Here it is. I want you all to write a poem in the style of your favorite SONGWRITER. Some tips:
1) Don't give me a poet, give me a songwriter. As in music.
2) Don't necessarily copy your songwriter's subject matter, but necessarily copy their STYLE. If you don't understand this tip, don't bother entering.
3) Link me to some lyrics or a youtube of a song of theirs so that I can compare (and broaden my harmonic horizons).
4) Because this is a style contest, distinct and unique lyrics would be better than pop lyrics. Band-from-nowhere-that-nobody-has-heard-of is more likely to work out for you than...oh, say the backstreet boys.
5) I need the name of your lyricist. See tip 4.
RULES:
1) If you can't take some criticism don't join, please. I'm here to judge you. I'm here to critique you. I'm here to try to make your poetry better.
2) No obnoxious crap (sticky caps, excessive swearing (unless deeply, deeply warranted), etc).
3) Make sure to follow tips 3 and 5 in your author notes =)
4) LET YOUR BACKGROUND ENHANCE YOUR POEM. Too many people always have red on black or white on black because it's "so dark like my soul". Instead, try actually letting your colors say something with your poem.
5) Give me something original. For the love of god give me something original.
1) Don't give me a poet, give me a songwriter. As in music.
2) Don't necessarily copy your songwriter's subject matter, but necessarily copy their STYLE. If you don't understand this tip, don't bother entering.
3) Link me to some lyrics or a youtube of a song of theirs so that I can compare (and broaden my harmonic horizons).
4) Because this is a style contest, distinct and unique lyrics would be better than pop lyrics. Band-from-nowhere-that-nobody-has-heard-of is more likely to work out for you than...oh, say the backstreet boys.
5) I need the name of your lyricist. See tip 4.
RULES:
1) If you can't take some criticism don't join, please. I'm here to judge you. I'm here to critique you. I'm here to try to make your poetry better.
2) No obnoxious crap (sticky caps, excessive swearing (unless deeply, deeply warranted), etc).
3) Make sure to follow tips 3 and 5 in your author notes =)
4) LET YOUR BACKGROUND ENHANCE YOUR POEM. Too many people always have red on black or white on black because it's "so dark like my soul". Instead, try actually letting your colors say something with your poem.
5) Give me something original. For the love of god give me something original.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on July 18, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100
- Final notes: Really well done guys. These top 4 spoke loudest to me. Keep writing =)
Contest Winners
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Rambling blue spot Leaping through• Viewed by judge. [remove]
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Why don't you open the clouds, tear them apart.
All you want is to see the sun shining at you.by LadCoberst 27 lines, 4 comments, on Jun 30 1:30 PM 2008. In Contest, Lyrics, Life
Silver trophy winner
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Somewhere between here and there is the fear we share and connot hide
It's deep inside each one of us and justifies our foolish pride• Viewed by judge. [remove] -
Heartbreak's on the horizon
Storm clouds are rolling in• Viewed by judge. [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
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There's a garden that's blooming all year
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Hrm. Hope I did mine right.
Even if I didn't, this has been a delightful bit of inspiration.
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