Notice the unnoticed

Hello everyone.


We appreciate it that you have taken a moment of your precious time to check our contest. We both hope to get lots of top quality poems in this contest.

Know all those cliche poems that all sound the same? About love, death, heartbreak, abuse, etcetera, using the same expressions? You figured it, that’s not what we want here.

Know all those beautiful poems about personal experiences that everyone relates to, but seen in a new light? Those that sound unique and creative, which use poetic devices that make them clever and aesthetic and which are at the same time so relatable? Well, in this contest, we’re not looking for that either.

What we want is what goes unwritten. The small things that aren’t related to big existential themes that everyone tries their hand (and pen) at. Just think about your day... what is that apparently insignificant, lovely or even obnoxious thing you do every day but think nothing of? The thing that doesn’t remind you of your lover, make you shiver with fear, or make you understand life. That thing that just is.

Put that thing into poetry for us and show that life & poetry are miraculous even when there’s nothing special to see beyond what meets the eye.

However, do not be mistaken. We still want a lot of creativity, poetic devices, and unique styles.

Think you’re up to it? We hope to read your work soon. You know, critique it, give it some trophies and that

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on July 18
  • Rewards: Gold: 450, Silver: 300, Bronze: 150, Honorable mention: 2 people
  • Final notes:
    There was some really enjoyable poetry in this contest. We both want to thank you all for entering.

    ~Diana & Kevin

Contest Winners

  1. Every Day (Adult)
    by reage 21 lines, 9 comments, on Jul 9 5:36 AM. In Contest, Adult
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  2. something i do everyday
    by righteousme 22 lines, 9 comments, on Jul 7 12:10 PM
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  3. a sleepless night thought
    by adsaige 24 lines, 5 comments, on Jul 3 1:22 AM
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  4. Gone
    ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
    by scarlet screams 2 lines, 2 comments, on Jul 12 10:41 PM
    Honorable winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  5. Within Its Frame
    The door creaks an uncertain melody
    as it releases the pressure of holding
    by HagarenHanyou 10 lines, 4 comments, on Jul 5 12:17 AM
    Honorable winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]

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  • lively banter
    June 29
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    my title is the pwnies

  • apples fell gold member
    June 29
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    Well yes of course.
    I think I'll write about love and use the word "rose" and "paradise" and "love" and "kisses"...See I read your contest guidelines well.

    Seriously though, good idea. I'm not entering, for obvious reasons, but good idea.

    ;
    • Dienush Greeters member
      June 29
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      What do you mean you're not entering? And who will write that unique love poem with the word roses in it then, hmm? Seriously though, glad you like the idea and if you change your mind, you're welcome here

      • apples fell gold member
        June 29
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        I couldn't possibly enter this. I promised myself no more posts from me for a few weeks...I want my stuff to sort of sit and turn moldy that is here.. I have to focus on my poems off the site for awhile as well. I guess I could pull it off, yes, but besides me, who will? But if I do change my mind, I just might.


        • lively banter
          June 29
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          Enter it via IM to me and I'll give you points under the table .


          • apples fell gold member
            June 29
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            LOL. I'd call it, if I wrote it: "how to suck at english and poetry". Points under the table...Pass me something else under the table.

    • lively banter
      June 29
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      what's the obvious reason, you asshat?!

      *angry face*

  • apples fell gold member
    June 29
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    Why does your description for the contest end on "and that"? Am I missing something...LOL. See I did read it all.

  • lively banter
    June 29
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    okay, from this moment on i'll be serious .

  • Nicolette gold member
    June 29
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    Nice idea, you two..there is indeed poetry everywhere around us.

    ~ Nicolette

  • Faithbound gold member
    June 29
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    I love this. I have held similar contest for this type of poetry. Bookmarked.

  • the atlantic gold member
    June 29
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    !!

  • the atlantic gold member
    June 29
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    soooooo excited

  • Sweaters
    July 1
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    I have another poem that I made thinking of this contest, can I enter it or is it just one entry per poet?

  • And Hyetal
    July 10
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    Sounds like a great contest. I think I'll enter... once I've gotten some good words on paper.
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