I'm feeling generous. I want to comment people. 
So, for the sake of commenting, I have decided to run a contest which pretty much allows everything. 
There are only two rules you have to follow:
1. Follow site rules. An obvious rule, I know, but essential nonetheless.
2. Make the text readable on the background. If I have to highlight it, I won't comment on it.
My promise to you: Unless you have broken one of the two above rules (and come on, there's only two of them!), I will give you an in-depth, thoughtful piece of constructive criticism. Let me illustrate my own definition of constructive criticism; a comment that is neither sugary sweet nor overly harsh. It is not used to bolster the writer's ego, nor to break their confidence or insult them. Constructive criticism is fair, unbiased and HONEST, and intended to make you a better writer.
Take my comments as you will. I am by no means an expert on poetry, and these are just my opinions as a reader.
That's it! Post away, my pretties.
**Edit**
Okay, I'm closing this contest. I don't know what went wrong, but I was meant to only have 60 entries. This was all I thought I could handle, due to the size and depth of the comments I intended to give. And I now have 115. >.>
I may reopen the contest, I may not. It depends on how I feel after I comment the first 115.
**Edit part deux**
I will be commenting all 115 entries, please just give me a little time. I am a full time A level student with a job as well, and I am extremely busy with other projects. But, each poem will get their in-depth comment as promised.
So, for the sake of commenting, I have decided to run a contest which pretty much allows everything. There are only two rules you have to follow:1. Follow site rules. An obvious rule, I know, but essential nonetheless.
2. Make the text readable on the background. If I have to highlight it, I won't comment on it.
My promise to you: Unless you have broken one of the two above rules (and come on, there's only two of them!), I will give you an in-depth, thoughtful piece of constructive criticism. Let me illustrate my own definition of constructive criticism; a comment that is neither sugary sweet nor overly harsh. It is not used to bolster the writer's ego, nor to break their confidence or insult them. Constructive criticism is fair, unbiased and HONEST, and intended to make you a better writer.
Take my comments as you will. I am by no means an expert on poetry, and these are just my opinions as a reader.
That's it! Post away, my pretties.
**Edit**
Okay, I'm closing this contest. I don't know what went wrong, but I was meant to only have 60 entries. This was all I thought I could handle, due to the size and depth of the comments I intended to give. And I now have 115. >.>
I may reopen the contest, I may not. It depends on how I feel after I comment the first 115.
**Edit part deux**
I will be commenting all 115 entries, please just give me a little time. I am a full time A level student with a job as well, and I am extremely busy with other projects. But, each poem will get their in-depth comment as promised.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on April 26
- Rewards: Gold: 400, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 5 people
- Final notes: I apologize for taking such a long time to judge this contest, but I really wasn't expecting so many entries! Every poem was beautiful in some way to me, and I am glad I got to read the work of so many talented authors.
I have viewed every poem and picked the ten that appealed to me the most to be the finalists. All of these pieces were outstanding and I loved them.
If, by some error, I have neglected to comment on your piece, then please do NOT remove it from the contest, and message me as soon as you can with a link to your poem, telling me of my error.
Once again, thank you for entering my contest, everyone! And, I apologize again for the length of time taken to judge this.
Everyone, keep writing! You all have some amazing talent, and I'd love to see poems from you in the future. ^__^
Aeris Silverlight
Contest Winners
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What you perceive is my wetness
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The sun begins to subside over the horizon,
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Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Honorable mention
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I did this after watching Columbine video...
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Gazing upon the sky I see my
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by xmiasmatik 30 lines, 2 comments, on Feb 14 9:12 PM. In Dark• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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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. Prewrite -
Mushroom clouds became the city
the dark grey of a rainy sky colored the smokeby Writing0Freedom 23 lines, 4 comments, on Jan 31 6:09 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
by Yvette Champ 29 lines, 20 comments, on Aug 27 5:34 PM 2008. In Dedication• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by Livingemptyspaces 37 lines, 3 comments, on Feb 19 6:38 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Creeping down the staircase
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It's more of a lyric song-poemby Moses.Reid 55 lines, 2 comments, on Feb 12 9:20 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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It's more of a lyric song-poemby Moses.Reid 49 lines, 5 comments, on Feb 11 10:56 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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It's more of a lyric song-poemby Moses.Reid 56 lines, 2 comments, on Feb 12 9:18 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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One more bottle to dull the pain
wrapping me up in a different realityby Writing0Freedom 19 lines, 8 comments, on Feb 14 1:41 PM• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
Longing for ocean where she swam as a child
for the crystal sparkling depths that liftedby Writing0Freedom 22 lines, 13 comments, on Feb 13 6:05 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Whispered age, my tarot card,
Wisdom-full of the Delphi's right.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
I look at your face a distant smile.
