Poets....Start your imaginations!
Look at the ship...picture youself there...
Why are you here?
Are you going to meet a lover?
Starting a new life?
Running from something or someone?
Are you a ship's mate, or the captain?
Could it be a ghost ship?
Are you on the shore, watching the ship?
This contest is for new members that have joined Allpoetry from Feb 29 to March 31.
- Write a poem, any style(except haiku), 10 lines minimun, inspired by the image, and the above questions.
- No swearing(the only swear words allowed are: damn, damned and hell)
- Absolutely no erotica.
- Watch your spelling, please. And please try to stay away from dark font on a dark background.
- If you're looking for a new style, click the Learn tab above, then Assignments, and look through the multitude of poetic forms.
1st place - 300
2nd place - 100
3rd place - 75
The ship image on this contest is from www.fabuloussavers.com
Look at the ship...picture youself there...
Why are you here?
Are you going to meet a lover?
Starting a new life?
Running from something or someone?
Are you a ship's mate, or the captain?
Could it be a ghost ship?
Are you on the shore, watching the ship?
This contest is for new members that have joined Allpoetry from Feb 29 to March 31.
- Write a poem, any style(except haiku), 10 lines minimun, inspired by the image, and the above questions.
- No swearing(the only swear words allowed are: damn, damned and hell)
- Absolutely no erotica.
- Watch your spelling, please. And please try to stay away from dark font on a dark background.
- If you're looking for a new style, click the Learn tab above, then Assignments, and look through the multitude of poetic forms.
1st place - 300
2nd place - 100
3rd place - 75
The ship image on this contest is from www.fabuloussavers.com
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on April 3, 2004
- Rewards: Gold: 300
- Final notes: This was one of the hardest contests that I have ever had to judge! All the entries were fabulous, and although not everyone will get a trophy/points, you are all to be congratulated in taking that chance in joining a wonderful online community and putting your words out there for all to see. If these are any indication of what your poetry is like, I am looking forward to reading more of your writings.
Crogratulations to: 'Homecoming' by Peaseeker, 'Cabin Boy' by ShadesOfGray, and 'Beneath the soft and sultry sea' by animatqua!
Honourable mentions go out to OperaElf, Spellbound, lady daendre and BraveHeart.
Entries [49]
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Shedding this life, like a snake sheds it's skin• Commented on by judge.
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The sun sets upon another day,
as I captain my ship of dreams• Commented on by judge. -
The sea is calm, the sky is red -
It's just too bad the captain's dead.• Commented on by judge. -
It seemed like a good idea at the time,
Getting up at three in the morning.by northstandred 23 lines, 8 comments, on Mar 8 3:48 PM 2004. In Nature• Commented on by judge. -
Biting my lip
Relucantly waving goodbye• Commented on by judge. -
Sailing deep into the light,
Having put aside all fears of fright,• Commented on by judge. -
Cross-bones and gold treasures
You seek to find• Commented on by judge. -
I stand upon the rocky shore
I watch the tall ship sailby megsanangel91 20 lines, 21 comments, on Mar 11 10:17 PM 2004. In Personal• Commented on by judge. -
Immersed in the thoughts of the past
Drunken on the wine of griefby Ani7 21 lines, 11 comments, on Mar 12 1:36 AM 2004. In Contemporary• Commented on by judge. -
Into the sunset we sail,hand in hand,
Eyes locked in silent communication..by Ani7 23 lines, 10 comments, on Mar 12 8:19 AM 2004. In Contemporary• Commented on by judge. -
Dreams don't come true..........• Commented on by judge.
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Off to a land far away just to survive
A passage to America and a totally new life• Commented on by judge. -
So now, I await judgement
Less trial• Commented on by judge. -
Lost be my heart to the sea,
Lost with Neptune's treasures.• Commented on by judge. -
I lift my weary face to the warmth of the setting sun,
the wind whispers a good night to us both.• Commented on by judge. -
Transformation
The amateur gazes out into liquid eternity.by OneWilliam 28 lines, 7 comments, on Mar 15 3:56 AM 2004. In Other• Commented on by judge. -
You’re My Journey That Never Endsby Sharon Corr 38 lines, 9 comments, on Mar 15 3:27 PM 2004. In Love• Commented on by judge.
