Okay, here's the deal. Me and my co-host, the legendary Nicole Hanna, were having a debate today about whether if it was possible to vomit (figuratively of course) rich, raw words about personal or non-personal issues but do it in such a manner that it still speaks cleanly and contains power and beauty as well.
She's of the mind that it's impossible, while I am ready to be a believer as that is how I wish my own works to sound and be.
Anyone that proves me right, gets gold. Anyone who proves HER right gets nothing.
We're allowing pre-writes just in case you upchucked something spectacular awhile back, but please be aware that we reserve the right to kick it out without comments if it's not what we're looking for.
Also, there is a chance that if ANY of the entries does not meet top standards, gold will be withheld but silver and bronze will still be distributed.
*UPDATE* - I have just been informed by a kind mod that the above option is not premissible thanks to the way the contests are contructed, so I shall add that the contest will be opened as long as it takes to find a gold winner...so you might not only have to possess brilliance but a whole lotta patience too!
Remember: This is not something that can be done (or at least with any great impact) without some effort and thought. Do this as if you were seeking to get this published. It must have a balance of both absolute raw edge and precise language.
It must scream and wail but within the confines of pure symphony.
Any length
Any subject
Any form
Left-aligned
Just so you know, Nicole believes the most we can get is as she puts it 'controlled spittle', but I believe that there is someone on AP who has the talent, the vision and the ability to vomit forth genius, incredible emotion splattering the canvas of pen and paper...but yet somehow make it a work of art at the same time.
If you've always wanted a challenge, then here it is. Write like you've never written, take it beyond any conventional sense, rip around those damn boxes and smash the squares.
Do it. Because I've never wanted to believe in something so much in all my life...plus I just LOVE proving her wrong!
Let the vomiting begin!!!!!!!!!
NICOLE: I want to add that you should not respond to our comments (should we leave them) or rate our comments, as we would wish this to remain as anonymous as is possible. Please feel free once the contest closes.
She's of the mind that it's impossible, while I am ready to be a believer as that is how I wish my own works to sound and be.
Anyone that proves me right, gets gold. Anyone who proves HER right gets nothing.
We're allowing pre-writes just in case you upchucked something spectacular awhile back, but please be aware that we reserve the right to kick it out without comments if it's not what we're looking for.
Also, there is a chance that if ANY of the entries does not meet top standards, gold will be withheld but silver and bronze will still be distributed.
*UPDATE* - I have just been informed by a kind mod that the above option is not premissible thanks to the way the contests are contructed, so I shall add that the contest will be opened as long as it takes to find a gold winner...so you might not only have to possess brilliance but a whole lotta patience too!
Remember: This is not something that can be done (or at least with any great impact) without some effort and thought. Do this as if you were seeking to get this published. It must have a balance of both absolute raw edge and precise language.
It must scream and wail but within the confines of pure symphony.
Any length
Any subject
Any form
Left-aligned
Just so you know, Nicole believes the most we can get is as she puts it 'controlled spittle', but I believe that there is someone on AP who has the talent, the vision and the ability to vomit forth genius, incredible emotion splattering the canvas of pen and paper...but yet somehow make it a work of art at the same time.
If you've always wanted a challenge, then here it is. Write like you've never written, take it beyond any conventional sense, rip around those damn boxes and smash the squares.
Do it. Because I've never wanted to believe in something so much in all my life...plus I just LOVE proving her wrong!
Let the vomiting begin!!!!!!!!!
NICOLE: I want to add that you should not respond to our comments (should we leave them) or rate our comments, as we would wish this to remain as anonymous as is possible. Please feel free once the contest closes.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on August 17, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 1000, Silver: 300, Bronze: 100
- Final notes:
Well, we've decided to end this contest early because as we've said before, we just wanted to make sure we got ourselves a gold winner...something that took our breaths with its clean precision yet still made vomit look like wet diamonds. lol The winner in this did that and much more. Please read this stellar work of art.
The silver was haunting and exquisite in conveying emotion. It was a delight to read.
Bronze was lovely, candid yet still seeped with a muted rawness that we thoroughly enjoyed.
There were too many finalists in this contest, so we have refrained from extending the list. Suffice it to say that each of you brought something unique and truly compelling to this contest. And in the end, the bet didn't matter at all...because it was just a sheer joy to read your works and we thank you for the priviledge.
Once again, thank you.
Contest Winners
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by apples fell 43 lines, 77 comments, on Aug 8 2:07 AM 2008. In personal, other, contemporary, adult.
Gold trophy winner
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I haven't been sleeping.
