Poem of the Month
- Hosted by Arkbear -
founded - 6/27/07
PO' Contest # 111
Celebrating the
111th PO' Contest!
There is a ( 3 ) Month SILVER Membership included with this POM Contest, courtesy of Kevin, Owner of AllPoetry -
We are needing ( 1 ) more Judge/s -
This POM is open to all Members of AP, however, we ask that you be willing to help judge the next POD, POW, or POM if you win either
a G, S or B Trophy in THIS Contest -
This is a *Drama-Free* Contest.....
.....please check your Ego at the door -
Please give respect to each of your Judges, or face a DQ -
We will NOT hold your hands through the Rules, they are simple and easy Rules to follow, they are NOT *limitations*, they are Rules...however, if you have any questions, please ask me or one of your other Judges -
God bless you All!
RULES!
* Black Font -
* No Reserving -
* 23 Lines of text -
* 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 *POM 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!
22 spots available -
151 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 POM Contest is Sponsored by:
Arkbear Contest Host -
Kevin , Owner of AllPoetry -
Xianaria - Last weeks Gold Winner -
transcendental baby - Newest Sponsor -
Kiddy - Newest Sponsor -
Floorboards - Renewing Sponsorship -
This POM Contest is Hosted by:
Arkbear - Host & Creator of the PO' Contests
Xianaria - Judge # 2
Paloszoo - Judge # 3
zhaniswolf - Judge # 4
Opens 12:00 pm, Wednesday, March 25, 2009 -
Arkansas - Central Standard Time -
Closes at 7 pm, Tuesday, March 31, 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 ( 1 ) more Judge/s for this POM -
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 ( 22 X for POM - 2 X for POY ) - WoW!
Arkbear ( 19 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 ) Coolio!
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 ) Nice!
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 ) Splendid!
Darkwell ( 1 X for POD, POW, POM )
BluesMan ( 5 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 )
hawkeslake (2 X for POD, POW POM )
transcendental baby ( 10 X for POD, POW, POM ) WoW!
Floorboards ( 3 X for POD, POW, POM )
everyone1 ( 1 X for POD, POW, POM )
dustookie2 (2 X for POD, POW, POM )
Kiddy ( 1 X for POD, POW, POM )
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:
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 June 20
- Rewards: Gold: 2000, Honorable mention: 3 people
- Final notes:
Incredible job Poets!
First things first.....thank you Kevin, for your support of the PO' Contests...after 111 PO's, we are most grateful for your generosity and Award of a ( 3 ) Month Silver Membership to the Gold Winner for the Month of March, 2009, or credit to their existing Account - You & AP inspire each Poet to strive to do their best....most kind of you to recognize the PO' Contests as a means of finding excellence in the written word on AllPoetry.....AND, on the WWW -
Out of a possible 300 points available, your Gold-winning Poet earned a total of 296.8 points.....that is awesome....and the Gift of Art which this Poet created this Month, was truly a testament to their Talent as a Poet & Writer....Congrats Black Narcissus, on your win.....remarkable job!
Your Silver Winner earned a total 296.35 points.....so very close! This Poet has only been around the PO's for a short period of time, and let me say this now, she is not going away......she is here to stay and she is here to win......congrats Allexis....lovely job on that performance in Poetic Voice, Tone & Format!
Your Bronze Winner earned 292.85 points....this Poet has been a stranger to the PO's lately, and when she comes back to visit, she is here to take a Trophy home with her when she leaves.....vibes, it is great to see you again....super job on your entry this Month....congrats!
Your HM's ( ARE ) in order..>>>
HM 1...289.2 Brief Complexity
HM 2...287.3 The Price of a Smile
HM 3... 284.4 Metal Bulley
This Month, we have added ( 2 ) Categories, recognized by your Host - Most Dramatic Theme & Most Heartfelt Theme -
Best Title: As the Sky Swallows the Crescent Moon
Most Creative Theme: Metal Bully
Most Dramatic Theme: Die To Perform
Best Use of Grammar: As the Sky Swallows the Crescent Moon
Most Heartfelt Theme: The Memory Wall
There you have it!
