We're finally working on publishing the next Allpoetry Book!
For this contest, please enter a poem with:
By strong nature images, I mean phrases which "show" and don't "tell". Think of the analogy and feelings evoked by snow dropping from a branch. A good example is Stopping by woods on a snowy evening by Robert Frost.
Other than people and nature images, no set theme. Drawing from the present can be inspirational when attempting to write a poem though
I.e. snow, christmas, winter, etc. The book will not have a theme.
More than one poem may be selected for publication - others besides the winner of this contest will receive either a cash award or a free copy of the book.
Due to the large number of entries expected, I don't expect to comment on every entry, sorry
One entry per person, so choose wisely!
Good luck to all, and hope to see you either reading or published in our next book!
For this contest, please enter a poem with:
- strong nature images
- The poem should have a "speaker" that is doing the feeling/experiencing/learning. I.e. the nature images should be a metaphor with meaning to the character/person in the poem.
- Over 10 lines long, but less than 50. (i.e. not a haiku)
- that has been revised, edited, spellchecked, etc.
- most rhymed poems are forced and stiff, so free verse might be easier
By strong nature images, I mean phrases which "show" and don't "tell". Think of the analogy and feelings evoked by snow dropping from a branch. A good example is Stopping by woods on a snowy evening by Robert Frost.
Other than people and nature images, no set theme. Drawing from the present can be inspirational when attempting to write a poem though
I.e. snow, christmas, winter, etc. The book will not have a theme.More than one poem may be selected for publication - others besides the winner of this contest will receive either a cash award or a free copy of the book.
Due to the large number of entries expected, I don't expect to comment on every entry, sorry
One entry per person, so choose wisely!Good luck to all, and hope to see you either reading or published in our next book!
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on January 15
- Rewards: Gold: 200, Silver: 100, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 1 people
- Final notes: Excellent job everyone! We got some truly amazing entries, and I'm so happy to see such a diverse and fun group of poets as we had enter.
Many many thanks for tinuelena for judging this contest. There were a lot of entries, and I think she did a good job looking through them.
As promised, the winner wins $50. We added an honorable mention as well, as tinuelena really couldn't decide between #3 and #4.
All the people included in the finalist list right now have been added to the publication list for the next book! You'll get contacted in the next few months for biography info and permission. All published poets will get either a free copy of the book, or $15 (the likely cost of the book), whichever way we end up deciding to do it.
Sorry to those who didn't get in this time, we hope you'll enter a new poem in a future contest for our next book, one should be starting fairly soon
Happy writing!
Contest Winners
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I motor around my study or a study of my mind –
if there’s a difference, of course.by Lyndon 47 lines, 41 comments, on Jul 12 2:38 AM 2006. In Humor, Contemporary, Free Verse, Nature, Wit
Silver trophy winner
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just silence
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August’s boughs’ flourished verdure of varying boasts
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by Saffron 28 lines, 43 comments, on Jan 3 12:09 AM 2008. In Contemporary• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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by amaranthine lover 39 lines, 8 comments, on Dec 9 10:53 PM 2008. In Contemporary, Contest, Dark, Fantasy, Abstract, noguest
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measuring the pace of sunlight
as it collapses spent upon the hillsby intoothandclaw 65 lines, 10 comments, on Oct 22 9:54 AM 2008. In Nature, Freewrite, Free verse, Mushrooms, Thoughts• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
by Age of Rain 28 lines, 9 comments, on Dec 12 5:58 PM 2008• Viewed by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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by Joseph G. Hollis 19 lines, 15 comments, on Dec 30 6:38 AM 2008. In Thoughts, Life, Humanity, Anthropology, Nature• Viewed by judge. Prewrite [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Entries [77]
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~ When to pray one day to Jesus, and I looked, and gazed in my way, upon a place aways, afar ... and so I could see the giving tree's ... ~by everyone1 37 lines, 54 comments, on Oct 5 12:44 AM. In Spiritual, Other, Nature, Contest, Hope, Life, Love, Inspirational, Freewrite• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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The cat’s eyes shining like stars in a pitch black night
His shining pelt gleaming in the ominous lightby Wailmer1997 18 lines, 12 comments, on Dec 27 10:15 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
When Spring arrived the man would hike
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Leisurely strolling along quiet
paths~forest filled with wintryby HopelessScribbles 37 lines, 8 comments, on Nov 27 4:08 PM 2008
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My tears falls for our men and women in our armed forces and this very night I shall be on my knees in a prayer for their safet and the w• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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by Lady Michaella 24 lines, 11 comments, on Nov 30 12:26 AM 2008• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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She tries to look away when she sees their eyes on her face.
She tries to fade away and melt into her sacred place.by thegirlsafaultline. 21 lines, 3 comments, on Aug 23 9:06 PM 2008. In Society, Hope, Life, Personal• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
look at the dove
the pure perfectionby Fallen-Phases 40 lines, 7 comments, on Jul 22 9:34 PM 2008• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
Only on the day she left him,
Did he notice their grief,by Strappingyoungdan 19 lines, 1 comment, on Dec 29 4:21 PM 2008• Viewed by judge. -
Graceful are these swimming mammals,
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With ear to the ground
I felt a slight tremble,• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
I'm thankful for the air I breathe
those sunny days in spring• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
how long will we see them flying• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Yawning awake from their long wintry rest
They rise with a statuesque grace• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
by Olivias Violin 15 lines, 17 comments, on Oct 27 4:35 PM 2008. In Nature• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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There is a tree out in the field,
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Watch me peak through soil
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by myriad-dark 21 lines, 17 comments, on Jun 5 11:33 PM 2007. In Lyrics, Nature, Spiritual, Thoughts• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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When you are too far to hold...
