Here's how my Word of the Day contests work: I have a list of words that are unusual, uncommon, or just plain weird. You message me, I send you a word (along with its definition). Simple.
You have two choices:
1) Let the word be the title of your poem and write your poem with that word in mind.
2) The other option is to incorporate your weird word INTO your poem in some way. But be careful! Your poem should still flow. We don't want the word to stick out like a sore thumb.
(To see examples, you can check out my previous Word of the Day contests. The addresses are at the bottom of this page).
My rules are short and sweet:
- No sticky caps or net lingo.
- No prewrites, obviously!
Poems can be free verse or structured.
Some of the words may have multiple definitions. In order for your poem to be eligible, you need to use the definition I sent you (or one of the definitions, if I sent more than one). However, feel free to research your word for cultural significance, origins, etc.
You can only post one entry per word. If you'd like to post another poem, simply IM me for another word.
Points:
1st- 300
2nd- 100
3rd- 50
NOTE: You can view my first Word of the Day contests at the below addresses. Reading some of the entries may help you get started (try reading the winners and the honourable mentions).
allpoetry.com/Contest/766078
allpoetry.com/Contest/1030447
allpoetry.com/Contest/1955583
Words handed out so far:
Abbozzo
Bulse
Camelot
Captation
Fagin
Famulus
Gaur
Labret
Naumachy
Olivaster
Pappus
Peck
Semiotics
Solarise
Wheeple
You have two choices:
1) Let the word be the title of your poem and write your poem with that word in mind.
2) The other option is to incorporate your weird word INTO your poem in some way. But be careful! Your poem should still flow. We don't want the word to stick out like a sore thumb.
(To see examples, you can check out my previous Word of the Day contests. The addresses are at the bottom of this page).
My rules are short and sweet:
- No sticky caps or net lingo.
- No prewrites, obviously!
Poems can be free verse or structured.
Some of the words may have multiple definitions. In order for your poem to be eligible, you need to use the definition I sent you (or one of the definitions, if I sent more than one). However, feel free to research your word for cultural significance, origins, etc.
You can only post one entry per word. If you'd like to post another poem, simply IM me for another word.
Points:
1st- 300
2nd- 100
3rd- 50
NOTE: You can view my first Word of the Day contests at the below addresses. Reading some of the entries may help you get started (try reading the winners and the honourable mentions).
allpoetry.com/Contest/766078
allpoetry.com/Contest/1030447
allpoetry.com/Contest/1955583
Words handed out so far:
Abbozzo
Bulse
Camelot
Captation
Fagin
Famulus
Gaur
Labret
Naumachy
Olivaster
Pappus
Peck
Semiotics
Solarise
Wheeple
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on November 5, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 100, Bronze: 50
- Final notes: Thank you to all who entered. I enjoyed reading such interesting interpretation of unusual words. I will definitely be having another Word of the Day contest in the future.
I will be commenting on all entries as soon as I have a chance.
Thanks again for your entries!
Contest Winners
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You were a
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do you know what it is like
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go if you must [...]
go faster if you mustby Simbelmyne 52 lines, 5 comments, on Oct 8 4:45 PM 2008. In Love, Life, Free Verse
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Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Entries [10]
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Spanish belles parade in Costa Del Sol,
Pink margaritas in hand, they lieby thegoldenpen 18 lines, 2 comments, on Sep 4 11:47 AM• Viewed by judge. -
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Mock sea battle
by Judith Chandler 15 lines, 3 comments, on Oct 9 12:53 PM 2008. In Contest• Viewed by judge. -
The pappus on the inner ear
Is something that we used to hearby marmac 9 lines, 4 comments, on Oct 17 9:49 AM 2008• Viewed by judge.
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Merry meet,
I'm crazy, send me a word please.
Amythest -
I guess I need to make a personal request. Please send me a word. I will attempt to find the world in it.
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