This contest is for the following poets ONLY:
Summer Daze
Nickelspring
CitrineSunrise
sideways hourglass
Naridill
crivanea
AliceinPoetryLand
Guest Entry: Griswold
For this round you are each required to complete the exact same task:
you are to write a trilogy of 3 poems on the same page, with a continuation of theme throughout. you are to write 1 Rondelet, 1 Rondel and 1 Rondeau.
Example piece:
To simply be.
I.
Such longing speaks
in hidden corners of my mind;
such longing speaks
in each syllable that I seek ~
in words of poems that I can find
to clutch my soul...forever bind,
such longing speaks.
II.
Oh how my heart sings to rejoice, to dance
on delicate wings that flutter to fly,
in every breath and every sigh,
to dream of true love and such sweet romance.
And fate beckons hope to just take a chance,
as promise of love shines 'neath sapphire sky;
oh how my heart sings to rejoice, to dance
on delicate wings that flutter to fly.
Essence is captured in each fleeting glance
as spirit soars free in each hungered cry
and faith echoes on kissed winds to espy
miracles of trust, touched feelings entranced.
Oh how my heart sings, to rejoice...to dance.
III.
To simply be, in silence found
in secret's wish, to us surround;
where words are stilled in quiet eyes
to hide behind this old disguise,
as feelings glow without a sound.
Such urges surge to here dumbfound,
as future looms to swoon...resound
and promise lingers, here defies
to simply be...
Mutual thoughts so tightly bound,
amazing selves to here astound;
passion cherishes precious prize
in wordless whispers and speechless sighs,
in love soon sought, etched so profound.
To simply be...
© 2008 Laura Lamarca, All rights reserved.
Theme is of your own deciding...you have 5 days to complete this challenge.
Good luck!
laura, Pamela & Hetha.
Update:: contest has been extended by 3 days. this could quite well change again, so please check back regularly.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on November 16
- Rewards: Gold: 750, Silver: 300, Bronze: 150
- Final notes: Whew...lol that was a long round!
scores: (Hettie+Pamela=xxx)
CitrineSunrise - 115+115=230
Nickelspring - 115+112=227
AliceInPoetryland - 114+109=223
sideways hourglass - 112+110=222
Naridill - 110+110=220
Summer Daze - 107+106=213
crivanea - 105+103=208
Griswold(Guest entry) - 109+80=189
crivanea, unfortunately you scored least on the rubric this round and are therefore eliminated from the competition. the judges and i have enjoyed watching you grow each and every round - your poetic voice is unique and should be shared often. thank you, not only for your participation, but also for the gentleness you have brought to this challenge.
Well done to everyone who made it to Round 11, it'll be posted shortly...congrats to the top 3.
Thank you Pamela and Hettie, I wouldnt cope without you at times.
if i've missed anything, sorry...but it's too bad so sad. lol
laura.
Contest Winners
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by AliceinPoetryLand 49 lines, 15 comments, on Nov 8 6:41 AM. In Contest, Forms(Rondelet, Rondel, Rondeau) Ultimate La La Challenge
Bronze trophy winner
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by Summer Daze 52 lines, 16 comments, on Nov 7 9:30 AM• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
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Oh my.
This shall be INTERESTING!
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I think this is my round to get eliminated, but I will do my best.
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this shan't do...
pessimism must be left in the AP lobby. you can do this...& we both know it too. rise up bro...rise up & meet it.
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okayyy will do.
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Oh; this is why I won Gold - so the kick outta the contest wouldn't blow me away with these forms
Can I ask for a prompt?
I have not much inspiration.
Or I guess I could look on deviantart for picture or something..
I am still getting over the heart attack from Gold and now I think I just fainted at this one. Good job! Keeping me on my toes, or off them
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when there's no given prompt, one would do best to take it from within.
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Hi tootsie. This sounds like another interesting challenge. Of course I have a question. Can we write these three poems in any order we choose huh huh huh????
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does it stipulate anywhere that you can't?
i love how you always ask, i love how you always wish to push the forms to their limits and manipulate them as your own - it's how i write form too, by taking great liberties with them.
so go on Mrs Creative...butcher them
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Thank you for the honour of bronze and best wishes to all in the next round
Crivanea, you have grown so much in this challenge and your writing is wonderful. My best to you in all your writing
Gaylene
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Thank you for your kind words It is both a challenge and a satisfying award for me to compete with some of the best on AP.
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Thank you so much for hosting. Thank you judges for putting up with us. Thank you for helping me step out of my comfort zone. Good luck to all future contestants.
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you're very welcome. the pleasure has been all ours.
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We have formed a little family here and it is so hard to see anyone leave now. Thank you for this interesting challenge and for the gold trophy. I can't wait to see what lies in store for us next.
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