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Alone on the decks
And the stench of the seaby LunaMoon085 16 lines, 6 comments, on Mar 15 7:18 PM 2004. In Personal• Commented on by judge. -
and feel the cool, sea breeze,
not worry about lifes problems,• Commented on by judge. -
As we sail on the sparkling waters,
Of fantasy. I entertain thoughts ofby Remedyofone 9 lines, 11 comments, on Mar 18 4:07 PM 2004. In Other• Commented on by judge. -
My experience with the sea corrolated with God• Commented on by judge.
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Soft sand under my toes...
Love around here nobody knows...by 9 lines, 7 comments, on Mar 19 1:19 PM 2004. In Other• Commented on by judge. -
If we hide
If we stand perfectly still among the reeds• Commented on by judge. -
Creeping quietly, quickly, mindlessly, as those afloat on the glassy ocean anticipate the end.
Pushing ever onward into complete oblivion, never again to see t• Commented on by judge. -
The sea beckons me to come away
From all of my pains I face todayby aurorakittykat2 20 lines, 5 comments, on Mar 21 6:47 PM 2004. In Other• Commented on by judge. -
Sailing, alone, lonely.• Commented on by judge.
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"My Last Goodbye"
This is my last goodbyeby Lifeless Ages 11 lines, 4 comments, on Mar 23 3:11 PM 2004. In Love• Commented on by judge. -
I heard the captain yell, "avast!
cease your rigging, mind the mast.by RapturedRainbow 16 lines, 12 comments, on Mar 25 4:01 PM 2004. In Other• Commented on by judge. -
Treasured relic of the past
Mast• Commented on by judge. -
Don’t stand there and look at me like it’s my fault
You’ve done your transgressions• Commented on by judge. -
this vessel is my punishment
for crimes that cannot be told• Commented on by judge. -
The seagulls flap their ashen wings,
And emit their boisterous laughter.• Commented on by judge. -
Bloodied Dreams Slip Out From Under These Half closed Eyes
As I Wimper And Shudder, Aching Little cries,by Dark Dreamer 24 lines, 7 comments, on Mar 27 2:38 PM 2004. In Angst• Commented on by judge. -
From diamonds, gold, and expensive syrups
They took it all, for keeps and sellby fire-and-water 53 lines, 8 comments, on Mar 27 5:59 PM 2004. In Other• Commented on by judge. -
To far ports you go. Taking cargo to show. Red Bordeaux I know.
Slow are the seasons that pass. Where did you go? Over the bow?• Commented on by judge. -
There are many things I've done
and many more I've yet to doby Easy Assumption 33 lines, 6 comments, on Mar 30 12:30 AM 2004. In Spiritual• Commented on by judge. -
he said that he would be with me
through each and every stingby tigeressgoddess 13 lines, 5 comments, on Mar 30 2:08 PM 2004. In Love• Commented on by judge. -
In gentle sunset I return
A trav'ler filled with foreign sights• Commented on by judge. -
Escaping from life
On this ship that carries meby desertrose 32 lines, 6 comments, on Mar 31 1:15 PM 2004. In Humor• Commented on by judge. -
Uncertainty prevails
on this lonesome ship• Commented on by judge. -
Beneath the calm,
beneath my skin,• Commented on by judge. -
Listen to The quiet ripple as the waters flow.
Floating through the open seas.• Commented on by judge. -
Ill love you forever, my child shall you be
Run into my arms and be saved from the sea.• Commented on by judge. -
Into the sunset you have sailed
out of the clear bright day.• Commented on by judge.
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oh... can I be a new member, just for this month...hmmm..hmmm. please, please
I love the sounds of this contest, Barbara. I can conjure up so many different scenerios for this picture. It's gonna be a super contest
Dee -
Thanks. LOL...I have so many ideas for this, too!
Might change the background though...not sure if I like textured.
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great idea Barbara...I once wrote a poem based on this very picture!!...it is very inspiring...I can't wait to see the entries...you have given great scope for imagination here!!...nice one!...hugs...leanne xxx
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Excellent Idea!!!
