What if every move in life, every unpredicted turn you took was put into a contest meant to make you churn out emotions, burn out sadness and learn to improve all the way - giving you a chance to prove yourself the best of the very best?
Yes, a ton load of information shows that this is something out of the ordinary. Guaranteed.
This is a ROUNDS CONTEST where nothing is planned. We [Me and Ryno] have no idea what the next round will be. Or the one after. Hell, we don't know how we will judge the current round until we're ready to judge.
Each round there will be something different. Something unexpected. Something hard and something that will mould you into becoming the best.
We will however always be fair. And to make sure of this, we've built a rights column where you know what we're capable of, and what each of you is entitled to. Link to terms of use: http://allpoetry.com/column/2347859
Each round will be carefully constructed and not chaotic. It will NOT be impossible. But it will not be easy either.
We're looking for dedication, excellence, flexibility, determination, endurance and harmony
... does that define you?
For this round, we simply want to test the waters and shamelessly choose our first contestants.
Give us what you want us to define you by. By that, I mean a poem that you could write now, have previously written or will cook up a mixture of having written it before but posting it now. Upto you.
[prewrites only 3 months old - maximum]
We can have already commented on it,no problem.
You must copy and paste the terms of use in your author's notes - as well as sign it.This way, we know you have complied with our use. You must also re-word one of the terms so that we know you have read it.
So let's see what you've got.
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any questions on the contest, please.
Refer to this for current judging technique: http://allpoetry.com/column/show/2347869
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on December 22, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 400, Honorable mention: 3 people
- Final notes:
Well well, this is completely honest when I say that this was so hard to judge. All the entries in this contest are going to be going to the first round which will be posted shortly.
Please join this group if you havent already:
http://allpoetry.com/group/show/UNPLANNED%20as%20unexpected%20as%20you
[also, please don't turn off group notes as important messages will be sent through the group]
Do not freak out if you're not in the finalists. This contest is for improvement anyway and by the look of these finalists, it's clear that they won't always be the winners with such tough competition.
Anyway, we will see you all in the next round which so far, has not yet been planned. Be prepared.
Ryan: BOYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA. This is going to be fun!!!
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erm. That's all for now.
- Chandni & Ryan.
Contest Winners
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There is nothing in this sea to tempt an island.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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- Error: Unable to find finalist item 4796911, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Entries [27]
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honoring my new name
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by still.she.waits 30 lines, 25 comments, on Nov 23 1:38 AM 2008. In noguest• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by And Hyetal 56 lines, 12 comments, on Nov 18 8:08 PM 2008. In techno• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I plastered post-it notes to the rear-view mirror and
two blatant cheap doors of your beat-up car, reminding youby innocence jaded.xx 53 lines, 7 comments, on Nov 14 6:57 AM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
It was sometime in New Orleans,
before the clocks went blankby TheCorrodedBreed 30 lines, 2 comments, on Nov 30 4:56 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. -
The sound of the violin fills the room with magic.
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by CitrineSunrise 32 lines, 8 comments, on Oct 31 5:06 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Peppermint coated tongue
masked the spirits that clungby Twins 4 me 36 lines, 7 comments, on Nov 6 9:57 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
by seraphim shock 70 lines, 13 comments, on Oct 10 3:41 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by edit my world. 19 lines, 17 comments, on Nov 27 11:12 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by sideways hourglass 61 lines, 12 comments, on Dec 5 3:06 PM 2008. In Personal• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Pale dissatisfactions block the truth from our minds;
We don't eagerly admit the sanity we struggle to find.by angela. 19 lines, 21 comments, on Dec 2 2:06 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
by Mr Violet 109 lines, 5 comments, on Dec 10 5:09 PM 2008. In Dark Humor• Commented on by judge.
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This constant ---- of emotion
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A heavy heart, hazel eyes -- souls/friends lost:
A knee bent, head bowed, signing of my crossby lordoftherings 21 lines, 6 comments, on Dec 13 12:56 AM 2008
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I self medicate; another inebriated adventure is awaiting.
Some times it pours inside my mind.by rerouni66 12 lines, 3 comments, on Dec 13 4:02 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. -
wash my hands of your mess
of your skin,by FightOffYourDemons 53 lines, 8 comments, on Nov 10 2:54 AM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Comments
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Boooooooyyaaaahhhhh! I AM SO excited to host this. It is gonna be fun
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YESH
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Question:
I read the terms of use and I totally understand everything... Except for the bolded bit at the bottom.
What am I supposed to do? *blonde*
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re-word one of them in your own funky way
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and paste the whole list in meh author notes?
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yesh.
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yes, except where the blank space is put your username
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YAY, Cassie understands now.
Now to find a worthwhile poem...
Both of you rock my toe socks.
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The title makes it sound like you're pregnant.
"a ton load" - I think you mean a SHIT load
Dedication...oh well fuck this...lol -
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lol, if I curse I might get some mods after me ... again
I'm not pregnant
Most idiots seem to think that after sex, I'm gonna be commited to them and actually love them. GOd, a SHITload of shite, really
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See below.
