welcome to the audition of a brand new rounds contest called
the catharsis rounds.
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if you enter, you must be willing to participate in ten rounds, excluding the auditions. you must understand that this is not going to be a strictly poetry-based contest, and that we may ask you to write prose, lyrics or other forms that you may not be used to.
your judges for the duration of the contest will be aanika and angeladowns.
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this is round zero.
the number of people we accept will be based on how many entries we get.
we will not be using a judging rubric for the auditions, but expect them to show up as the rounds progress.
in this round, you will receive a comment containing each judge's personal opinion on your poem, followed by a simple 'yes' or 'no' answer.
poems that get two 'yes' answers will move into the finalists, and into the next round.
poems with two 'no' answers will not move on.
poems with one 'yes' and one 'no' will be debated on by the judges.
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we want your best prewrite, in your opinion, as long as it fits these rules:
no erotica
free-verse or prose
left-aligned
no rhyme
simple background
no cliches
proper spelling
good grammar
poetic devices
swear tastefully, if at all
and the number one rule:
it MUST contain emotion.
failure to follow any rules will result in a warning, and if the problem is not fixed, disqualification.
also, please put your AP name in your author's notes.
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are you right for the catharsis rounds?
if so;
ready,
set,
go. ♥
the catharsis rounds.
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if you enter, you must be willing to participate in ten rounds, excluding the auditions. you must understand that this is not going to be a strictly poetry-based contest, and that we may ask you to write prose, lyrics or other forms that you may not be used to.
your judges for the duration of the contest will be aanika and angeladowns.
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this is round zero.
the number of people we accept will be based on how many entries we get.
we will not be using a judging rubric for the auditions, but expect them to show up as the rounds progress.
in this round, you will receive a comment containing each judge's personal opinion on your poem, followed by a simple 'yes' or 'no' answer.
poems that get two 'yes' answers will move into the finalists, and into the next round.
poems with two 'no' answers will not move on.
poems with one 'yes' and one 'no' will be debated on by the judges.
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we want your best prewrite, in your opinion, as long as it fits these rules:
no erotica
free-verse or prose
left-aligned
no rhyme
simple background
no cliches
proper spelling
good grammar
poetic devices
swear tastefully, if at all
and the number one rule:
it MUST contain emotion.
failure to follow any rules will result in a warning, and if the problem is not fixed, disqualification.
also, please put your AP name in your author's notes.
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are you right for the catharsis rounds?
if so;
ready,
set,
go. ♥
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on February 10
- Rewards: Gold: 900, Silver: 600, Bronze: 300, Honorable mention: 3 people
- Final notes: the turnout for this contest was amazing.
all of the finalists are through to the first round.
a group will be created soon where you can all get to know each other.
the gold, silver bronze and hm's are in order, but the rest are not.
thank you all for entering <3
Contest Winners
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by Kiss the girl--x 73 lines, 19 comments, on Jan 21 2:42 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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I stand outside and let the snow drip into my pores, just so I know I can still feel.
I stumble over emotions and allow myself to inhaleby innocence jaded.xx 38 lines, 18 comments, on Jan 12 8:27 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
by The.Stars.Go.Blue 42 lines, 11 comments, on Nov 12 11:18 AM 2008. In Personal• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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Your hand feels soft and warm upon mine.
The cool crisp air outside is causing our breath to fog up the stain glass window.by Candy Morphine 73 lines, 9 comments, on Jan 18 3:17 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
by amaranthine lover 29 lines, 16 comments, on Jan 15 11:02 PM. In Contemporary, Contest, Abstract, Fantasy, Dark, noguest• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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by CatSlash 118 lines, 9 comments, on Jan 19 3:50 AM. In dirty pretty• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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How I'd love to think
that after your fingersby laurel 12 lines, 10 comments, on Nov 7 8:25 PM 2008. In Longing, Friendship, Teenage thinking, Self• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
by Macey Muse 38 lines, 10 comments, on Nov 13 7:58 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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Anything for me. Just love to gain a prompt somewhereby xxRainbowDawnxx 43 lines, 12 comments, on Nov 29 7:22 AM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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We still set your place at the table the coffee steaming in the sunlightby Weetzie bat 32 lines, 5 comments, on Jul 23 6:00 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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by WishMeAway--x 34 lines, 12 comments, on Dec 8 10:24 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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by stargazer. 37 lines, 20 comments, on Mar 30 8:27 AM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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i vomited painted stamen, half from hunger, half from habit.
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It was a step away from you I was unwillingby thegirlsafaultline. 43 lines, 6 comments, on Jan 21 4:58 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
You dont know, how silently you slither in my dear memories.
I ask myself everytime, was I any significance in your pleasant life?by LoveDeprived 27 lines, 9 comments, on Dec 4 1:05 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
One time,
clasping and shouting you dragged me outside and you saidby fullfathomfive 44 lines, 6 comments, on Oct 20 5:07 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
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Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
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This is Hell's Amusement Park
A place where depression and joy are two sides of an ever flipping coin
by Byepolar bare 15 lines, 8 comments, on Jan 20 7:52 PM. In Angst, Life, Self, Depressed, Personal., Manic Depression• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
“I don’t love you” she whispered
She felt the tears pour down her cheeksby FyreFox 19 lines, 5 comments, on Jan 13 11:26 AM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
My head spins ever so slightly
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i am a girl who likes too play and model clay,
i cut myself evry morn let the darkness come to me,by elainacool 4 lines, 8 comments, on Dec 21 11:14 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
The long wooden pier
looms before meby pinksnowboots 31 lines, 19 comments, on Jan 20 6:16 PM. In Dark, Pain, Other, Sad, Life, Depression, Escape• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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i'm trying to find something to enter now aha -
so i entered baha
dunno how great the poem i chose is :S
you guys will decide
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thanks emu
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Yay!
I lovelove all of your work, so whatever you entered i'm sure is absolutely fine.
thanks so much for entering! =]
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aanika, i think my head is going to explode from all the rounds contests i have entered. but you're either hosting/judging them, so its all for you.
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lol, i'm only hosting two
but thanks for entering, i love youu -
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and im in unplanned at the moment. at least until i get cut. ha ha.
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thanks for entering! =]
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your welcome!
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aanika, aren't you already hosting a rounds contest?
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yes i am
i'm a multitaskerrr.
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*scared*
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don't be
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oh gosh, don't be.
your work is gorrrgeous.
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Another rounds contest with aanika? sheesh. You're going to be so busy.
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I'd like to enter, despite being in unplanned & x-factor right now~ would you prefer if I didn't enter yours, since I've a lot on my plate? figured, best to ask ^_^
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I'd personally love for you to enter!
As long as you can make deadlines, you're fine. =]
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hmm.... I don't know if I'll enter this one. I'm not really a freeverse poet.
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Oh I might just do this cause I don't need to do a fresh write right away
My muse left me for another poet I think ... but may bring her back with a challenge - if I can think of a good enough prewrite
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I just removed my entry, added something different.
I kind of realised how pathetic it was.
But anyway, hope you prefer this one
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Ah, I really hope that I am not the only guy!!!! Because all the names I recognize are girls - so to you I have not yet met, I am excited to meet you, but I hope you are a dude!!! LOL
Thank-you for the Gold, truly an honour
I will be looking forward to the next round.
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lol, ryan I think you are the only guy
but I'm not 100% sure.
and you're welcome.
you deserved it.
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that will be priceless if I am
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Haha, yeah I'm pretty sure you're the only one.
That makes it all the more special though!
and you completely deserved it. :]
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Thank you!
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