I am looking for rhyming poems that may or may not follow conventional rhyming patterns, if they do, I prefer complex ones.. I do not like ABC rhyming, which is at, bat, cat, rat, meaning you go through the alphabet in your head trying to rhyme your words.. Be original in subject matter, writing style, and wordplay and you'll get yourself a few points and a trophy...
Here's an example of a poem that's 'Off the beaten Path'
http://allpoetry.com/poem/439404
I will delete from the contest any poem I wish, this does not mean it was a bad poem, just not what I'm looking for in this contest. I want some creativity, something that will make take a second and a third look... So if it's a pre-write that you enter, maybe enter one that you think is some of your best work, but hasn't gotten the most attention, or doesn't seemed to be understood, some of my best work is misunderstood and I always look for contests that might accept, or understand them... Maybe I'll understand yours, maybe not..
Here's an example of a poem that's 'Off the beaten Path'
http://allpoetry.com/poem/439404
I will delete from the contest any poem I wish, this does not mean it was a bad poem, just not what I'm looking for in this contest. I want some creativity, something that will make take a second and a third look... So if it's a pre-write that you enter, maybe enter one that you think is some of your best work, but hasn't gotten the most attention, or doesn't seemed to be understood, some of my best work is misunderstood and I always look for contests that might accept, or understand them... Maybe I'll understand yours, maybe not..
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on October 17, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 3 people
- Final notes: thank you everyone
Contest Winners
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screaming echoes gripping the mind with each blow
internal eternal sentiments follow wherever I go• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
Dim lit stars and saddened smiles,
Sun burnt hearts and heavy times,by Ebbing.X.Discreetly 18 lines, 17 comments, on Aug 16 7:04 PM 2008. In Dark, Thoughts, Sad, Pain, Angst, Life, Solitude, Loneliness
Silver trophy winner
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My heart cries "Love's forever. Never to fade or die"
My head says "That's not clever. However loud you cry• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
I am the sleepless soul, wandering through the night. Only to stroll by the gentle rolling waves in the pale moonlight. Thinking to myself, “Where is my Romeo?” My sleepless soul yearning to be joined with another soul.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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lent you my ear,
loaned you my strength,• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
We're painters, writers,
we produce what we see;by Pisces rainbow 32 lines, 25 comments, on Sep 25 8:51 AM 2008. In Spiritual, Contest, Hope
Honorable mention
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Entries [16]
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Waistcoat buttoning to the strains of strings
Chopin or Liszt it matters not,by libithina 33 lines, 6 comments, on Oct 14 9:03 AM 2008. In Spiritual, Thoughts, Life, Contemporary• Commented on by judge. -
Lifeless eyes surround the hollow feelings of my heart, Livid features shine in the eyes of their captor,by Sams Princess 30 lines, 2 comments, on Dec 6 12:46 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Take back your tears and forgo the last mystery
of those memories of sea salt and salivaby celticwarrior 21 lines, 2 comments, on Oct 14 10:39 AM 2008. In Spiritual• Commented on by judge. -
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Thou foresaken me to torture and scrutiny, When i blindly followed theeby Rhythm Child 29 lines, 40 comments, on Oct 14 8:27 AM 2008. In noguest• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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There is a shadow upon me, as if my eyes are tightly closed.My heart grows weak as it acquiesces to the cold. In this world of dreams, I haven't felt in so long, and my lungs are beginning to burn as if I'm drowning• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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“Rad a Tap Tap,” goes my foot against the floor,
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by Luna Tique Fringe 20 lines, 39 comments, on May 29 12:44 AM 2007. In original form• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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You didn't understand my poem. I frown.
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I'm sorry, you're right, I didn't understand it completly, it was interesting to read and analyze, but I just didn't really get it.. Thank you entering though...
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It was hard to decide, I liked a few of these very much, thanks again for entering.....!!!!


