Ditch the ads, upload images and much more - upgrade today from 5.95/month!
Read • Contests • Groups • Learn • Forums • Store • Help
 

Beyond Words

Simple rules to this contest folks.

* There are two lists of 10 words further down the page

* You will choose only 1 of them as your prompt

* Chosen word will not be used in your title or your poem but must be identified in AN.

* The word lists are not intended as a word bank, but if you choose to use them as a word bank use all 20 words cohesively - must appear in poem if attempting this. Kudos to those who can pull it off.

* We don't want too many entries for the same words - try not to leave any of them lonely.

* Keep entries to 25 lines or less wherever possible (allowances will be made for images and personalised formats - but don't expect too much leniency). Label pieces appropriately.

* Anything considered offensive will be removed.


Word List 1: (provided with thanks by Angelflower who has also kindly agreed to assist with judging)

Coral
Savant
Prophecy
Cornet
Disposition
Music
Womb
Grudge
Poetry
Complexion


Word List 2: (chosen by myself)

Liquid
Extreme
Twilight
Cabaret
Nostalgia
Shadow
Resin
Placate
Stone
Arbitrary



Okay get those pens into action and amaze us.

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on October 1, 2008
  • Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 150, Bronze: 75, Honorable mention: 4 people
  • Final notes:
    Thank you all for your diverse and wonderfully creative entries. The final decision was not an easy one with some pieces read several times prior to being placed. Thanks to Angelflower for her involvement throughout this contest.
    Congrats to the winners and to all for being inspired, keep your quills forever flowing.

Contest Winners

  1. Lost In Words
    Words poured like liquid fire
    burning her in places
    by mysticstorm 29 lines, 7 comments, on Sep 16 7:40 AM 2008. In Personal, Lost in thought, Metaphor, Imagery
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  2. Wake
    I did not imagine it as a rupture,
    a mistake in the blood,
    by evidently 13 lines, 2 comments, on Sep 13 1:52 AM 2008
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  3. Error: Unable to find finalist item 4614975, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
  4. Petaled Path~
    by poet2angels 34 lines, 11 comments, on Sep 12 11:53 PM 2008. In love, hope, nature
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  5. Error: Unable to find finalist item 4593839, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
  6. Future Told
    unbearable moments
    seeing pictures not yet painted
    by Alexis-Rueal 38 lines, 5 comments, on Sep 25 8:43 AM 2008. In Dark, Contest
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  7. Untitled
    This is the most amazing feeling ever,
    knowing that wherever I go,
    by charmander13 25 lines, 5 comments, on Sep 24 9:26 PM 2008. In Life, Contemporary, Contest, Poetry, Writing, Words
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]

Entries [21]

1 - 21 of 21

Add a comment

    : Comment:

Comments

1 - 5 of 5

  • Frozentearz
    September 13, 2008
    Edit | Reply
    Can we reserve? I have to work today so would not get a chance to enter to late tonight Eastern time.
    hugz
    Tearz


  • Sandygram silver member
    October 1, 2008
    Edit | Reply

    Great Poem

    Congratulations to all the winners. Thank you for hosting. Take care. Sandy


  • mysticstorm gold member
    October 1, 2008
    Edit | Reply
    Thank you so much for the honor of Gold...great contest...congrat's to all!
    mystic


  • Providence
    October 1, 2008
    Edit | Reply
    Thank you for the bronze. This write came straight from the heart so it truly means much to me.

1 - 5 of 5