It's been a few months since I last hosted a contest, so I'm gonna ask for something I haven't before . . .
I want your maverick prewrites, those little gems written not for any specific contest, but just because . . . the pieces you think are awesome, but don't fit the requirements of any other contest. Enter as many as you wish, but don't fuss at me if someone wins more than one award.
*UPDATE* READ MY REQUIREMENTS BEFORE YOU ENTER. I have lost track of how many poems I've had to remove for not following my simple rules.
My requirements are few, but must be followed to enter and stay entered in this contest:
1. Your poem MUST NOT have been entered in another contest before mine.
2. No bashing, swearing or erotic beyond PG-13, or ANYTHING politcal.
3. Obviously, I do not want any "fresh" writes. Prewrites only!
A few hints to get yourself noticed:
*You'll stand a better chance of winning if you self-check for typos or edit those I find.
*If I have any suggestions on improving the structure of the poem, I will humbly offer them, but you are free to take them or leave them.
*Long poems (those of more than about 30 lines) tend to bore me.
*Rhyme or no, either is fine, but I LOVE consistent meter.
I never give applause to my contest entries, except sometimes at the very end, so please don't be offended by the lack.
I love giving huge amounts of points, so additional awards will be added and values will go up as I earn more myself. HMs added depending on number and quality of entries.
Questions? Feel free to message me.
I want your maverick prewrites, those little gems written not for any specific contest, but just because . . . the pieces you think are awesome, but don't fit the requirements of any other contest. Enter as many as you wish, but don't fuss at me if someone wins more than one award.
*UPDATE* READ MY REQUIREMENTS BEFORE YOU ENTER. I have lost track of how many poems I've had to remove for not following my simple rules.
My requirements are few, but must be followed to enter and stay entered in this contest:
1. Your poem MUST NOT have been entered in another contest before mine.
2. No bashing, swearing or erotic beyond PG-13, or ANYTHING politcal.
3. Obviously, I do not want any "fresh" writes. Prewrites only!
A few hints to get yourself noticed:
*You'll stand a better chance of winning if you self-check for typos or edit those I find.
*If I have any suggestions on improving the structure of the poem, I will humbly offer them, but you are free to take them or leave them.
*Long poems (those of more than about 30 lines) tend to bore me.
*Rhyme or no, either is fine, but I LOVE consistent meter.
I never give applause to my contest entries, except sometimes at the very end, so please don't be offended by the lack.
I love giving huge amounts of points, so additional awards will be added and values will go up as I earn more myself. HMs added depending on number and quality of entries.
Questions? Feel free to message me.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on October 16, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 625, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 5 people
- Final notes: It doesn't happen often, but I knew my gold winner as soon as I read the piece. It is an exceptional poem. Thanks to everyone who entered, and congrats to the winners and finalists!
RI
Contest Winners
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The traces of a bleeding lip upon the pillow’s crease,
The lipstick smears inside my shirt, a lover’s sweet caprice,• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
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Watching her set up a speil...• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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I know just how perfection can sting...
How you might shield your eyes when you find it.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
machine
kills
fascists.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
What have we done to the young`uns again Pain they bring home makes old veterans moan• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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As the blades shine in the morning mist
The flash of steel• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
Over smooth and rough I alway's trip along
Resisting all my instinct not to look behind• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
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She is a sultry thing walking that way,
the rhythm of the blues making her sway.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
When I win the powerball
Or split it with a friendby Star Shine 80 lines, 20 comments, on Aug 7 4:45 PM 2006. In Humor• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Honorable mention
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don't judge a poem by it's title• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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The Dance of the Ribbons, a tradition
Flurry of colors, the ribbons seeking the match of thier possesor• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
i'm tired of just standing here waiting for you.
its eating me alive, tears are falling and i can't handleby Vampirette1901 25 lines, 7 comments, on Sep 22 11:53 AM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
You're a craze I adore, / on the bed or the floor. / You are never a bore, / quickies galore. / Time to slow it down, / back to basics I've found. / Maybe use more than a noun, / to try and gain poetic renoby Griswold 36 lines, 3 comments, on Jul 2 2:11 PM 2007. In Contest, My own style, Thoughts, Weird, Humor• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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As weary pigeons, my feet carry me home
Knowing that behind the eye reside four upside down dying cries,• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
My name is Nick, Nick Rofiliac.
