A tribute to the unknown soldier at the India Gate.
Photo by Mukesh Aggarwal.
I apologize for taking so long to get this contest posted! As soon as I agreed to do this, my life went on auto pilot. LOL
Here goes my very first Huguenauties Contest! I am so honored to help Maureen, and will keep her health issues in my daily prayers.
With that said; Please remember to add your screen name to the author's notes so that we are sure you are a member of this group.
OPTION # 1 (As suggested by MargaretG)
Write a tribute poem to all those who have sacrificed their lives, limbs, time, and dedication to the Wars of the past. I am not a proponent of War, and wish we could solve all the world's problems with negotiations but that is not a reality because for sure we know that there is a time for everything under the sun, even war!
Write a Sonnet or rhyming poem giving homage, and merit to the actions of service men and women all over the world. Your poem should be written in tribute to:
November 11, 1918, the day the "guns fell silent" and World War I officially ended with the signing of the Armistice.
Commemorated as "Armistice Day" until WWII when it was renamed "Remembrance Day"
Held on 11/11 each year to Commemorate all those who gave their lives
fighting for their country.
SONNETS or RHYMING POEMS OF TRIBUTE ONLY!
OPTION # 2
Write a Form Poem that centers around a world that is somehow, loads better for our children. If you could paint a dream world with words, how would it look?
RHYMING FORM POETRY ONLY!
OPTION # 3
What if we all woke up tomorrow and discovered we were related, what would we do? How would we behave with news like this? What picture can you paint that shares the joys of unity in the hearts of the world's people?
RHYMING POETRY ONLY PLEASE!
Get to work now!
Poetryality.
RULES:
1. No black backgrounds, please.
2. Rhyming poems are preferred..
3. Up to THREE entries per Author. Pre-writes are welcome if appropriate to Option. Please state chosen Option No. in Author's notes.
4. This Contest is now open until 26th.of month when it will close for voting.
5. All entrants must vote for their pick of first, second or third place, stating names of authors and titles of poems, within 48 hours of closing, ie. By 28th. of November.
Please send your vote by IM to huguenauties only. Entrants may not vote for their own entry.
6. Officials may enter but cannot win or vote. Their entries will include "NON-ENTRY" in the title and are not included in the voting.
7. This contest is NOT anonymous. Please sign your name at the end of each entry.
WHATEVER ELSE THE SYSTEM SAYS, THIS CONTEST IS OPEN UNTIL MIDNIGHT, NOVEMbER 26th WHEN IT WILL CLOSE FOR VOTING.
Photo by Mukesh Aggarwal.
I apologize for taking so long to get this contest posted! As soon as I agreed to do this, my life went on auto pilot. LOL
Here goes my very first Huguenauties Contest! I am so honored to help Maureen, and will keep her health issues in my daily prayers.
With that said; Please remember to add your screen name to the author's notes so that we are sure you are a member of this group.
OPTION # 1 (As suggested by MargaretG)
Write a tribute poem to all those who have sacrificed their lives, limbs, time, and dedication to the Wars of the past. I am not a proponent of War, and wish we could solve all the world's problems with negotiations but that is not a reality because for sure we know that there is a time for everything under the sun, even war!
Write a Sonnet or rhyming poem giving homage, and merit to the actions of service men and women all over the world. Your poem should be written in tribute to:
November 11, 1918, the day the "guns fell silent" and World War I officially ended with the signing of the Armistice.
Commemorated as "Armistice Day" until WWII when it was renamed "Remembrance Day"
Held on 11/11 each year to Commemorate all those who gave their lives
fighting for their country.
SONNETS or RHYMING POEMS OF TRIBUTE ONLY!
OPTION # 2
Write a Form Poem that centers around a world that is somehow, loads better for our children. If you could paint a dream world with words, how would it look?
RHYMING FORM POETRY ONLY!
OPTION # 3
What if we all woke up tomorrow and discovered we were related, what would we do? How would we behave with news like this? What picture can you paint that shares the joys of unity in the hearts of the world's people?
RHYMING POETRY ONLY PLEASE!
Get to work now!
Poetryality.
RULES:
1. No black backgrounds, please.
2. Rhyming poems are preferred..
3. Up to THREE entries per Author. Pre-writes are welcome if appropriate to Option. Please state chosen Option No. in Author's notes.
4. This Contest is now open until 26th.of month when it will close for voting.
5. All entrants must vote for their pick of first, second or third place, stating names of authors and titles of poems, within 48 hours of closing, ie. By 28th. of November.
