Hey y'all.
Please read all.
The first thing you should know is I am asking for fresh writes that have not been previously posted on allpoetry.com.
If you are reading this you probably received an IM. This is INVITATION ONLY. If you believe there was an oversight and feel you should be included please IM me.
You should note that this is a two-in-one contest. Those of you who are NOT paid members may compete for membership or trophies, not both. IM me if you are competing for membership. Anyone who has a paid membership must compete for trophies and the attached point values. No exceptions.
I am offering one first-place six month silver membership and one each three month silver membership for second and third place to those who in MY OPINION come up with the best entries. If you do not do IM me I will assume you are competing for trophies. If you IM me for memberships your name will be added to a list at the bottom of this contest body.
However, if there are not at least ten people who are competing for memberships, all will be competing for trophies and points. The point values with trophies will be:700- 500 -350 . Three HM's at 100 points each.
Please remember this is MY OPINION ONLY unless I can find someone to help me with the judging. Although I am not looking for help it could happen. If anyone who is invited would rather help with judging than submit an entry please let me know.
'My opinion only ' is highlighted because this is all personal judgment and you must risk that my judgment is clear. I promise that I do not give friendship trophies even though this is an invitation only contest and I have invited friends.
Again, anyone who has a paid membership must compete for trophies and the attached point values.
What I am asking for in return is a short poem, (I have a short attention span), on any subject that you choose.
Please use at least two poetic devices but use no proper nouns or pronouns. Consult a dictionary if you are not sure if a word is a pronoun, I will.
The usual suspect pronouns are; I, we, me, us, my, mine, one, our, ours, you, your, yours, he, she, it, they, him, her, them, his, hers, its, their and theirs. There are others. Archaic ones,such as thee and thy, are also disallowed.
We all use similes and metaphors. So you may use a simile or a metaphor along with another device, but not both.
Using all of the devices listed will not give you an edge. Please use three or less. Short poetry would seem to imply less.
I would prefer you forgo conjunctions as well, but,( but which is a conjunction), if it fits the poem you may use them.
Please remember the word SHORT. If I have to reread to find out what the poem is about, unless it is very well done, there is little chance for a winning write. If I have to reread because I am amazed that in a few words you can amaze, need I say more. In other words filler words will be a detriment in my judgment.
If you need help IM me. This is a cheat sheet on poetic devices though there are many others. Be bold.
We all use the first three, try something new as well. Again using all listed will only be a detriment to your entry.
simile
metaphor
alliteration
personification
onomatopoeia
hyperbole
assonance
imagery
figure of speech
No need to list which you have used but you may inform, in your author's comments, me if you wish.
Please read the rules and remove all filler words from your write. I want short works but with a punch, extra words take away power.
Take your time, there is plenty of time to enter. Let me be clear on this, extra and unnecessary words will take away points from your write. Please remove them. I use a points system on judging. Losing points is much easier than gaining them.
One entry per person please. If there is more than one entry per person only the earliest will be accepted. Have fun and punch me in the gut. I can use one or more.
Please, please, do not write about christmas or religion. Both are derisive subjects no matter how you, as individuals, feel about them.
Lastly, please do not leave a comment to explain what you wrote. This only makes your poem longer and disqualifies you. camen
Please read all.
The first thing you should know is I am asking for fresh writes that have not been previously posted on allpoetry.com.
If you are reading this you probably received an IM. This is INVITATION ONLY. If you believe there was an oversight and feel you should be included please IM me.
You should note that this is a two-in-one contest. Those of you who are NOT paid members may compete for membership or trophies, not both. IM me if you are competing for membership. Anyone who has a paid membership must compete for trophies and the attached point values. No exceptions.
I am offering one first-place six month silver membership and one each three month silver membership for second and third place to those who in MY OPINION come up with the best entries. If you do not do IM me I will assume you are competing for trophies. If you IM me for memberships your name will be added to a list at the bottom of this contest body.
