In Honor Of My 50th Gold Trophy On AP
Which I won in JeannieD Hunters Traditions Contest
Heres the link to the poem I won my 50th Gold with
http://allpoetry.com/poem/4792583
Rhyming Story Poem
This contest will be different from anything I have run before.
For this contest I want you to write me a...
Rhyming Story Poem.
Any subject is fine, but please "nO StICky cAPS"
This is a celebration contest, so I want it to be open to everyone on All Poetry
Please try and keep it at a PG Rating. If you cross the line I will DQ
No line limit but if you go over a 100 lines, it better hold my attention.
You may enter up to two poems each.
I will be allowing Pre-Writes this time, but there is a catch.
If you enter a Pre-Write, you must also enter a fresh write.
If you do not enter a fresh write at the time of Judging
I will DQ your Pre-Write, no matter how good it is.
PS This contest will run until Christmas day, so you will have plenty of time to write a masterpiece.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on February 27
- Rewards: Gold: 1500, Silver: 1000, Bronze: 500, Honorable mention: 5 people
- Final notes: I am truly sorry it has taken so long to judge this contestThe has been by far the most difficult contest I have ever judged It has also been the most enriching experiance I have had here on AP and the most rewarding in the knowledge and insite I've gainedinteracting with all of you beautiful poets.
I would like to give special thanks to Terry-Too who has mentored me through this contest. With out her help I would not have made it. Although I didn't posess the skill to technically analyze. each poem in this contest. She opened the door to that knowledge wide enough for me to learn quite a bit.
I am still bed ridden 90% of the day recovering from a total right hip replacement.I have only recently had access to a cordless keypad and mouse.
So omce again thank you all for your patience
Bill
Contest Winners
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The very first body arrived July Sixth
In the back garden covered with blood,by hawkeslake 77 lines, 26 comments, on Nov 26 1:38 AM 2008. In Contest, Murder Story
Silver trophy winner
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There’s a story some tell, (here in verse we excel) ,
truth from falsehood intent on distilling,
of a slave, Androcel, and a snell lionby Jonathan ROBIN 81 lines, 9 comments, on Sep 21 2:55 PM 2008. In Humor, Society
Bronze trophy winner
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Open the pages, though the story’s end
Lies shrouded in a future closed to me,
In step with Time, to whose will all must bend,• Commented on by judge. [remove] - Error: Unable to find finalist item 4823207, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
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She craved to be a servant first
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Flicking trough the pages of a glossy magazine
The photograph was of a familiar scene• Commented on by judge. [remove] - Error: Unable to find finalist item 5031863, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Honorable mention
Entries [40]
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Once upon a time in a land nearby,
In a shed in a garden, a gnome gave a sigh,by Onionducks 26 lines, 2 comments, on Nov 30 5:02 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. -
Every day keep those men and women in your prayers
raise the awareness of love so that the entire world will share . Love your family an• Commented on by judge. -
Running running I'm always running
Running from my fearsby ruthie fallen angel 36 lines, 7 comments, on Nov 30 6:15 PM 2008. In Contemporary, Contest, Life, Other, My own style• Commented on by judge. -
Their Life was one; as they lived blissfully, no worries no strife, just completely carefree.
But little did they know just how sneaky lif• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Dingy motels, dirty sheets, but at least I knew you were off of the dangerous streets.
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This poem spans 60 yearsby Terry-too 279 lines, 24 comments, on May 22 1:27 PM 2007. In Personal, Thoughts about inspiration, Spiritual• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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“Hark! Hear my plea!
Help me; I’m in distressby superl337sauce 68 lines, 7 comments, on Sep 20 4:30 PM 2005. In Humor• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
I’ll take you on a journey,
to meet some special friends.by Bosiarbooger 49 lines, 8 comments, on Aug 16 8:48 PM 2008
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As the ocean rolls in from its adventures at sea
it whispers to the sea gull a his-story-• Commented on by judge. -
Gold is such a beautiful colour
and it's contained in the aura of youby Janice M Pickett 21 lines, 4 comments, on Dec 8 3:57 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. -
by Shenton 48 lines, 1 comment, on Dec 8 5:27 PM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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I tried hard to write fresh,
to pen with puckery zest.by superl337sauce 49 lines, 3 comments, on Dec 11 12:30 AM 2008• Commented on by judge. -
Thou foresaken me to torture and scrutiny, When i blindly followed theeby Rhythm Child 29 lines, 40 comments, on Oct 14 8:27 AM 2008. In noguest• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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She lays afloat a pool of midnight blue
The water is liquid crystal, its as deep as her mind and it cools her skinby Rhythm Child 44 lines, 71 comments, on Nov 28 4:18 PM 2008. In Dark, Life, Love, Spiritual, Sad, Death, Dedication, Longing, noguest• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
The one that got away...by WordsDoMatter 23 lines, 23 comments, on Dec 25 9:19 AM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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I don't want you to feel my pain
What I have to hide• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Based On A True Story!!!• Commented on by judge.
