I hosted a couple of contests like this as quickies but for this one I would like only quality poetry to be entered so please take your time if you need to.
RULES:
20-100 words (preferably on the shorter side of that)
Freeverse
left-aligned
prompt:
Write an everyday moment; a snippet of your life made poetry.
It can be anything: think simplicity.
I want to read everyday moments turned into profound thoughts.
examples:
http://oldpoetry.com/opoem/10701-Charles-Bukowski-I-Met-A-Genius
http://oldpoetry.com/opoem/10494-Richard-Brautigan-30-Cents--Two-Transfers--Love
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on November 19
- Rewards: Gold: 1000, Silver: 150, Bronze: 50, Honorable mention: 3 people
- Final notes: I am impressed! excellent contest. thanks.
Contest Winners
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Entries [24]
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Her boyfriend.
My ex• Commented on by judge. -
I saw a child smile today
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by Emmyb 58 lines, 20 comments, on Oct 29 6:32 AM. In My own style, Contemporary, Life, Love, Personal• Commented on by judge.
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I awoke early this morn
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winters chill
shivers my bonesby Br0kEn WiNgS 6 lines, 3 comments, on Oct 28 9:26 PM. In Thoughts• Viewed by judge. -
Triffling Niggas!by GinaDiamond 5 lines, 3 comments, on Nov 19 3:46 AM. In Life Disrespect pain personal Love• Commented on by judge.
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yesterday,
staring myself in the• Viewed by judge. -
by simply logan 14 lines, 7 comments, on Oct 27 9:14 PM• Commented on by judge.
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Stairs taken 2 at a time,
descending to the bottom rungby belles-lettres 22 lines, on Oct 28 9:29 PM• Viewed by judge. -
Thoughts numb
movement sleep deprivedby Layne 32 lines, 6 comments, on Nov 1 2:25 PM• Commented on by judge. -
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Comments
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Damn you for having a contest when my "poetic brain" is thick as mud.
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ooh this is already popular
but i am taking my time. glad to see i have the opportunity to enter one!

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yes, please take your time...I will re-open the contest if it fills before your entry is complete.
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Thanks for the Hm Matty! Great contest, great entries.




