Okay, so this is going to be straight and to the point...
You have THREE options and three only.
ONE
Write a poem crying out to God
(Not some sea god or god of fertility. I believe in ONE God. His name is Jesus. If you break this rule, I will DQ you and delete your entry immediately.)
TWO
Write about writing
(I'm especially fond of those that express the struggle to come up with something to write.) Please, unleash my muse.
THREE
Write about that innocent, first love or true love.
(Any erotica/sensual will be DQ and deleted immediately.)
I have allowed more than one entry per person; however, I do ask that you only submit one poem to each category.
Here's how I decide who wins...
I read your poem. If I like it, I add it to the preliminary finalists list.
When the contest ends, I re-read all the finalist poems and judge based on the following point system:
5 points for a creative title that RELATES to your poem.
5 points for accurate spelling/grammar
10 points for something that is heartfelt, written with true emotion
10 points for something with a good message/moral
20 over-all points
For a total of 50
Ready, set, go!!
Oh and if I have commented on your piece with nothing more than, "Thank you for your entry", it does not mean that I hated your piece. It simply means that I have read it. This contest is going to have many entries. I cannot leave a lengthy comment on all of them. Those of you who got long comments were my first 5-10 that I judged.
You have THREE options and three only.
ONE
Write a poem crying out to God
(Not some sea god or god of fertility. I believe in ONE God. His name is Jesus. If you break this rule, I will DQ you and delete your entry immediately.)
TWO
Write about writing
(I'm especially fond of those that express the struggle to come up with something to write.) Please, unleash my muse.
THREE
Write about that innocent, first love or true love.
(Any erotica/sensual will be DQ and deleted immediately.)
I have allowed more than one entry per person; however, I do ask that you only submit one poem to each category.
Here's how I decide who wins...
I read your poem. If I like it, I add it to the preliminary finalists list.
When the contest ends, I re-read all the finalist poems and judge based on the following point system:
5 points for a creative title that RELATES to your poem.
5 points for accurate spelling/grammar
10 points for something that is heartfelt, written with true emotion
10 points for something with a good message/moral
20 over-all points
For a total of 50
Ready, set, go!!
Oh and if I have commented on your piece with nothing more than, "Thank you for your entry", it does not mean that I hated your piece. It simply means that I have read it. This contest is going to have many entries. I cannot leave a lengthy comment on all of them. Those of you who got long comments were my first 5-10 that I judged.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on November 29, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 400, Silver: 100, Bronze: 75
- Final notes: Thank you all for your entries. I enjoyed judging this contest. Congratulations to the winners and preliminary finalists. Those of you that did not win, keep trying, keep writing, keep entering contests. Your pieces will receive recognition.
Contest Winners
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Thy gilded cage, so devoid of light,
Pains thee by day and haunts thee by night.by Sunkissed xo 31 lines, 15 comments, on Jul 20 11:15 PM 2008. In Hope, Life, Love, Thoughts, Dedication, Longing• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
God, why is it not working?• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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My Lord, my Father,
I'm on my knees.by wolfwatcher 32 lines, 2 comments, on Nov 8 11:41 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. [remove]
Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
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Trapped in full view of heaven's tears
Arms stretched wide I pull thee near• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Like a bright warm day
In this dark brutal world• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
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I just can't believe
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Ole Father in Heaven,
the worries of each day surrounds us.by trekkergirl 21 lines, 9 comments, on Sep 9 12:52 PM 2008. In religious prayer• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
When blood and ink
Combined...
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This is a lengthened version of a poem I posted here some time ago. It is now quite long - 100 lines - so don't start it if your attention span isn't up to it.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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the poet sat musing one fine day in may
What shall I wright in my poem todayby judmc 16 lines, 6 comments, on Feb 27 2:58 AM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
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The agony of writers block...by Rakerman1 29 lines, 9 comments, on Apr 16 5:20 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Love Love Everywhere !• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Dark As The Night
Souls of the damned;• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Every night,
Before I sleep,by eternitydemon 18 lines, 1 comment, on Nov 9 8:38 AM 2008. In Hope, Other, My own style, Dedication• Commented on by judge. -
I bring you to life, through my thoughts
I see you everywhere,• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
A tree,
A bird's song.• Commented on by judge. -
Find the rhythm / Let it rhyme / Love the words / Make them mine• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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In peace, I breathe the light
that is given in holy measureby Twins 4 me 19 lines, 3 comments, on Nov 5 2:48 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
A cool breeze brushing through the area,
Deep breathing the cold air,• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Always reads down the left side
convincing you to hideby peridotPixi 16 lines, 8 comments, on Sep 23 7:32 AM 2008. In Contest• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
To write a poem, to get it right
To allow others, to get an insight• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
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Every night I whisper, almost unheard some words..by Wolf Mistress 25 lines, 13 comments, on Jul 19 11:45 AM 2007. In Personal, Spiritual, Thoughts, Sad
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I never thought that I would have to run while prayingby Snowing Kisses 58 lines, 16 comments, on Sep 27 7:47 AM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Occasionally you are nervous to say hello,
Sometimes frightened to wave goodbye.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Believe it to be possible,
While impossible to believe.by WaterWings7 32 lines, 2 comments, on Dec 25 4:45 AM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
We'll search through your heart
for which fleeting thing soars.by rosie4491 26 lines, 3 comments, on Nov 19 12:22 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. -
by Miss Kitty 19 lines, 7 comments, on May 18 11:53 AM 2007. In Personal• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I have received a gift, the gift of life from God above. I give Him praise for my life.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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A little flame did burn so bright,
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With broken heart and contrite spirit
I come to you this day,by Poetess12 23 lines, 2 comments, on Nov 12 11:20 AM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Like the Rubric approach to judging...
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Thank you so much for the honor of silver and for hosting. Congrats to the other winners.
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