hey all---
ok, i like doing contests because i enjoy reading many different types of poetry from many different poets. That is why i'm not too restrictive with my rules or guidelines.
HOWEVER; we should all be adults and be respectful and mature. i have faith i don't need to go into much more detail. i'm an adult i can handle adult material and cursing, etc. but don't overdo it. don't bash others. i HATE sticky caps and misspellings.
really anything goes...just make it awesome. not too long. i don't like epics.
things i like:
-- interesting words and word combination
-- powerful last lines
-- ambiguity
-- not rhyming
-- well used mythological references/allusions
-- imagery dealing with colors, senses, vivid emotion
some ideas ( you don't have to use them ):
-- winter
-- dreams
-- other seasons
-- mythology
-- spirituality
-- inspiration from a favorite quote/lyrics (please specify in notes)
-- animals
-- nature
-- complexities of love/relationships (DON"T give me cliche sappy crap please)
-- existential crises, direction in life
-- maturity vs. childhood, pains of growing up
-- inspiration from a favorite piece of artwork/photo (please provide link)
-- weather - i especially like clouds, rain, wind, etc.
-- places you've been (physical, mental, spiritual) that you want to return to or memorialize
-- inspiration from another poet/poem (please site in notes and NO plagiarism)
soooo.... GO!
have fun
questions? ask.
*sorry i don't have a tons of points, but it's the best i can do*
~*~Thank you so much to Demington 865 points!!! This means you guys gotta give me some really good stuff!!! ~*~
*I'M KEEPING THIS OPEN TILL THE 30TH NOW TO HOPEFULLY GET MORE ENTRIES-- ALSO I KNOW THE HOLIDAYS ARE BUSY, SO THIS GIVES YOU ALL SOME MORE TIME.*
--but so far, there's some really good stuff, I would just like to give the opportunity to people who are busy around the holidays. Thanks! *
ok, i like doing contests because i enjoy reading many different types of poetry from many different poets. That is why i'm not too restrictive with my rules or guidelines.
HOWEVER; we should all be adults and be respectful and mature. i have faith i don't need to go into much more detail. i'm an adult i can handle adult material and cursing, etc. but don't overdo it. don't bash others. i HATE sticky caps and misspellings.
really anything goes...just make it awesome. not too long. i don't like epics.
things i like:
-- interesting words and word combination
-- powerful last lines
-- ambiguity
-- not rhyming
-- well used mythological references/allusions
-- imagery dealing with colors, senses, vivid emotion
some ideas ( you don't have to use them ):
-- winter
-- dreams
-- other seasons
-- mythology
-- spirituality
-- inspiration from a favorite quote/lyrics (please specify in notes)
-- animals
-- nature
-- complexities of love/relationships (DON"T give me cliche sappy crap please)
-- existential crises, direction in life
-- maturity vs. childhood, pains of growing up
-- inspiration from a favorite piece of artwork/photo (please provide link)
-- weather - i especially like clouds, rain, wind, etc.
-- places you've been (physical, mental, spiritual) that you want to return to or memorialize
-- inspiration from another poet/poem (please site in notes and NO plagiarism)
soooo.... GO!
have fun
questions? ask.
*sorry i don't have a tons of points, but it's the best i can do*
~*~Thank you so much to Demington 865 points!!! This means you guys gotta give me some really good stuff!!! ~*~
*I'M KEEPING THIS OPEN TILL THE 30TH NOW TO HOPEFULLY GET MORE ENTRIES-- ALSO I KNOW THE HOLIDAYS ARE BUSY, SO THIS GIVES YOU ALL SOME MORE TIME.*
--but so far, there's some really good stuff, I would just like to give the opportunity to people who are busy around the holidays. Thanks! *
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on January 7
- Rewards: Gold: 800, Silver: 550, Bronze: 300, Honorable mention: 4 people
- Final notes: Thank you all for entering! It was really difficult to judge this -- there were so many great ones!
Congratulations winners!
