Our work continues on publishing the next Allpoetry Book!
For this contest, please enter a poem involving concrete description/scenes of a relationship:
By strong images, I mean phrases which "show" and don't "tell". Think of the analogy and feelings evoked by "green eyes laughing / hair sprawled everywhere / with words of love". A good example of a concrete-style poem (though not one about a relationship) is Tie Your Heart At Night To Mine, Love, by Pablo Neruda.
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, we won't necessarily comment on every entry, sorry
One entry per person, so choose wisely!
Please don't enter the same poem you entered in our last contest. Please don't enter if you've already had a poem selected for publication in this book, your chance of winning again might be lower.
Good luck to all, and hope to see you either reading or published in our next book!
For this contest, please enter a poem involving concrete description/scenes of a relationship:
- should be a speaker and someone else
- can be family, friend, or lover type of a relationship
- first sight, last sight (breakup), day-to-day, etc.
- describe images, not feelings. what did it really look like?
- Over 10 lines long, but less than 50. (i.e. not a haiku)
- that has been revised, edited, spellchecked, etc.
By strong images, I mean phrases which "show" and don't "tell". Think of the analogy and feelings evoked by "green eyes laughing / hair sprawled everywhere / with words of love". A good example of a concrete-style poem (though not one about a relationship) is Tie Your Heart At Night To Mine, Love, by Pablo Neruda.
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, we won't necessarily comment on every entry, sorry
One entry per person, so choose wisely!Please don't enter the same poem you entered in our last contest. Please don't enter if you've already had a poem selected for publication in this book, your chance of winning again might be lower.
Good luck to all, and hope to see you either reading or published in our next book!
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on March 5
- Rewards: Gold: 200, Silver: 100, Bronze: 100
- Final notes: Awesome work everyone! And a big thanks to tinuelena for her excellent work with the judging.
The top winners will be in the book for sure, and very likely the other finalists too, as we start editing and arranging our book soon!
Thanks to all who entered and for the excellent poetry. Keep writing! Go allpoetry!
Contest Winners
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Daddy always kneeled--
but it was Momma who prayed,by Cupcrazy 26 lines, 55 comments, on May 17 6:48 PM 2008. In Relationships, Other, Thoughts
Silver trophy winner
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by mimiagatha 59 lines, 14 comments, on Nov 8 12:43 PM 2008. In Love• Viewed by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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by Violet Moodswing 36 lines, 7 comments, on Oct 16 9:39 AM 2008. In Personal• Viewed by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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The garden curled around us as we sat beneath the stars
In the silver silver shine of Venus and the rust red glow of Marsby cricketjeff 31 lines, 91 comments, on May 26 8:41 PM 2008. In Love• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
by bird-mad girl 27 lines, 5 comments, on Jan 18 5:45 PM• Viewed by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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Gold trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
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I am lost and losing it...by arafura 39 lines, 24 comments, on Nov 2 6:13 PM 2008• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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The party’s wild
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IT ALL BEGAN WHEN SHE WAS BUT YET A TEEN,
IT WAS COOL AND MADE HER, SHE THOUGHT, LOOK LIKE A BEAUTY QUEEN,by The tie guy 25 lines, 3 comments, on Dec 3 8:00 PM 2008• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
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the red of the heart.
white of the soul.by kel dog 15 lines, 5 comments, on Jan 23 7:23 PM• Commented on by judge. -
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love like neon paint splattered over
white steps,by kill the lights 44 lines, 9 comments, on Oct 4 5:47 PM 2008• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
The first time i met you,
we gazed on the stars,by Dargian 48 lines, 1 comment, on Jan 23 8:01 PM• Viewed by judge. -
Perfection was the first step of being together
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A visceral feeling, butterflies cascading,
a tepid solidity achieved deep inside.by Carpe Noctem 45 lines, 9 comments, on Nov 7 3:28 PM 2007• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
Acrostic written for a contest on love poetry
RIGHT! I've rewritten this, so bring on round two!by L3vity 16 lines, 6 comments, on Dec 28 1:11 AM 2008• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
Her first night alone
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Regretful glances
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Outdated devotion
Meant tying birdsby marmac 38 lines, 6 comments, on Jan 8 7:49 PM• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
I know this guy, weve been friends 4 a wile. talking late into the night and everything. only i fell hard for him, and im too scared to telby Dragon24 14 lines, 1 comment, on Jan 24 7:08 PM• Viewed by judge.
