This is going to be quite a different contest, fun and tough. 
I want you to teach me. I would have made this a class, but I thought the subject would be more appropriate for a contest. So away we go:
1) I want you to teach me about different forms of poetry, such as the sonnet, vilanelle, minute poem, etc. Sure I could just go to class and learn the different forms that way, but most classes about form teach how to write form on a certain topic. And besides, you get points this way. We both benefit from it
2) Explain to me every little detail about the poetry form, and give examples. A good number. Maybe 3 - 5. I will comment on every entry giving a little try of the form of my own, then I want you to reply telling me how I did.
3) Extra tough: Explain to me the form in that form. For example, if you're explaining the sonnet to me, write your explanation in sonnet form. Even the examples. (I know you all can do it, I have Faith in you! ) If you're explaining free-verse, write your entry in free-verse etc etc.
4) You're examples CANNOT be erotic, depressing, about cutting, smoking, drugs etc. If the form of poetry was especially created for those types of forms, you can forget about entering (unless the form has been extended to include all catergories of poetry (love, nature, blah blah blah)). There's probably no such form like that, and you're probably really really confused by now, so I'll get on with the rules.
A) No bad stuff, like the stuff mentioned in the above point.
B ) I think I'll be willing to take the time to read really long poems, if the length is necessary for the explanation.
C) Prewrites are OK if you have anything that fits criteria (which I doubt)
D) Unlimited entries per person.
E) If there's anything else you're wondering about, just drop by my author page & leave a comment.
I want you to teach me. I would have made this a class, but I thought the subject would be more appropriate for a contest. So away we go:1) I want you to teach me about different forms of poetry, such as the sonnet, vilanelle, minute poem, etc. Sure I could just go to class and learn the different forms that way, but most classes about form teach how to write form on a certain topic. And besides, you get points this way. We both benefit from it
2) Explain to me every little detail about the poetry form, and give examples. A good number. Maybe 3 - 5. I will comment on every entry giving a little try of the form of my own, then I want you to reply telling me how I did.
3) Extra tough: Explain to me the form in that form. For example, if you're explaining the sonnet to me, write your explanation in sonnet form. Even the examples. (I know you all can do it, I have Faith in you!
) If you're explaining free-verse, write your entry in free-verse etc etc.4) You're examples CANNOT be erotic, depressing, about cutting, smoking, drugs etc. If the form of poetry was especially created for those types of forms, you can forget about entering (unless the form has been extended to include all catergories of poetry (love, nature, blah blah blah)). There's probably no such form like that, and you're probably really really confused by now, so I'll get on with the rules.
A) No bad stuff, like the stuff mentioned in the above point.
B ) I think I'll be willing to take the time to read really long poems, if the length is necessary for the explanation.
C) Prewrites are OK if you have anything that fits criteria (which I doubt)
D) Unlimited entries per person.
E) If there's anything else you're wondering about, just drop by my author page & leave a comment.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on January 27, 2004
- Rewards: Gold: 300
- Final notes: I didn't think anyone else would enter, so I decided to judge this thing.
Entries [2]
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Such a wonderful way to express
Whether you describe the rain• Commented on by judge. -
syllable to canticle to tentacle endlessly parallel
(see what I did there?)by terezin 41 lines, 6 comments, on Jan 25 6:05 PM 2004. In Other, Contemporary
Silver trophy winner
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sorry, I submitted a poem here, then realized it didn't follow the rules :S ... take two....
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WOW...this will be a tough one for those who enter, and for you actually.
This one, I believe is out of my league. I wish you and all who enter the best of luck.
I sure will read all the entries, because I want to learn too...lol
Very challenging. I am sure you will get the best of the best to enter this one.....
Sam
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This is a tough one. Some forms would be almost impossible to use the way you want. Could you write a haiku that tells about the structure of lines, syllable count and content in just 17 syllables? But then again, can any form's rules be explained within it's own form. Some have so many rules. I think if you could just write a poem about the form in its own form would be challenge enough.
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The poem can contain more than one haiku to explain. Lol, thanks for pointing that out!
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Wow...this will be tough...it is a great challenge but I believe that AP poets will do a wonderful job. I would try to come up with something, but I never follow the rules, so I don't even know what the rules for different forms are. I'm sure you will get wonderful entries though. People here are always up for a challenge.
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I tried to enter but it told me that it finished an hour ago, oh well
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I entered... its a lil dumb but I tried to make it poetic.... o yea... I did #3... Good luck.. Keep dreaming in ink.
~*Divine*~ -
Number 3? Those aren't choices, they're... rules, I guess. Oh well. Thanks for entering!!!!!
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