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Poetry Contest--For Children Up To Age 12

Hi, and welcome! This contest will be for kids ages 1-12, and you will be split into 2 age groups:

Ages 1-10 will be in Group 1
Ages 11-12 will be in Group 2

There will also be 2 rounds, but you don't have to worry about that. It is just to help me judge, and here's how it will go:
Out of all of the entries, I will choose 1 winner from each age group, and set them as "Preliminary Finalists". Out of those 2 winners, I will choose 1 that will take the gold, and the other will take silver.

All judging is based on the following:

~Creativity
~Effort
~Conventions (spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.)
~Age
~Following rules
~Quality

RULES:
~Make it "G" Rated. No swearing, erotica, etc.
~Put your age in the author's notes
~No more than 30 lines

So, are you wondering what to write about? Write about anything! Your summer, your family, any adventure you had, pets, your favorite food, or just anything that interests you! Don't be afraid to get creative and use your imagination. That's what being a kid's all about!


If you didn't understand something above, please ask me or a parent to explain it to you.


Have fun!!

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on August 25, 2008
  • Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 150
  • Final notes:
    Okay, the contest is finally over, and I have decided on two finalists, one from each age group!

    Kitten at Play, in group 1 (age 9), won gold because I really loved the imagery and descriptiveness of one so young. She (or he) really described a little kitten playing with leaves so perfectly. My mind just got so wrapped up in this wonderful poem. Congratulations!

    And Demon, in group 2 (age 11), won silver because he (or she) used very, very amazing words to describe his or her problem. I just loved the flow and the topic. Congrats!



    You all entered amazing poems. I'm so glad I hosted this contest, because now, I know that poetry is an interest of everyone, not just teens and adults. Thank you all for entering, and I had fun reading all of your entries!

    PS: Sorry, winners, that I had to call you he or she! I just don't know your names because this contest was anonymous. Anyway, congratulations again!


Contest Winners

  1. Error: Unable to find finalist item 4537081, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
  2. Demon
    People say I'm insane
    With cautious glances they shoot my way
    by Moonchaser 33 lines, 2 comments, on Aug 22 11:05 PM 2008
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]

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  • Slick99
    August 9, 2008
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    so, we can write about absoulutly anything??


    • kiwikrazi37
      August 9, 2008
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      Yep, as long as it's under 30 lines and appropriate for little kids to view.


      • myusikah
        August 13, 2008
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        When you say appropriate for little kids to view, you also mean talking about concepts that they are able to understand, am I correct?


        • Medina Regal
          August 14, 2008
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          lol i can tell your gonna get pissed if he says yes.

          • myusikah
            August 14, 2008
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            Ahaha, no. I have one, and I entered it once, but it got kicked out, cause it was "Too complex" --- that is, it was a different one than this.

            It's entitled "Kaleidoscope" if ever you'd like to see it.
            -->pia♫♪

        • kiwikrazi37
          August 14, 2008
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          No, just as long as I understand it, it's all good lol. by appropriate for little kids to view, I mean like...no talking about death or using swear words or whatever.


  • Medina Regal
    August 9, 2008
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    hey

    write anything under 30 lines and its all good.


  • Medina Regal
    August 12, 2008
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    ya think my poem is meant for little kids?

    it might turn em all emo an crap.


    • myusikah
      August 13, 2008
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      Hah! Same. Emo. Plus, whadup with the limit? That's just not fair. I'd enter...maybe...


  • myusikah
    August 13, 2008
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    I'm bored, and I did find a few poems with less than 30 lines. Can I enter more than once?

  • Medina Regal
    August 14, 2008
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    uhmm im re entering the first one i entered kiwi (ex- cyclone)

    since something happened to the other one

    i renamed it "heartbeat of a silent soul"

    i edited it aswell

  • Medina Regal
    August 15, 2008
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    thanks

    changed title because ive been over the girl for quite some time an i figured i should change it to somethin a little more happy yet keep the mood

    aswell as change a few things.

  • Medina Regal
    August 16, 2008
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    again...went through a major editing of my poem check it out again?

    its better organized with grammar an spelling an clearer to understand


  • Foodahalic
    August 18, 2008
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    Can you make the contest end any sooner?

    IT IS TAKING WAY TOO LONG


  • Foodahalic
    August 18, 2008
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    hey there arent any entries in ages 1-6


    • myusikah
      August 19, 2008
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      of course not. Who do you know writes poetry that's ages 1-6???

  • Medina Regal
    August 20, 2008
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    i know this is a bit last minute

    but may i change my poem i entered
    you can review it before i enter if ya want
    its called "soul serenity" answer me back if i can change that.

  • Medina Regal
    August 21, 2008
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    owell too late

    Im replacing Heartbeat of a Silent Soul with

    Soul serenity check it out before you judge theh contest kiwi.

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