Greetings all!
****Please note changes****
If all goes well this is what I hope to do:
There are now 3 parts to this contest (instead of 3 different contests)
Part #1) A piece which says more in less words (<10 lines) even if it is less than 5 lines and still amazing. . . well, how can I deny such work? And this can be any style, format or category you choose. This part gives you 80pts.
Part #2) A song or chant with rhythm, beat, or what have you. . . something lyrical in nature. . . any category, any style, but in essence musical/beat satisfying. This part gives you 100 pts.
Part #3) Take a look at "Ex" at the following link: http://allpoetry.com/Poem/404288
This is a poem I wrote with my own original style. Similar to the poem "Ex", take a word and extrapolate the idea of that word. Originality is important, but don't stray too far from the pattern. . . and it should make some sense, there should be some flow to it as oppose to just spewing uncorrelated words. This part gives you 120 pts.
regulations: (
on the word rules)
1) I'm not a big fan of erotica, any other category is fine. Cliche material is not my favourite by any means, but there are exceptions.
2) *IT is possible to earn 300 pts. In order to do this: ****Please submit 3 separate pieces, one for each part, but please do not submit more than one for the same part, because then I will only pay attention to the first one I come across for that part of the whole thing.
3) Author comments are valid, but are totally optional.
4) Please feel free to comment on your fellow poets pieces, however, this is not a requirement, but a strong recommendation. . . because it is nice to have comments
(I've seen so many contests where poems don't even really get the attention they deserve 
. . . I myself will try to comment on everyone's. ) On the other hand if you trash another's poem then you will be disqualified. You want to trash, save it for non-contest poems! (Or better yet, just don't!)
5) ***keep an eye on this contest. . . things are liable to change closer to the date. . . the requirements for each part will remain, but the weight of the points awarded are bound to fluctuate. I may also make it 300 pts. for the best 3 pieces, but only if I have to award a single recipient 300 pts. . . (this is my first contest hosting, so I'm learning as I go) ***Just discovered I do have to do that, thus the noticeable changes.
6) Any questions/suggestions? Go ahead and IM me asap, lol
7) ***If you could, please indicate which part each poem belongs to by indicating this in author's comments below your poem that would be super.
8) Prewrites are allowed, variety is appreciated and have fun for cryin' out loud! lol
9) If you feel like you are running out of time. . . don't worry. . . I believe I'm going to reset the due date to Feb. 14 anyway. . .
10) *** If you are concerned about being disqualified and wondering what would get you disqualified please read the requirements! NO EROTICA! Please keep part 1 less than 10 lines (10-12 lines is pushing it) . . . And don’t actually use the word Ex for part 3, come up with your own word. Also please ensure that you submit a poem for each part. If you do submit more than one of the same type, then I WILL ONLY LOOK AT THE FIRST ONE I COME ACROSS. . . So, it is not really worth your time to post more than one of the same type. You need three poems, ONE FROM EACH PART to get 300 pts. See above how the points system works. . . I apologize if I didn’t stress this enough before, but I’m pretty sure I have now.
11) ****Also, I have decided that. . . because there are so many excellent pieces. . . and not everyone was able to do all three categories that it is now possible to win the “best of” category prize (20 pts.) if you only do that category. This way you have the option of submitting to 1, 2 or all three choices if you wish. . . but, I would encourage you to submit to all three, because those who have made that effort will be getting a certain sum of pts. I’m not sure how much yet, but honestly, I want to award all of you that have made that extra effort. . . I’ve been totally blown away by the material I have seen thus far. . . wow. . . you people rock! I’m having such a hard time narrowing the field for judgement that I’ve since called on some of my colleagues for judging.
12) If you just entered to get comments on your pieces it will not happen if the writing does not qualify in this contest. . . However, I love to comment on poems and I love comments as well. It is a healthy thing you know? So if you ever need anything that requires one, IM me. . . I will try to make the time to comment. OR BETTER YET. . . comment on one of mine and I’ll definitely return the favour.
13) *****PLEASE NOTE!
I've been collecting extra points as I go. . . and here's what I'm going to do with them: 20pts. for the best overall poem for each category. Therefore, there will be 6 prizes. That is: a) 300pts. and the gold trophy for best collection of three overall, 
silver trophy for 2nd best collection of three overall & ***20pts., c)bronze trophy for 3rd best collection of three overall & ***10pts. Also: d) Best piece for part #1 20pts, e) Best piece for part #2 20pts, and f) Best piece for part #3 20pts.
