"The only reason the human race came to possess the capability of compassion and a sense of morals is because they somehow mistakenly believed themselves to be a superior breed of beast. The moment they taste the fear of knowing there’s a superior breed something seems to take control of them and they act merely by instinct from that point on....
...the pain you feel is your very essence, the essence of the crude animal known as homo-sapien; garbage, only good for consuming resources." --Millions Knives
I am looking for eloquence and darkness. I want you to write something moving and so dark that you disturb yourself, maybe even hate yourself a little. I just want to read something interesting and be impressed. I am offering up big points and if I just get crap I will cancel the contest.
Rules:
There is no limit or minimum on length. I warn you though that if it gets too long and I get bored.....it won't be a medalist.
Feel free to use profane language as long as it lends to the legitimacy of your piece. If you are swearing just to swear then I might as well disqualify you.
Pre-writes are allowed but if it doesn't relate then it doesn't compete.
If you think what you wrote may be a little bit of a stretch from the quote just make sure you put something in your notes, I like to have the Author's input on their piece.
Offenses that earn EXECUTION:
Smiliness, Sun-shininess and Optimism, these do not fall under the definition of Dark.
Sticky Caps; It looks childish.
Spelling errors; especially in your title.
Grammar mistakes; I may warn on grammar depending on my mood but I want something polished not some pile of rusty junk. Be the perfectionist I am.
Harassing any other participant in this contest in either a poem or comments.
Porno; This is AllPoetry not Dirty Dick's Adult Emporioum, stay tasteful.
*Let's write something good and win some big points!
...the pain you feel is your very essence, the essence of the crude animal known as homo-sapien; garbage, only good for consuming resources." --Millions Knives
I am looking for eloquence and darkness. I want you to write something moving and so dark that you disturb yourself, maybe even hate yourself a little. I just want to read something interesting and be impressed. I am offering up big points and if I just get crap I will cancel the contest.
Rules:
There is no limit or minimum on length. I warn you though that if it gets too long and I get bored.....it won't be a medalist.
Feel free to use profane language as long as it lends to the legitimacy of your piece. If you are swearing just to swear then I might as well disqualify you.
Pre-writes are allowed but if it doesn't relate then it doesn't compete.
If you think what you wrote may be a little bit of a stretch from the quote just make sure you put something in your notes, I like to have the Author's input on their piece.
Offenses that earn EXECUTION:
Smiliness, Sun-shininess and Optimism, these do not fall under the definition of Dark.
Sticky Caps; It looks childish.
Spelling errors; especially in your title.
Grammar mistakes; I may warn on grammar depending on my mood but I want something polished not some pile of rusty junk. Be the perfectionist I am.
Harassing any other participant in this contest in either a poem or comments.
Porno; This is AllPoetry not Dirty Dick's Adult Emporioum, stay tasteful.
*Let's write something good and win some big points!
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on August 17, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 1700, Silver: 300, Bronze: 150, Honorable mention: 2 people
- Final notes: Well I have finally judged this contest. Took me long enough didn't it? Well you're busy, I'm busy, whatever.
Congratulations to the author of Darkened Foe who won the Gold. I suggest that everyone who entered this contest read the Finalist's selections. They were excellent and very difficult to judge.
There were a few of you who had good poems that were ignored due to grammer issues and spelling errors. It is difficult to convey a feeling, theme or concept to another person if you cannot communicate. So let's all pull our heads out of our asses and use some spell-check next time okay?
Thank you all for participating in my contest!
Contest Winners
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I go to this forest of concrete and snow
Where blizzards batter like darken foeby dp robertson 26 lines, 15 comments, on Feb 27 9:27 PM 2008. In Personal, Society
Gold trophy winner
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by xJustifiablyMex 44 lines, 7 comments, on Jul 27 3:23 PM 2008. In Dark, Metaphor, Society
Silver trophy winner
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There is no savage beast they know which causes them to fear,
for they are fierce and skillful killers with a club or spear.by Peripatetic 54 lines, 10 comments, on Aug 9 1:54 PM 2008. In Dark, Humanity, Society
Bronze trophy winner
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while the oppressed of the oppressed
wait behind doors ...• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
Honorable mention
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Men grab her and drag her and she is gone.
Trafficked
Just like Mariaby HereComesTheSun 45 lines, 7 comments, on Jul 6 12:28 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
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I caught you
The corners of• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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any way you could allow pre-writes i have two that fit perfectly, please?
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Yeah.....duh
I actually meant to allow pre-writes, sorry about that, all fixed.
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Finally, an intelligent theme...bookmarked!
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Yeah, I have been thinking about this one for a while. Give me something good! Thanks!
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can i enter more then one?
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Sorry, only one entry per person. Quality is always better than quantity.
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Thankyou for the silver award.
Just Me
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thank you, this was a good comp with well thought out prompts - bit of a rarity at AP I should add. There were some good entries here and I appreciate the nod. Thanks
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Well put me on your favorites then because I don't put up crap contests. I don't put them up often due to point issues but still...
I appreciate the compliment and hope you participate in future contests.
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