You know I'm not dedicated. You know I go for months without writing. You know, although occassionally I enter your contests and write well, usually I'm a disappointment because I don't turn up. You know now is not the best time (or maybe it is poetically).
Either way "ton load" don't make sense lol.
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I know you're not dedicated in other people's contest. BUT THIS IS ME! GODDAMNIT! And it is the best time poetically. I write my greatest writes in that time period.
Ton load does make sense *pouts*
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God, what is it with all the pouting
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"We will literally murder ourselves sometimes by trying to find even at least one bizarre form" - shit no, definitely not then. Remember when I had to write a ghazal?!?!
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chicken.
(kidding.
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YOU write a ghazal *humphs*
no, you're right, I am
*squawks*
how did you know?!
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I think I already have written one.
But I don't think I liked it.
Chicken tastes good.
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hahahaha
a ghazal is not bizarre [well, it is in free verse] but it's actually very popular - especially in india
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India-Schmindia.
I rest my case.
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I was just about to say 'but this is America' when I realized that AP was an international website.
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hahahaha
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And I'm a brit *smug face*
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hey, you, you with the face;
I want an entry no matter what. I don't want Chandni to cry !!! -
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but I don't cry! -
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pish posh - i see you doing it all the time!
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that's pretend cry. lol.
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I have a face?! migods.
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How selective is this///how many people are you planning on allowing to enter?
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we don't know.
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I'll try to find something worthwhile for this.
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me confuzzled (as usual) so what do we entre, why do we entre, and other things I've forgotten.
Is it simply just a pre-write or a fresh write this round of what we want or do you choose it for us? -
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simply and prewrite/freshwrite round of whatever you think will impress us.
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no point in me entering then, nothing will impress you
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coolioooooo
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ughhh gay
if I enter and you make me write a rhyming poem (CHANDNI) I'll make you take a bath, and we all know how much you hate those
hopefully ryno doesn't think I suck ass
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lol, I take too many baths for my own good
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suuuuuuuuuuuuuure
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nope, i surely dont!
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I must be mad
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you are, but thats good!!
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Oh man, I don't know.
Thanks for the invite though.
I'll think about it.
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no no no!
both me AND ryan have been in your round contests.
You HAVE GOT TO enter! -
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I'm not sure, because I have a lot going on. I want to, believe me. I have school, homework, and soccer. I have two bad grades; one in physics and my math class. It's really hard to keep up in those classes.
I have to see how my progress report looks. If it's good, then I'll enter; because I won't have to worry about being grounded.
Really, it all just comes down to being grounded. I could find time to write. I just want to wait a few days to see how my grades are.
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well, here's to hoping your grades are good
<3
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I just realized: this is a really young contest! We need some more old people!
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You might want to find an adult to judge with you. Then the older writers will probably feel more comfortable entering.
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heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeey. I'm 18.
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lol True. I meant older, like, someone with a family, you know? lol
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..i have a family?
lol, maybe you shouldn't reply this time
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lol you knew what i meant.
So that means you have a husband, and children?
jk
What I meant was, someone who is like 20+ years old; someone with more writing experience.
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lol, I have an ap husband ... I never really wanted children this early ... hahahhah
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...am I old?
hahahaha
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awwwwwww!!! this sounds SO exciting!
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and yes UNPLANNED in big letters like that makes it sound like a baby disaster! it made me smile i guess.
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Bookmarked My poetry sucks at the moment, as I've just come off of NaNoWriMo and writing a billion essays for school, so my brain is filled with philosophical b.s.; if I can find one of my poems that I don't hate right now, I will enter
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I'm a little confused about how to go about this but i'll try my hardest!
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I see you are a free verse specialist.
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nope. Rhyme and form is something I can handle fairly.
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Ryan...you're such an emo.
Never can see your face! JK
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Um. If you post like one of your best poems, its going to be difficult to top it? So I assume you want something that we can grow on?
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We want your best. That way we know what your potential is and help you improve on that. Setting yourself a low standard and then beating that is not improvement ...
Set it high and keep up to it - and get better as the contest progresses. That's where growth is.
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What's the terms of use? I'm new here and don't exactly know what that is...Is it something on this page? I read it anyhow. xDDD
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you have to click the link right after it..
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thinkin...
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hey I'm sorry i haven't been able to write lately. i really hate to be the one holding you guys up, so just Dq me if you need to.
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DANGIT
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I've re-opened for a while as we both arent going to be judging tonight anyway.
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do i have to point out where I re-worded the term in my AN? or will you guys in your benevolent wisdom know?
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we'll know
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When is the round contest starting?
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Did either of you faint during the process of judging? Gees, I don't know how you guys judged this. lol! But really, you guys did a good job.
Congratulations to all the winners, you deserve it.
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I didn't!
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I was unconscious until I smelt bacon
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Damn. I'm more honored than you guys know. There was a bunch of tough competition here, it was really a surprise. Thanks! Can't wait 'til the next one
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Thanks for the HM.
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