I chose this picture to give the page some visual interest. It is not necessary to use it in your poem.
Welcome to another form contest. For this contest I would like you to write a huitain. You may write a single stanza or a chain.
The prompt for this contest is: lessons learned
You may take this prompt in any direction you chose.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ HUITAIN ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
A Spanish form of poetry, the huitain revolves around the number eight:
- there are eight lines in the poem, and each line contains eight syllables.
The rhyme scheme is ababbcbc.
GROWING OLD
Her careworn face now shows the signs
of life’s great pleasure and regret,
but she would not erase the lines
or change the aging silhouette
pretending that she could forget
one day of these last eighty years.
She looks toward her last sunset
and smiles to banish all our tears.
I will comment on all the submissions at the close of the contest. I will deduct points for misspellings and flagrant grammar mistakes.
I look forward to reading some creative poems. I am judging on poems that flow and don't force the rhyme.
There are only two simple rules.
1) Please chose a plain color background. It is acceptable to use a border if the typing is against a single color backing.
2) No picture to accompany the poem. I feel that a great poem stands on its own merit and does not need an illustration.
Other than that, please treat each other as adults and use common sense.
Welcome to another form contest. For this contest I would like you to write a huitain. You may write a single stanza or a chain.
The prompt for this contest is: lessons learned
You may take this prompt in any direction you chose.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ HUITAIN ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
A Spanish form of poetry, the huitain revolves around the number eight:
- there are eight lines in the poem, and each line contains eight syllables.
The rhyme scheme is ababbcbc.
GROWING OLD
Her careworn face now shows the signs
of life’s great pleasure and regret,
but she would not erase the lines
or change the aging silhouette
pretending that she could forget
one day of these last eighty years.
She looks toward her last sunset
and smiles to banish all our tears.
I will comment on all the submissions at the close of the contest. I will deduct points for misspellings and flagrant grammar mistakes.
I look forward to reading some creative poems. I am judging on poems that flow and don't force the rhyme.
There are only two simple rules.
1) Please chose a plain color background. It is acceptable to use a border if the typing is against a single color backing.
2) No picture to accompany the poem. I feel that a great poem stands on its own merit and does not need an illustration.
Other than that, please treat each other as adults and use common sense.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on October 11, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 500, Silver: 300, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 2 people
- Final notes: Thank you for writing such lovely hutains, some of you for the first time. I enjoyed reading every entry. Each one approached the contest prompt in a unique way, and I hope you will all take the time to read and comment on each other's works. Peace, Liz
Contest Winners
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by xJustifiablyMex 27 lines, 6 comments, on Sep 24 11:21 AM 2008. In Metaphor, Sad, Pain
Silver trophy winner
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A steady diet of self-doubt
only sates hunger for so longby Stonecreek 7 lines, 4 comments, on Oct 1 11:44 PM 2008. In Contest, Spiritual (?)
Honorable mention
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She gazed slowly into his eyes
He placed his hand around her waistby pinkink 10 lines, 3 comments, on Sep 24 11:49 AM 2008. In Contest: Spanish Syle Honorable mention
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Dappled, sunlight upon the leaves,
shined lights on the branch,as tears cling,• Commented on by judge.
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This is a beguiling contest.
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I'll be back. Looks interesting.
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What a great poetry form.
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Hmmm. I will be entering!
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Congratulations to the winners and thank you so much for hosting
Gaylene
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Thankyou for the silver award.
JustMe
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