I know a lot of us write about things that aren't how we really feel or we dive into a different part of ourselves to write and we produce something that isn't really, us. I know I do. I have several poems about loss of love and depression and death when in reality, I've only had one relationship (and we're still together), I'm one of the happiest people I know, and I've never been to a funeral.
So this contest is simple. Write a poem about yourself. Tell me who you are, what you like to do, what you're life's like, your dreams and aspirations, your fears, what make you, you. I'm not looking for personal information or anything, all I want is a poem that sounds true, not fake stuff that we writers are known for creating. I don't care what it's about as long as it's about you and it's real (now I know that I won't know what is real or not but I just want something geniune).
Rules (I know they're annoying but please abide by them):
1. No text talk.
2. No STiCkY CapS
3. Please, please capitalize "I" when you're talking about yourself
4. You can rhyme but don't force it because then it just sounds bad
5. No adult material (sorry, can't view it and don't want to)
6. Explore the inner workings of yourself
7. Have fun!
Enjoy and I can't wait to see what you've guys got.
~Des
So this contest is simple. Write a poem about yourself. Tell me who you are, what you like to do, what you're life's like, your dreams and aspirations, your fears, what make you, you. I'm not looking for personal information or anything, all I want is a poem that sounds true, not fake stuff that we writers are known for creating. I don't care what it's about as long as it's about you and it's real (now I know that I won't know what is real or not but I just want something geniune).
Rules (I know they're annoying but please abide by them):
1. No text talk.
2. No STiCkY CapS
3. Please, please capitalize "I" when you're talking about yourself
4. You can rhyme but don't force it because then it just sounds bad
5. No adult material (sorry, can't view it and don't want to)
6. Explore the inner workings of yourself
7. Have fun!
Enjoy and I can't wait to see what you've guys got.
~Des
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on April 21
- Rewards: Gold: 500, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 5 people
- Final notes: Thanks to everyone for entering my contest. I picked poems that I thought best reflected the topic and what I found enjoyable and good and well-written. Congrats to the winners (ps after the honorable mentions I didn't reorder people so it just means you were on the finalist's list) Thanks again!
Contest Winners
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I am the sunset that you missed The night the moon forgot• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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I'm that girl.
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A biotechnolgist by profession
Poetry was something I chanced onby rinzurajan 38 lines, 14 comments, on Mar 11 6:20 AM. In PERSONAL, THOUGHTS, OTHER, RHYMING POETRY
Honorable mention
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Am I glass?
if you touch me will I crack?by The-punk-princess 13 lines, 5 comments, on Nov 20 4:17 PM 2008. In Freewrite, Pain, Sadness Honorable mention
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I am a devoted daydreamer, fantasizing about the unfathomable, the unattainable.
I am a fibber and a story teller, I lie to make some love me, to others to ascertain hate.by I am Infamy 18 lines, 1 comment, on Apr 7 5:43 PM• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
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And one year she came along
a girl on the cardby NightshadeNymph 60 lines, 3 comments, on Feb 15 4:07 PM 2006. In Personal• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
Too loud to talk
Too quiet to get alongby explain.everything 44 lines, 3 comments, on Apr 6 9:39 PM. In angst, life, free verse, teen, thoughts• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
I Am
Winner come latelyby andrew houtman 25 lines, 27 comments, on Apr 7 12:51 PM• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
by starlight--x 25 lines, 1 comment, on Jan 8 11:09 AM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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Nothing more than the flesh I wear
and nothing less than the words I say.• Commented on by judge. [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
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Forced decisions,
upon ones heartby Horrific Hollis 9 lines, 6 comments, on Apr 3 10:46 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Kathaleen Kasper: noun;• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by VelvetWings 14 lines, 27 comments, on Mar 7 8:07 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by Nostalgic Moon 25 lines, 12 comments, on Aug 17 9:10 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by Note The Sarcasm 20 lines, 4 comments, on Apr 6 9:43 PM. In Personal• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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angel licked cherriesby Emmyb 16 lines, 15 comments, on Mar 17 7:47 AM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Im the shadow in your thoughts, im the echo of your sceam, im the wave crashing at your feet, im the satisfaction of your deepest fears, im the chills on your spine, i wish i was something brighter if only we could shine.
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i. The difference between between
the hours spent thinking about what I want to doby Between My Ears 62 lines, 1 comment, on Apr 7 4:14 PM• Commented on by judge. -
…This is where the City begins for me.
The ever-awake heart pumps blood to C.T.by Doug Cavers 19 lines, 6 comments, on Apr 12 12:45 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
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I hate that my heart raced
while yours was[stood] still.by Poet.m.not 13 lines, 3 comments, on Apr 16 5:36 PM• Commented on by judge. -
I would be the first to tell you,
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I’ve gone eighteen rounds with Life
A boxing match I cannot winby mackereth 51 lines, 9 comments, on Mar 26 7:05 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
I pooped myself once
As if you'd really wanted to knowby Big Scrive 59 lines, 1 comment, on Apr 19 9:15 AM• Commented on by judge. -
Mirror mirror on the wall,
Am I the fattest of them all?by Suteishiijein 33 lines, 15 comments, on Apr 19 5:43 PM. In anorexia• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Mind if I reserve? I've been trying to get this in black and white for a while and just reading the above has given me a couple more ideas.
Pretty please?
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Go right ahead. Just please make sure you fill that spot by the end ofthe contest. I don't mind at all. Hope you get back some of your inspiration. ~Des
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awesome contest!
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I'm glad you like it. I'm more of a novelist than a poet to for me, I've always made everything up. It's easier for me that way. I'm glad I'm not the only one too. ~Des
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good luck to everyone i just submitted mine called Mirror Mirror
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