The Invitees:
poet2angels
jasminerose
vici377
Fug-azi
DolphinLass
azure85
Polaja
elfin
Anyone not on the above list is ineligible to enter,
Those that are on the list I would appreciate it if you do not change your user name during the course of the contest series (for scoring purposes) - if however you absolutely must - send me an IM so I can ensure you get invited into the next round should you not be eliminated.
The Rules:
Keep entries to less than 50 lines, preferably for this stage of the tour at least 10 lines.
No inappropriate content including foul language, abuse themes or bloodletting of any kind.
Entry must comply with the given task or available options and identify the specific option chosen if applicable.
Text must be legible on the chosen background, style and form are poets choice.
Stage 6 Destination - Bahamas:
The options for this stage of the tour are:
* Write about whatever comes to mind from the image of "Lucayan Beach" at top of this page.
* This archipelago has a rich history with pirates, most notably being home to "Blackbeard" write about him, another well known pirate or piracy in general.
* The Bahamas was also a base for "rum running" during times of prohibition, write something using information about this as your prompt.
* As part of the Carribean it is also known for Reggae and Calypso style music, with this in mind you can write song lyrics in either style.
* Or use "Calypso Moon" as the title or prompt for your poem.
Through the rest of this series you will visit other destinations around the globe, each with a challenge relating in some way to that destination.
Each round, provided that everyone who is eligible has entered and no-one has withdrawn of their own accord, will see one of you be eliminated - only the top 3 on overall score will contest the final round.
Get your pens and paper and start writing.
Remember the Judging panel consist of myself (Errant Panther), crazylittledevil and Frozentearz.
Judging rubric for the entire series is as follows:
Poetic Devices ......... /40
Creativity/Form/Flow ......... /30
Theme Used/Rules Obeyed ......... /30
poet2angels
jasminerose
vici377
Fug-azi
DolphinLass
azure85
Polaja
elfin
Anyone not on the above list is ineligible to enter,
Those that are on the list I would appreciate it if you do not change your user name during the course of the contest series (for scoring purposes) - if however you absolutely must - send me an IM so I can ensure you get invited into the next round should you not be eliminated.
The Rules:
Keep entries to less than 50 lines, preferably for this stage of the tour at least 10 lines.
No inappropriate content including foul language, abuse themes or bloodletting of any kind.
Entry must comply with the given task or available options and identify the specific option chosen if applicable.
Text must be legible on the chosen background, style and form are poets choice.
Stage 6 Destination - Bahamas:
The options for this stage of the tour are:
* Write about whatever comes to mind from the image of "Lucayan Beach" at top of this page.
* This archipelago has a rich history with pirates, most notably being home to "Blackbeard" write about him, another well known pirate or piracy in general.
* The Bahamas was also a base for "rum running" during times of prohibition, write something using information about this as your prompt.
* As part of the Carribean it is also known for Reggae and Calypso style music, with this in mind you can write song lyrics in either style.
* Or use "Calypso Moon" as the title or prompt for your poem.
Through the rest of this series you will visit other destinations around the globe, each with a challenge relating in some way to that destination.
Each round, provided that everyone who is eligible has entered and no-one has withdrawn of their own accord, will see one of you be eliminated - only the top 3 on overall score will contest the final round.
Get your pens and paper and start writing.
Remember the Judging panel consist of myself (Errant Panther), crazylittledevil and Frozentearz.
Judging rubric for the entire series is as follows:
Poetic Devices ......... /40
Creativity/Form/Flow ......... /30
Theme Used/Rules Obeyed ......... /30
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on October 7, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 300
- Final notes: I know you're all eager to see the results for this very closely contested round so here are the scores /300
poet2angels ................ 288
jasminerose ................ 288
Elfin ...................... 285
azure85 .................... 277
Fug-azi .................... 271
Polaja ..................... 270
vici377 .................... 267
DolphinLass ................ 255
Sadly we have had to eliminate one more contestant, sincere commiserations to "DolphinLass" - Thank you for your continued support and sharing your creative talents throughout the series, you have provided many wonderfully thought out and several fun pieces in both seasons of the contests placing 3rd in last years final. Keep your pen forever flowing dear talented poetess and mum.
Stage 7, the last opportunity to qualify for the final can be found here http://allpoetry.com/contest/show/2423273 Best of luck to you all.
Contest Winners
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As wild winds blow across the violent seas
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I found something I love already
Ty Cuz for all of your preparation fir this amazing series . It has to be the best of the best series on AP!!!
and TY tearz and crazylittledevil for all of your work in judging and your kindness and support !
I ma so happy to be in round 6
Lynda
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Woah - I only just made it through
I hope I do this prompt justice thank you for the lovely contests!
Pol -
Wow, look at that beech .. think I'd rather be there writing than sat in dreary old England.
Great contest series you have here certainly making me think a little harder about what to write than normal.
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Alright here we are our next destination.
Looking forward to some more awesome writes.
Bring it on.
Blessings.
Frozentearz -
Oh I am so excited once again to have this honor to move ahead within the contest! Thank you! And thank you so very much to all of you wonderful judges for your lovely comments and encouragement throughout these contests! You're the best!
BBS
Jazzy
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congrats all and thanks for the contest sadly due to repeated bad luck in the family my muse wasn't up to the task the last 3 rounds and I was amazed I just held on this long, good luck all that are left..it was a huge challenge at a difficult time for me against such talented writers too
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Congratulations to all the winners and a special thank you to dolphinlass for her great work within this contest you will truly be missed.
Warm thoughts to all.
Frozentearz -
Thank you so much, judges for the honor of moving on and for recognizing my poem amoungst all of these wonderful pieces!
Lynda
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