Build Me Worlds, Tell Me Stories, Show Me How Creative You Can Be

Okay, I finally got the points for another contest. Once again there are options, but this time, you can only pick one.

THE OPTIONS.

1. Build your own "Wonderland" with words. Create and describe your own little bizarre world where anything can and does happen. I'd prefer you not rip off the story, but I will allow ONE OR TWO references.

2. Write a poem with live theatre- plays, operas, orchestras, what have you- as its theme or setting. Use it metaphorically. Tell a story of mishaps or tragedy on opening night. There are many, many places you can take this... and I look forward to reading it.

3. Word prompt - gravedigging

4. Quote prompt -
"I've been to war with my mind
But things will be different this time
I won't be putting up a fight" ~ Gravedigging by the Classic Crime [this song also inspired option 3...]

5. Nightmare Before Christmas inspired poems. I'd love to hear what you think Jack is up to now, or Sally, or any of the other characters. Tell a scene from the viewpoint of one of the characters. Tell me about one of the other worlds in the Holiday Forest... but do it poetically.

6. Word List. I really do like this option. Use ALL of these words. You can alter them to suit your needs.

glass
fireflies
forfeit
breathe
shadow
color



Okay, for the less fun part- my guidelines.



THE GUIDELINES.
-At least 15 lines, try to keep it around 100 at most
-Freeverse is preferred, but structured will be accepted
-If you reserve, come back to finish.
-Keep the cussing to a minimum
-No bashing.
-I don't mind Adult stuff, but for the sake of others try to keep it out of this contest.
-No dirty pretty. Please.
-No sTiCkY CaPs or "talking lyk dis lawlz"
-No suicide, cutting or "You hurted me now I'm angsting"
-Comment on the other entries.
-Place what option you picked, and the phrase "Take a bow and exit stage left" in your AUTHOR'S NOTES or you will be DQ'ed after one warning.


Hmm, I think that about covers everything. =D Points will increase depending on the number of entries. I'm aiming to fill all 50 spots... so tell others!

EDIT: I decided to up the entry limit.. You may now enter up to three poems, but

1. you can't use the same option twice
2. you must put the title[s] of your other poem[s] in your AN, so I know you're not entering, like, 40 of them, hahaha.