I want to take a moment to thank my Fellow Hosts & Judges....Tim & Kim -
Wolf was not able to complete his duty as Judge this Month as life does happen....thank you Wolf for the time you placed aside for the entries which you did read, review, critique and score....however, all and any of his scores are now void -
A HUGE Thank You to our Sponsors....this incredible event, which we call the PO' Contests, would not be possible without our SPONSORS!
Thank you for giving, so we could give back to you....blessings to each of you, as we all know how hard it is to give up your hard-earned points....but we assure you, we are here to make sure your points are usd wisely and accordingly to PO' Contest policies -
As most of you know, the PO' Contests are here to do everything in its' power to help another Poet to be encouraged, and to write better Poetry, while keeping their Poetic Voice & Format......as your Judges, we strive to do our best here, and we also encourage feedback on any comments you felt where unfair, confusing or just plain....Great!
Tim & Kim are dedicated to the written word, and I hope each of you take 20 seconds to send them a Thank You!
Thanks Judges!
In my Final Notes, I just want to say, this has been one of the finer POM Contests which we have Hosted in quite some time......you ALL did a wonderful job.....and just because you did not grab a Trophy, does not mean you lost, you are all winners here.....because you tried, and that is all we ever ask -
Blessings to each of you, and remember,
May Your Higher Power & the Power of Your Quill,
Always, Be Your Strength!
Bear & Judges -
Your scores from Xianaria are below..>>>
PEACE -
Xianaria:
2 days ago Hey Bear ~
Below are my scores for this weeks' POM! Some stand-outs, some in need of fine-tuning, but overall a pretty good turn-out!
Now it's time for a nap!
Best wishes to all,
Tim/Xianaria
White painted house
by Sonja
Title: 9
Flow: 9.5
Depth: 9
Theme: 7
Feelings: 9.5
Grammar: 9.75
Presentation: 8.5
Uncommonness: 8.5
Sit & Ponder Effect: 9
Ability to Follow Rules: 10
Total -- 89.75
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Rebel
by BluesMan
Title: 8.5
Flow: 9.75
Depth: 10
Theme: 9.5
Feelings: 9.5
Grammar: 9.75
Presentation: 8.5
Uncommonness: 9.25
Sit & Ponder Effect: 9.75
Ability to Follow Rules: 10
Total -- 94.25
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Die To Perform
by AllexisReed
Title: 10
Flow: 9.75
Depth: 9.5
Theme: 9.75
Feelings: 9.5
Grammar: 9.75
Presentation: 9.75
Uncommonness: 10
Sit & Ponder Effect: 9.5
Ability to Follow Rules: 10
Total -- 97.5
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Buffy The Vampire Player
by Bluebellbeauty
Title: 5
Flow: 9
Depth: 9.75
Theme: 9.5
Feelings: 9.75
Grammar: 9.75
Presentation: 9
Uncommonness: 8.5
Sit & Ponder Effect: 9.25
Ability to Follow Rules: 9.75
Total -- 89.25
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As The Sky Swallows The Crescent Moon.
by Black Narcissus
Title: 10
Flow: 9.75
Depth: 9.75
Theme: 9.75
Feelings: 9.75
Grammar: 9.75
Presentation: 9.75
Uncommonness: 9.75
Sit & Ponder Effect: 9.75
Ability to Follow Rules: 10
Total -- 98
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The Price of a Smile
by Rifkin
Title: 9.75
Flow: 9.75
Depth: 9.75
Theme: 9.5
Feelings: 9.75
Grammar: 10
Presentation: 9.75
Uncommonness: 9.5
Sit & Ponder Effect: 9.5
Ability to Follow Rules: 10
Total -- 97.25
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Metal Bully
by Sunshine Princess
Title: 9.75
Flow: 9.25
Depth: 10
Theme: 9.75
Feelings: 9.5
Grammar: 9.75
Presentation: 9
Uncommonness: 9.75
Sit & Ponder Effect: 9
Ability to Follow Rules: 10
Total -- 95.75
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The Memory Wall
by Tirrell
Title: 9
Flow: 9.5
Depth: 9.75
Theme: 9
Feelings: 9.75
Grammar: 9.25
Presentation: 9
Uncommonness: 8.75
Sit & Ponder Effect: 9.5
Ability to Follow Rules: 9.5
Total -- 93
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A voice In my mind
by Shenton
Title: 9.25
Flow: 9.5
Depth: 9.5
Theme: 8.5
Feelings: 9.25
Grammar: 9.5
Presentation: 9
Uncommonness: 8.5
Sit & Ponder Effect: 9.5
Ability to Follow Rules: 10
Total -- 92.5
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Taste of Tears
by willowwisp
Title: 9
Flow: 9.5
Depth: 9.25
Theme: 9
Feelings: 8
Grammar: 8.75
Presentation: 9.75
Uncommonness: 9
Sit & Ponder Effect: 8.75
Ability to Follow Rules: 9.75 (black border)
Total -- 90.75
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Greed
by Jake Summers
Title: 8
Flow: 9
Depth: 9
Theme: 9
Feelings: 7
Grammar: 8.5
Presentation: 9.75
Uncommonness: 9.5
Sit & Ponder Effect: 9.25
Ability to Follow Rules: 10
Total -- 89
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Leeway.......... finally !!!!!!!!!!
