FOR MEMBERS OF HUGH WYLES FAVOURITES GROUP ONLY.
King Hugh wrote to me, "One must be a dreamer to be a poet."
Dreams come to us not only in sleep, but as inspirations and goals in life. Dreams are a refuge and comfort, a mark to aim for. Sometimes our dreams fail and we need new ones.
Please give us poems about daydreams, describing the ideal place and circumstances that you would like to make real.
Although I may not be present at the end of the contest, King Hugh assures me that the contest will be run in a consistent and orderly manner. Best wishes to all of you, and good luck! Margaret
1. No black backgrounds, please.
2. Rhyming poems are preferred.
3. Up to two entries per Author. Pre-writes are/are welcome!
4. This Contest is now open until 22nd of month when it will close for voting.
5. All entrants must vote for their pick of first, second or third place, stating names of authors, within 48 hours of closing, ie. By 24th. month. Please send your vote by IM to huguenauties only. Entrants may not vote for their own entry.
5a.Any entrant who fails to vote by 24th, will forfeit their points.
6. Officials may enter but cannot win or vote. Their entries will include "NON-ENTRY" in the title and are not included in the voting.
7. This contest is NOT anonymous. Please sign your name at the end of each entry.
King Hugh wrote to me, "One must be a dreamer to be a poet."
Dreams come to us not only in sleep, but as inspirations and goals in life. Dreams are a refuge and comfort, a mark to aim for. Sometimes our dreams fail and we need new ones.
Please give us poems about daydreams, describing the ideal place and circumstances that you would like to make real.
Although I may not be present at the end of the contest, King Hugh assures me that the contest will be run in a consistent and orderly manner. Best wishes to all of you, and good luck! Margaret
1. No black backgrounds, please.
2. Rhyming poems are preferred.
3. Up to two entries per Author. Pre-writes are/are welcome!
4. This Contest is now open until 22nd of month when it will close for voting.
5. All entrants must vote for their pick of first, second or third place, stating names of authors, within 48 hours of closing, ie. By 24th. month. Please send your vote by IM to huguenauties only. Entrants may not vote for their own entry.
5a.Any entrant who fails to vote by 24th, will forfeit their points.
6. Officials may enter but cannot win or vote. Their entries will include "NON-ENTRY" in the title and are not included in the voting.
7. This contest is NOT anonymous. Please sign your name at the end of each entry.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on November 24
- Rewards: Gold: 500, Silver: 150, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 3 people
- Final notes: As MargaretG is in transit (in Canada) with only intermittent access to Internet, she has asked me to close her contest for her. I am happy to do so because it was a good subject which attracted many fine entries.
It was sad that Masterblaster, whose entry "A Dream within a Dream" had gained highest points,failed to register a vote even though I extended the time and sent reminders. She therefore forfeited her points and placing in the contest. Congratulations to Catz, Angelica and Maureen who therefore win the top awards.
Congratulations also to Blushfulmoon, Heathcore and Pixiestix who won Honourable Mention over
many highly commendable entries. Thanks to all who entered - as dreamers, you have shown yourselves to be fine poets.
On Voting in Huguenauties Contests.
Some Huguenauties, I have learned of late,
will not join our contests or participate
‘coz if they ‘get in the boat’, they as entrants have to vote
and they tell me that’s the bit that they most hate.
But to exercise your judgement is a skill
which it’s worthwhile to develop if you will.
You will very quickly find that it sharpens up your mind
and to find you picked the winners is a thrill.
Please don’t vote just for those persons you like best
or the ones you’d like to host the next contest.
Choose, for better or for worse, what you think’s the better verse
or the ones which, as you read them, most impressed.
When you’ve judged them all, you’ll find before you know it,
that you’ve suddenly become a better poet.
So why not join the fun if you haven’t yet begun
and try entering our next – or will you blow it ??
Hugh Wyles, November 24th.2009.
Contest Winners
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My soul doth fly through volumed air
Among expanse of eagle's wing• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Honorable mention
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In maple shade the cooling breeze
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The sky is blue, the lawns are smooth and green,
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by masterblaster 33 lines, 9 comments, on Nov 1 9:33 AM• Commented on by judge.
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We strolled along the warm, white sand
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Love the moment,
embracing it fully,by Aesthete2000 63 lines, 70 comments, on Oct 12 5:18 AM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
I will remember the poppies, and where they grew.
A beautiful day, the South Downs Way and the view.by Pattiboo 11 lines, 18 comments, on Nov 4 11:41 AM
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The chilly air had invoked
shivers, till the fire was stoked,by masterblaster 63 lines, 13 comments, on Nov 1 4:24 AM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
In hospital, I once did dream
departed loved ones there did seem• Commented on by judge. -
You are my past, present and future• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Great idea for a contest, Margaret! I see you have three entries already. This should be interesting!
♥ Maureen
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excellent
This is a great idea for a contest..........
I haven't been feeling good at all but will try to get a poem in for this contest...if not hope you all understand..
Hugs
Susan~~~~
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yeah~
I just saw we could enter a pre write
Thank goodness...that I can handle LOL
Thanks for having the pre write poem allowed
Hugs
Susan~~~
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Thank You
Thank you for the honorable mention in the contest
Thank heavens for the pre writes LOL
Congrats to all the other winners as well
Hugs
Susan~~~~
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Thank you for the Bronze trophy. I really appreciate it.
CONGRATULATIONS to all those who won a trophy.
♥ Maureen
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