Welcome Poets!
Poem of the Month
- Hosted by Arkbear -
founded - 6/27/07
PO' Contest # 95
Points Increased!
A ( 3 ) Month Silver Membership, or credit to your existing ccount, is at stake in this POM Contest!
However, for this POM, if your entry is not of PO' Contest Quality, it shall be pulled for others Poets to grab a spot!
We are gearing up for the POY worth a ( 6 ) Month Gold, or credit to your existing account, and over 10,000 points to Gold -
If you do not trust our ability to make this decision on pulling your work, please do not enter, as you will only cause yourself sadness & heartache -
Please give respect to each of your Judges -
Happy Thanksgiving and God bless you All!
RULES!
* Black Font -
* Fresh Poetry -
* No Reserving -
* 20 Lines or Less -
* White Background -
* Keep It In Poetic Tone -
* No Epic or Short Stories -
* No Poetry in Forms allowed -
* Graphics/Borders Not Allowed -
* No Massive Cursing or Hard Erotica -
* Place Theme or Topic in Authors' Notes -
* Place *POM Contest* in your Authors' Notes -
* No Editing After A Judge Has Touched Your Work -
* CAPPING every line is NOT allowed, unless required -
Suggestions!
* Have A Great Time!
* Creative Themes Only -
* Nothing Cliche' Please -
* Watch Your Tone/ Flow -
* Uncommon Themes Only -
* Challenge Your Own Quill -
* Use Your Cool Imagination -
* Keep It In Poetic Form/ Tone -
* Watch For Proper Punctuation -
Beautiful Poetic Tone is all we ask.....nothing cliche' -
The more Creative you get....the better your chances of scoring highly!
Your Imagination is your strongest tool
....use it wisely!
25 spots available -
102 hour contest -
If you enter your write quickly, it is open for judging at any time, with NO editing after a Judge touches your work -
This POM Contest is Sponsored by:
Kevin, Owner of AP ( 17 X for POM - 1 X for POY )
Sunshine Princess - Last weeks Gold Winner
Opens 12 pm, Wednesday, November 26, 2008 -
Arkansas - Central Standard Time -
Closes at 7 pm, Sunday, November 30, 2008 -
Arkansas - Central Standard Time -
NOTICE! - We are concentrating on the most Creative Themes ONLY -
If your Theme is cliche', it will be pulled so another Poet can have your spot -
Your #1 Judge is, Arkbear
Your #2 Judge is, trista
Your #3 Judge is, Lost Vampyre Angel
Your #4 Judge is, Uhs Feth Malorn
Your #5 Judge is, Floorboards
Your #6 Judge is, islekine
Your #7 Judge is, Immortal Obscurity
Your #8 Judge is,
Your #9 Judge is,
Your #10 Judge is,
Needing (3) more Judge/s who is/are familiar with this sequence of contests, or would like to be a part of it!
Link to areas of interest for the PO' Contests Series...>>>
http://allpoetry.com/board/show/Group+board+Contests+for+POD+POW+POM+POY
Link to the SOW..>>
Pending, until Judges get back from vacation -
Link to the BOW..>>
Pending -
Your entry may NOT be in another contest
at the same time as the PO' Contests -
Your Entry may NOT be *Featured,
until AFTER contest closes -
Use Creativity, Originality, Imagery, Power,
Emotion, Impact, Thought, Lasting Impression
....and Focus, in the PO' Contests -
Seeking New Sponsors!
Donations are NOT required, yet most welcomed and Very much appreciated, as these contests eat up points quickly -
Sponsoring Poets:
Kevin, Owner of AP ( 16 X for POM - 1 X for POY )
Arkbear ( 6 X for POD, POW, POM )
trista ( 5 X for POD, POW, POM )
ChansonDuCoeur ( 1 X for POD, POW, POM )
Sonja ( 6 X for POD, POW, POM )
cutiepie ( 10 X for POD, PW, POM ) - WoW!
Catauthor ( 1 X for POD, POW POM )
HeavenScent4U ( 1 X for POD, POW, POM )
islekine ( 4 X for POD, POW, POM )
jamiedoring ( 4 X for, POD, POW, POM )
A New World ( 1 X for POD, POW, POM )
DrunkenRam ( 1 X for POD, POM )
Cynthia ( 1 X for POD, POW, POM )
WolfHeart ( 1 X for POD, POW )
In Too Deep1 ( 2 for POD, POW, POM )
RedwingSpirit ( 1 X for, POD, POW )
RyanosaurusWrecks ( 1 X for POW )
Freed by Mercy ( 2 X for POD, POW, POM )
Lady Altheia ( 1 X for POD, POW, POM )
Cupcrazy ( 1 X for POD, POW, POM )
Kelli Marie ( 2 X for POD, POW, POM )
pithyaplomb ( 5 X for POD, POW, POM )
In Too Deep1 ( 1 X for POD, POW, POM )
Wynsom Trouble ( 1 X for POD, POW, POM )
Creon Defeated ( 1 X for POD, POW, POM )
Aerden ( 1 X for POD, POW, POM )
NeonRose ( 7 X for POD, POW, POM )
Kathryn Bowden ( 2 X for POD, POW, POM )
poppa ( 2 X for POD, POW, POM )
Sunshine Princess (2 X for POD, POW, POM )
faithwhisperer ( 1 X for POD, POW, POM )
Starz of Heaven ( 6X for POD, POW, POM )
Katie Lazette ( 2 X for POD, POW, POM )
Peteskid ( 1 X for POD, POW, POM )
sassylilpoet ( 1 X fr POD, POW, POM )
Darkwell ( 3 X for POD, POW, POM )
aboomer ( 3 X for POD, POW, POM )
SuicidalLover ( 1 X for POD, POW, POM )
Livingemptyspaces ( 8 X for POD, POW, POY )
Darkwell ( 1 X for POD, POW, POM )
WWildBill ( 1 X for POD, POW, POM )
triste elle ( 2 X for POD, POW, POM )
Elora Danon ( 3 X for POD, POW, POM )
LadyDementia ( 3 X for POD, POW, POM )
Frogzter ( 3 X for POD, POW, POM )
KayJay46 ( 5 X for POD, POW, POM )
sassylilpoet ( 2 X for POPD, POW, POM )
Twins 4 me ( 10 X for POD, POW, POM ) WoW!
