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Welcome Poets!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poem of the Week

 

 

 

- Hosted by Arkbear  -

founded - 6/27/07

PO' Contest # 106

 

 

 

Celebrating the 

106th PO' Contest!

 

 

In this POW Contest, I am needing ( 4 ) more Judges -

 

This POW is open to ONLY Members of AP who are willing to help judge the coming POM, if they win a G, S or B Trophy in THIS Contest -

 

This is a *Drama-Free* Contest..... 

           .....please check your Ego at the door -

 

Most Poets are not reading that Rule!

 

Please give respect to each of your Judges, or face a DQ -

 

God bless you All!

 

 

 

 

RULES!

 

* Black Font -

* No Reserving -

* 23 Lines Exactly -

* White Background -

* Keep It In Poetic Tone -

* No Epic or Short Stories -

* No Poetry in Form allowed -

* Graphics/Borders Not Allowed -

* No Massive Cursing or Hard Erotica -

* Place Theme or Topic in Authors' Notes -

* Place *POW Contest* in your Authors' Notes -

* No Editing After A Judge Has Touched Your Work -

* One long Stanza is NOT accepted, use proper formating -

* CAPPING every line IS NOT ALLOWED, unless it is required -

 

Suggestions!

 

* Have A Great Time!

* Creative Themes Only -

* Nothing Cliche' Please -

* Watch Your Tone/ Flow -

* Uncommon Themes Only -

* Challenge Your Own Quill -

* Use Your Cool Imagination -

* Keep It In Poetic Form/ Tone -

* Watch For Proper Punctuation -

 

Beautiful Poetic Tone is all we ask.....nothing cliche' -

 


The more Creative you get....the better your chances of scoring highly!

 

                ....however, do not allow your Creativity to hinder your Poetic Voice -

 

 

Your Imagination is your strongest tool

                                                      ....use it wisely!

 

 

 

 

 

10 spots available -

55 hour contest -

 

 

 

If you enter your write quickly, it is open for judging at any time, with NO editing after a Judge touches your work -

 

 

 

This POW Contest is Sponsored by:

 

Arkbear

Xianaria - last weeks Gold Winner -

Black Narcissus - newest Sponsor -

Callisto Athena - newest Sponsor -

Staged Accident - newest Sponsor -

 

 

This POW Contest is Hosted by:

 

  

Arkbear  - Host & Creator of the PO' Contests

Freed by Mercy - Judge # 2

_______ - Judge # 3

_______ - Judge # 4

_______ - Judge # 5

 

 

Opens 12 pm, Friday, February 20, 2009 -

Arkansas - Central Standard Time -

 

Closes at 7 pm, Sunday, February 22, 2009 -

Arkansas - Central Standard Time -

 

 

NOTICE! - We are looking for Creativity, Imagery, Emotion & Balance of *Show & Tell* ...however, we do not want you to lose your Poetic Voice in this process -

 

 

Needing ( 4 ) more Judges for this POW - 

 

 

Link to areas of interest for the PO' Contests Series...>>>

http://allpoetry.com/board/show/Group+board+Contests+for+POD+POW+POM+POY

 

 

 

Your entry may NOT be in another contest

at the same time as the PO' Contests -

 

 

 

Your Entry may NOT be *Featured,

until AFTER contest closes -

 

 

 

Use Creativity, Originality, Imagery, Power,

Emotion, Impact, Thought, Lasting Impression

                 ....and Focus, in the PO' Contests -

 

 

 

 

Donations are not required, yet MOST welcomed, as these Contests eat up Points quickly -

 

 

 

Sponsoring Poets:

 

 

Kevin, Owner of AP ( 19 X for POM - 2 X for POY ) - WoW!

Arkbear ( 12 X for POD, POW, POM )

trista ( 5 X for POD, POW, POM ) 

ChansonDuCoeur ( 1 X for POD, POW, POM )

Sonja ( 6 X for POD, POW, POM )

cutiepie ( 10 X for POD, PW, POM ) - WoW!

