This is different from my regular prompt contests. It may be a little confusing, so read carefully.
For this contest, you will be writing three different poems, but each of those poems will be about the same subject. You get to pick the subject you write about, but I pick the metaphor you use. The metaphors I choose are:
A carousel
A game of chess
A garden
So, if you decide to write about death- then you would write about death as a carousel in one poem, a game of chess in another poem, and as a garden in another poem. Paste all three poems into one entry, separated by the titles. If you have previously written poems that fit the prompts, you are welcome to use them, just paste them all together in one entry. Did that make sense? IM me if it didn’t.
This contest will be open a full two weeks to give you time to write three poems.
Now for the dreaded rules:
No pedestrian rhyme.
No purple prose.
Show- don’t tell
No lyrics.
Special thanks to ea for the points she gave me. http://allpoetry.com/ea
Please check out my other contests:
Corn Field: http://allpoetry.com/contest/2434441
Nothingness: http://allpoetry.com/contest/2434975
Stress: http://allpoetry.com/contest/2435227
For this contest, you will be writing three different poems, but each of those poems will be about the same subject. You get to pick the subject you write about, but I pick the metaphor you use. The metaphors I choose are:
A carousel
A game of chess
A garden
So, if you decide to write about death- then you would write about death as a carousel in one poem, a game of chess in another poem, and as a garden in another poem. Paste all three poems into one entry, separated by the titles. If you have previously written poems that fit the prompts, you are welcome to use them, just paste them all together in one entry. Did that make sense? IM me if it didn’t.
This contest will be open a full two weeks to give you time to write three poems.
Now for the dreaded rules:
No pedestrian rhyme.
No purple prose.
Show- don’t tell
No lyrics.
Special thanks to ea for the points she gave me. http://allpoetry.com/ea
Please check out my other contests:
Corn Field: http://allpoetry.com/contest/2434441
Nothingness: http://allpoetry.com/contest/2434975
Stress: http://allpoetry.com/contest/2435227
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on February 20
- Rewards: Gold: 400, Silver: 30, Bronze: 30, Honorable mention: 1 people
- Final notes: You all stepped up and did a great job with these poems. I am so pleased with the way the contest turned out, I am going to hold another one like it soon.
Contest Winners
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3 separate poems on the same theme.• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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"Vertigo ponies"• Commented on by judge. [remove]
- Error: Unable to find finalist item 5008955, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Entries [14]
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MY MERRY GO ROUND• Commented on by judge.
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The carousel of death has spun an age
a method of diguise our souls have shedby Have left the stage 50 lines, 6 comments, on Jan 30 6:50 AM• Commented on by judge. -
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Actually three poems about nightmares. Will most likely post them separately later but not for now...by the evil angel 47 lines, 1 comment, on Feb 1 12:17 AM• Commented on by judge.
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In The game Of Chess
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~Freeverse / Rictameter / Sonnet~
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Kinda dark till the end of the third one, but that's how I roll. (:
Enjoyby xmiasmatik 64 lines, 2 comments, on Feb 5 8:02 PM• Commented on by judge.
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nice...
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three different forms
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The subject and form are up to you
Hope you enter.
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i plan to try
ground breaking idea
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Thanks.
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damn, ...
i just remembered
had the first part done and
x'ed the window
lot's of time though
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Hope you can remember what you wrote. I hate it when I do that.
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i know
... that sucks bad...
on grand prospect
promised best
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even if we don't think we are listening to people like you
we still learn
and someday we will all be poetic
maybe
and if only
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very unique idea, I have bookmarked and will have to make every effort possible to complete this challenge.
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Cool. I look forward to your entry.
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entered ..... just hope you enjoy
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I am sure I will
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A carousel
A game of chess
A garden
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Yes, everyone will use the same metaphors.
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I'm bookmarking this one
Seems interesting -
I hear that a lot; "pedestrian" rhyme. What exactly is pedestrian rhyme ... sounds like troubedors ... walking about while rhyming.
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LMAO @ troubedors
In short, pedestrian rhyme is rhyme that is forced, unimaginative or cliche.
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Pffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffft. Lucky for you I am FAR too lazy of a writer to attempt anything like this. This means you won't have to read through my drivel.
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LMAO
I would never consider you a lazy writer.
I don't know if I could even come up with three quality poems to enter in this contest, but all I have to do is judge them, not write them
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That's cool. I don't think I have the time though...or the inspiration.
Right now, I think I'm living in a platonic state of some sort. Anyway, good luck.
-->pia♫♪
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Thank you
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Very interesting.. challenging as well!! thanks for the contest..
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Cool and interesting metaphors! I'm so entering this contest!
OK, sorry for the exaggerating dance, I just like it a lot. =P
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What an innovative contest!
Your contests always make one reach deep and really think...I love that and adore a challenge...
I shall return
Lynda
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totally understand, and love it! hopefully my muse will cooperate
best wishes with this, i hope you get excellent entries as it's an excellent prompt!
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that's interesting..
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Is it acceptable to write a three-part poem in which each section addresses a different metaphor?
Oh, and do we have to put the poems in that order?
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Yes, that would be fine.
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This is a great contest idea.
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Thank you so much for the silver here, it was a pleasant surprise considering the number of excellent entries. Congrats to all the other winners. Thanks for giving us such a unique challenge.
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Thanks for the great challenge!
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