It's December, so I'm going to straight away avoid the cliche of doing a Christmas contest. There'll be enough poems about chestnuts roasting on an open fire and sleighs in the snow without me further encouraging them.
I'm reading Steven King's Bag of Bones at the moment, and I'm in the mood to read a good piece of spooky paranormal stuff. So, in the interests of trying something new, that's what this contest will be about.
THE IDEA
Write me a poem (any form) or short story about the spookiest thing that's ever happened to you. It can be anything from a full blown haunting to a UFO sighting to just a funny case of premonition.
THE RULES
1. Any number of entries
2. Pre-writes are ok
3. Minimum length is 15 lines, a good story needs some length
4. I'm not fussed about swearing or adult content, but bear in mind some of the other Greeters may be.
AWARDS
First Place- 250 points
Second Place- 75 points
Third Place- 50 points
So, to clarify. I want a poem about your spookiest, weirdest, or most interesting supernatural experience. If you feel like inventing one, I won't know, so I guess it's to me, right?
Have fun.
I'm reading Steven King's Bag of Bones at the moment, and I'm in the mood to read a good piece of spooky paranormal stuff. So, in the interests of trying something new, that's what this contest will be about.
THE IDEA
Write me a poem (any form) or short story about the spookiest thing that's ever happened to you. It can be anything from a full blown haunting to a UFO sighting to just a funny case of premonition.
THE RULES
1. Any number of entries
2. Pre-writes are ok
3. Minimum length is 15 lines, a good story needs some length
4. I'm not fussed about swearing or adult content, but bear in mind some of the other Greeters may be.
AWARDS
First Place- 250 points
Second Place- 75 points
Third Place- 50 points
So, to clarify. I want a poem about your spookiest, weirdest, or most interesting supernatural experience. If you feel like inventing one, I won't know, so I guess it's to me, right?
Have fun.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on January 4, 2004
- Rewards: Gold: 250
- Final notes: Right off the bat, I have to thank everyone for the phenomenal response the contest got- you definitely made sure the greeters had a lot of reading to do. And it was a pleasure.
Entries [53]
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Eyes like emerald pools,
Haunting my dreams,by SageoMithas 30 lines, 12 comments, on Dec 2 7:29 PM 2003. In Other• Commented on by judge. -
Fleeting feelings of hope and emptyness
dance before me in the night.• Commented on by judge. -
the ones that come from inside
from the the pain thats bulid upby Angel of Death 19 lines, 8 comments, on Dec 6 11:03 AM 2003. In Personal• Commented on by judge. -
The night has come again,
I can hear the blades being sharpened in the background.• Commented on by judge. -
This poet just a hybrid dreams and imagination!by will death 41 lines, 7 comments, on Dec 7 3:29 AM 2003. In Spiritual• Commented on by judge.
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Submerging frail mourning succumb.
Defrag mirage seizure decree.• Commented on by judge. -
A blazing dark storm predawn of eclipse.
Flares the frenzied air off sights the horizon.by will death 57 lines, 6 comments, on Dec 7 3:44 AM 2003. In Other• Commented on by judge. -
The Christmas time is made for holiday cheer,
Never a time of hate or useless tears.by marianne123123 27 lines, 6 comments, on Dec 7 5:43 PM 2003. In Dark• Commented on by judge. -
I Seem To Have A Problem
I Think I've Lost My Heart.by BladeOfEquinox 8 lines, 11 comments, on Dec 8 12:57 AM 2003. In Love• Commented on by judge. -
I quickly went into the darkness. I could feel a presence in the room. There was a strong pressure...• Commented on by judge.
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watching in pleasure as he cries,
and calls for help.by lovelieyes1984 78 lines, 7 comments, on Dec 12 2:05 PM 2003. In Dark• Commented on by judge. -
Clasping at straws while laying deep in my bed
Young eyes open wide and alarm bells on red,• Commented on by judge. -
as i walked towards to door
i dreaded it so much more• Commented on by judge. -
by LittlePariah09 9 lines, 11 comments, on Dec 13 3:15 PM 2003. In Personal• Commented on by judge.
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Left over from the conflict,
The third bloodiest battle,• Commented on by judge. -
A real ghost photo!!• Commented on by judge.