Samples of Creative, & Original Themes:
...these are NOT Prompts,
only examples of what we mean by,
Creative Themes -
1. Two cats on a fence discussing life -
2. Clouds floating by, and they're talking about life on earth -
3. What are the salmon thinking as they stuggle up stream -
4. What are toys thinking after being left out in the yard at night -
5. What does your monitor think as you sit in front of it all day -
6. Does a tornado really want to cause destruction -
7. What are ants thinking when a rain storm comes along -
8. What are birds thinking about while floating on currents of air -
9. What is your pet thinking about when they stare out the window -
Disclaimer:
We are not using any donated points for our own benefit -
You may at any time ask how many points each Contest has in its' personal Bank -
Your donated points are used soley to keep the PO' Contests open for your interest and fun -
50% of points that roll over, will be added to the *POY* for an incredible award of points at the end of the Year!
Please re-read these rules if you are still unsure about how this sequence of contests is conducted -
Notice:
Kevin, the owner of Allpoetry, is in support of this *Sequence of Contests* and is awarding,
a ( 3 ) month Silver Membership for the POM - & - a ( 6 ) month Gold Membership for the POY -
a ( 3 ) month Silver Membership for the POM - & - a ( 6 ) month Gold Membership for the POY -
Also, the POM & the POY will be displayed on the Front Page of AP in *Spotlight* -
I am proud to say that I am sole holder of the PO' contests,
yet I could not do this without the help of your donations, or your other Judges -
We want great Poetry that will make us read it and think.....Wow, that's grrrreat penning!
Now you know what we want....now go spill some Ink!
......and remember,
May Your Higher Power & the Power of Your Quill,
Always Be Your Strength!
- Bear & trista
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on December 1, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 2000, Silver: 1000, Bronze: 500, Honorable mention: 3 people
- Final notes:
Great job Poets!
We are going to make this brief, as we have had all year to prepare for this near moment ~
First off, thanks to Kevin, Owner of AllPoetry for his generous Award of a ( 3 ) Month Silver membership which goes to the Gold Winner in this POM ~
Kevin, you have been with me since day 1, and I want you to know your Support has meant the world to me, and it has given many Poets over the past 17 Months, and 95 PO' Contests, a chance to keep coming back and making a difference.....in my life, as well as the lives of others ~
The Awards you hand out, are to Poets who have worked their way to the top through trial and error.......I can honestly say each of them deserves to be recognized by such a Gift as Free Silver & Gold Memberships ~
Thank you and God bless you for your continued support to the PO' Contests ~
ALSO!!!!!
We are headed into our ((( - 100 - ))) PO' Contest for the POY Contest....expect to be pushed to the MAX, as we look for; Creativity, Power, Impact, Focus & Lasting Impression!!!!
Next......
.....I have no clue as to who will win this Contest when it is held, nor does any of your other Judges, as we rotate Judges every week.......but if you look at your Top ( 3 ) Winners, you will see they are very familiar to the PO' Contests......with that said, these Winners know what it takes to win here, as well as the top 3 HM's wihch are always present here in the PO' Contests ~
4, of the 6 top scores come from past PO' Contest Judges ~
Did they win fairly?
Yes they did -
They know how to bring Creativity & Power to the PO' Contests & pen it wisely....I hope all of you take a few minutes to either read their winning entries, or go into the past PO' Contests, via the link I gave on the Contest page, and search their work, and the work of others.....and you will also see how these top ( 6 ) Poets read, review, critique & score poems entered in the past ~
Let's get right to it..>>>
Out of a possible 480 points, your Gold Winner earned 459.25 points.....I am not shocked that LadyD has risen to the top once again....she is not only a great Writer, but a terrific Poet who stands amongst the best on AP....I expect nothing less than perfection.....congrats Pink and enjoy your Award ~
However................with a total of 459.05 points, (((.20 of a point away from Gold!!!)))...
....this Poet could have easily taken the POM Award ~
Boom is not only a superb Poet, but when she writes, she makes me wonder how she can ever come up with her Themes....I expect nothing less than pondering from your quill.....congrats Boom ~
Your Bronze Winner earned 453.65.....beware of this Poet in the next PO' Contest....she does not give easily....good to have you back....congrats Bunny ~
Your HM's ( ARE ) in order.....
HM 1...453.05
HM 2...452.35
HM 3...450.6
Best Title goes to: Skullcaps of Society
Most Creative Theme goes to: Infantryman
Most Heartfelt goes to: Infantryman
Best Use of Grammar goes to: Triste Elle
There you have it.....only two and a half weeks before the POY, a ( 6 ) Month Gold Membership, or credit to your existing Account, and over 10,000 points to the Gold Winner of the POY Contest~
You will have to bring your VERY best, or forget ever having a chance to win against some of the talent you have seen here in this POM Contest ~
I want to thank ALL of my Co-Judges for their support of the PO' Contests....they take a great deal of their time and place it aside just for you....I hope you all give them a Thank You ~
I want to once again thank Kevin....your Support is gratefully appreciated ~
Time to consider your Themes for the POY Contest.....we are taking a week off to rest up.....I want to see all of my Judges rested before the POY ~
God bless you ALL,
Bear & Staff -
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Your scores from your other Judges below...>
Immortal Obscurity:
7 minutes ago
Hi, Bear
Sorry for taking forever, but here are my scores, at long-last!