However, if there are not at least ten people who are competing for memberships, all will be competing for trophies and points. The point values with trophies will be:700- 500 -350 . Three HM's at 100 points each.
Please remember this is MY OPINION ONLY unless I can find someone to help me with the judging. Although I am not looking for help it could happen. If anyone who is invited would rather help with judging than submit an entry please let me know.
'My opinion only ' is highlighted because this is all personal judgment and you must risk that my judgment is clear. I promise that I do not give friendship trophies even though this is an invitation only contest and I have invited friends.
Again, anyone who has a paid membership must compete for trophies and the attached point values.
What I am asking for in return is a short poem, (I have a short attention span), on any subject that you choose.
Please use at least two poetic devices but use no proper nouns or pronouns. Consult a dictionary if you are not sure if a word is a pronoun, I will.
The usual suspect pronouns are; I, we, me, us, my, mine, one, our, ours, you, your, yours, he, she, it, they, him, her, them, his, hers, its, their and theirs. There are others. Archaic ones,such as thee and thy, are also disallowed.
We all use similes and metaphors. So you may use a simile or a metaphor along with another device, but not both.
Using all of the devices listed will not give you an edge. Please use three or less. Short poetry would seem to imply less.
I would prefer you forgo conjunctions as well, but,( but which is a conjunction), if it fits the poem you may use them.
Please remember the word SHORT. If I have to reread to find out what the poem is about, unless it is very well done, there is little chance for a winning write. If I have to reread because I am amazed that in a few words you can amaze, need I say more. In other words filler words will be a detriment in my judgment.
If you need help IM me. This is a cheat sheet on poetic devices though there are many others. Be bold.
We all use the first three, try something new as well. Again using all listed will only be a detriment to your entry.
simile
metaphor
alliteration
personification
onomatopoeia
hyperbole
assonance
imagery
figure of speech
No need to list which you have used but you may inform, in your author's comments, me if you wish.
Please read the rules and remove all filler words from your write. I want short works but with a punch, extra words take away power.
Take your time, there is plenty of time to enter. Let me be clear on this, extra and unnecessary words will take away points from your write. Please remove them. I use a points system on judging. Losing points is much easier than gaining them.
One entry per person please. If there is more than one entry per person only the earliest will be accepted. Have fun and punch me in the gut. I can use one or more.
Please, please, do not write about christmas or religion. Both are derisive subjects no matter how you, as individuals, feel about them.
Lastly, please do not leave a comment to explain what you wrote. This only makes your poem longer and disqualifies you. camen
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on December 18, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 700, Silver: 500, Bronze: 350
- Final notes: A dearth of entries to a contest offering over 1500 points is usually canceled. That would be the case here if those that were entered had been of lesser quality.
Short was stressed and short was what was returned. I know it is difficult to write something good at any time. To write something good in the strictures of this contest even more so. Kudos to all.
Thanks for taking the challenge. cm
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Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
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Thanks for the invitation. I am really confused. Please send me an example of what you are looking for.
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Rebekah-Ann.
I would prefer you read the rules and submit your piece. Part of it is believing you can.
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Thank you for the invitation to write for this contest. Will get my thinking cap on and create a masterpiece! LOL
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definitely an interesting challenge and who could resist trying to punch the air outta ur gut?
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Thanks for the invitation. I'll try my best to hit you as hard as I can.
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thnkas for the invite. i shall try
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Thanks for the invite i will try...hopefully i can engage power hmm
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Oh, joy a challenge... I shall begin writing immediately
I've not written poetry in several months, been focused on songs, so this should be great fun.lol -
Aw shucks I missed it. <3
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nope not plenty of time
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thank you for the bronze
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Thankyou for Gold I am so happy. Con grats to the otheres and thankyou for running a great competition...I look forward to your next comp.
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Thanks for the invitation...only logged in now, after a very long time. Missed this. Oh well.
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