...but I'm real picky about what I don't like.
ENTER:
Almost any form of poetry from the most stringent constructions to poetic prose. Vernacular, onomatopoeia and non-English words and phrases familiar to most well-read English speakers are fine.
ENTER:
Almost any form of poetry from the most stringent constructions to poetic prose. Vernacular, onomatopoeia and non-English words and phrases familiar to most well-read English speakers are fine.
No chatspeak abbreviations. No dirty pretty. No images or illustrations.
No less than 40 words
No more than 400 words
No more than 400 words
Light colored, plain backgrounds
Large, dark fonts
Large, dark fonts
If you enter a pre-write, make sure it conforms to the presentation required for this contest.
Do NOT Enter:
Poems already entered in other open contests
Love poems
Emo or Angst poetry
Poetry about bringing physical or psychological harm to oneself or others
Religious or anti-religious poetry (Respectful, incidental references to spirituality are fine, but not positive or negative focus on the Deity or faith.)
Political poetry (No references to political parties or personages even by insinuation.)
Dark fantasy (Poems dark in mood are fine, but not kinky, bloody, gross, horror or anime based poetry.)
Erotica (References to the generally sensual nature of humanity are fine, but not descriptions or innuendo of explicit sexual acts.)
Poems which include profane or vulgar expletives (Strong language is fine, but only in contexts where the basic meanings of words are used.)
The contest is marked Adult. Please display your maturity with respect for others.
Love poems
Emo or Angst poetry
Poetry about bringing physical or psychological harm to oneself or others
Religious or anti-religious poetry (Respectful, incidental references to spirituality are fine, but not positive or negative focus on the Deity or faith.)
Political poetry (No references to political parties or personages even by insinuation.)
Dark fantasy (Poems dark in mood are fine, but not kinky, bloody, gross, horror or anime based poetry.)
Erotica (References to the generally sensual nature of humanity are fine, but not descriptions or innuendo of explicit sexual acts.)
Poems which include profane or vulgar expletives (Strong language is fine, but only in contexts where the basic meanings of words are used.)
The contest is marked Adult. Please display your maturity with respect for others.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on October 15
- Rewards: Gold: 750, Silver: 500, Bronze: 250
- Final notes: Thanks to all who entered the contest. There is marvelous variety among the entrants from light humor to the harrowing drama of daunting human experience. The finalists are those poems to which I reacted most strongly for their content and/or structure and form. This contest is about what I like, but each of you have your own tastes which are at least as valid as mine. I encourage you to read all the entries and find those which most stimulate your hearts and minds.
Contest Winners
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It was early in the morning and the sun was still in bed
But a thought was most insistent ringing deep inside of my head• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
palingenesis new birth; reincarnation; second creation• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
- Error: Unable to find finalist item 5740451, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Entries [15]
1 - 15 of 15
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I tripped over my bottom jaw
and fell in love with herby apropos 47 lines, 1 comment, on Oct 8 1:23 AM• Commented on by judge. -
The sun bore her beauty in it’s womb as the moon blessed her silent resolve to bring light into darkened places. Her delicate fingers becam• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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They were the wondering boys
Filtered like pulp beneath the sand• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
"You'll never take the gang out of me."
- Lars & the Bastardsby Mango Memories 20 lines, 14 comments, on Oct 7 6:32 AM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
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They meddle and they mix, to make your life better, but little do they know, that with each and every letter; they tear down this castle made of cards so no longer can the bards, boldly sing their song, and write of heroes, lby Hypocritical Oath 4 lines, 2 comments, on Apr 26 3:56 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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impossible to condone
is my hearts silenceby dewfall 85 lines, 2 comments, on Nov 27 7:10 AM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
A full moon is hanging high in the sky;
Time on the clock 3:39,by deepmindedpoet001 38 lines, 1 comment, on Oct 8 8:22 AM• Commented on by judge.
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Comments
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Holy cow P-man, I think you just disqualified all of my poetry in your do not list...
I'm not sure now what WOULD qualify. 
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I've read more of your work than I have commented on. From what I've seen, I'm pretty sure you've got a whole stack from which you could randomly select a qualified entry that would have a better than average shot at finishing in the money, er, points.
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My problem is once i write 'em, i forget 'em. I'll look at the titles and go Huh? What's that about?
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Oh, humor without cursing or limericks.
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i HAD TO DELETE MINE. iT WAS A LOVE POEM :-( i WENT TO RE-ENTER, BUT THEN i REALIZED IT WAS CLOSED *SAD*
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The contest closed early because it filled up. A couple have been pulled, so it is momentarily open again. Go! Go! Go!
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I'm in!!!!
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