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Submit one or two poems, but no pre-writes and no reservations. Poems must not exceed 480 words or 60 lines, but they must have at least 4 words and 2 lines. This contest is for all ages, so keep that in mind with your submissions. See CONTEST RULE NO. 1.

Both free verse and more structured poetry are welcome. However, style is just one component of substance. The content of the poem should shine through its form or structure to pique the interest and emotions of one who reads or hears it.

Grammar, spelling, punctuation and capitalization errors are distracting, and they will affect my judgment of the contest entries. I will not post comments on the entries until the contest is closed for judging, but I may send you a message suggesting you review and edit your entries. Editing is allowed until the contest is closed for judging.

THE RULES:
Plain, monochromatic untextured backgrounds only - No tiles, themes, florals, patterns or customized backgrounds
No dirty pretty
No images or Emoticons
No sticky caps
No text/chat room abbreviations
Do not apologize for the quality of the poem, your poetic ability or your age in your author’s notes. If you are ashamed of your work, do not submit it!

CONTEST RULE NO. 1:
No disrespecting individuals, ethnicity, age, gender, gender preference, political parties or movements, religion, spirituality or faith
Specific subjects and language to avoid:
Abuse
Addiction
Adult
Cruelty
Erotica - Sensual is allowed. If you do not know the difference, this is not a contest for you.
Graphic violence
Gratuitous profanity - If you do not know how to use strong language without swearing, this contest is also not for you.
Obscenity - I know what is obscene, and so do you. Do not be a twerp.
Suicide
Poems which feature any of the above will be removed from the contest.

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on October 20, 2008
  • Rewards: Gold: 750, Silver: 500, Bronze: 250
  • Final notes:
    A most sincere thank you to all for participation in this contest. A special thanks to all of you who so generously commented on the entries of your fellow contestants.

Contest Winners

  1. The Between
    Shattered mirror spin your peace
    in silk that you concoct
    by sultan 35 lines, 31 comments, on Sep 21 1:05 AM 2008. In Archetypes, Carl Jung, Mythology
    Gold trophy winner
    • Viewed by judge. [remove]
  2. Do You or Don't You?
    They say the old trees
    talk after midnight,
    by Dalaney 32 lines, 60 comments, on Sep 21 10:18 PM 2008. In Love, Life, Spiritual
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  3. Running Free
    within the depth of how I roam
    over mountains, valleys, home;
    by Darkwell 19 lines, 17 comments, on Sep 21 1:20 PM 2008
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  4. Writing a farewell but cannot
    I have been foolish before
    Like a man who wants to drink the whole ocean by teaspoons
    by sputnikoi 25 lines, 2 comments, on Sep 22 10:05 AM 2008. In Personal, Sad, Pain, Contemporary, Love
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  5. For the birds
    There's a robin at my window with a song
    In the sunshine of the Autumn he's alive
    by cricketjeff 28 lines, 6 comments, on Sep 22 6:48 AM 2008. In Nature, Thoughts, Personal
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  6. Chasing Sadness Away
    When sadness comes a calling
    Knocking at my door
    by stella187 28 lines, 4 comments, on Sep 27 8:32 PM 2008. In Life, thoughts, problems
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  7. Cold Morning
    by ultimate beluga 58 lines, 12 comments, on Sep 21 2:50 AM 2008. In Life, Personal, Sad
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  8. The Forest ...
    Feel part of the living
    in hushed, pale tones ...
    by waydownuponjoy 32 lines, 5 comments, on Oct 2 6:36 AM 2008. In Contest, Nature, Spiritual, Thoughts
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]

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