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nature's weight upon our scales waits
for it's moment with a gator's eye.• Commented on by judge. -
Tonight the stars are out of sight,
The winds brushing by with all their might.• Commented on by judge. -
under the road there's a new sun.
say green.• Commented on by judge. -
Christmas is a whoreby imabignerd 34 lines, 9 comments, on Dec 18 5:44 PM 2003. In Angst• Commented on by judge.
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A coldly beautiful rippling sight.by Chuck Johnson 18 lines, 11 comments, on Dec 19 4:01 PM 2003. In Spiritual• Commented on by judge.
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I have a little bear.
It is possessed, I swear.• Commented on by judge. -
You know thats what he said
Levitation messes with the headby 49 lines, 9 comments, on Dec 21 12:12 AM 2003. In Dark• Commented on by judge. -
This poem is about my classmate who I loved so much but she was just like a satan who never has feelings for me.by 22 lines, 3 comments, on Dec 21 12:09 PM 2003. In Love• Commented on by judge.
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As a young child on Christmas,
I was given a gift.• Commented on by judge. -
Sit now, and I’ll tell you the fateful story
Of Travis Thomas• Commented on by judge. -
The fragrance of roses endure the night
As I stroll by the stones of lifeby clockblinking8s 24 lines, 4 comments, on Dec 22 10:19 PM 2003. In Angst• Commented on by judge. -
shoved from sleep eyes widened, I stared into the dark
my fingers, suddenly so inept, fumbled for the switch• Commented on by judge. -
In nights spent long in praying
through cold, hot, rain, and snowby WithCitrus 16 lines, 6 comments, on Dec 23 9:35 PM 2003. In Spiritual• Commented on by judge. -
We used to have this rabbit,
a cute white little critter.• Commented on by judge. -
What really happened during that phone call?• Commented on by judge.
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What really happened during that phone call?• Commented on by judge.
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Post funeral drive toward home,
a sense of impending doom• Commented on by judge. -
When I was just a wee one,
something occurred that I won't forget.• Commented on by judge. -
I can smell the fragrance of the past-
At times when life doesn’t move so fast…by NeethuSourabh 44 lines, 3 comments, on Dec 27 4:24 AM 2003. In Love• Commented on by judge. -
UP A MOUNTAIN WITHOUT A CLUE
They came charging up the mountain, my rescuersby 107 lines, 2 comments, on Dec 27 7:50 PM 2003. In Spiritual• Commented on by judge. -
this is partly fictionalby oncegone101 34 lines, 1 comment, on Dec 27 11:19 PM 2003. In Dark• Commented on by judge.
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Everyone's out and I, still home
A strange sense of fear is rising• Commented on by judge. -
The table tapped,
TOMORROW NIGHT• Commented on by judge. -
because I am falling,
falling, forever,• Commented on by judge. -
Deathly ringing
Demonic singing• Commented on by judge. -
There is something that I'm longing for,
Something that I miss,by -n-luv0905 19 lines, 3 comments, on Dec 29 1:40 PM 2003. In Love• Commented on by judge. -
I lay down on the ground looking at my purple sky. Candy rain drops fall on my tongue a song about love that doesn’t hurt is sung. I open my mouth and I startby xoxbl0ndebabI90 13 lines, 2 comments, on Dec 29 6:26 PM 2003. In Love• Commented on by judge.
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i was sitting quietly in the basement one day, talking to one of my friends when i heard a loud scuffle going on upstairs. i had been the only one in the houseby Kitsune Goddess 41 lines, 2 comments, on Dec 29 11:39 PM 2003. In Spiritual• Commented on by judge.
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I cannot hide from the demons in my heart
For I created them, they are mine• Commented on by judge. -
In the silence of the night
as sun went down to sleep• Commented on by judge. -
by simplyme2003 70 lines, 2 comments, on Dec 30 11:15 AM 2003. In Dark• Commented on by judge.
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When you close your eyes, hope that they open again.by Titus-2003 76 lines, 2 comments, on Dec 30 9:05 PM 2003. In Other• Commented on by judge.
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Hanging out with my dad
In the cold Michigan weatherby Burning Roses 25 lines, 5 comments, on Dec 30 9:39 PM 2003. In Dark• Commented on by judge.