****Please note changes****
If all goes well this is what I hope to do:
There are now 3 parts to this contest (instead of 3 different contests)
Part #1) A piece which says more in less words (<10 lines) even if it is less than 5 lines and still amazing. . . well, how can I deny such work? And this can be any style, format or category you choose. This part gives you 80pts.
Part #2) A song or chant with rhythm, beat, or what have you. . . something lyrical in nature. . . any category, any style, but in essence musical/beat satisfying. This part gives you 100 pts.
Part #3) Take a look at "Ex" at the following link: http://allpoetry.com/Poem/404288
This is a poem I wrote with my own original style. Similar to the poem "Ex", take a word and extrapolate the idea of that word. Originality is important, but don't stray too far from the pattern. . . and it should make some sense, there should be some flow to it as oppose to just spewing uncorrelated words. This part gives you 120 pts.
regulations: (
on the word rules)1) I'm not a big fan of erotica, any other category is fine. Cliche material is not my favourite by any means, but there are exceptions.
2) *IT is possible to earn 300 pts. In order to do this: ****Please submit 3 separate pieces, one for each part, but please do not submit more than one for the same part, because then I will only pay attention to the first one I come across for that part of the whole thing.
3) Author comments are valid, but are totally optional.
4) Please feel free to comment on your fellow poets pieces, however, this is not a requirement, but a strong recommendation. . . because it is nice to have comments
(I've seen so many contests where poems don't even really get the attention they deserve . . . I myself will try to comment on everyone's. ) On the other hand if you trash another's poem then you will be disqualified. You want to trash, save it for non-contest poems! (Or better yet, just don't!) 5) ***keep an eye on this contest. . . things are liable to change closer to the date. . . the requirements for each part will remain, but the weight of the points awarded are bound to fluctuate. I may also make it 300 pts. for the best 3 pieces, but only if I have to award a single recipient 300 pts. . . (this is my first contest hosting, so I'm learning as I go) ***Just discovered I do have to do that, thus the noticeable changes.
6) Any questions/suggestions? Go ahead and IM me asap, lol
7) ***If you could, please indicate which part each poem belongs to by indicating this in author's comments below your poem that would be super.
8) Prewrites are allowed, variety is appreciated and have fun for cryin' out loud! lol
9) If you feel like you are running out of time. . . don't worry. . . I believe I'm going to reset the due date to Feb. 14 anyway. . .
10) *** If you are concerned about being disqualified and wondering what would get you disqualified please read the requirements! NO EROTICA! Please keep part 1 less than 10 lines (10-12 lines is pushing it) . . . And don’t actually use the word Ex for part 3, come up with your own word. Also please ensure that you submit a poem for each part. If you do submit more than one of the same type, then I WILL ONLY LOOK AT THE FIRST ONE I COME ACROSS. . . So, it is not really worth your time to post more than one of the same type. You need three poems, ONE FROM EACH PART to get 300 pts. See above how the points system works. . . I apologize if I didn’t stress this enough before, but I’m pretty sure I have now.
11) ****Also, I have decided that. . . because there are so many excellent pieces. . . and not everyone was able to do all three categories that it is now possible to win the “best of” category prize (20 pts.) if you only do that category. This way you have the option of submitting to 1, 2 or all three choices if you wish. . . but, I would encourage you to submit to all three, because those who have made that effort will be getting a certain sum of pts. I’m not sure how much yet, but honestly, I want to award all of you that have made that extra effort. . . I’ve been totally blown away by the material I have seen thus far. . . wow. . . you people rock! I’m having such a hard time narrowing the field for judgement that I’ve since called on some of my colleagues for judging.
12) If you just entered to get comments on your pieces it will not happen if the writing does not qualify in this contest. . . However, I love to comment on poems and I love comments as well. It is a healthy thing you know? So if you ever need anything that requires one, IM me. . . I will try to make the time to comment. OR BETTER YET. . . comment on one of mine and I’ll definitely return the favour.
13) *****PLEASE NOTE!
I've been collecting extra points as I go. . . and here's what I'm going to do with them: 20pts. for the best overall poem for each category. Therefore, there will be 6 prizes. That is: a) 300pts. and the gold trophy for best collection of three overall, silver trophy for 2nd best collection of three overall & ***20pts., c)bronze trophy for 3rd best collection of three overall & ***10pts. Also: d) Best piece for part #1 20pts, e) Best piece for part #2 20pts, and f) Best piece for part #3 20pts.Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on February 16, 2004
- Rewards: Gold: 300
- Final notes: It took some time for one undeclared champion to appear. . . There was confusion & much experimentation in this contest, thank you all for giving it a shot!