by vibes of heart
Title: 9.25
Flow: 9.75
Depth: 10
Theme: 9.5
Feelings: 10
Grammar: 9.75
Presentation: 9.75
Uncommonness: 9.25
Sit & Ponder Effect: 9.75
Ability to Follow Rules: 9.75 (colored border)
Total -- 96.75
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Peace at long last
by trekkergirl
Title: 8
Flow: 8
Depth: 10
Theme: 7
Feelings: 9.75
Grammar: 9.25
Presentation: 6
Uncommonness: 7
Sit & Ponder Effect: 9.25
Ability to Follow Rules: 9.5
Total -- 83.75
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Monstrosity
by Floorboards
Title: 8.5
Flow: 9
Depth: 9.25
Theme: 9.75
Feelings: 7.5
Grammar: 9.5
Presentation: 8
Uncommonness: 9.75
Sit & Ponder Effect: 8
Ability to Follow Rules: 10
Total -- 89.25
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~ Love Peace and True Liberty ... for the
Barrenness Soul ~
by everyone1
Title: 7
Flow: 8
Depth: 9
Theme: 7
Feelings: 9
Grammar: 9.25
Presentation: 6
Uncommonness: 6
Sit & Ponder Effect: 8.75
Ability to Follow Rules: 9.25
Total -- 79.25
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Fort stands aloof
by Venugopal
Title: 6
Flow: 8.5
Depth: 9
Theme: 9.25
Feelings: 6.5
Grammar: 9.75
Presentation: 9.5
Uncommonness: 9.5
Sit & Ponder Effect: 9.25
Ability to Follow Rules: 10
Total -- 87.27
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Brief Complexity
by goldenlocks
Title: 9.5
Flow: 10
Depth: 9.75
Theme: 9.5
Feelings: 9.5
Grammar: 9.5
Presentation: 9.75
Uncommonness: 9.25
Sit & Ponder Effect: 9.75
Ability to Follow Rules: 10
Total -- 96.5
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The Sunshine Goes Around
by longlife
Title: 8
Flow: 7.5
Depth: 9.5
Theme: 6
Feelings: 9.75
Grammar: 9.25
Presentation: 6
Uncommonness: 6
Sit & Ponder Effect: 9.25
Ability to Follow Rules: 10
Total -- 81.25
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Mirrored Emotions
by Gwenevere
Title: 6.5
Flow: 9.25
Depth: 9.5
Theme: 9.25
Feelings: 9.75
Grammar: 9.75
Presentation: 8
Uncommonness: 9.5
Sit & Ponder Effect: 9.5
Ability to Follow Rules: 9.75
Total -- 90.75
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In search of a sole mate
by Kiddy
Title: 6
Flow: 8.5
Depth: 9.75
Theme: 7
Feelings: 9
Grammar: 9.25
Presentation: 8.5
Uncommonness: 6.5
Sit & Ponder Effect: 8.5
Ability to Follow Rules: 10
Total -- 83
PEACE -
Contest Winners
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Giving up the ghost
Depart from this life• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
by vibes of heart 26 lines, 24 comments, on Mar 25 10:05 PM. In Contest, Thoughts
Bronze trophy winner
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At first,
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Soaking sea
carries tide,• Commented on by judge. [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Honorable mention
Entries [20]
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Strangling the willing at collars end,
dazzling those who stood quite firm,by Anu-Nataraj 23 lines, 10 comments, on Mar 25 2:07 PM. In Dark• Commented on by judge. -
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Crystalline structure,
not unlikeby willowwisp 31 lines, 11 comments, on Mar 25 6:36 PM• Commented on by judge. -
An ancient and bone weary man
sits alone within a dark and desolate hotel room.by trekkergirl 23 lines, 18 comments, on Mar 25 11:05 PM. In Contest• Commented on by judge. -
High on a hillock
Beckoning vicissitudes of historyby Venugopal 46 lines, 8 comments, on Mar 26 1:55 AM• Commented on by judge. -
The sunshine on your face can gleam like a blaze of fire in the night .