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I love the paranormal and all of that stuff. wants to be a paranormal investigator when she grows up, also
Great idea, it's creative of you to come up with this idea for a contest besides the common Christmas one.
I always wanted to get that book you're reading now and read it. I always see it in BOOKSMITH, but I never have the money to get it. I heard it's a VERY good book. How is it so far?
Anyhow, good luck with judging. I may slink back to this contest to read some supernatural writes. TTFN - ta ta for now. -
Sounds good Chris...wish I could enter
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Excellent Chris, should be some great entries
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Great idea Chris! Aww I wanna write about my premonition now..Maybe I will anyway ^.^ Or maybe not cuz that was a depressing incident that I'm not depressed about anymore. I look forward to seeing the entries into this, and it's so kool that you're running it!
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Sounds like fun in the..um........spooky degree!
C'mon new members!! Let's go for it. You can DO THIS!!!!
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Yeah.. I wanna be a newby for the month ..
I like this kind of contest. So all you new poets out there... give it your best shot, I bet we get a lot of good stories and poems on this one...and what the heck.. someone has to win, might as well be you 
Good luck to all of you
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Excellent idea, Chris, I just love this and can't wait to read the entries! Should be some amazing writes! Best of luck to all, grab yer pen and get busy!
~Janet~
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Bag of Bones is probably the best Stephen King I've read in a long time, and that's saying something when you consider I've read 'Dreamcatcher', 'The Shining', and 'From a Buick 8' recently. The characters are all very well developed, and it's less weird than some of his other stuff.
Now I'm reading 'Hearts in Atlantis', lol. -
I have Dreamcatcher on DVD. I was going to read the book before I watched the movie. How izzit?
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The book is a lot better than the movie (which I enjoyed, but it kind of let me down). It goes into more character detail, and the ending is vastly different. It's well worth the read.
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Excellent
I'll be back to enter this. Learning the ropes! So far it seems like a nice place to be.
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great idea..can't wait to start reading all the entries!!...good luck everyone!!
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"Dream Catcher" was wonderful. Someone here sent me a message to enter ya CONTEST. I am happy to meet you all the way over there in Australia. I am in the USA. I have submitted a horrorhumor poemstory all in one. It is entitled: They Float Down Here. But the title got changed to the first line after I submitted it. I hope the picture selected for it is okay. That is cousin Eddie in the tub and not the phantom that tried to get me when I was five.
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Thank you for posing this question!
Really made me stop and consider past events.
Good Luck to all who enter!
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Whooohooo. What a fun idea. Can't wait to read the entries
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I need to catch up on these. What a wonderful response. Hey new members! As the Senator of California would say..
" Do iiiiit...dooooooo iiiiiit!"
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hey... an answer, so i can decide if I have anything I can put here (some people can probably just create a poem for the contest, but not me)
is it okay if the poem uses supernatural/paranormal imagery, even creates a supernatural /paranormal mood, but is ultimately about prosaic things? I don't enjoy writing fictional poetry and have never had a truly supernatural experience.
Then again, somethings in here don't even have a hook that thin, but I'd still like to hear if the moderator thinks that's close enough for government work, so to speak. -
No worries mate, I didn't expect everyone to have had a genuine supernatural experience. I know I've never really had one.
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Great poetic contest. My poem is about a fantasy premonition, so read with an open mind please. And I love contests like these, so any chance you get I would love for you to open another like this.
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wow we have so many entries LOL
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hey, you wanted spooky, i gave you what was the spookiest thing that's happened to me
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if any one who submitted a true story about a supernatural experience but are agnostic, i challenge you to think about what made that experience possible, or where it came from. just a thought
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wow there are so many entries ...i tried my best to comment o as many as i could...but have writers cramp now!!....qapologies if i didn't get to comment on your particular poem but i have read EVERY one...hugs and happy new year!!....leanne xxx
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Since I'm new here, please forgive my ignorance. But when will the winners be announced -- or will they?
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They'll be announced fairly soon. There's a lot of entries to go through, and each greeter has got to pick our favourite three. So it'll take a bit to read, comment, and compile.
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Good Job everybody. I bet it was a hard decision to make.
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