I am hungry for some really good, dark poetry. So...
your word prompt is:
totem
Do not use it in your title.
Make the poem dark - however:
No cutting, suicide, death or use of the word crimson.
I want a gothic, rich feel/tone.
Gothic - not emo, kiddies.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gothic_fiction
Bring these elements into the poem, mmkay?
Free verse preferred.
Please use plain backgrounds, left align, and spell-check.
And, take your time. I won't be closing early.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on July 15
- Rewards: Gold: 400, Silver: 100, Bronze: 50, Honorable mention: 2 people
- Final notes: I was hoping for some entries that really understood what I was seeking and the challenge was met. I had to add 2 HMs as I could not rightly leave them out.
So major shout outs to the top 3 but congrats to the top 5, and if you have not read them - do so.
Each shines in its own way and touched me - thank you so much for your time and effort.
Contest Winners
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Fire of Mid-Summer's Dark Tides
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by amaranthine lover 34 lines, 3 comments, on Jul 8 9:52 PM. In Contest, Abstract, noguest
Honorable mention
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Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
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There is an edge to my page
Returning from a curl of fireby Oleander 27 lines, 2 comments, on Jun 29 3:37 PM• Viewed by judge. -
It's like the last moments of my life >_<by bladesofblood 12 lines, 2 comments, on Jul 3 2:37 PM. In Pain, Sad, Dark, Angst, Depression, Teenage thinking, Escape• Commented on by judge.
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my twisted soul reaches out for you, Diablo,
darknes rips over my blinded eyes,• Commented on by judge.
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sounds cool, but i'm gonna reserve my spot just to make sure i got my spot in this.
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Do you have any length requirements? Forms, free verse, prose? You've peaked my muse's attention.
I like your prompt. 
~Hettie
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Free verse is preferred but prose or form is perfectly ok! As I want a rich feel, I would think it should be a decent length but if you can do a gothic, rich feel in a short poem, thats fine too!
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dokie okie I will see what my muse can come up with and be back soon,( I hope) Thank you.
~Hettie
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Sounds great! Yes, I'll be there. Thank you for running this interesting contest, I wish you (and all your entrants) all the best!!
Peace & hugs,
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Just an amazing theme that awoke something in me...
And I can't give enough thanks! I really do see my poem
as a short story and hope to pick-up the thread and extend
it soon. I experienced bliss in creativity writing for you.
In appreciation, Blue
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