I held a contest like this not too long ago, and I was really pleased with the way it turned out, so I am trying it again.
For this contest, you will be writing three different poems, and 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:
An egg.
A clock.
An ocean.
So, if you decide to write about death- then you would write about death as an egg in one poem, as a clock in another poem, and as an ocean 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.
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.
For this contest, you will be writing three different poems, and 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:
An egg.
A clock.
An ocean.
So, if you decide to write about death- then you would write about death as an egg in one poem, as a clock in another poem, and as an ocean 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.
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.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on March 25
- Rewards: Gold: 400
- Final notes: Thank you to everyone who entered.
Contest Winners
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by Errant Panther 57 lines, 13 comments, on Mar 1 8:09 AM. In Contemporary, Contest, Metaphor Challenge
Gold trophy winner
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So contained for so long.
Smooth and Cool .by tarnished-angel42 30 lines, 1 comment, on Mar 8 1:00 PM. In Thoughts, Personal, Other, Weird, My own style, Life, Self
Silver trophy winner
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At sunrise,noguest
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Bronze trophy winner
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sounds interesting
I may try and give this a whirl
Not been feeling well at all not even been on the computer
But bookmarking it in case...
Hope you get lots of entrys
Hugs
Susan~~~
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Sorry to hear you have not been feeling well. I haven't been feeling well myself. maybe it's the weather. I hope you are feeling better soon..
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I enjoyed the previous one so I am going to try again. I have already completed 2 of the pieces and will post as soon as I have finished number 3. Thanks again for such a brain churning challenge.
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Yay! I look forward to your entry.
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done and posted - I delved a little into the abstract realms with this challenge - I hope that is acceptable and that you enjoy.
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Perfectly fine.
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YAY! I missed your last one, but entered Scott's after he won yours and had a blast writing, soi I think I shall return for this one....Be back soon!
Love the metaphors you chose!
Lynda
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Yay! I am glad you're entering.
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You really do have some creative contests, Danna
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Thank you! I try to keep them interesting.
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hi
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Abstract is always okay.
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Thank you for a great challenge and another amazing contest
Congrats to all and ty for recognizing my poem for bronze! It was a blast to write
Lynda
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