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Love this idea Barbara. I think I am gonna write something about this too, just looking at the pic inspires me and it has been so hard to be inspired of late.
I look forward to reading the entries
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I joined on Feb. 29. Am I still able to enter (since it is a Leap Year?)
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I would like to make note that I will feature the top three winners on my Recommended Reads column so not only will they get a trophy and points, they will also get a week of free featuring which will hopefully get them more recognition
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Wow! That's great, Tina Thank you. Your Recommended Reads columns are read by a lot of people.
This picture is so inspiring (but I never noticed the dolphins jumping until now), that I started a poem on it when I first thought of the contest.
The background is one that I made from part of the water in the picture... that I copied and manipulated
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What a wonderful and refreshing change! I love the idea. No telling HOW much someone can embark on a /trip/ fantastic with this image. Great idea, sis!!
I wish all new poets the best of good fortune. You can do this. -
Wonderful idea Barbara.
March poets - go for it - It will be a real pleasure to read the entries for this contest.
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Nice idea. This should provide some fun entries.
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Damnit! I had a great idea for that picture to, I guess i'll just write a non-contest poem about it read it if you'd like (Hells Galleon)
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Hey this is a great idea for a contest seeing as it is for new members picking is going to be hard I wish you lots and lots of luck in finding the best lots of love Robin...aka SH
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my friend Rianon has just joined this sight now so ill tell her about the contest she might enter
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I am sorry, but this feels more like school! lol
Write an essay about.........
I know that poets who are starting out may need direction, but this is for new members, some may have been writing for years! I instinctively turned away from this one. Good idea though and good luck to all entrants. -
I would love to see some entries by people who have been writing for years. It is interesting to see how their styles differ from those who just started writing. But, I find that the newer poets are the ones that are more open to the challenge of thinking 'outside the box'.
Many "inspired by picture" contests are held by and entered by poets who have been on AP for a few years, and I believe there is even an Allpoetry class on the subject.
The photo was supplied because most "New Member Contests" are theme based.
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To Topaz135...Sorry this seems like school to you.... it certainly isn't a 'school' project. As you know there's lots of contests going on at AP all the time, and they all have specific criteria and I see by the trophies on your author page that you've won trophies in some of them yourself.
The new member contests is just one means of introducing new members (experienced poets or not) to one of the avenues of our site. It's also a means to get them started on being read since they're new to the site and unknown to most of the rest of us. And it's meant to be a fun and friendly competiton at which the new poets have the opportunity to win points for which to promote their own or others poetry and their own contests. As you can see by reading some of the entries, the picture has inspired many different kinds of poems.
I am often inspired by a photograph, whether one of my own or one I just happened to see. I'm in a class right now for picture inspired poetry. It's a fun and interesting class. But as I said, the new member contests are not intended as 'school', though much can be learned from our own and others' writing.
I do hope you'll consider entering the contest
Dee
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Dear Barbara and catz, I relentered and entered (hey! he's a poet but he doesn't know it! lol)
Havent seen this form used here (except by me) hope you enjoy it. Will look over my competitors and comment in my own peculiar style when time permits. Good luck to all and welcome fellow newbies! I have been on many poetry sites and this IS one of the better ones. Make yourselves at home! -
To everyone who entered, but have not been commented on (by me)....I have been sick this past week, and not inthe right frame of mind for commenting on your entries. It wouldn't be fair to comment when I'm rushed, so I will be reading them over the weekend You haven't been forgotten, I'm just playing 'catch up'
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I wish we had had assignments like this in school. Ours was always "write about your favorite color." I remember a poem I wrote about the color purple way back in junior high. We never had any cool, fun schoool writing assignments like this would have been.
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Congratulation to everyone that entered this challenge. We have read through such a vast array of perspectives - I feel that we have all learned something from it.
such beautiful imagery, emotions and even a few laughs have all added to the pleasure of reading your poetry.
Thanks to all who entered.
On behalf of AP Greeter Team
~Von~
Edited on Apr 03, 6:10 p.m. because ''.
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