I will tell you first and foremost this
contest will not be as easy as you might think.
You better read every portion of this page
with a fine-tooth comb and not miss a thing.
One false move, one rule not followed,
one bit of rudeness, or anything of the nature
will get you thrown out instantly WITHOUT warning.
We are looking for crickets!
If you know us then you probably know
what we are referring to. For those of you that
haven't a clue what we are meaning I will tell you
now. When we say 'cricket' we are referring to writes
penned in such an amazing way that we are literally
left speechless. Only a few poets have managed that on
this site thus far. Will you be the next one?
You may enter ONLY once!
You may enter any genre!
You may enter any form you wish!
Failure to comply with any of the following
will result in your being removed from this
contest WITHOUT warning!
RULES:
Your entry CANNOT be in more than two (2)
other contests at the same time as it is entered
into this one. Doing so will be cause for removal.
If it's adult or erotic label it correctly!
If adult or erotic you MUST be 18yrs of age!
If it's dark it better make us cringe!
If it's sensual it better stimulate our minds!
Proper punctuation is a MUST!
No self-created forms!
MUST be left aligned only,
unless form entered requires center alignment!
No swearing!
It has no place in poetry!
Backgrounds and fonts MUST be readable
WITHOUT having to highlight!
MUST contain poetic devices!
Avoid cliché like the plague!
ANY cliché will get you removed.
If you enter a form you MUST
state what form you have penned in
your author's comment!
No bashing of writers or their work!
No disrespecting the hosts, the judges or any writers!
If you are removed you are welcome
to re-enter once more!
No arguing with the hosts or judges!
ALL decisions are FINAL!
If you cannot handle honest critiques
please DO NOT enter as we will be honest,
and in some cases brutally honest!
No chat speak or sticky caps!
If you are going to use street slang do it right!
If you are going to rhyme be impressive!
If you are entering a piece over 40 lines
you better hold our attention!
Both fresh writes and prewrites will be
accepted BUT B Chandler and I do not
want something we have commented
on previously!
Go deep!
Be brilliant!
Impress us!
NOTE*
If you receive a comment from either myself or
B Chandler that reads simply 'cricket' then congrats
and consider yourself on the finalist list.
Again, failure to comply with any of
the above will result in your being
removed WITHOUT warning!
We reserve the right to add additional rules
as we see fit and or as needed without warning
so be certain to check back for any possibly changes!
We will be accepting 1000 entries. By the
time of judging there is a good chance that
there will only be half of you left, IF that!
Will you be one of them?
Care to find out?
Then go ahead and enter now!
Good Luck!
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on January 23
- Rewards: Gold: 1000, Silver: 500, Bronze: 250, Honorable mention: 3 people
- Final notes: First of all, we like to say sorry for not judging this in a timely manner as promised since life has it's moments of needing attention first. The judging itself was hard to do for both of us because picking a 'favorite' was not the issue however, it was how each piece written moved us- made our minds think in ways that neither could fathom. And with that, we bow our heads to everyone who participarted. Until next time, remember to cricket everyone with your poetic minds.
Contest Winners
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I carve a piece of Night from your soul
Wrap it tight in sheets of fading moonlightby lunarlunacy 22 lines, 6 comments, on Sep 29 11:21 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Honorable mention
Entries [13]
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This is a tribute piece to all firefighters.
by WordsDoMatter 60 lines, 22 comments, on Dec 11 5:40 AM 2008. In Firefighter, fire, rescue, adventure, drama, story• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
by SoldierOfTheCross 20 lines, 4 comments, on Dec 16 8:56 PM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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it feels so good...
to see your name flash up on the screen that I can't even speak on it!
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♥ ♥ MOM LOVES YOU ♥ ♥ ♥
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I felt the same way Grams
My heart just jumped 
love you both bunched 
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Love you bunches!
ALWAYS!
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Nahuh I love you more
MORE I SAY!
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YOU TOO RAE! I just noticed your name there!
♥ ALWAYS ♥
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Add where else would she be?
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i've got crickets in my pockets
not in my pen
good to see you moons
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bel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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yayyyyyyyyyyyy! glad to see you again, Bel.♥
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Doing a happy dance all over your page!!
So good to see your name up here again!
Bookmarked.
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It made my day to see you here
huge hugs girlie
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Mudman!!!!!
Good to see you hun!
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BEL! ♥
I lurve you.
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I love you too hunny!
ALWAYS!
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Hi Bel!!!
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Hiya hun
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This looks like a challenge Bookmarking.
s ~Genie~
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Genie!
How you doing girl?
Hope to see an entry from you
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Glad to see you Bel, missed ya hun
Hugs, Bunny
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Thank you so much for the silver.
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