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Whisper in the night.
Singing so sweet.• Commented on by judge. -
Little Donny Dactyl
Was just a little rhyme,by Carole Dudley 37 lines, 12 comments, on Dec 26 3:50 PM 2001. In Humor• Commented on by judge. -
by philophant 2 lines, 19 comments, on Nov 18 11:25 PM 2003. In Personal• Commented on by judge.
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Raindrops Falling down my window
I feel so cold inside.by EmilyoftheAges 39 lines, 5 comments, on Nov 22 10:25 AM 2003. In Lyrics• Commented on by judge. -
Gone, I say to you...
Gone with the suns of golden days,by philophant 17 lines, 29 comments, on Dec 28 5:45 PM 2003. In Angst• Commented on by judge. -
swing, kiss,
the guillotine licks• Commented on by judge. -
by Muffin Magic 9 lines, 3 comments, on Feb 1 4:26 PM 2004. In Contemporary• Commented on by judge.
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by philophant 17 lines, 17 comments, on Feb 1 5:59 PM 2004. In Other• Commented on by judge.
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You have done no wrong
and yet, this is your fateby Muffin Magic 44 lines, 4 comments, on Feb 1 6:24 PM 2004. In Lyrics• Commented on by judge. -
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by cherish130 35 lines, 1 comment, on Feb 8 9:12 PM 2004. In Love• Commented on by judge.
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I wrote this poem for my husband, he used to have a problem with a certain very nasty drug, and this is my interpretation on what he told me it made him feel...by PhoenixDragon 37 lines, 4 comments, on Feb 12 1:49 PM 2004. In Personal• Commented on by judge.
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by PhoenixDragon 36 lines, 3 comments, on Feb 12 2:29 PM 2004. In Personal• Commented on by judge.
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For I am ephemeral
among the hours...by Carole Dudley 7 lines, 4 comments, on Feb 12 9:23 PM 2004. In Other• Commented on by judge. -
Man an anchor rock require
Aegis from the dark quagmire• Commented on by judge. -
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Savoury, sweet, decadence of a dead souls carress.
Ripped asunder the blunder... ing fool in my head.• Commented on by judge. -
(( Imagine a slow beat of the bongo drums... strums of heavens magic harp.. sharp words... and birds of paradise... so good with rice... a flow from the heart..• Commented on by judge.
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yeah, you have to give 1 person 300 points, you can't split it up like that. Looks like a neat contest though, maybe i'll enter.
~Caroline~ -
grrrrrrr. . . Thanks for the warning. . . I guess I'll have to change things a little bit. . . *warning to all* changes in points will obvisiously have to be made. . .
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what's been changed?
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I'm not sure when you last read the rules, lol, but originally I wanted to have 3 winners receiving 100 pts. each. . . for each part (a sort of 3 contests in 1). I'm not allowed to do that, so for 300pts. & thus to win the contest I've decided that each participant should submit a poem for each part, which it appears you have done, so no worries, lol
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Sorry but I only see Part # 1 - A piece which says more in less words. Then I see the rules??? Did I miss something?
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yeah...i have to agree with poetryality, what else are we supposed to write? because i'd love to enter i just need to know what to enter.
[Blackett] -
OH NO!!!!!!!!!! I'm soooooooooo sorry guys. . . this page has been screwing up on me like mad all day. . . the contest repuirements and regulations are fixed now. I'm soooooo sorry. . . grrrrrr stupid web pages. . . lol, *sigh, please feel free to to enter and don't fret, it's ok
AND THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME KNOW! LOL, *PHEW* YOU LIFE SAVERS YOU!
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I'm sorry, but I will not be able to meet the rules... and deadline... you can just disqualify me. I cannot come up with anything else. Sorry.
Sincerely,
Nelak -
This was really cool: a refreshing break from cliched contest. I had a lot of fun. Thanks!
Your Cerulean Dreamer,
Michele -
Hey, thanks for entering Cerulean Dreamer. . . I'm afraid this will be my only one for quite some time. . . lol, because I'm practically reduced to zero points now. . . But I'll keep an eye out for you and I'm glad you had fun. . . lol. . . It's a lot of work, lol, but you guys make it all worth while, and besides you guys are awesome to give this contest a try. . . Thank you Cerulean Dreamer and thank you everyone!
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My entry for Part III has disappeared in cyberspace! Wrote it extemporaneously and didn't copy it. Goodbye, Part III!
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I wish there was something I could do about that. . . but honestly, I don't think there is. . . sorries, should always save. . . you still have an hour though. . .
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Cool...I'm on the honors list.
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