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Castle dense, the stairing spire
Instantly intrigued the Prince• Commented on by judge. -
Where are the We's
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I hold my breath, so you can't hear
My thumping heart, when you get near• Commented on by judge. -
Jimmy was a little boy who loved potato chips
But one day Jim did a bad, bad thing, Jim triple dipped• Commented on by judge. -
by kedoconnor 23 lines, on Dec 10 9:36 AM 2008. In historical, prejudice, exploitation, by kevin o'connor/ui'connabhair• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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They say that money
Doesnt grow on a treeby jimek 69 lines, 1 comment, on Jan 16 10:58 AM• Commented on by judge. -
She survived the coffin ship,
She survived alone.by Mythtress 43 lines, 6 comments, on Feb 7 2:59 PM• Commented on by judge. -
O Mother, dear Mother
What am I going to do?• Commented on by judge.
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Thanks for the invite, we shall see. My rhyme is rusty
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Okay, there is a problem.
First, I entered my fresh write (Unblocked).
Then, I tried to enter my prewrite (The Defeat of the Stiff-Necked Woodglue).
However, I got this message: "Replaced your earlier entry since this contest only allows one entry per person"
I would love to be able to enter both poems in your contest, even though they are both now technically prewrites. -
had same problem
ditto... how do I now enter my new write? -
"I will be allowing Pre-Writes this time, but there is a catch.
If you enter a Pre-Write, you must also enter a fresh write.
If you do not enter a fresh write at the time of Judging
I will DQ your Pre-Write, no matter how good it is."
Strange.......
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ok so i enterd my pre-write and then i entered my new one but only my new one shows up....
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I entered this poem in another contest just two hours agao. When I saw your note offering to still accept a fresh write, I withdrew my poem from the other contest and have sent it to you. I think this would have won the other contest, so I am not trying to pull anything. I hope that is acceptable to you. Bill
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did you withdraw again?
I had seen one from you earlier, but to read, could not find it, even using "find."
Odd.
If you did not delete it, please resubmit?
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Know what? I posted the prewrite while creating the new one required, and it closed lickety split just now. Could you be kind enough to give me 5 minutes to post the new one? Please?
I'd appreciate it.
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Trying to be fair and keep it anonymous which is why I'm posting this on the contest page. It has been a little while since you closed it and if you decide to accept the other of the two I was going to post, please send me a reply.
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hmmm
just out of morbid curiosity, would you be willing to read a 500+ line poem? and then judge it? -
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500+ lines?
forethought,
Certainly, I'll be happy to read it but after you have read an equal amount of mine. ( I have several days' work to do before I can start. )
I hope that is not too much to ask, even morbidly! If you are keen enough to do that, then I will have an excuse to take the time also to comment on yours, helpfully if you wish, and of course judge it. (Two quite different things.)
And I am not holding my breath. The feeling is as morbid as yours was, because that is a big pile of pages!
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To forethought, (software kept moving it elsewhere)
In fairness, BluesMan will be the sole judge of your poem.
I have read it twice and its content is not only HUGE but powerful, a product of its time. Thank you for entering, and best of luck.
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Great contest!
I loved the photo, living path leading into a dead forrest,
It inspired my new write.
and congrats on your 50th Gold!
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funny you said its open till christmas but it is january 16 aren't you kind of late?
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Yes.
This comment needs a reply.
Because of illness--both of us in different ways--the competition was reopened and many worthy poems were added. It has since been closed again.
I still cannot work as I would wish, but have agreed also to judge, not just advise on technical qualities. Just not yet. BluesMan will be hospitalized shortly so we can only hope for your patience.
I have read most of them and am impressed! Already I have found a gold and silver that will be very hard to beat! I hope Bill agrees.
Back on my back.
Terry
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Hmmm...
Curiosity has peaked, it shows that all but a few poems have NOT been viewed by a judge. Does this mean that it doesn't acknowledge that you saw because you weren't signed in as the main person who's account the contest is under. I have no problem that you have already picked a winner, but I am fairly new to the site so I don't know all of the quirks of the site. Oh and of course, I can't believe I almost forgot, I send my best wishes for a quick recovery of who ever is in need of it!
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Curiosity got piqued?
Few people know that. Now you do. Check your dictionary.
"Does this mean that it doesn't acknowledge that you saw because you weren't signed in as the main person who's account the contest is under." Yes, exactly.
I have not signed in on any yet, (my back is killing me!) and quite possibly will find replacements for the temporary gold. My function was to check technical qualities: figurative language, excellence of form, rhyme scheme if notable, perfect meter. Purpose, to break any ties.
Thank you, it goes to Bill, along with mine. I am stuck with my back.
Terry
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A lot of poems!!
Can't wait to see the results! I think you need as much luck in judging as we do in winning haha, have fun XD!
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Congratulations
Bravo---On your 50 GOLD TROPHY WINS!!
I have a ways to go before I should reach such a milestonme!
Now for the NEXT 50!!!
((((((((SmileS))))))))))))))
David
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