Contest Winners
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tomorrow,
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this must be what salvation feels like:
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by LittleAnn 21 lines, 20 comments, on Dec 22 10:06 AM 2008. In Society, Historical, National Socialism
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I have dug fire line in the middle of August
When it was so hot the plastic spoon - Error: Unable to find finalist item 4889133, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
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New sedan tracked into the wet puddle on the sharp bend
Grasping for breath the engine choked to die splatteringby nature mithya 42 lines, 1 comment, on Dec 11 12:07 AM 2008• Commented on by judge. [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
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I REMEMBER LOVES ATTRACTION WASN'T A GOOD REACTION. IT WAS MORE LIKE A TRANSACTION FROM ONES HEART WITH NO PASSION. SHE FELT THAT IT WAS NATURAL KNOWING LOVE STEADY LEAVING ME. SO NATURALLY THE BEAT IN MY HEART FELT DECEIT INby a touh of heaven 0 lines, 1 comment, on Dec 11 12:32 AM 2008• Viewed by judge.
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The look in your eyes just says it all
The smile on your face is the best story i can tellby divineboy21 15 lines, on Dec 11 3:11 AM 2008• Viewed by judge. -
Twisted thoughts
A constant haze filled withby tope 13 lines, on Dec 11 5:54 AM 2008• Viewed by judge. -
I am the work of dreams' despise
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Taking an idea
Making it my own endevourby JustinReid 27 lines, 1 comment, on Dec 11 5:03 PM 2008. In Thoughts, Spiritual, Society, Personal• Viewed by judge. -
The bridge across the vast expanse,
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I'm on a tethered boat,
having a wonderful momentby ellafonte 22 lines, on Dec 11 10:05 PM 2008• Viewed by judge. -
A Life with Parkinson’s Diseaseby Pietro456 23 lines, 1 comment, on Dec 12 7:06 PM 2008• Viewed by judge.
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Tonight I watched the sky as it split
The clouds became a breaking waveby Blood and Whiskey 18 lines, 1 comment, on Dec 14 5:46 AM 2008• Viewed by judge. -
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My dream....
was taken from up under meby ceno da ghost 21 lines, on Dec 15 6:07 PM 2008• Viewed by judge. -
Alice wakes to raven cries
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i'm wasting away
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You call yourself a parent
You call yourself the bestby XXAngelXX 56 lines, 1 comment, on Dec 28 11:20 AM 2008• Viewed by judge. -
The last sunrise has set
The end of the world is comingby XxYoru-OkamixX 41 lines, 3 comments, on Dec 28 8:17 PM 2008• Viewed by judge. -
Have you ever lived my life,
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The dust stirs within my heart,
I am a book with dog-eared pages.by Scissors Wilde 20 lines, 2 comments, on Dec 29 11:43 AM 2008• Viewed by judge. -
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Old man winter is about to arrive
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On Monday you stitched the broken bones
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Drown your fears in the water,
dilute the promises with paint thinner,by Hope Angel 18 lines, 1 comment, on Jan 2 5:13 PM. In Weird, Thoughts, Contemporary, Personal, Abstract• Viewed by judge. -
I trace my finger
through the frost collecting thereby petalblue2 41 lines, 3 comments, on Jan 3 5:39 PM• Viewed by judge. -
People you see on the street
That one person who seemsby InMyOwnGlassBox 26 lines, on Jan 3 5:58 PM• Viewed by judge. -
Three unfinished poems rest on the floor
where the wind from the open window blew them -by grammabuff 32 lines, 3 comments, on Jan 3 7:34 PM• Viewed by judge. -
The earth is frosted
Not blanketedby new born 14 lines, 1 comment, on Jan 3 7:55 PM• Viewed by judge. -
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this uneasy feeling,
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driving along a familiar highway
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HEY QUESTION
I can't help but rhyme but most of my poems aren't forced rhyming, nor does it sound bad, so my questions is, HOW BAD does rhyming really bother you? Cause I don't think I can enter if your not happy with it. : ? im kinda in a weird mood though, so I might do it for kicks anyways.
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hey, that's fine. if you can work it, go for it. :-) i just say that because a lot of people (usually inexperienced novice writers) think that all poetry has rhyme and then they force it.. and it just comes out awkward. but no, that's great if you can do it!
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Bugger, bugger bugger bugger! I have an AMAZING PW poem but it won't let me! D: xxx
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Wow, thank you so much for the gold! I really didn't expect it at all, and I'm very happily shocked. Thanks again for holding a great contest!
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no problem! you deserved it! thanks for the add, i added you too!
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Thank you for the bronze honor. I am truly humbled amoung so many terrific poems.
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thank you for entering such a beautiful poem! take care & keep writing
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thank you for the HM! congrats to all the winners!
annie
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