A contest for poems inspired by Charles Bukowski and Allen Ginsberg's poetry. Obviously there should be no rhyme. Make it good, seriously. Not really any rules...specify in author's notes if you only chose one poet, and which one. Good luck, make me proud.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on October 2, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100
- Final notes: The Bukowski/Ginsberg contest has eneded! Thanks to everyone for entering your poetry, and remembering some amazing poets as well
Contest Winners
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by Cupcrazy 35 lines, 47 comments, on Dec 7 2:26 PM 2006. In Provocative, Adult, Society
Gold trophy winner
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by paulcreates 48 lines, 18 comments, on Jul 30 3:17 PM 2008. In Contest, Bukowski, Adult
Silver trophy winner
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Bronze trophy winner
Entries [11]
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by myriad-dark 450 lines, 17 comments, on Mar 7 11:14 PM 2007. In Abuse, Dark, Society, Angst, Personal Tribute to Alan Ginsberg, Adult• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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You taught me how to
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Oh black mask neurotic mess of fear mongering
deluge. . . have you come back once again to danceby marc creamore 80 lines, 24 comments, on Sep 11 1:51 PM 2008. In Pain, Society, Horror, Historical• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
Look: I have a vision
Look: I have a poetic visionby Trystan 21 lines, 2 comments, on Sep 25 10:14 PM 2008• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
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Mmmm, Ginsberg.
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fantastic contest...i love Ginsberg...'Please Master' was the first poem of his i'd ever read...i was quite young too.lol...i've loved his work ever since...
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Hmm . . . interesting. I might compete. I am drinking as I type and looking for Bukowski-esque inspiration. Yeah.
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If you'd like also read my poem "But Bukowski-" if you get a chance.
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