Alright boys and girls....
****UPDATE****
Okay, as of reading some of your entries, I have to say it is not quite what I was looking for...I said emotion, but not necessarily SADNESS. Also, I'm looking for poems that use IMAGERY and DESCRIPTIONS. I don't just want emotions, but I want ANALOGIES to describe the feeling. Please be more aware of this in the future!! Thank you!
I have been having a tough time, and I hope it will get better soon. I recently broke up with my boyfriend of a year and a half, had to move my stuff across town, had my car break down, found out he was cheating on me and already moved the other slut in, and since I live in Jacksonville, Fl, we're also in the middle of a hurricane.
Sound like fun? Seriously, don't answer that.
Anyway, I'm not in a 'pity' mood...I can do that by myself. What I am looking for are basically poems that express emotions, but I want it done subtly. (What a weird word!) I really love poems that paint scenes for me, and I really love it when you use descriptions and imagery, but it can't be overly wordy.
I want FEELING. Not just, "My heart is so empty now, after what he did to me," yadayada etc. I HATE friggin emo poetry, and I HATE wristcutting poetry. If you submit either, you will be DQ'd.
If you have any questions, then please, feel free to message me. DO NOT leave me a comment on the bottom of this page if you need a response. I do not always check those comments.
Other than that, minimal to no unnecessary cursing. I.e.-you can use the word 'fuck' to convey sex, but do not use it to simply curse. I will deem this unnecessary, and you will be DQ'd.
Use spell check, proper grammar and all that jazz. If your poetry is overly ripe with spelling errors, I will assume that a chimpanzee did the editing on it, and you will be DQ'd. I don't read chimp poetry.
No suicide poetry. If you are conveying the pain that lead up to a decision like that, or even expressing the loss of someone who has done that, then that is acceptable. If you are talking about killing yourself, I don't want to hear it. It's not that I don't care, but if you're trying to get attention from all the 'pain' you are going through, then talk to a counselor. I don't get paid to tell you how sorry I am your life sucks. Everyone has issues. I just don't want to hear yours.
Well, I guess, just get to writing.
~Slip~
****UPDATE****
Okay, as of reading some of your entries, I have to say it is not quite what I was looking for...I said emotion, but not necessarily SADNESS. Also, I'm looking for poems that use IMAGERY and DESCRIPTIONS. I don't just want emotions, but I want ANALOGIES to describe the feeling. Please be more aware of this in the future!! Thank you!
I have been having a tough time, and I hope it will get better soon. I recently broke up with my boyfriend of a year and a half, had to move my stuff across town, had my car break down, found out he was cheating on me and already moved the other slut in, and since I live in Jacksonville, Fl, we're also in the middle of a hurricane.
Sound like fun? Seriously, don't answer that.
Anyway, I'm not in a 'pity' mood...I can do that by myself. What I am looking for are basically poems that express emotions, but I want it done subtly. (What a weird word!) I really love poems that paint scenes for me, and I really love it when you use descriptions and imagery, but it can't be overly wordy.
I want FEELING. Not just, "My heart is so empty now, after what he did to me," yadayada etc. I HATE friggin emo poetry, and I HATE wristcutting poetry. If you submit either, you will be DQ'd.
If you have any questions, then please, feel free to message me. DO NOT leave me a comment on the bottom of this page if you need a response. I do not always check those comments.
Other than that, minimal to no unnecessary cursing. I.e.-you can use the word 'fuck' to convey sex, but do not use it to simply curse. I will deem this unnecessary, and you will be DQ'd.
Use spell check, proper grammar and all that jazz. If your poetry is overly ripe with spelling errors, I will assume that a chimpanzee did the editing on it, and you will be DQ'd. I don't read chimp poetry.
No suicide poetry. If you are conveying the pain that lead up to a decision like that, or even expressing the loss of someone who has done that, then that is acceptable. If you are talking about killing yourself, I don't want to hear it. It's not that I don't care, but if you're trying to get attention from all the 'pain' you are going through, then talk to a counselor. I don't get paid to tell you how sorry I am your life sucks. Everyone has issues. I just don't want to hear yours.
Well, I guess, just get to writing.
~Slip~
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on August 28, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 300, Honorable mention: 2 people
- Final notes: Every one thank you for entering!
Yep. That's it.
Contest Winners
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by Note The Sarcasm 18 lines, 1 comment, on Aug 22 8:03 PM 2008. In Contest, Love
Bronze trophy winner
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we sat there locked in a battle of silent wits
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Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Honorable mention
Entries [17]
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sleep deprived, and feeling depressed
no one to talk to, no wish to rest.by SuicidalGhost 22 lines, 3 comments, on Aug 1 1:55 AM 2008• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
I need someone,
someone that understands me.
by KayKay-13 17 lines, 7 comments, on Aug 21 5:52 PM 2008. In Pain, heart ache, Teenage thinking, Death, Depression, Longing• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
by honorable mention 35 lines, 6 comments, on Mar 13 9:08 PM 2008• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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I'm pretending you aren't there
Not looking at me and watching me watch youby Simp 91 lines, 1 comment, on Dec 12 9:15 AM 2006. In Teenage Thinking• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
This pain that resides within me
Came from your loveby britheguy 28 lines, on Aug 23 1:40 AM 2008• Viewed by judge. -
The storms of life are soon to rage
but now 'tis calm and still.by Rakerman1 21 lines, 5 comments, on Apr 18 7:04 PM 2007• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
partys? fiestas?
part of the curse.by the.art.of.drowning 22 lines, 5 comments, on Aug 20 5:56 AM 2008• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
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Last night I held my pillow
Wishing you were beside meby MyLadysKnight 25 lines, 1 comment, on Aug 23 3:28 PM 2008. In Contest• Viewed by judge.
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Hey there. I noticed you wer in Fla. Few hors away from me actually. I'm between Gainesville and Orlando. And we got hard with the 'cane and like you, Im a bit bummed as well. Im sorry to hear about yor car breaking down and the break up thing. If you ever needf a companion I'll be here. And good luck with the contest. I may enter if I can find something suitable.
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'I don't read chimp poetry.'
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I'm sorry to hear you're going through such a hard time. I'll be back, if I ever find my muse again... She seems to have disappeared.
If not, then best of luck, and I hope that you get the entries you're looking for.
In love and light,
Laura
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Thank you so much for the honor of Silver. Congrat's to all!
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Thank you so much, darlin'....not only for the wonderful shiny cup but also for the inspiration this contest gave me. I hope all is well with you, for knowing you're getting over your past is far more important than winning a mere contest...so here's a
and a ...and my warmest thanks.
Congrats to all the other winners!
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