Catauthor ( 1 X for POD, POW POM )

HeavenScent4U ( 1 X for POD, POW, POM )

islekine ( 4 X for POD, POW, POM )

jamiedoring ( 4 X for, POD, POW, POM )

A New World ( 1 X for POD, POW, POM )

DrunkenRam ( 1 X for POD, POM )

Cynthia ( 1 X for POD, POW, POM )

WolfHeart ( 1 X for POD, POW )

In Too Deep1 ( 3 for POD, POW, POM )

RedwingSpirit ( 1 X for, POD, POW )

RyanosaurusWrecks ( 1 X for POW )

Freed by Mercy ( 2 X for POD, POW, POM )

Lady Altheia ( 1 X for POD, POW, POM )

Cupcrazy ( 1 X for POD, POW, POM )

Kelli Marie ( 2 X for POD, POW, POM )

pithyaplomb ( 5 X for POD, POW, POM )

Wynsom Trouble ( 1 X for POD, POW, POM )

Creon Defeated ( 1 X for POD, POW, POM )

Aerden ( 1 X for POD, POW, POM )

NeonRose ( 7 X for POD, POW, POM )

Kathryn Bowden  ( 2 X for POD, POW, POM )

poppa  ( 2 X for POD, POW, POM )

Sunshine Princess (2 X for POD, POW, POM )

faithwhisperer ( 1 X for POD, POW, POM )

Starz of Heaven ( 6X for POD, POW, POM )

Katie Lazette  ( 2 X for POD, POW, POM )

Peteskid   ( 1 X for POD, POW, POM )

sassylilpoet  ( 1 X fr POD, POW, POM )

Darkwell  ( 3 X for POD, POW, POM )

aboomer ( 3 X for POD, POW, POM )

SuicidalLover  ( 1 X for POD, POW, POM )

Livingemptyspaces ( 8 X for POD, POW, POY )

Darkwell ( 1 X for POD, POW, POM )

BluesMan ( 4 X for POD, POW, POM )

triste elle  ( 2 X for POD, POW, POM )

Elora Danon ( 3 X for POD, POW, POM )

LadyDementia ( 3 X for POD, POW, POM )

Frogzter ( 3 X for POD, POW, POM )

KayJay46 ( 5 X for POD, POW, POM )

sassylilpoet ( 2 X for POPD, POW, POM )

Twins 4 me ( 10 X for POD, POW, POM ) WoW!

Skybow ( 3 X for POD, POW, POM )

Black Narcissus ( 5 X for POD, POW, POM )

Callisto Athena  ( 1 X for POD, POW, POM )

Staged Accident ( 1 X for POD, POW, POM )

 

 

 

Samples of Creative, & Original Themes:

 

         ...these are NOT Prompts,

                      only examples of what we mean by,

Creative Themes -

 

1.  Two cats on a fence discussing life -

2.  Clouds floating by, and they're talking about life on earth -

3.  What are the salmon thinking as they stuggle up stream -

4.  What are toys thinking after being left out in the yard at night -

5.  What does your monitor think as you sit in front of it all day -

6.  Does a tornado really want to cause destruction -

7.  What are ants thinking when a rain storm comes along -

8.  What are birds thinking about while floating on currents of air -

9.  What is your pet thinking about when they stare out the window -

 

 

Disclaimer:

 

We are not using any donated points for our own benefit -

You may at any time ask how many points each Contest has in its' personal Bank -

Your donated points are used soley to keep the PO' Contests open for your interest and fun -

50% of  points that roll over, will be added to the *POY* for an incredible award of points at the end of the Year!

Please re-read these rules if you are still unsure about how this sequence of contests is conducted -

 

 

Notice:

 

Kevin, the owner of Allpoetry, is in support of this *Sequence of Contests* and is awarding,
a ( 3 ) month Silver Membership for the POM - & - a ( 6 ) month Gold Membership for the POY -

Also, the POM & the POY  will be displayed on the Front Page of AP in *Spotlight* -

I am proud to say that I am sole holder of the PO' contests,

yet I could not do this without the help of your donations, or your other Judges -

We want great Poetry that will make us read it and think.....Wow, that's grrrreat penning!

Now you know what we want....now go spill some Ink!

 

......and remember,

 

 

 

May Your Higher Power & the Power of  Your Quill,

Always, Be Your Strength!

 

- Bear -

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on February 23
  • Rewards: Gold: 1000, Silver: 100, Bronze: 10, Honorable mention: 3 people
  • Final notes:





    Great POW this week Poets!

