written a poem for no contest, prompt, etc? Well I want those. A poem that was not written for an AP prompt in mind and, preferably, doesn't exactly fit any sort of prompt anyways. It can have been in a contest (there are plenty of pre-write parties going around). However there are:
RULES (Yes, I have them this time)
-It may NOT have won anything higher than an honorable mention
-No emo, erotic (sensual is fine), swears (barring three or four), or anything poorly written (why enter it, right?)
-It can go along with anything, a picture, a quote, etc. as LONG as it hasn't been prompted to you (especially on AP)
-It can cover any topic and situation as long as it doesn't violate any of the aforementioned rules
-Also, while I had prewrites in mind, you may enter a new poem as long as you write something that (again) has not been prompted to you on AP
-This contest is subject to extension etc. as I see fit, and points will go up if the entries merit it.
If you want an example of what I mean, (though I am loathe to post a link to my own poem, as it feels like advertising) here it is:
http://allpoetry.com/poem/4199229
I wrote this with no real intention behind it, and it doesn't exactly fit in the usual sort of contest.
I look forward to your unusual and unique writes
RULES (Yes, I have them this time)
-It may NOT have won anything higher than an honorable mention
-No emo, erotic (sensual is fine), swears (barring three or four), or anything poorly written (why enter it, right?)
-It can go along with anything, a picture, a quote, etc. as LONG as it hasn't been prompted to you (especially on AP)
-It can cover any topic and situation as long as it doesn't violate any of the aforementioned rules
-Also, while I had prewrites in mind, you may enter a new poem as long as you write something that (again) has not been prompted to you on AP
-This contest is subject to extension etc. as I see fit, and points will go up if the entries merit it.
If you want an example of what I mean, (though I am loathe to post a link to my own poem, as it feels like advertising) here it is:
http://allpoetry.com/poem/4199229
I wrote this with no real intention behind it, and it doesn't exactly fit in the usual sort of contest.
I look forward to your unusual and unique writes
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on July 31, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 700, Silver: 400, Bronze: 200, Honorable mention: 8 people
- Final notes: I had so much trouble with the finalists, I ended up giving out a large number of honorables. Thank you all for entering!
Contest Winners
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The anguish that can tear your heart
Seems endless to a desperate child.by ecrivain01 21 lines, 15 comments, on Mar 7 10:08 PM 2005. In Sad, Love, Angst
Bronze trophy winner
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A million teardrops later,
My eyes still wet and red,• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] - Error: Unable to find finalist item 4391981, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
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I don’t want to see the end of the world
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by The Unknown Poet1 56 lines, 2 comments, on Jul 25 10:17 AM 2008. In Personal, Love, Metaphoric, Thoughts of a White Raven, Noguest
Honorable mention
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Silver trophy winner
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by And Hyetal 30 lines, 19 comments, on Jul 9 6:56 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Noose still around his neck,
Gun still lying next to his head,by Beautiful Irony 23 lines, 13 comments, on May 6 4:43 PM 2006. In Dark• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
by Simply Simple 19 lines, 16 comments, on Jun 19 9:09 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by edit my world. 34 lines, 13 comments, on Jul 11 3:01 AM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Touch
I allow myself go silentby isabellacohen 16 lines, 13 comments, on Jun 25 11:29 AM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
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I plummet
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You walk away, your face is dark
With shadows cast by guilt and shameby aidenspektor 18 lines, 10 comments, on Jul 11 2:04 AM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
I listen to the music and I imagine I hear,
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Fine tume me, Lord.