The happiness you show will reveal a happiness to others around yoby longlife 24 lines, 13 comments, on Mar 26 11:04 AM• Commented on by judge. -
Shivering, I wait expectantly
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Different are the sizes
Climb up and downby Kiddy 29 lines, 6 comments, on Mar 28 1:08 PM• Commented on by judge.
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Hi,
This contest has been added to the spotlight. Good luck!
Kari
Activity Leader
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HEKATE MY NAME IS MR T. CAN I ENTER?
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Line Count
I have exactly 23 lines. I think the line counter is messed up. Just thought I would bring it to your attention.
Thanks
Jake -
Attention Poets & Judges -
Hello Poets
Just a reminder.....if you pull your work from a PO' Contest after a Read, Review, Critique & Score, you will be banned from future PO's....no exceptions......as we have this Rule in place for a reason -
We ask that you leave your work in place for several reasons....ie:
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2. Past Reference to Reviews -
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4. Past Reference for adjustments/ modifications to your Critiques -
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Thank you,
Bear -
http://allpoetry.com/board/topic/268606163 -
Excuse me...
But are you trying to say, that, now that a judge has even read my poem..I am not allowed to remove it...or I am banned? I don't see where, if it hasn't been commented on...what difference it would make...
Seems rules are added to this contest, on a whim...
perhaps you'll do me the favor of removing my poem...or will that ban me also?
If this comment goes away...so will I >>>AND my poem, although I doubt I have a chance at winning now that I have expressed myself...just a bad habit I have when something irks me!
Thanks for listening
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...you have just answered your own question -
....and what it seems about adding Rules on a whim here....you are sadly mistaken.....and you are most welcome to remove your own poem if your are not satisfied with the way the PO' Contests are run, it does not take me to do that.....and as far as winnning after expressing yourself....you make assumptions of my intentions as a Judge and Host....please do not do so, as I consider myself a fair and unbiased Judge.....God bless,
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Thank you for clearing this up...
And just to clear things up here...I NEVER ASS u-me anything...I may presume things...but not assume..
Big difference!
Thanks again...still don't understand but glad you still will judge fairly...
willow
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If I may, in all fairness as a judge in this PO ~
I, personally, have "viewed" most (if not all) new entries --
this does NOT mean, however, that I have read it. I take a quick look to see if the entry has followed the basic rules (Author Notes, background, etc) & then send EVERYBODY a copy of the rules & suggestions (as listed on this page) so that all have a checklist to work with before we comment/judge. I do not consider a "view" as an actual read.
All judging is based on a criteria that has been established since the inception of this contest, and therefore does not allow for personal bias. Our scores are based on 10 separate categories per entry, x 4 judges (this PO', anyway).
We do thank you for entering and hope you keep your poem in the contest. Let's keep in mind that there is a 3-month Silver membership up for grabs (thanks to AP's owner, Kevin!), so every entry will be given an equal and unbiased chance at the Gold.
Thanks again, and let's all have a good time & an enjoyable contest!
~ Tim
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So if it is viewed...it's okay to pull it...
without the "fear" of being banned? lol....
dazed and confused but staying to see how it is scored!
Thanks....I always have fun!
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That's Bear's call...
For me, I know that I only glance until I am ready to read and score.
But please, don't pull it!
~ Tim
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1. Can I enter a poem like less than 23 lines like 12 are they accepted ?
2. If I deleted/removed the poem from the contest after the contest is over will I be banned ? if yes will be banned from AP or Banned to enter in future POM contests ?
