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!!
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
- Error: Unable to find finalist item 4537081, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
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People say I'm insane
With cautious glances they shoot my way• Commented on by judge. [remove]
Silver trophy winner
Entries [16]
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winter melodies
lilt in icy miraclesby owlish 2 lines, 13 comments, on Aug 8 10:44 AM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
When the last bell of the year rang the whole school knew it!
There were 6th graders swarming the hallby SmartBrick 23 lines, 3 comments, on Aug 11 6:55 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. -
One day in a grocery store,
Peanut Butter met Jelly.by omg-its-sara 41 lines, 15 comments, on Jan 7 7:23 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
When she wants to tell somebody to shut up,
She has to say it thrice.
by Miyuki 28 lines, 1 comment, on Aug 12 5:06 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. -
If poets were terrorist :
Then the pen would be their gun• Commented on by judge. -
A long time ago in a galaxy far away...
by Foodahalic 7 lines, 16 comments, on Aug 14 2:07 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
I saw Jesus
past the sign• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Before I knew it
a single tear had crept• Commented on by judge. -
The other day I went to the candy shop
And bought myself some candy.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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so, we can write about absoulutly anything??
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Yep, as long as it's under 30 lines and appropriate for little kids to view.
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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?
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lol i can tell your gonna get pissed if he says yes.
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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♫♪
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i find that bull.
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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.
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Oh, ok. Thanks!
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write anything under 30 lines and its all good. -
ya think my poem is meant for little kids?
it might turn em all emo an crap. -
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Hah! Same. Emo. Plus, whadup with the limit? That's just not fair. I'd enter...maybe...
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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?
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nope
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Ah ok.
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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"
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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
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again...went through a major editing of my poem check it out again?
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Can you make the contest end any sooner?
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hey there arent any entries in ages 1-6
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of course not. Who do you know writes poetry that's ages 1-6???
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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.
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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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