Fear of the Soul by Prison-break-fan.
Title:4
Flow: 6.5
Depth: 7.5
Theme: 7
Feelings: 8
Grammar: 9.5
Presentation: 8
Uncommonness: 7.5
Laura’s total: 58/80
Diary of a blank sheet of paper by jamesbliss
Title: 4
Flow: 7
Depth: 6
Theme:8
Feelings: 4
Grammar: 9
Presentation: 7.5
Uncommonness: 8
Laura’s total: 53.5/80
Anything is possible by Broken--Doll:
Title: 4
Flow: 7
Depth: 5.5
Theme: 6
Feelings: 7
Grammar: 7.5
Presentation: 8
Uncommonness: 5
Laura’s total: 50/80
Antiquated by InkstarRN
Title: 7
Flow: 8.5
Depth: 9.5
Theme: 9
Feelings: 9
Grammar: 7
Presentation: 8
Uncommonness: 8.5
Laura’s total: 66.8/80
Oral Imperfection by Sunshine Princess
Title: 8.5
Flow: 8.5
Depth: 8
Theme: 9
Feelings: 7
Grammar: 9
Presentation: 9
Uncommonness: 9.5
Laura’s total: 68.5/80
Sticks and stones and sorrow by Ryno:
Title: 9
Flow: 9.5
Depth: 10
Theme: 9
Feelings: 10
Grammar: 9.5
Presentation: 9
Uncommonness: 8.5
Laura’s total: 74.5/80
Knowledge without emotion by Kathryn Bowden
Title: 7.5
Flow: 8.5
Depth: 8.5
Theme: 9.5
Feelings: 8
Grammar: 9
Presentation: 8
Uncommonness:9.5
Laura’s total: 68.5/80
Bespoke by NaughtonP
Title: 5
Flow: 7.5
Depth: 8
Theme: 7
Feelings: 7
Grammar: 9
Presentation: 7.5
Uncommonness: 9
Laura’s total: 60/80
With you by negatoreyfan
Title: 3
Flow: 5
Depth: 5
Theme: 7
Feelings: 7.5
Grammar: 4
Presentation: 4
Uncommonness: 6.5
Laura’s total: 42/80
Infantryman by Xianaria
Title: 8
Flow: 8.5
Depth: 9
Theme: 9
Feelings: 8.5
Grammar: 10
Presentation: 9
Uncommonness: 9.5
Laura’s total: 71.5/80
Picturesque/ordinary by Ditt0
Title: 7.5
Flow: 8.5
Depth: 8.5
Theme: 7
Feelings: 9
Grammar: 7.5
Presentation: 8
Uncommonness: 8
Laura’s total: 61/80
Triste elle by Wrinkling Mind:
Title: 8.5
Flow: 7.5
Depth: 8
Theme: 8.5
Feelings: 8.5
Grammar: 9
Presentation: 8
Uncommonness: 8
Laura’s total: 66/80
Treading water home by poppa
Title: 8
Flow: 9.5
Depth: 9
Theme: 9
Feelings: 8.5
Grammar: 10
Presentation: 10
Uncommonness: 9.5
Laura’s total: 73.5/80
You might think I’m crazy by JustADutchie
Title: 7
Flow: 9
Depth: 8.5
Theme: 9.5
Feelings: 9
Grammar: 9
Presentation: 8
Uncommonness: 8.5
Laura’s total: 68.5/80
Memorable travel by Venugopal
Title: 6.5
Flow: 8
Depth: 7.5
Theme: 6
Feelings: 7
Grammar: 8.5
Presentation: 8.5
Uncommonness: 7.5
Laura’s total: 64/80
Nature withers together by LuvB. Mac
Title: 8.5
Flow: 7
Depth: 7
Theme: 9
Feelings: 8
Grammar: 5
Presentation: 5.5
Uncommonness: 8.5
Laura’s total: 58.5/80
Cracked crock by Starz of Heaven
Title: 7
Flow: 9
Depth: 8.5
Theme: 8.5
Feelings: 9
Grammar: 8
Presentation: 9
Uncommonness: 10
Laura’s total: 69/80
Jupiter’s curse by twins 4 me
Title: 9
Flow: 8.5
Depth: 8.5
Theme: 8
Feelings: 8.5
Grammar: 8
Presentation: 8.5
Uncommonness: 8
Laura’s total: 67/80
A place of reflection by Swan song
Title: 8
Flow: 8
Depth: 8.5
Theme: 7
Feelings: 7.5
Grammar: 7
Presentation: 8
Uncommonness: 7.5
Laura’s total: 61.5/80
Chronicles of life by Cupcrazy
Title: 6
Flow: 9
Depth: 9.5
Theme: 9.5
Feelings: 10
Grammar: 10
Presentation: 9
Uncommonness: 8.5
Laura’s total: 71.5/80
Optical illusions by LadyDementia
Title: 7.5
Flow: 8.5
Depth: 9
Theme: 8.5
Feelings: 9
Grammar: 9
Presentation: 8.5
Uncommonness: 9.5
Laura’s total: 69.5/80
Skullcaps of society by aboomer
Title: 9.5
Flow: 8.5
Depth: 8
Theme: 9
Feelings: 8
Grammar: 9
Presentation: 8.5
Uncommonness: 8.5
Laura’s total: 69/80
Delusions of reality by troyias
Title: 7.5
Flow: 8.5
Depth: 8.5
Theme: 7.5
Feelings: 9
Grammar: 9.5
Presentation: 8.5
Uncommonness: 7
Laura’s total: 66/80
Starbucks and simple things by KayJay
Title: 8.5
Flow: 9.5
Depth: 9
Theme: 10
Feelings: 9
Grammar: 10
Presentation: 9
Uncommonness: 9.5
Laura’s total: 74.5/80
Twin souls by Skybow
Title: 8.5
Flow: 8
Depth: 8.5
Theme: 9
Feelings: 9
Grammar: 9.5
Presentation: 9
Uncommonness: 9
Laura’s total: 70.5/80
BeautifulFlame:
4 hours ago
Lisa's Scores:
Fear Of The Soul
Title - 6
Flow - 8.5...for me this was more story format
Depth - 9.5
Theme - 5.5
Feelings - 7...I could relate to this one
Grammar - 8.5
Presentation - 6.5
Uncommonness - 5...This was to common,even though well thought out
Sit & Ponder Effect - 6.9...ponder i did
Ability to Follow Rules: 10
Lisa's finale score- 73.4
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Diary of a Blank Sheet of Paper
Title - 5 - Would not have grab me
Flow - 6.3
Depth - 9.1
Theme - 5.4- used alot so..