    Before we say Congrats to your Gold Winner, I want to thank Joyce, aka, Freed by Mercy, for taking time to give each Poet a deserving, in-depth critique....God bless you for your time and knowledge, and most of all, for your love of the written word -

    Ok....Your Gold Winner earned, 196.65 points out of 200.....splendid job and I hope each Poet here hops over to read this superb write.....and if any of you are going to be joining us again, you will have to make your way around this Poet...his talent alone will be your Challenge ~

    Congrats Tim -

    Your Silver Winner earned, 192.75 points....congrats to you Mirthryl......and thank you for taking the time to read so many of the writes....almost all of them I do believe....that is very Sportsman-like conduct in this Contest.....I look forward to seeing your quill back again.....or....on the Judges panel, along with Xianaria and myself -

    Your Bronze Winner earned, 190.35 points........I have seen this Poet in the Bronze spot just waiting for her muse to return and pen everybody out of the park.....I have seen her do that many times as well....blessings to you Boom.....enjoy your trip and come back to us safely ~

    Your HM's ( ARE ) in order..>>


    HM 1...185.05
    HM 2...183.1
    HM 3...182.5

    Best Title: The Boiled and Beautiful

    Best Theme: All For Naught

    Best Use of Grammar: All For Naught

    There you have it...if you want to see Past Trophy Winners, go to this link..>>>

    http://allpoetry.com/group/show/Contests%20for%20POD%20POW%20POM%20POY


    ....we do hope you join us again....and we ask, that if you have about 3-4 hours a week, to join us on the judging panel....we could use Poets who adore the writen word -

    Thank you for supporting the PO' Contests, and remember,

    May Your Higher Power & the Power of Your Quill,
    Always, Be Your Strength!

    Bear -

    Your scores from your other Judge below..>>>







    Freed by Mercy:
    1 day ago Hi Bear,

    Here's my final comment and scores:

    POW Contest comment and scores by Freed by Mercy

    In the PO contests I intend to critique with honesty relying on what I know and my point of view. I value honest critique on my own work, and find it is the best gift we can give each other as poets. I hope what I give will be helpful.

    I read some excellent writes this week. Imagination shines in the POW! Three poems in particular impressed me with their theme, impeccable language and imagery. Two of these moved me deeply, for very different reason.

    Congratulations, poets all!

    Explanation of my categories:

    1. Imagery/metaphor/vivid description
    2. Sound/Flow (alliteration, assonance, meter, how the poem sounds when read out loud)
    3. Theme
    4. Use of language (economy of structure words, color in vocabulary, creativity)
    5. Impact (immediate)
    6. Focus/Sustained theme (also sustained metaphor if used)
    7. Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
    8. Rules Followed
    9. Title (Creativity and suitability)
    10. Ponder Effect (sustained effect)



    Forever in Depths Starz of Heaven
    1. Imagery – 8.7
    2. Sound/Flow - 8.2
    3. Theme - 9.5
    4. Language - 8.5
    5. Impact - 8.2
    6. Focus - 9.6
    7. Grammar - 9.0
    8. Rules - 10.0
    9. Title - 8.8
    10. Ponder Effect -8.0
    Total 88.5


    Run Down Staged Accident
    1. Imagery – 9.0
    2. Sound/Flo- 9.6
    3. Theme - 9.1
    4. Language - 8.2
    5. Impact - 8.2
    6. Focus - 9.6
    7. Grammar - 9.4
    8. Rules - 10.0
    9. Title - 8.6
    10. Ponder - 8.2
    Total 90.8


    Dad’s Mother Callisto Athena
    1. Imagery – 8.7
    2. Sound/Flo- 8.6
    3. Theme - 8.9
    4. Language - 8.7
    5. Impact - 9.1
    6. Focus - 9.2
    7. Grammar - 9.0
    8. Rules - 10.0
    9. Title - 9.3
    10. Ponder – 8.8
    Total 90.3


    Derivative of Discipline JustinReid
    1. Imagery – 8.0
    2. Sound/Flow - 8.0
    3. Theme - 8.0
    4. Language - 9.4
    5. Impact - 8.0
    6. Focus - 8.0
    7. Grammar - 8.2
    8. Rules - 10.0
    9. Title - 8.0
    10. Ponder- 8.0
    Total 81.6


    Sheltered BluesMan
    1. Imagery – 9.2
    2. Sound/Flow - 8.3
    3. Theme - 9.0
    4. Language - 9.1
    5. Impact - 9.0
    6. Focus - 9.3
    7. Grammar - 9.4
    8. Rules - 10.0
    9. Title - 9.2
    10. Ponder - 9.0
    Total 90.5