The surrounding breeze becomes cold...by Climax 18 lines, 8 comments, on Dec 14 3:14 PM 2008. In Love, Romance, Inspirational, Friendship, Hope, Nature, Society• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
The sun slowly goes down,
kissing the feathery tree line.• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
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Listen, for the ethereal echoes
whispering through the winds,by xxRainbowDawnxx 14 lines, 3 comments, on Aug 11 2:34 PM 2008• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
The night grows old, drear darkness cold,
The night air rich with fears untold.by Azgar 16 lines, 7 comments, on Dec 13 12:22 AM 2008• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
Periodic breathing became essential that morning
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Freeverse possibly not totally sureby Ceridwens Soul 41 lines, 16 comments, on Sep 14 10:43 AM 2008. In Poetic Challenge, Nature, Spiritual• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Dancing tall on talon-like stilts,
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The ledge so sheer, scares little elves
But turtle doves perch lightly there.
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I ambled by the woods one eve,
and on a whim, I ventured in.• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
MY LIFE IS FILLED WITH HATE
MY SOUL BLACK AS NIGHTby chrimson tears 18 lines, on Dec 30 7:57 PM 2008• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
there once was a boy and a girl / they went to a party on this hill / surrounded by people all around / beer bottles shattered on the grouby Storm-Goddess 35 lines, 14 comments, on May 9 9:06 PM 2007. In sad• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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A hand next to yours,
As the journey begins,by Lanasaur 43 lines, 4 comments, on Dec 31 6:20 AM 2008• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
Hanging on the hinge of illusion
the silver glimmer of the moon• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
You are a field of wild flowers
so natural, untouched and innocent.• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
The Earth’s grand designs conspire against me,
In a Season where her frost blankets my earth.• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
Every single step…
Every single leap…• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
I know a place, heaven forgot,
when it closed its doors toby Skybow 35 lines, 10 comments, on Dec 31 3:37 PM 2008
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The Philosophical Dreamerby ourgirlFriday 64 lines, 16 comments, on Apr 6 6:39 PM 2008. In Thoughts, Spiritual, Lyrics, Nature• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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I walk the shoreline in a glazed sunset. Shadows of seagulls and pelicans playing their games pass along close above the sand. Footsteps• Viewed by judge.
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As a child arrives bare and barefoot
The earth awaits the impact of one's journeyby SEA angel 60 lines, 2 comments, on Jan 1 3:37 PM
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The sky is dark with shades of grey,
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Where often must
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Night, satin tail swinging rhythmically,
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As mountain ice melts slowly in the sun
Through worn rock crevices the waters run
Tributaries begin to merge and a river is bornby DawnBaby 34 lines, 40 comments, on Oct 3 12:43 AM 2005• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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no theme?
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correct, no theme other than a nice poem with people and nature images
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okiedoke, I'll be back.
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Good Luck To All That Enter!
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could i come back please kev ?
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No Haiku? Meanie!
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haha, I knew you'd reply like that! Sorry, wanted to make it a longer challenge, and figured the nature-imagery request would make lots of people think haiku.
Might make sense to start with a haiku, then unravel it farther and add a main character/etc.
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Rule 2) introduce the speaker of the poem and some story/feeling...
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Good question I was wondering about that too. As my poems never really say names. Just feelings.
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Please explain
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"Rule 2) introduce the speaker of the poem and some story/feeling"
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ok, I've attempted to rephrase it some, sorry it was confusing. The idea is that it's not just about nature images, there's a main character to the poem... like in the robert frost example.
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well you did neglect to mention that when receiving entries, the theme itself will come out and will not be forced at all. The theme is AllPoetry...duh.
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Does it have to be good images? I have one but it might be depressing
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Any emotion is fine.
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I think the contest has stopped.
Mirthryl's poem, that says it is here on the poem, is not! -
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It's on page 2, not page 1
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nooooooooooo... i wanted to enter this today
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Congratulations to all the finalists. You must all be so proud to be a part of this book. Well done!
I can but wait ...and hope...one day! LOL
Mariana
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So all of us 23 finalists,
"All the people included in the finalist list right now have been added to the publication list for the next book! You'll get contacted in the next few months for biography info and permission. All published poets will get either a free copy of the book, or $15 (the likely cost of the book), whichever way we end up deciding to do it."
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That's the way I see it. Congrats to you!!
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thanks, I'm just kinda...w0wed at the moment. this and then getting 4 pieces published in my college creative arts journal...interesting.
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I was really excited to be a part of this contest! I can't want until the book comes out.
Congrats the winners, I will be reading their poems as soon as I can. Thank you you two for hosting, there was a lot of entries to look through.
Thanks again
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Great contest, thanks for the opportunity! I can't wait for a copy of the book. Thanks for choosing my poem for a finalist spot!
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Thank you, Kevin & tinuelena for choosing my poem for the gold in this contest - what a wonderful surprise! Congratulations to all the other winners. I'm looking forward to the publishing of the AP poetry book.
Best wishes for 2009.
~ Nicolette
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