Feelings - 6 - well i did giggle so i had a good reaction
Grammar - 6.5
Presentation - 7
Uncommonness - 5
Sit & Ponder Effect - 7.5 - still pondering
Ability to Follow Rules: 10
Lisa's finale score- 67.8
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Anything Is Possible
Title - 6 - I might of clicked if i were feeling down
Flow - 9.8 - I found the flow to be your best part
Depth - 7
Theme - 4.8
Feelings - 7
Grammar - 9
Presentation - 6.5
Uncommonness - 4.5- very common
Sit & Ponder Effect-7.5 - I did ponder for awhile
Ability to Follow Rules: 10
Lisa's finale score- 72.1
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Antiquated
Title - 7 - I would have clicked just to see what the word meant. lol
Flow - 6 - the flow need to as was said let me pause (breath)
Depth - 8.9
Theme - 9.2 - a creative peice
Feelings - 7.9
Grammar - 7
Presentation - 6.8 - again i really need a pause in between lines
Uncommonness - 9.5 - great thinking
Sit & Ponder Effect- 8.5 - i did ponder your write.
Ability to Follow Rules: 10
Lisa's finale score- 80.8
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Oral Imprefection
Title - 9.5- I would have clicked just to see!
Flow - 8.9
Depth - 6.5
Theme - 9.5 - very clever
Feelings - 5.6 - feeling well dentures didnt bring me much but it's okay
Grammar - 8
Presentation - 7.5
Uncommonness - 9.3 - i found this to be a very uncommon write.
Sit & Ponder Effect- 7.5 - I pondered and learned
Ability to Follow Rules: 10
Lisa's finale score- 82.3
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Sticks and Stones and Sorrows
Title - 9.1 - I loved the title but i would used the Caps
Flow - 9.5 - Your flow and poetic voice speaks for itself
Depth - 9.1
Theme - 6.1 - To common sadly
Feelings - 9.5 - I was left feeling sad
Grammar - 9.8
Presentation - 9.5
Uncommonness - 7 - I still found this to be common but you worked it well
Sit & Ponder Effect- 8.9 - I did ponder
Ability to Follow Rules: 10
Lisa's finale score- 88.5
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Knowledge Without Emotion
Title - 9.5- I would have clicked it
Flow - 8.8 - just keep in mind line breaks
Depth - 6.9- I wanted more
Theme - 9.5 very unique theme and brave
Feelings - 7.9 - I was intriged somewhat left me sighing
Grammar - 9.2
Presentation - 9- need some pauses to let me soak it in
Uncommonness - 9.6 - a uniqueness to this poem
Sit & Ponder Effect- 8.9 - I did ponder awhile
Ability to Follow Rules: 10
Lisa's finale score- 89.3
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Bespoke
Title - 9.5- I loved it, I would have clicked
Flow - 7.9- I would have love line breaks it helps me the reader
Depth - 9 - Poetically the deepness was outstanding
Theme - 9.8 - Your theme was very nice
Feelings - 9.8- I was moved after i read the theme then read it over
Grammar - 9.3- worked for me
Presentation - 7 - need those pause or line breaks
Uncommonness - 9.8 - again very unique
Sit & Ponder Effect- 9- I did ponder
Ability to Follow Rules: 10 - but remember to learn next time
Lisa's finale score- 90.7
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With You
Title - 8.5- It seemed like alot of others i would not have clicked unless i wanted to read this kind.
Flow - 9.5- I found your flow to be good, just more punc.s as Bear said.
Depth - 7.3
Theme - 5.5 - much to common
Feelings - 9.5 - I felt it!
Grammar - 9
Presentation - 6.5 - need some breaks in the poem
Uncommonness - 6 - Again not that unique
Sit & Ponder Effect- 9.6 - I did ponder the sweetness
Ability to Follow Rules: 10
Lisa's finale score- 81.4
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Infantryman
Title - 9.3 - i would have clicked for pure intrige
Flow - 9.9 - I thought you flow to be well done
Depth - 9.9 - you had my attention from the start
Theme - 9.8- very clever
Feelings - 9.5- I was locked into feelings
Grammar - 9.8
Presentation - 9.8 - I thought the font to be like a real person writing it so i didn't feel that hurt you any.