Set all of my controls.• Commented on by judge. -
Still the same after all this time
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Sitting on that pirate ship Surrounded by friends and family• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Hiding behind our masques Afraid to see our faces,by Wolfpoet 43 lines, 2 comments, on Jan 31 5:57 AM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I wrote this for my awesome pseudo-big bro Damion. He couldn't go into the navy because he has asthma.by the evil angel 14 lines, 8 comments, on Apr 2 11:48 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Maybe I'm just selfish, To want you for my own,by Condemd RyeZing 31 lines, 1 comment, on Jul 11 11:48 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I can't get out,
you can't get in.by Kathryn Bowden 32 lines, 3 comments, on May 30 11:56 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
This little soul’s impatient” said the midwife at dean’s birth,
when he arrived at seven months upon this planet earth.by judmc 47 lines, 23 comments, on Jul 4 10:27 AM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
by wonderbandalice 21 lines, 8 comments, on Jul 10 7:51 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Each time I lose you to Death's cold hands,
I swear it will be the last.by Amythest Moonjade 13 lines, 37 comments, on Jun 28 2:05 PM 2006. In Fantasy• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
For his departure was a death
A death that freed her soft eyes.• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
For once, her heart has been broken
It beats only halfheartedlyby Darker-star 29 lines, 12 comments, on Jul 14 2:20 PM 2008• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
I spend all day getting ready.
Looking perfect for you.by TheNewMissBlue 33 lines, 1 comment, on Jan 30 8:18 PM 2008. In Life, Love, Thoughts, Hope, Teenage thinking, Lost love, Personal., My life• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
Seen here just one more time Black and white the way you areby BeMeBeInsane 28 lines, 1 comment, on Jul 12 11:30 PM 2008• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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When I was very young, I remember everybody hung around
the old milk bar and we all sung in tune to ourby spideracer 79 lines, 2 comments, on Jul 23 8:15 PM 2008. In Hope, Pain, Lost in thought, Life, Sad• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
soma my love i seek your kissby Oresama 10 lines, 7 comments, on Jul 14 3:13 AM 2008• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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A broken bone society
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panic struck,i fall down pale n ill
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Hear my heart breaking It calls out your name again• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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"To fall is not to fail. / But to fall and not try is when one fails"~Makenzie Curtis / It explains it self no need for details / when i saby Kiryuuofloveandhate 25 lines, 2 comments, on Jun 1 3:21 PM 2007. In Dedication, Loss, Love, Sad, Life, Hope, Personal, Goodbyes, Death• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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The darkness surrounds me In the depths of my room• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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In this cold prison-cell of a room.
Not knowing who I am or what I want.
by XXxXBassMeisterxXxX 64 lines, 4 comments, on Jul 4 12:40 AM 2008. In Abuse, Psych Wards, Jorge, Sad, Dark, Angst• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
by WanderingOdyssey 25 lines, 1 comment, on Jul 22 10:41 PM 2008• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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entering.
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YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!
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entered.
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It's been forever since I have written anything promptless ... so I'l get back
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what about writes that we pretended were inspired by an AP prompt just to fit it into the contest, but really were not inspired by it whatsoever?
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That will be the next in my series of random looking-for-unread-poetry installments
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But on a serious note, that is sort of what I meant. I have several poems I wrote, then added to a Contest because it fit (sort of). If that's what you mean, then go ahead and enter it.
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wow...iv always just written what i feel...i wrote a poem to a prompt for the 1st time when i joined AP last week hahaha!!!
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Dear GreenHrtPaleMoon
Am withdrawing my entry from the contest. It is now four days since the contest closed and not a single poem has been reviewed. I'm assuming something has come up that is prohibiting you from finishing the contest. Hope you are well!
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Awww, darn - got a new one I just wrote today that wasn't prompted
Oh wells Have fun judging 
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Thank you so very kindly for the gold nod. I am delighted and humbled to be so honored. It has been a pleasure.
Congrats to all the other winners!
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I am glad I was a part of your contest because I know you are on the few impartial judges on AP and I can trust your judgement. If my poem doesn't get considered it's because it doesn't deserve it!
You wouldn't want to be slam judge would you? You could ask your buddy Ryan too. You two would be amazing!
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Every poem was considered, I just started to run short of time before I could duly comment on every poem. If I didn't yours, link me and I will comment. I think I only had 1 day left before the contest was taken out of my hands...*is unhappy* I truly am sorry. I just never held a contest as large as this before, I will def plan ahead next time.
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