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Since Plautus is dead...

Ignore the title, it has nothing to do with this contest. I just like Plautus' comedies.

Of course, he has some apt quotes for poetry, such as,

"It is easier to begin well than to finish well."

Now, with that in mind we move on to the rules:

1. I want poetry in a form. I don't care which form, just put it in the AN (authors notes).

2. At least minimal imagery, and poetic devices are a must.

3. Remember, if you can't impress me with your intellect, baffle me with your bulls***.

4. I guess that's it.

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on April 19
  • Rewards: Gold: 900, Silver: 500, Bronze: 300, Honorable mention: 3 people
  • Final notes:
    Well, as this was my first contest, I truly aprreciate all the entries. I wish more people would follow the rules but c'est la vie. This contest was rather difficult to judge, especially between the finalists. Thanks again.

Contest Winners

  1. Dreaming in Red
    by reckless abandon 18 lines, 13 comments, on Mar 3 6:55 PM. In Interlocking Rubaiyat, Contest, Thoughts
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  2. There Are Palm Trees Exploding Everywhere
    And so I’m once again reading Dylan’s ‘Tarantula’
    and as kamakazi pilots attack a Tang landscape in
    by marc creamore 73 lines, 14 comments, on Apr 4 2:47 PM. In Humor, Nonsense, Weird
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  3. Deception
    Poem I wrote that is meant to be deeply analysed.
    by Moses.Reid 70 lines, 3 comments, on Oct 27 4:04 PM 2008. In Love, Pain, Sad, Tragedy
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  4. An Explaination Of A Good Book
    Lines on a page: a freak swirl of ink hitting the mind of a reader.
    A calligraphy of dreams put into writing.
    by Oh.My.Juliet 21 lines, 48 comments, on Jan 17 11:02 AM. In Hope, My own style, Romance, Self, Family, Freewrite, Personal., My life, Friendship
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  5. Aprille
    What paradise exists that is not here
    hand in hand and soul in soul with me
    and what eternity do you desire
    by billpoet 41 lines, 164 comments, on Mar 20 10:36 PM 2007
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  6. The Timekeeper
    by Razzberry 41 lines, 42 comments, on Jul 4 7:05 PM 2005. In Dark, Life
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]

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  • emericagreen708
    April 7
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    Deluge Passing By

    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.
    Sitting in the cold, staring into space, not even the summer rain can wash the smile of your face. Im shivering, my warmth left long ago, you were my campfire in this heartbreaking snow. Its stuck in my chest and the words dont come out, if only you knew how badly this feels..., its spreading to the corners and babe its breaking the seals, you shouldve killed me last time we were together, the suffering continues except im without you today.
    Memories are such strong things they just never fade away, Remeber when we were one? Remember when we said forever? Rememeber how strong we were together?
    My pulse races on but my heartbeat has slowed, from the corners of your lips to the pupils in your eyes i love everything about you, why do you have to make my dreams cry?
    Ill just sit here strong and bold, and watch my sorrow unfold.
    Where were you when i needed you most? you left me like a virus you were the most devestating host.
    Still im left scarred today from your destruction and what is it you have to say?, just keep on walking forward so i can see your footsteps fade away.
    I just dont know whats wrong with me, you left me blind, but how can i still see?
    Broken down and pushed around i think my tears need rest, you were my world but i guess im just a pessimist, so keep flowing the words from your Sharpened tounge, while i see the true you and your insides come undone, I know you, The Real You, Your Pretending and its not impressing anyone.
    Why am I the outcast and a creep? An empty shelf,where the lions sleep? Always on the edge of my seat, while your selling yourself on the streets.
    Just sleep warm at home tonight cause , i want to belong somewhere and i want someone in my arms.
    So ill just cover myelf in these sulken blankets and wrap myself in this broken mirror and just dream consoladated dreams for all of the world to see.