A cabin by a frozen creek, off the beaten path. A small fire to conserve your wood.
I want earthy poems. I dunno how else to describe it. I want it to have the feeling of something comfortable, if even in hardship. The simplistic view is too often taken for granted; do not be afraid to take that route. The poem can be as short or long as you like. To any indie music fans, think Iron & Wine; think Fleet Foxes.
This is my first contest. I don't know why I bother mentioning; just thought you should know.
What you should know:
- I'm a stickler for grammar.
- I can't stand people trying to stylize their poems. Center alignment is fine; italics can be fine if they're used for the right reasons. If you go overboard I will not hesitate to let you know.
- I have a beard. Again, just though you should know.
- EDIT: Yes, only one entry.
I want earthy poems. I dunno how else to describe it. I want it to have the feeling of something comfortable, if even in hardship. The simplistic view is too often taken for granted; do not be afraid to take that route. The poem can be as short or long as you like. To any indie music fans, think Iron & Wine; think Fleet Foxes.
This is my first contest. I don't know why I bother mentioning; just thought you should know.
What you should know:
- I'm a stickler for grammar.
- I can't stand people trying to stylize their poems. Center alignment is fine; italics can be fine if they're used for the right reasons. If you go overboard I will not hesitate to let you know.
- I have a beard. Again, just though you should know.
- EDIT: Yes, only one entry.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on October 25, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 400, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 2 people
- Final notes: Thank you all for a successful first contest. The beard is in tact. Also, I found some great difficulty judging between the five finalists, and I was so taken with the two remaining poems that I had to add Honorable Mention positions for those. Congratulations, and thank you all for your artful interpretations.
Contest Winners
Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Honorable mention
Entries [18]
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Winter smiled
that season of laughterby Lady Ireland 20 lines, 9 comments, on Nov 26 10:13 PM 2007
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Probably doesn't fit in with the contest. My usually pitiful randomness.by owlish 21 lines, 6 comments, on Oct 15 9:05 PM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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pumpkin orange mittens
red wool cardiganby jocelynclaire 13 lines, 2 comments, on Oct 3 9:47 PM 2008• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
three pins
on a clothesline -• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
As sunlight warms my pillow I yawn and stretch my arms
The morning softly calls me to look upon her charms• Commented on by judge. -
I think everyone has one person they connect with when they were small . A vision to a childs eyes and heart for a lifetime . Foir in the• Viewed by judge.
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A sunset highway
I'm dreaming of.• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
I sway graceful
Autumn carrying meby petalblue2 24 lines, 11 comments, on Oct 9 11:30 AM 2008• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
"Spinning wheel sits idle in the corner"• Viewed by judge.
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by A Deer Eye 8 lines, 13 comments, on May 7 6:26 PM 2007. In Nature• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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OMG! BEARDS ARE AWSOME!!! lol [[just thought you should know i think they are awsome]]
hehe.
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omigawd, good to know!
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I have to say, beards are ok, on some people, and only in certain styles.
But Freswinn, you carry it off
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What a most wonderful idea for a contest. Now if my muse will only kick into gear! And beards are cool hehe
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oooh. want to enter this.
hopefully I can remember lol. I forget things easily these days, too much to do. anyway enjoy the contest!
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