Uncommonness - 9.7- Some may be alike but you pulled this off in your own style.
Sit & Ponder Effect- 9.9 - I pondered for along time now you got me thinking if walls could talk or beds what would they say about what happened there.
Ability to Follow Rules: 10
Lisa's finale score- 97.6
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Picturesque/Ordinary
Title - 6.5- I probley would not have clicked on this title
Flow - 7.5 - not so bad
Depth - 8 - I did not feel this as much as others sorry
Theme - 8.9 - it was creative
Feelings - 8.5 - after reading AN i got more feelings for this write
Grammar - 8.9
Presentation - 6.5 - Well... it would look better had it been left aligned, i have learn this from Arkbear.
Uncommonness - 9- Was uncommon as to approach
Sit & Ponder Effect- 8.5 - I did ponder your room lol
Ability to Follow Rules: 10
Lisa's finale score- 82.3
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Triste Elle
Title - 9 - I would have peeked
Flow - 7 - needed more flow by simple tweaking
Depth - 9 - I could precieve the emotion behind the write
Theme - 7.5 - pretty common
Feelings - 7.9 - did not leave me feeling a wow effect
Grammar - 9.5
Presentation - 9 - I enjoyed the rhyming as maybe it was different for me.
Uncommonness - 8.1 - Again common but you pulled it off
Sit & Ponder Effect- 7.5- I really did'nt ponder that long
Ability to Follow Rules: 10
Lisa's finale score- 84.5
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Treading Water Home
Title - 9.8 - I would have looked!
Flow - 9.9 - Almost perfection here
Depth - 8.5 - To me it was deep and if i learn then even better
Theme - 8.8 - Your theme was good, but imagination goes along way
Feelings - 9.5 - i was engrossed in this write actually left me wanting more
Grammar - 9.5
Presentation - 9.9 - excellent
Uncommonness - 9.5 - As i said common but your style made up for that with me
Sit & Ponder Effect- 9.5 - I did ponder awhile on this one, it was beautiful
Ability to Follow Rules: 10
Lisa's finale score- 94.9
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You Might Think I'm Crazy
Title - 6 - I would not have clicked
Flow - 8.5 - the flow was almost to much for me overshadowing your write with long lines.
Depth - 8.9 - you did go into alot of detail that made it a deeper thought
Theme - 6.5 - very common
Feelings - 9 - I was intriged and left scared of what might be around me running about...yikes
Grammar - 8.9
Presentation - 8.5 - it did not hold me as well as most others, again i wanted more poetic.
Uncommonness - 6.5 - again very common
Sit & Ponder Effect - 9 - I did ponder as i looked around and heard noises!
Ability to Follow Rules: 10
Lisa's finale score - 81.8
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Memorable Travel
Title - 7 - I probley would not have clicked need more something...
Flow - 9.5 - I enjoyed reading this, your imagery was outstanding
Depth - 8.9 - it was deep but i wanted more, understanding line limit though
Theme - 8.9 - The theme was good but travel is common
Feelings - 9.8 - I was engage in this poem
Grammar - 8.7
Presentation - 9.9 - Your poetic style is rather remarkable, you made it easy to read
Uncommonness - 9 - even though travel is common the way you approached this ride and memory was great
Sit & Ponder Effect - 8.9 - I did ponder for a few moments
Ability to Follow Rules: 10
Lisa's finale score - 90.6
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Nature Whither's Together
Title - 7 - I would not have clicked. Think about your title more next time.
Flow - 8.3- I thought it flowed very well just watch the filler words.
Depth - 7.5 - it was not as deep as it could have been, but i still liked it.
Theme - 7.5- common but you intriged me and i am not into nature go figure?
Feelings - 8.9- I was captured in the bonding of the two like a tender love poem.
Grammar - 9.5
Presentation - 7.5 - just needs some tweaking and break up the lines
Uncommonness - 8.5 - it was common but you have a very unique style that comes through.
Sit & Ponder Effect - 9 - I did ponder actually gave me a dreamy little feeling for awhile!
Ability to Follow Rules: 10
Lisa's finale score - 83.7
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Cracked Crock
Title - 9.5- I would have clicked just to see how cracked you were
Flow - 9.9- I thought it flowed wonderfully
Depth - 8.7- Okay in honesty how much depth can we get out of our crock pots? But i still loved it!
Theme - 9.5 - A very cute and clever theme
Feelings - 9.5 - I had feeling over this one like i said i wasn't sure whether to laugh or cry.
Grammar - 9.8
Presentation - 9.5 - being an adorable write it was humor in poetic form very refreshing
Uncommonness - 9.5 - Very clever thought not that common
Sit & Ponder Effect - 9 - I did ponder as my heart went out to the sad remains of the crock
Ability to Follow Rules: 10
Lisa's finale score - 94.9
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Jupiter's Curse
Title - 9.9 - Loved the title! I would have clicked on this one!
Flow - 9.8 - great flow
Depth - 9.8 - very deeply written
Theme - 9 - Even though nicley written your theme is very common
Feelings - 9.7 - my heart was tugged at being in situations like your BIL. So i was captured with this write.