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No....& yes -
Rules are there for a reason....too many Poets with, he said, she said, and then pulling work after getting mad, and then we USED to allow them the re-enter their work....and THEN, we got flack from other Poets saying we were breaking our own Rules.....and Judges having to settle arguements, etc....we hope you understand,
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1. Can I enter a poem like less than 23 lines like 12 are they accepted ?
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... Just posted the first version... gotta go to hospital for medical review. It's already 2 weeks overdue... 
... dunno if I may be lucky enough to have a second look at my write for an edit when I come back from hospital....
Kiddy Saddy
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When did I become a judge, and why was I not asked first? I'm horrible at judging and I would not be the type of judge you would want... I read and if I like it fine, but I don't judge on all of those stipulations, because then I would be a hypocrite cuz I suck at all of that stuff. Just saying...
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You became a Judge when you placed in the Top 3 Spots in last weeks POW Contest....it is required of all Winners -
We do not ask you to be the BEST Judge....all we ask is that you be a part of the PO's and do your best -
Whether or not you suck at Judging, is not the point.....taking the time to be a part of the Judging panel is, as we rotate Judges and try to give each Poet (Winner), a chance to see what it takes to run the PO' Contests -
.....and yes, if you think I would not want your type of judging, you are mistaken....we encourage a Poets own personal style of reading, reviewing, critiquing and scoring writes in the PO' Contests.....just don't curse anyone out or insult them, and you'll be fine
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if you really suck...then judge...please...maybe I would stand a chance at winning!
UGH...but then ......I would have to judge too......lol....
have fun anyway!
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Attention Poets!
We strongly suggest, do NOT pull your work from a PO' Contest...it will ban you from ever joining us again....there is an explanation at the bottom of the Contest page in response to Shuberths questions....as well as on the PO' Contest Groups Page..>>>>
http://allpoetry.com/board/topic/268606163
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PS From what I have seen, all of you are doing great..a few areas of concern....but not bad....and once a Judge has touched your work....NO EDITING!
..hang in there!
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Well my sweet friend.
I know of at least.. two poems.. I will not be deleting.. The one here, and the one that won Bronze a couple of weeks past. Sounds like this time around. things have been out of hand.
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Bear falls to his furry knees.....Oh My.....someone who actually understands
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Well, if all would think. I am sure, many will see it.
For if it is written down. Then one can not claim otherwise.
Not to mention, You my friend do a great job with these contests.
I am honoured to be allowed to enter them.
For without you, there would be no 'PO' contests..
and so no need for the prizes you do give out.
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Make that 2 who understands. I think you do a wonderful job with the contests...and I always mess up my poems! If I did not want to be judged, then I would not enter a contest. I also appreciate critique...it helps me grow as a poet. So...many thanks to you Bear and all those who judge.
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Capitalization
I noticed some suggestions how to capitalize the poems titles. Here is a link for all those who need it and maybe could be added as a part of PO rules:
http://www.writers.com/tips_titles.html
For all those who don't have a time to read is, here is an excerpt of it:
The U.S. Government Printing Office Style Manual offers one easy style: "Capitalize all words in titles of publications and documents, except a, an, the, at, by, for, in, of, on, to, up, and, as, but, it, or, and nor." I guess that's about what I learned in first grade.
and another useful link:
http://www.clarityworksonline.com/articles/working-with-words/working-with-capitalization
and this one:
http://www.eths.k12.il.us/manual_of_form_and_style/capitalization.html
But, in poetry poets could go over this rules and do not need to capitalize any letter but must follow this "rule" in the whole poem, from the title to the last line.
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I am so glad you posted those sites. That will really help me.
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Hello Sonja
Excellent work here.....I did as you suggested..>>>
http://allpoetry.com/board/topic/268643321
...it is now officially part of the PO's Rules
Blessings,
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hey there all judges.... a very small but sincerely heartfelt thanks you note for all.. i feel very happy and honored to have won a bronze in this contest.... especially when i had not written for 6-7 months at a stretch!!! this has motivated me enough to do better!!! thanks a ton!!!
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Thanks, Bear, Xianaria, and paloszoo, for your comments, very much appreciated. Congratulations to the winners!
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You're welcome Alex.....thanks for your support & Sponsorship
Bear -
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Thanks to all of the judges...
I appreciate the HM!
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Nice job
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