    The Boiled and Beautiful Sunshine Princess
    1. Imagery – 9.4
    2. Sound/Flow - 8.4
    3. Theme - 9.7
    4. Language - 9.0
    5. Impact - 9.0
    6. Focus - 9.1
    7. Grammar - 9.5
    8. Rules - 10.0
    9. Title - 10.0
    10. Ponder – 9.0
    Total 91.1




    Turpentined Tonsils aboomer
    1. Imagery – 9.9
    2. Sound/Flow - 9.7
    3. Theme - 9.8
    4. Language - 9.8
    5. Impact - 9.8
    6. Focus - 10.0
    7. Grammar - 9.6
    8. Rules - 10.0
    9. Title - 10.0
    10. Ponder – 9.6
    Total 98.2





    All for Naught? Xianaria
    1. Imagery – 9.6
    2. Sound/Flow - 9.5
    3. Theme - 10.0
    4. Language - 9.8
    5. Impact - 9.9
    6. Focus - 9.8
    7. Grammar - 10.0
    8. Rules - 10.0
    9. Title - 9.0
    10. Ponder – 9.8
    Total 97.4




    The Ballad of A Mad Magician uglyfetus
    1. Imagery – 9.0
    2. Sound/Fl - 9.0
    3. Theme - 8.0
    4. Language -9.0
    5. Impact - 8.0
    6. Focus - 8.0
    7. Grammar- 8.5
    8. Rules - 9.5
    9. Title - 8.2
    10. Ponder – 8.0
    Total 87.2



    Doppelganger Mirthryl
    1. Imagery – 9.7
    2. Sound/Flow - 9.8
    3. Theme - 9.9
    4. Language - 9.7
    5. Impact - 10.0
    6. Focus - 10.0
    7. Grammar - 10.0
    8. Rules - 10.0
    9. Title - 9.3
    10. Ponder – 10.0
    Total 98.4


    PEACE,

    Bear & Joyce -

Contest Winners

  1. All For Naught?
    by Xianaria 36 lines, 52 comments, on Feb 20 4:14 PM. In Contest, Spiritual, Death
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  2. Doppelganger
    Picture-perfect,
    militarily erect,
    by Mirthryl 29 lines, 11 comments, on Feb 20 4:49 PM. In Thoughts
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  3. Turpentined Tonsils
    bracken broth brewed on wood stove,
    smells strong enough to raise the dead
    by aboomer 27 lines, 16 comments, on Feb 20 4:09 PM. In life, thoughts, memories, nostalgia, pow entry
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  4. Sheltered
    Someone’s knocking on my wall
    I can hear them, but I won’t answer.
    by BluesMan 28 lines, 12 comments, on Feb 20 3:18 PM. In Contest, Life, Personal, Thoughts
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  5. The Boiled & Beautiful
    I'm swimming free
    in a sea of
    by Sunshine Princess 30 lines, 12 comments, on Feb 20 3:31 PM
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  6. The Ballad of A Mad Magician
    by badnovocaine 28 lines, 11 comments, on Feb 20 4:15 PM. In Other, Thoughts, Weird, Dark, Contest, Society, Love, Life, Hope
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]

Entries [8]

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  • Run-Down
    The specks of dust that once
    trembled and spun rapidly
    by tsukiyo 28 lines, 6 comments, on Feb 20 2:44 PM
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Derivative of Discipline
    Beaking behind a bombastic sunrise
    each day equalizes an equidistant reality
    by JustinReid 32 lines, 4 comments, on Feb 20 2:58 PM
    • Commented on by judge.

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Comments

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  • Mirthryl
    February 20
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    The "23 lines exactly"--does that mean lines that have text in them, or the line count that is given in the top right-hand corner of the posted poem?


  • Freed by Mercy silver member
    February 23
    Edit | Reply
    Congratulations to all who placed!

    God bless each of you in all of your endeavors, poetic and otherwise.


  • aboomer silver member
    February 23
    Edit | Reply
    Thank you for the Bronze - and congrats to all the winners!
    and thanks to the judges for all the time put into these contests!

  • Sunshine Princess
    February 23
    Edit | Reply
    Thank you very much


  • Xianaria gold member
    February 23
    Edit | Reply
    Thank you for the Gold & congrats to the winners

    I guess this means I'm judging POM okok, sure lol

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