For this contest, enter a poem that "jingles" and has a message for the public. Since it is for the public, do not enter any erotic or otherwise adult poems, and no profanity is allowed.
Rules:
1. It must include rhyme.
2. It must have a form: (30 bonus points will be awarded to poems receiving a trophy from this contest that also uses the form seen below.)
3. It must not exceed 20 lines; I'd prefer less.
4. No erotica. No adult content. No profanity.
Creativity is welcomed. Humor is welcomed. Any rhyming form is welcomed. Have fun writing a public service announcement jingle!
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The following is just my example...your jingles will be much better, yes?
I wrote this poem for an AP class, Gentle Introduction to Short Form Poetry. You can use another form, but here is the idea for example:
Public Service Health Announcement Poems are written in 3 lines of rhyming iambic tetrameter and a fourth line in iambic trimeter. Preferably it comes in 2 stanzas so the 4th lines can rhyme. (Note: I was corrected that my example below is written in trimeter with an anapaest to end each line. I am new to meter, so I can't be strict in that area when judging...I am just interested in enjoying your talented entries!)
(If the end rhymes are feminine, you can sing it to the tune of The Addams Family theme song)
Don't be Contagious
You're out, about and sneezing.
You know it's not too pleasing;
you must become appeasing
to people that you meet.
Don't want your germs invading
like waterfalls cascading,
so handshakes don't be trading;
no kisses when you greet.
http://allpoetry.com/class/show/Gentle%20Introduction%20to%20Short%20Form%20Poetry
The above link is just a plug for this and all AP classes. They are informative, fun, and if completed, one gets a shiny blue trophy.
Rules:
1. It must include rhyme.
2. It must have a form: (30 bonus points will be awarded to poems receiving a trophy from this contest that also uses the form seen below.)
3. It must not exceed 20 lines; I'd prefer less.
4. No erotica. No adult content. No profanity.
Creativity is welcomed. Humor is welcomed. Any rhyming form is welcomed. Have fun writing a public service announcement jingle!
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The following is just my example...your jingles will be much better, yes?
I wrote this poem for an AP class, Gentle Introduction to Short Form Poetry. You can use another form, but here is the idea for example:
Public Service Health Announcement Poems are written in 3 lines of rhyming iambic tetrameter and a fourth line in iambic trimeter. Preferably it comes in 2 stanzas so the 4th lines can rhyme. (Note: I was corrected that my example below is written in trimeter with an anapaest to end each line. I am new to meter, so I can't be strict in that area when judging...I am just interested in enjoying your talented entries!)
(If the end rhymes are feminine, you can sing it to the tune of The Addams Family theme song)
Don't be Contagious
You're out, about and sneezing.
You know it's not too pleasing;
you must become appeasing
to people that you meet.
Don't want your germs invading
like waterfalls cascading,
so handshakes don't be trading;
no kisses when you greet.
http://allpoetry.com/class/show/Gentle%20Introduction%20to%20Short%20Form%20Poetry
The above link is just a plug for this and all AP classes. They are informative, fun, and if completed, one gets a shiny blue trophy.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on November 21
- Rewards: Gold: 400, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 3 people
- Final notes: Thanks to all for making my first contest a memorable one. I liked all the entries!
Contest Winners
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by AliceinPoetryLand 18 lines, 3 comments, on Nov 17 6:24 AM. In Contest, Rhyme, Form (Kyrielle)
Bronze trophy winner
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Boogie-woogie boo
here comes the killer flu!• Commented on by judge. [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Honorable mention
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Love will make you fly like a dove,
but my wife says like a bat.• Commented on by judge.
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You want iambic tetrameter as described or trimeter with an anapaest to end each line as per your example?
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I'm new to poetry and suspected my description might not be accurate. Thanks for the correction. I like the sound of the trimeter with the anapest, but either should fit my form for bonus points. Hopefully others will see your comment. Thanks again.
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you want what to do huh?
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It's my first contest. What am I doing wrong? How can I fix it?
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lol, you arent doing anything wrong I just dont understand
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With all respect:
"There is nothing new under the sun" -so may I point out that this form was used by W,S.Gilbert, back in the 19th century...
e.g. from "HMS Pinafore:" Act II, where Little Buttercup confesses to having "mixed up" two babies...
As she tells her story, the chorus comment
Now this is most alarming,
When she was young and charming
She practised baby-farming
Ah, many years ago.
(and)
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Now this was the position,
One was of low condition,
The other a patrician
Ah, many years ago...
Which is, so far as I can see, exactly the form you propose.
Please do not be offended ... As I said (quoting scripture) "There is nothing new under the sun!"
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Not offended at all!
Thanks, I didn't think I created the poetry form. I will fix that too. But my mistakes have yielded great correction. I know.... "vanities of vanities"
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Thank you very much fo0r the bronze
Congratulations to the other winners and thank you for hosting
Gaylene
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