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Ignite all I have and no one else’s / I'd think it unwise to carry ashes / Pit, pat, pit pat, / The load is lighter / The wind will whisk it away as I walk / I'd feel less burden in the words I talk / Scritch• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by Olivias Violin 33 lines, 8 comments, on Feb 19 3:48 PM. In Nature• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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All given for you my love,
Your heart was made of solid gold.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
In second grade,
we had weekly spelling tests.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
A slender foot, then leg, steps into the shower;
smooth, slightly tan, with a tattoo on her left ankle.by RebelAngel 20 lines, 10 comments, on Jan 26 10:23 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
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Smears of green eyeliner Have ruined the crisp whiteness of the pillow• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Civil War letter from a woman to her sweetheart.by ourgirlFriday 18 lines, 7 comments, on Feb 18 9:47 PM. In Fantasy, Hope, Love, Thoughts, Sad, Society, Angst, Historical• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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broken promises
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Dark mean shadows;
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Seemingly unknown,
Fear feeds upon your soul and mindby Cyanide Dreams 7 lines, 27 comments, on Jan 25 7:44 AM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Inside my head,
the music plays,• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Friend or foe
I’ll never knowby Plausible 50 lines, 2 comments, on Feb 18 7:49 AM. In Thoughts, Sad, Life, Angst, My life, Friendship, Hate, Personal., Background• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
The Spider To The Fly
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I'm sunshine, I am rain
I am shy and timid, a girl seeking fame• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
When midwinter nights are freezing, / And the fire’s unappeasing, / In the midnight dark I wander / Underneath the falling snow.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Give me your love.
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She walks right,
She talks right• Commented on by judge. -
pining for a shore blossoming solace
yearning for life's little surprises• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
If I told you i loved you...
It would be trueby TheSexyOne 39 lines, 6 comments, on Feb 14 9:20 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
pretty little angel
flying high aboveby Dreaming.of.reality 179 lines, 12 comments, on Feb 19 7:57 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
peach skin
blonde hairby Dreaming.of.reality 95 lines, 5 comments, on Feb 15 5:50 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
by my1lovewearsdiapers 17 lines, 3 comments, on Dec 12 11:30 PM 2008. In Personal, My own style, Romance, Longing, past love made new• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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The pedals litter my mind each a fragmented piece
all part of a puzzle that is swimming in nothingnessby my1lovewearsdiapers 8 lines, 3 comments, on Nov 7 8:47 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
This is a mix..... you will seeby my1lovewearsdiapers 18 lines, 2 comments, on Oct 19 9:56 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I ran into the bathroom and couldn't believe it....
HE FORGOT TO FLUSH!• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
you have gotten so big,
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sometimes I wonder
if you feel the same way i do.by forsakengypsy 12 lines, 4 comments, on Feb 12 9:08 PM. In love• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
O lay your head,
my beautiful,by MYsecondchance 8 lines, 4 comments, on Feb 19 10:30 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Burn us,
Kill us,by MYsecondchance 44 lines, 10 comments, on Jan 30 9:21 PM• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
On our wedding day
when you wore that gorgeousby Sabir Abdus Samee 26 lines, 66 comments, on Jul 8 1:23 PM 2008. In Love, Happy, Romance, Personal.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
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There is a pain that's deep within; that one cannot let go.
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Emerald eyes in my heart
Where have you gone?by JustinReid 18 lines, 1 comment, on Feb 20 1:07 AM• Commented on by judge. -
Long I heard tell
Of a kiss on the lips,• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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thanks for hosting this
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....You have a LOT to comment on
.... *is going to add a new one for you*
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I know... and AP messed up! T_T It was meant to stop at 60 poems, because that's all I thought I could handle with the size of the comments I wanted to give, and I now have 115... *sigh* Oh well. Can't remove the poems now, so I'm just going to have to do the best I can.
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i feel bad 4 u... u should complain to the moderators!!!
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There's no point, really... I'm not willing to disappoint the extra 55 people who entered the contest, hoping to get a comment, and tell them they're not going to get one. So, I'll just start commenting.
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thank you for bronze
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You are welcome... your poem was outstanding and deserved to win the trophy.
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thank you so much for the honour of gold, and well done to the other finalists as well
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