Please send your vote by IM to huguenauties only. Entrants may not vote for their own entry.
6. Officials may enter but cannot win or vote. Their entries will include "NON-ENTRY" in the title and are not included in the voting.
7. This contest is NOT anonymous. Please sign your name at the end of each entry.
WHATEVER ELSE THE SYSTEM SAYS, THIS CONTEST IS OPEN UNTIL MIDNIGHT, NOVEMbER 26th WHEN IT WILL CLOSE FOR VOTING.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on November 28, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 500, Silver: 150, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 4 people
- Final notes: As the contest host has not responded to my recent emails and messages requesting her assessment of voting, I have had my own assessment checked by an independent AP member and I am closing this contest myself.
Thankyou to all who entered and especially those who judged and voted between so many superb entries. Congratulations to the winners.
Jenelda will host the next contest #39 which will open on December 1st.
With love and hugs to all, Hugh (R.)
Contest Winners
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Our fallen hero's, the nation's pride
On wings of doves they still ride• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
form poetry - rhymes• Commented on by judge. [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Honorable mention
Entries [11]
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We’re warring still and daily counting young lives that are lost.
and as long as politicians rule the world, we mourn the cost.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
iraqui sunset leaves
fall:• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Mother Earth did call a convention,
thus attracting massive attention.by Aesthete2000 73 lines, 72 comments, on Nov 18 4:49 AM 2008• Commented on by judge. -
How can we hope to gain more happy days
while mankind fails to follow in God’s Ways?• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Whew! I was tripping! LOL Alright EVERTYONE! Now, here you have the contest posted as it should be. I am totally embarrassed. LOL
Thanks Yam, Joan, and Hugh... I was away after I posted this, and just logged on.
Love YOU ALL! ♥
Renee
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Yam I'm a sweet potato
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Someone asked abut rhyming poetry. I think that is a standard rule but thought I'd mention it anyway.
Renee
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Is it against the rules to have the contest open for "pre-writes"? I think all our members understand that the poem has to relate to one of the three options, correct?
Renee
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I am the culprit of all these comments.
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Thanks for posting a contest on peace and remembrance in time for November 11!
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You are welcome. I was anxious to get the contest opened in time for Remembrance Day and couldn't wait any longer for Renee to fix it.
XOXOXO
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Ah, I have a prewrite, well kind of, something I wrote long ago and posted on Pari Ali's group (can't remember the name of the group now). Anyway, It isn't new but also isn't posted on any of my pages, which makes of it a non prewrite, right? Ok, I confused myself.
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Put it in as a new poem then. Will look forward to seeing it.
XoXoXo
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You're allowing only rhyming poetry? Darn... My muse is still on vacation but I have a non-rhyming poem which I wrote a couple of years ago and fits the contest but is not rhymed. And I really wanted to enter the contest, too... Oh well, maybe next time unless I can think of something in the next couple of days. And I've tried but it just isn't coming to me so far.
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If you've nothing else, enter it anyway. Better than not having anything in.
Love and hugs, XXX Hugh (R.)
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As I review these contests Dee, most of them require rhyming poetry but I think Hugh amends rules on occasion. Send him an IM about your poem. I am easy and live by the code that some rules will be broken, especially when it comes to dealing with a contrary muse. LOL
LOVE YOU ♥
Renee
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OOPS!
I see, Hugh will allow your poetry.
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What time does it end!
I am the culprit for keeping the contest open. I have meant to come back and finish critiquing the poetry and sending in my list, but illness sets in, so I will remain at the computer right now until I finish and won't hold you up much longer. Think I have five more to go, and it is suppertime here -- 7:00 PM
Good luck to everyone who submitted.
Gregg -
wHaT! i DiDn'T wIn? I dOn'T rEmEmBeR wHaT mY pOeM wAs AbOuT BuT I aM sUrE iT hAd tO bE tHe BeSt OnE!
Sticky caps, the most under-rated form of communication...
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you crack me up YEM never leave us buddy. You and Ima bring sunshine into our lives.
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Yay Jenelda!!
Hurrah Dee!!
Thanks to everyone who voted for my poem.
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Congratulations to all the winners!
Renee
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Congratulations, Jenelda, MargaretG and Catz on your trophy wins.
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Thank you for my GOLD trophy and congratulations to Margaret and Dee.
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Yay for Jenelda! And congrats to everyone and thanks for the beautiful green!
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