Grammar - 9.8 - your poetic style was fantastic
Presentation - 9.5 - Nicely done
Uncommonness - 8.9 - still a common write but you did a great job approaching this uniquely
Sit & Ponder Effect - 9.5 - I ponder this alot
Ability to Follow Rules: 10
Lisa's finale score - 95.9
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A Place Of reflection
Title - 9 - i probley would not have clicked
Flow - 9.9 - flow was outstanding
Depth - 9.8 - it had great depth to it
Theme - 9 - not that uncommon but still rasised the bar
Feelings - 9.1- To be honest i felt your feelings as a guy, but kept thinking i wished i had a place like that but woman may not get to relate to this as much..at least i couldnt, but i could relate to just being who i am.
Grammar - 9.7
Presentation - 9.9 - well done no trouble reading it at all, very nice.
Uncommonness - 9.5 - not that uncommon but you did yourself proud
Sit & Ponder Effect - 9.9 - Okay i pondered that you are useful just the way you are and that i want to go to the mountains!
Ability to Follow Rules: 10
Lisa's finale score - 95.8
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Chronicles of life
Title - 9- i might not have clicked but glad i have read it now.
Flow - 9.9 - your flow was spendid
Depth - 9.9 - i found this to be a deep topic and you touch it with creativity.
Theme - 9.1 - not that uncommon but thats okay
Feelings - 9.8 I was touched deeply to tears, I could relate and as i said my heart goes out.
Grammar - 9.5 -I was emmerced in this one.
Presentation -9.9 - Loved the way you did this with dignity of a true writer.
Uncommonness - 9 - Yes it was common but your poetic voice spoke for the poor who has no voice left.
Sit & Ponder Effect - 9.9 - I pondered this alot, maybe my heart is tender to others in need.
Ability to Follow Rules: 10
Lisa's finale score - 96.0
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Optical Illusions
Title - 9.9- i would have clicked
Flow - 9.8 - wonderful flow
Depth - 9.9- I found this to be a deep thought
Theme - 9.3 Somewhat common but well put together
Feelings - 9.9 - Could relate to this
Grammar - 9.8
Presentation - 9.9- nothing wrong with this poem well done
Uncommonness - 9 - again you played this well that even common arranged very creatively
Sit & Ponder Effect - 9.9- I did ponder this a few times again and again
Ability to Follow Rules: 10
Lisa's finale score - 97.4
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Skullcaps of Society
Title - 8.5- I would not have clicked...sorry
Flow - 9.5- Your flow was good
Depth -9.5 A very deep write with learning abilties
Theme - 10- most clever so far
Feelings-8.9 - I was kinda grossed out but well done. didn't feel it as much as others
Grammar - 9.9
Presentation - 9.8- You presented this very strongly
Uncommonness - 9.9 - I rarely give 10s but this was leaning
Sit & Ponder Effect - 9.5 - I didn't ponder as much as i thought i would but thats okay personal preferrance.
Ability to Follow Rules: 10
Lisa's finale score - 95.5
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Delusion of Reality
Title - 9.5 - i would have clicked this one
Flow - 9.8 - just a tad of tweaking and this would be spectacular
Depth - 8 - I would have loved to get deeper but line limit huh?
Theme - 8.5 not uncommon but understood
Feelings - 9.9-I don't think at least once in anyones life we haven't felt desperate over something. So your emotions got me!
Grammar - 9.5
Presentation - 9.7 - I didnt mind your tone, a sad but lovely piece.
Uncommonness - 9 - common but you worked it well
Sit & Ponder Effect - 9.5 - I did ponder
Ability to Follow Rules: 10
Lisa's finale score - 93.4
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StarBucks and Simple Things
Title - 9.5 Well i may have clicked to see the simple things
Flow - 9.8 - nicely done
Depth - 9.9 I enjoyed the sweetness of the moment, simple thing can be deeper sometimes
Theme - 9.5- kinda common but loved your style!
Feelings - 9.9- I was totally there, warm coffee, cold night and tender memories
Grammar - 9- okay Starbucks??
Presentation - 9.4 - great work on this one!
Uncommonness- 9.5- yes common but i still loved the feel and freedom in it.
Sit & Ponder Effect - 9.5 - I am pondering right now of lots of things like hot chocolate and sleigh rides anything that brings me this kind of peace.
Ability to Follow Rules: 10
Lisa's finale score - 96
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Twin Souls
Title - 9 - I would have clicked!
Flow - 9.9 - no complaits on your flow from me
Depth - 8.9 - I could reach in and see the depth of your shoes
Theme - 8.5 - common and it needed a tad more
Feelings - 9.9 - I feel you in this one shoes can be very important
Grammar - 9.5
Presentation - 9.8 - I like the lightheartness it refreshing, also well put together.
Uncommonness - 8.9 - again kinda common have seen it before, but still i liked it!
Sit & Ponder Effect - 9.8 - I did ponder
Ability to Follow Rules: 10
Lisa's finale score -94.2
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DONE!!!!!!!!!
Floorboards:
1 day ago Hullo again, here are my scores.
Fear of the soul. 84.
Diary of a blank sheet of paper. 84.
Anything is possible. 85.
Antiquated. 93.
Oral imperfection. 84.
Sticks and stones and sorrow. 94.
Knowledge without emotion. 90.
Bespoke. 98.
With you. 83.
Infantryman. 90.
Picturesque/ordinary. 90.
Trist elle. 90.
Treading water home. 94.
You might think i'm crazy. 82.
Memorable travel. 91.
Nature's wither together. 82.
Cracked crock. 92.
Jupiter's curse. 94.
A place of reflection. 97.
Chronicals of life. 94.
Optical illusions. 98.
Skullcaps of society. 96.
Delusion or reality. 80.
Starbucks and simple things. 92.
Twin souls. 88.
