The Invitees:
poet2angels
jasminerose
vici377
Fug-azi
Amaranthine Lover
Lady Altheia
DolphinLass
azure85
whatami
Polaja
elfin
Emberess
Anyone not on the above list is ineligible to enter,
Those that are on the list I would appreciate it if you do not change your user name during the course of the contest series (for scoring purposes) - if however you absolutely must - send me an IM so I can ensure you get invited into the next round should you not be eliminated.
The Rules:
Keep entries to less than 50 lines, preferably for this stage of the tour at least 10 lines.
No inappropriate content including foul language, abuse themes or bloodletting of any kind.
Entry must comply with the given task or available options and identify the specific option chosen if applicable.
Text must be legible on the chosen background, style and form are poets choice.
Stage 3 Destination - Japan:
Famous for being the home of:
electronics
inventions
hentai cartooning and animation
“scientific” whaling
pet hotels
plenty of weird television shows (eg. Takeshi's Castle)
strange laws
sumo wrestling
blended fashions
samurai
tepanyaki cuisine
and of course its rapid population growth.
Write at least 10 lines about any of these things or anything relating to Japan I may have omitted from the above list.
Image at top of page (Tokyo Fish Market) may be used as a prompt if you wish provided credit is given to the National Geographic Society website it was sourced from.
Through the rest of this series you will visit other destinations around the globe, each with a challenge relating in some way to that destination.
Each round, provided that everyone who is eligible has entered and no-one has withdrawn of their own accord, will see one of you be eliminated - only the top 3 on overall score will contest the final round.
Get your pens and paper and start writing.
Remember the Judging panel consist of myself (Errant Panther), crazylittledevil and Frozentearz.
Judging rubric for the entire series is as follows:
Poetic Devices ......... /40
Creativity/Form/Flow ......... /30
Theme Used/Rules Obeyed ......... /30
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on July 23
- Rewards: Gold: 300
- Final notes: Thank you all for providing unique and captivating pieces within this round. The scores /300 are as follows:
Polaja ............... 295
azure85 .............. 292
elfin ................ 288
jasminerose .......... 288
vici377 .............. 282
poet2angels .......... 282
Fug-azi .............. 277
Amaranthine Lover .... 270
Emberess ............. 262
DolphinLass .......... 237
whatami .............. 217
Lady Altheia ......... 213
It is with deep regret we must say goodbye to Lady Altheia - a very good poet unfortunately eliminated from the remainder of the series.
For those who remain - Stage 4 of the tour can be found here http://allpoetry.com/contest/2415185
See you all soon.
Contest Winners
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一 二 Aoyama was as fire - flamboyant,• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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Conflict arises through resistance
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Japan• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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by Amaranthine Lover 36 lines, 6 comments, on Jul 8 11:19 PM. In Contemporary, Contest, Dark, Fantasy, Abstract• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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This is the life for me
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Revving up the engine,
pumping that pedal.by Lady Altheia 19 lines, 11 comments, on Jun 29 10:47 PM• Commented on by judge. [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
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Takeshi's Castle-oh my, I think that show is so funny. I am laughing already......
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lol I remember some clips of the show we saw here on a short series about weird television from around the world. very funny, much like a show called "It's a knockout" that we had in Oz for a few years in the mid to late eighties.
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I love this already...
INteresting round this should be...
Good luck to all!!!
Lynda
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thanks, a few had commented prior to starting the series that "destination based would be boring", but I had planned all these stages out carefully so they relate to the chosen place but are fun and interesting options and maybe there would be much learned along the way.
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I love, love, love Japan! I'm so glad this is the round three destination
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I will be looking forward to your entry then.
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What a great place for all of you to visit through poetry so looking forward to see what your creative minds come up with
So get started im hungry to read..
Blessings to all and a safe trip lol..
Frozentearz -
how many times can we enter?
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laa..brb.
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you don't sound enthusiastic, please elaborate on your comment.
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OMG
I have just got my pc back after being without it for a few days so I am thanking God that I haven't missed this contest. I like the sound of Japan!!! -
Wow - thank you for the gold and congratulations to all the other winners!
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congrats all winners..oh well i tried but not hard enough i guess oh well
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Congratulations to all the winners that are moving on to the next round I so look forward to it
and to My Dear Lady Altheia.. Im sad to see you go.
will be around to keep up with your work.
Blessings to all
Frozentearz -
Another wonderful round! TY for allowing me to continue om this great competition! COngrats to all
See ya in round 4!
Lynda
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Well that makes two of us Froz, I knew I should have went with my other piece but i guess i will never know. Looks like I will be getting off in Japan. I have yet to make it to the end of a series contest. Well good luck to the rest of you and the next place on the toiur.
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