I work at the morgue, it's a dead end job, but I like it.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
So, the malicious meddlers are at it again,
trying to drive a wedge, trying to cause pain.by Griswold 31 lines, 7 comments, on Oct 2 1:32 PM 2007. In Thoughts, Personal, Humor, Outright Hilarious• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
She enters the world in a blaze of fire.
Her sapphire eyes looking for love.by DemonChild 23 lines, 7 comments, on Jan 11 2:23 AM 2005. In Fantasy• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
In an aerie way up high, where the clouds are born,
sit pair of small proud eggs, looking so forlorn.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
We begged each other
Cupped our hands and showed our teeth• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
A fuzzy crawler on the wood floor
made it's way in the open door• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Home surrounds us far and wide
brby Star Shine 24 lines, 1 comment, on Nov 27 2:23 PM 2006• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
by Age of Rain 30 lines, 4 comments, on Sep 7 11:46 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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A mist advances across the land, the sea, the sky, the globe. And, yes, human hearts and hands. It clouds our spirits. It shrouds our soulsby Black JaPanther 31 lines, 24 comments, on Apr 9 11:17 PM 2007. In Pain, Sad, Society, Spiritual, Thoughts, Death, Anger, Sadness, Longing, Historical• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Smoke and shadows envelope the land
With it's sickly sweet caressing hand• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
From the darkness, out of nowhere, standing knee deep in the muckby davidwright 16 lines, 3 comments, on Apr 2 3:07 PM 2008. In Hope for peace and unity• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by Merry Christmas 7 lines, 2 comments, on May 27 5:35 AM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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when you sleep do you sleep with a teddy bear by yourside
do you sleep with the window cracked.by HannahsDead 5 lines, 4 comments, on Sep 12 6:02 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
A kiss... Sweet and tender,• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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So
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by Haiku-bless-you 20 lines, 8 comments, on Jan 19 8:13 PM 2006. In Haiku• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Two days from now
I'll be waking upby ml12 28 lines, 2 comments, on Aug 13 4:55 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
This is about finding a friend and finally feeling comforted in a place that has been very cold and lonely.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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For some a lifetime
of simple harmony;• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
What to do..."Thinking"by ourgirlFriday 49 lines, 4 comments, on Sep 25 12:48 AM 2008. In Spiritual, Thoughts, Personal, Life• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Twenty years suspended,
slowly fading in this abyss.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
something i just felt like i had to write it.by PatheticKt 25 lines, 3 comments, on Mar 11 12:52 PM 2008. In Thoughts, Life, Other, Weird, Lost in thought, Loss, Self, Escape, Teenage thinking• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I feel like crying every time i laugh, my mind's filled with you.
I feel guilty for being happy, I don't know what to do.by xXmiranda-maeXx 4 lines, 3 comments, on Sep 25 3:10 PM 2008. In Love, Personal, Thoughts, Weird, Goodbyes, Lost in thought• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Every time something funny happens I wanna tell you, every time I feel bad I wish I could hug you.
I miss our friendship, I miss our love, but most of all I miss us.by xXmiranda-maeXx 8 lines, 2 comments, on Sep 25 3:06 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
you said you'd always love me, but then you said good-bye, i can't help but try to figure out what went wrong, so i keep lookin' over my shoulder when i'm alone hopin' maybe you'll come back to me. it seems so long aby xXmiranda-maeXx 6 lines, 1 comment, on May 8 7:59 PM 2008. In Sad, Love, Pain, Thoughts, Personal• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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i watch you watchin her occasionaly glancin' my wayby xXmiranda-maeXx 8 lines, 1 comment, on May 8 7:52 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Your Black soul
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the devils tool
boys are your fuel making you so cruel• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Can't you hear them? Can't you?by TheNewMissBlue 22 lines, 4 comments, on Jun 13 4:13 PM 2008. In Hopeless Cries, sad, well, love, death, help, cry• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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that one thing we have in common
we wake up
bleary eyed to morning blush• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
i suppose my damascus
was up north
near mississauga• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
I am out of words, I am out of love, of numbers,by mimiagatha 46 lines, 6 comments, on Sep 26 3:14 PM 2007. In Love• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Twitter, flutter
The leaves pound at the feet, touching, they whisper,by marmac 10 lines, 1 comment, on Sep 24 9:54 AM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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