I didn't have time to type down how I marked each category, if anyone REALLY wants to know, message me and i'll get back when I can. The quality of the majority of poems in this competition was amazing, the standard seems to get higher every time, which is great for everyone as poets. Thanks to all who entered, 'twas a pleasure to help judge,
Floorboards.
islekine:
1 day ago NOVEMBER POM
Aloha Bear and Trista!!!
I am so glad I came back this week to help judge
this POM…there were some very interesting entries,
and a lot of “old” friends are really improving on their
talents!!! One thing I will say to one and all…AN in
most cases gave more info than necessary. I don’t mind
references or letting us know what a term means…but
explaining the meaning of your poem is not needed.
There…that being said, I truly enjoyed judging this
month and wish all of the entrants best wishes in the
contest and always…be well and blessed…and
Write on!
Here are my scores for this Month:
FEAR OF THE SOUL
TITLE: 9
THEME: 8.9
THOUGHT: 8.9
PRESENTATION: 8
FLOW: 8
CREATIVITY: 8.9
IMAGERY: 9
IMPACT: 8.9
GRAMMAR: 8.9
RULES: 9
TOTAL: 87.5
DIARY OF A BLANK PIECE OF PAPER
TITLE: 7
THEME: 8
THOUGHT: 8
PRESENTATION: 8
FLOW: 7.9
CREATIVITY: 8.3
IMAGERY: 7
IMPACT: 7
GRAMMAR: 8
RULES: 10
TOTAL: 79.2
ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE
TITLE: 8.5
THEME: 9
THOUGHT: 8.9
PRESENTATION: 8.7
FLOW: 8.5
CREATIVITY: 8.3
IMAGERY: 8.9
IMPACT: 8.8
GRAMMAR: 8
RULES: 10
TOTAL: 87.6
ANTIQUATED
TITLE: 9
THEME: 8.9
THOUGHT: 8.9
PRESENTATION: 8
FLOW: 7.9
CREATIVITY: 8.9
IMAGERY: 9
IMPACT: 8
GRAMMAR: 8
RULES: 10
TOTAL: 86.6
ORAL IMPERFECTION
TITLE: 9.9
THEME: 10
THOUGHT: 9
PRESENTATION: 9
FLOW: 9
CREATIVITY: 9
IMAGERY: 9
IMPACT: 9
GRAMMAR: 9
RULES: 10
TOTAL: 92.9
STICKS AND STONES AND SORROW
TITLE: 8.9
THEME: 9.9
THOUGHT: 9.5
PRESENTATION: 9
FLOW: 8.9
CREATIVITY: 8.9
IMAGERY: 9
IMPACT: 9
GRAMMAR: 9
RULES: 10
TOTAL: 92.1
KNOWLEDGE WITHOUT EMOTION
TITLE: 9.9
THEME: 9.7
THOUGHT: 9.8
PRESENTATION: 9.7
FLOW: 9.7
CREATIVITY: 9.9
IMAGERY: 9.8
IMPACT: 9.7
GRAMMAR: 9
RULES: 10
TOTAL: 97.2
BESPOKE
TITLE: 9.7
THEME: 8.9
THOUGHT: 9
PRESENTATION: 8.9
FLOW: 8.9
CREATIVITY: 9
IMAGERY: 9
IMPACT: 9
GRAMMAR: 9/7
RULES: 9
TOTAL: 91.1
WITH YOU
TITLE: 8.9
THEME: 8.9
THOUGHT: 8.7
PRESENTATION: 8
FLOW: 8.9
CREATIVITY: 8.9
IMAGERY: 8.9
IMPACT: 8
GRAMMAR: 8.9
RULES: 10
TOTAL: 88.1
INFANTRYMAN
TITLE: 9.8
THEME: 9.7
THOUGHT: 9.8
PRESENTATION: 9.9
FLOW: 9.8
CREATIVITY: 9.9
IMAGERY: 9.8
IMPACT: 9.8
GRAMMAR: 9.8
RULES: 10
TOTAL: 98.3
PICTURESQUE/ORDINARY
TITLE: 9
THEME: 9
THOUGHT: 9.4
PRESENTATION: 9.4
FLOW: 9
CREATIVITY: 9.4
IMAGERY: 9.8
IMPACT: 9.4
GRAMMAR: 9
RULES: 10
TOTAL: 93.4
TRISTE ELLE
TITLE: 9.5
THEME: 9
THOUGHT: 9
PRESENTATION: 9
FLOW: 8.9
CREATIVITY: 9
IMAGERY: 9.1
IMPACT: 8.9
GRAMMAR:9
RULES: 10
TOTAL: 91.4
TREADING WATER HOME
TITLE: 9.8
THEME: 10
THOUGHT: 9.9
PRESENTATION: 9
FLOW: 9.8
CREATIVITY: 9.8
IMAGERY: 9.8
IMPACT: 9.9
GRAMMAR:9.7
RULES: 10
TOTAL: 97.6
YOU MIGHT THINK I’M CRAZY
TITLE: 8
THEME: 8.7
THOUGHT: 8.9
PRESENTATION: 8.5
FLOW: 8.5
CREATIVITY: 8.9
IMAGERY: 8.9
IMPACT: 8.9
GRAMMAR: 9
RULES: 10
TOTAL: 88.3
MEMORABALE TRAVEL
TITLE: 8.9
THEME: 9.5
THOUGHT: 9.7
PRESENTATION: 9.7
FLOW: 9.8
CREATIVITY: 9.8
IMAGERY: 9.9
IMPACT: 9.9
GRAMMAR: 9.8
RULES: 10
TOTAL: 97.0
NATURE WITHER’S TOGETHER
TITLE: 8.9
THEME: 9
THOUGHT: 8.7
PRESENTATION: 8.9
FLOW: 8.7
CREATIVITY: 9
IMAGERY: 9
IMPACT: 8.9
GRAMMAR: 8
RULES: 10
TOTAL: 89.1
CRACKED CROCK
TITLE: 9.8
THEME: 9.8
THOUGHT: 9.7
PRESENTATION: 9.8
FLOW: 9.7
CREATIVITY: 9.8
IMAGERY: 9.8
IMPACT: 9.8
GRAMMAR: 9.7
RULES: 10
TOTAL: 97.9
JUPITER’S CURSE
TITLE: 9.9
THEME: 9.7
THOUGHT: 9.9
PRESENTATION: 9
FLOW: 9.8
CREATIVITY: 9.8
IMAGERY: 9.8
IMPACT: 9
GRAMMAR: 9
RULES: 10
TOTAL: 95.9
A PLACE OF REFLECTION
TITLE: 9.7
THEME: 9.7
THOUGHT: 9.9
PRESENTATION: 9.8
FLOW: 9.8
CREATIVITY: 9.8
IMAGERY: 9.8
IMPACT: 9.5
GRAMMAR: 9
RULES: 10
TOTAL: 97
CHRONICLES OF LIFE
TITLE: 9.8
THEME: 9.8
THOUGHT: 9.9
PRESENTATION: 9.8
FLOW: 9.9
CREATIVITY: 9.8
IMAGERY: 9.8
IMPACT: 9.9
GRAMMAR: 9.8
RULES: 10
TOTAL: 98.5
OPTICAL ILLUSIONS
TITLE: 8.9 cliché
THEME: 9.8
THOUGHT: 9.9
PRESENTATION: 9.8
FLOW: 9.8
CREATIVITY: 9.8
IMAGERY: 9.8
IMPACT: 9.9