Too many nights splayed out on the bedroom floor with my severed tongue in my handsby vaguelyfamiliar 52 lines, 3 comments, on Jul 23 4:12 AM 2008. In Contemporary, Personal, Love
Silver trophy winner
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Bronze trophy winner
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by SoldierOfTheCross 22 lines, 1 comment, on Jul 20 3:52 PM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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fall.. sway
nothby surface--tension 47 lines, 4 comments, on Mar 26 11:04 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
ramrod straight
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so much tension inside
feel like i need to breakby poetic freedom 15 lines, 4 comments, on May 20 12:07 PM 2006. In Personal• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
It is not my pain
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Umm...yeah
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i'd like to live in july
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you complained
of a headache, rippingby MountainGirl 72 lines, 2 comments, on Aug 10 7:45 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
I love you. Yes, I know how it sounds,by NoUseForAName 76 lines, 9 comments, on Sep 23 9:02 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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She swayed over tides
Anchors away, and sheby Apocalyptic Scarves 27 lines, 22 comments, on Jul 27 11:33 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
I WILL DESTROY YOU.• Commented on by judge.
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by after-silence 24 lines, 32 comments, on Jul 8 1:12 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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you girls kill me. lol.
Will think/spew on this one.
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WHOO HOO! I'm bettin' my blue suede shoes that if ANYONE can do this, it's you!
Please help me prove her wrong...she just gets so puffed up whenever I'm wrong.
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I thinks it'll require a bottle or two of shiraz...hey... maybe tequila. lol.
I hate puffy-people. lol. (kiddin Nicole, luvs ya!) -
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I'm not puffy! I'm...just.... a little furry maybe.
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furry's okay, unless you're going to the beach.
I can hardly wait to read some of the entries; chunks and all.
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I should just give you points for being so 'punny'!
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Nicole doesn't believe it's possible??
That's odd, 'cause I think she can do it (and you, as well).
This sounds challenging, I'll have to give it a try
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Well, get your butt in here before it gets all icky.
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i think every pushback poem is made for this contest
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Well, tell him to get his ass in here already! We're ready to read some good spew-ish poetry!
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OMG LIES!!!
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I've seen this happen on AP so many times...Im not one of them tho...lol. But THIS CAN BE DONE!!!
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I can only hope and pray.
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i shall bookmark this !!!
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Excellent! Now go get me something I can chew on with tiger teeth!
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Yes, I vomit -- everything comes up at once, like a hairball.
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Well, as long as it's a BEAUTIFUL hairball, we'll accept.
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oh yes, it's always supremely beautiful. And it's not a challenge, but it'll rhyme, so
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Ah well...maybe next time, hmmm?
However, you're still invited to play cause we'll be accepting any forms.
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forms?
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Styles...forms...whichever. We'll accept anything that falls in the contest's requirements.
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Oh, if only Elena were still around. She'd pwn this contest.
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Well, then, you'll just have to play her representative and do her justice by winning this shindig.
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Nah, her style is one I don't think I could write in. She was/is one of the best free association writers this site has ever seen. I have an annoying tendency to clean up everything I write. lol
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Oh well, then you're Nik's cut of tea! lol We've been debating whether or not vomit poetry can be clean as well. She thinks no, but I say sure. lol That's what we kinda want too...something that can tingle me but satisfy her anal tendencies towards poetry. lol Ride that middle line and the gold is yours!
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Oh, I haven't given up on the contest entirely.
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maybe I should be inspired by some of the first stuff I posted here..that should do it..lol
crazy you two, this one will have to brew a bit...or is that build
bookmarked
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Bring it on, big boy!
You know how I like it...rawrrrr...
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i am gonna blow chunks, LOL
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Big beautiful chunks I hope
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lmao!!
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That maniacle laughter means you're entering, right?
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most definitely
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added one I just wrote this morning for Pania's prompt of a saba poem. It came out in one swoop and in free verse - I didn't tweak a word of it, but I needed something more than vomit to go on.
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I hate vomitting. it makes me sick. worse yet- it normally happens when I'm ALREADY sick. which just sucks.
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i accidentally rated your comment, sorry. i rated before i was finished reading it.
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bookmarked! i haven't "spewed" anything since last year... this should be interesting
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I gots
a bottle of Patron that has been waiting patiently for just such an occasion. If I don't have to go back to work maybe tonite. The vomit I can manage, but getting the chunks out? We'll see.
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Oh my. Patron? Yeah, well, I shall be expecting THICK JUICY chunks, my boy!
Get that pen a'crackin'!
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oops...it appears i added worries twice...how do you take a poem out of a contest?
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ah nvm i got it
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This is the most creatively gross contest I have seen around here in months, maybe even years. It sure has summonded the puke from the belly...
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I don't know that what I entered could be misconstrued as anything more than what it is: verbal vomit on a page. It was written late one night after too many rum and diet cokes.
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ahaha, I love this. But, I can't hold my hair back and puke neatly at the same time LOL. G'luck judging .
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Well, that was an extremely wonderful surprise to get on here and take notice of.
I had the pleasure of reading most of the entries in this contest and man, what a contest to judge. I don't envy you guys at all..
Thank you so much! I very much appreciate the cup and the time you both spent with this contest. You also commented and left your honest thoughts, and that is my idea of good contest holders. You'll see me around in the future when you guys hold things, because you give a shit about good poetry.
It was a honor and even more of a honor to win this contest. Congrats to everyone and big hugs to you two for letting my work become.
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