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Daddy, I love you,
you raised me to be good.by blood.stained.tears 25 lines, 5 comments, on Nov 4 2:40 PM 2008• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
It seems like an eternity;
these moments of mine spent soby Lorenzo 51 lines, 1 comment, on Jan 24 10:51 PM• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
A glare from the mirror
Allows a different perspectiveby pencilandpaper 28 lines, 2 comments, on Jan 25 12:41 AM• Viewed by judge. -
That night
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by jayyniecakes. 51 lines, 13 comments, on Jan 22 6:12 PM• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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you are amazing you make me feel like i can fly ,but can i do you have swept me off my feet because I am so petite when we touch i can feel my heart beating, and when I hold your hand i feel like i could melt into your arms aby emoheaven 0 lines, 4 comments, on Jan 10 6:19 PM• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Hold me close, my beautiful friend.
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How did she get here ?
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by Umi Juvariel 28 lines, 5 comments, on Mar 11 9:18 PM 2008. In Love• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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As opposed to any other kind• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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You found me out in the open
There in front of you always.• Viewed by judge. -
Anchor your heart close to my shore
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Dear Father,
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When he and I are one
I can taste the dreams on my flaking lips• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
Pray tell me your problems
that I may help youby Yorkshire kevin 14 lines, 4 comments, on Jan 26 6:08 AM. In Personal, Sad, Spiritual, Thoughts, Love, Dedication, Lost in thought, My own style• Viewed by judge. -
The rumples lay, untouched
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Tonight, laying with you under the moonlight,
I wonder how we came to be,by Triami Arack 25 lines, 49 comments, on Dec 8 10:54 AM 2008• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
by trekkergirl 28 lines, 16 comments, on Jan 21 6:49 AM. In Contest, a prayer letter, spirtual, thoughts, sadness, pain, life, love• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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The End of The Affair
Of course, with hindsight, a clean break• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
Causing me to think of you
While looking at a sky of immaculate blueby fallen angels grace 28 lines, 1 comment, on Sep 23 1:47 PM 2008• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
by And Hyetal 31 lines, 15 comments, on Jan 16 3:13 PM. In clothing• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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One red rose
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Great Subject!
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im sooo entering this one!
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I wish there wasn't a line limit. :/
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A thought...
This is a great idea but I feel it misses the point....
I am not the sort of person to blow smoke up your buttttttt...so here is my view...
Use it or not I care not...
A poet/writer shouldn't write for reward...but should write for the pure love of writting. When you state that each piece may or may not recieve a comment, I shiver...
Sorry but the real reward is recognition from your peers...the book is great and the idea behind it is sound, but I believe that everyone who participates should be given at least a small nod and a well done..especially since the prize here is held in such high esteem.
When I run a comp I make sure I comment on all entries as I feel it is important for feedback and growth as a writer.
Shame on this decision not to comment on all entries...
I know !..your comp ..your rules...
But I am aloud to comment...
Inspire, educate, help and love.....whats wrong with that?
Good luck all -
By: "Please don't enter if you've already had a poem selected for publication in this book, your chance of winning again might be lower." Do you mean this contest: http://allpoetry.com/contest/2431677
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Is this for Allpoetry Book 2? Or 3?
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My poem has the annotation that it is entered in this contest, yet it appears not in the list? Is there a while time delay before they show or is some other problem?
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How many poems are going to be in the book ,Kevin?
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Thanks. Appreciate the bronze. I figure you will message when the book is ready. Look forward to getting a few copies for friends.
Peace & Light,
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Wow... I'm honoured to have even been in the finalists' list. There are a lot of top-notch, talented pens here, and I'm so glad to have had the chance to compete against them
Good luck with the book, guys, and keep me updated Congrats to the winners, and well done to all!
Be well,
Laura
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