GRAMMAR: 9.8
RULES: 10
TOTAL: 97.5
SKULLCAPS OF SOCIETY
TITLE: 10
THEME: 10
THOUGHT: 9.9
PRESENTATION: 9.8
FLOW: 9.9
CREATIVITY: 9.9
IMAGERY: 9.9
IMPACT: 10
GRAMMAR: 9.9
RULES: 10
TOTAL: 99.3
DELUSION OF REALITY
TITLE: 8.9
THEME: 8
THOUGHT: 8.5
PRESENTATION: 9
FLOW: 9.5
CREATIVITY: 8.9
IMAGERY: 8
IMPACT: 8
GRAMMAR: 9
RULES: 10
TOTAL: 87.8
STARBUCKS AND SIMPLE THINGS
TITLE: 8.9
THEME: 9
THOUGHT: 9
PRESENTATION: 9
FLOW: 9.5
CREATIVITY: 8.9
IMAGERY: 9.5
IMPACT: 9
GRAMMAR: 9.3
RULES: 10
TOTAL: 92.1
TWIN SOULS
TITLE: 9.7
THEME: 9.7
THOUGHT: 9.7
PRESENTATION: 9.6
FLOW: 9
CREATIVITY: 9
IMAGERY: 9
IMPACT: 8.9
GRAMMAR: 9
RULES: 10
TOTAL: 93.6
islekine:
1 day ago Aloha Bear!!
This is an addendum to my final comments...
I re-read the comments I made late last night...they sound more abrupt and colder than most know I usually am...
I want to apologize and say...I hope my scores show everyone how much I enjoyed their entries!!
Missing my other Judges.....get well trista....I have you in my prayers Sweety!!
I'll be calling you soon!
Xaniaria & xaniariaslifetime, miss you both as well!
God bless you All,
....and remember,
May Your Higher Power & the Power of Your Quill,
Always, Be Your Strength!
Bear
DestinationPoetry.com
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Ivory from animals tusk
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We use to be called darling,
her favorite couple of heels.by Skybow 28 lines, 22 comments, on Nov 28 8:11 PM 2008
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I would love to judge, if that would be okay. I've entered two before and read a lot of poetry.
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hmm.. I think I have followed all the rules. I triple-checked.
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Hehehe, I take it you would like me to help judging?
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This might be a really really dumb question but by forms does that also mean no rhyme?
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Hi Bear! so good to see you again! I know one of the winners that was rhyme, but what was the other one????? I've looked, but I can't find it!
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Attention Judges!!
Here we go Judges and Poets....good luck & God bless you & your talents
Just a reminder.....anything cliche' will result in your poem being pulled,
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aint got time to do this tonight, but I will have tomorrow. If you can hang on 'til then i'll have it done, if not, good luck with it!
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I've got 4 more to read and comment on but my eyes are killing me, a think they may explode if I continue. I'm off to bed but shall finish when I get up, should be done in about 12 hours from now, the quality has been absolutely amazing, great stuff.
Goodnight,
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I can't believe I missed this
My computer has been down for two weeks,
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Judges......I need your scores by 7pm tonight.......we have to hand out Trophys on time, as this is a *timed* Contest......Bear ~
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Oh, I missed this one! I would have loved to enter but been a little sick lately. Hopefully I can catch the next one! Good luck to all the entrants & judges. I'm still willing to sponsor a few if needed. Just let me know how!!!
Hugs!
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I am here to help if you need another judge but let me know soon like tonight...lol
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Got to get my son up for school, and need to rest at least an hour or two been at this for almost 6 hours. With my heart condition i need alittle rest till time to take my heart pill...but hey i only have 12 more to do i think ...mind gone fuzzy lol.
So probley be done before you wake.
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And many thanks to the host/judges - I know from experience you all put in many hours on this....
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