get you on my "A" list. Unless "A" stands for "asshole".
2. These are nostalgic memories about childhood, so I don't think there's really much reason for an adult write... And if you can think of a really good reason, it had better be appropriately-labeled.
3. I'm somewhat anal-retentive, and I also happen to be an extremely good speller. So spelling and grammar? Please be careful.
4. Just...use common sense, please.
5. I will let you know I'm not a huge fan of rhyme. If you use it, it had better be done well. I'm not a really "cutesy" person. Nostalgia ≠ make me vomit.
6. I reserve the right to close/extend the contest as I see fit. However, I will try to give you 24 hours' warning should I do so. Might consider increasing points and/or adding honorable mentions if I get enough entries.
7. One entry per person, please. At least for now.
8. As long as it fits with the prompt, I'm totally okay with pre-writes.
9. I leave editorial remarks the first time around. I promise I'm not being mean; I just want to read the best draft of your poem when judging! I will comment on content/reactions after the contest is closed.
10. Editorial comments do not count against you, just fyi.
*If you're feeling more creative than this, I have another contest open until July 2nd at http://allpoetry.com/contest/2410065
If you are wondering what-ish I'm looking for, this link maybe be somewhat helpful: http://allpoetry.com/poem/4357909 . Then again, maybe it's just a ploy to get you to read some of my work.
Seriously, though...be creative. And yeah, that's me in the picture. Cute, eh?Announcements aren't the only terrible way to die; time for rules and other random things that might interest you.
1. I'm a Christian, I have gay friends, I like people of all colors and sizes. Translation: bashing people is not going to get you on my "A" list. Unless "A" stands for "asshole".
2. These are nostalgic memories about childhood, so I don't think there's really much reason for an adult write... And if you can think of a really good reason, it had better be appropriately-labeled.
3. I'm somewhat anal-retentive, and I also happen to be an extremely good speller. So spelling and grammar? Please be careful.
4. Just...use common sense, please.
5. I will let you know I'm not a huge fan of rhyme. If you use it, it had better be done well. I'm not a really "cutesy" person. Nostalgia ≠ make me vomit.
6. I reserve the right to close/extend the contest as I see fit. However, I will try to give you 24 hours' warning should I do so. Might consider increasing points and/or adding honorable mentions if I get enough entries.
7. One entry per person, please. At least for now.
8. As long as it fits with the prompt, I'm totally okay with pre-writes.
9. I leave editorial remarks the first time around. I promise I'm not being mean; I just want to read the best draft of your poem when judging! I will comment on content/reactions after the contest is closed.
10. Editorial comments do not count against you, just fyi.
*If you're feeling more creative than this, I have another contest open until July 2nd at http://allpoetry.com/contest/2410065
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on August 2, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 400, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100
- Final notes: Thank you all for the wonderful entries, they were a pleasure to read.
Congrats to the winners and thanks to everyone else, really, great work from all!
Contest Winners
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This piece explores the mystery of boyhood with strong imagery and couplets.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Entries [22]
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Hollow Head = Lost most of the info in there...lolby Domz101 17 lines, 3 comments, on Jun 27 3:59 AM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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by myriad-dark 32 lines, 11 comments, on Jun 10 11:25 PM 2007. In Lyrics, Personal, Lost in thought, Childhood Memories• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I peel a clementine; the spray
transports me to a happy time--• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
We used to go on nature walks
way back in infant school• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Oh to be in Belfast on a fine summers day
Walking through the little streets were the happy• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
When I was just a little boy my mother used to bake
Her weekly bread and muffins and sometimes a fruit cakeby judmc 12 lines, 8 comments, on Apr 18 1:14 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
I did what I was told just Happy to be Alive.by ears2hearyou 101 lines, 11 comments, on Oct 15 1:00 AM 2007. In Life, Love, Humor, Contemporary, Friendship, My own style, Personal., Thoughts
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by santonix 19 lines, 6 comments, on Aug 11 5:58 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Tripping down memory lane.
Let fluffy clouds hangingby MaMa-2-be-Cindy 42 lines, 7 comments, on Feb 23 8:55 AM 2008. In Personal, Contest, Thoughts, Weird, Memories, Dream like• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
by BehindTheShadow 26 lines, 3 comments, on Jul 6 9:43 PM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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SOME FRIENDS YOU LOSE AND NEVER COME BACK
SOME FRIENDS YOU WANT TO LOSE• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
No season in a bottle of perfumed liquids
slipping casually from between webbing of fingers and toes like fine quartzby Harleqyn 38 lines, on Jul 9 10:06 PM 2008• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
The snow is falling out of the sky,
untouched , FF_ID_0 there are no passersby.• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
Innocent skin, Brightest eyes on the block.by unoodostres 29 lines, 1 comment, on Jul 10 1:24 PM 2008• Viewed by judge.
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Thanks. This was a wonderful contest. Thanks for the inspiration and congratulations to the winners!
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