So, here is my second contest. There will be 500 points for first place, 200 for second and 100 for third, and I may even have a few points left over for honourable mentions. If so, I'll decide how much and how many once the contest is finished.
*Your mission, should you choose to accept it! *
Write about a place that is special to you. I want the poem to contain a description of the place and to tell me why it is special for you. It doesn't matter if the poem rhymes or not, because I can see the merit in both rhyming and non-rhyming types of poetry. Try and suit the structure to the place or the poem (preferably both!).
Try and give the poem depth, originality, and creativity. Make it unique to you. And give it a shot!
*The Rules*
1: No prewrites.
2: Maximum two entries per poet (how many special places can one person have, anyway?).
I expect to see some cross-commenting going on, but it's not required, and neither is writing some daft comment in the author's notes. If you haven't read the rules (they're simple enough, aren't they?), you're not getting anything.
Adult content is permitted, but I'd prefer to keep it within the bounds of good taste. Similar for blood and gore, but they're not really appropriate anyway.
Finally, you can continue to edit your entry without penalty until the contest closes. I make no promises on whether or not I'll comment on all entries.
*Your mission, should you choose to accept it! *
Write about a place that is special to you. I want the poem to contain a description of the place and to tell me why it is special for you. It doesn't matter if the poem rhymes or not, because I can see the merit in both rhyming and non-rhyming types of poetry. Try and suit the structure to the place or the poem (preferably both!).
Try and give the poem depth, originality, and creativity. Make it unique to you. And give it a shot!
*The Rules*
1: No prewrites.
2: Maximum two entries per poet (how many special places can one person have, anyway?).
I expect to see some cross-commenting going on, but it's not required, and neither is writing some daft comment in the author's notes. If you haven't read the rules (they're simple enough, aren't they?), you're not getting anything.
Adult content is permitted, but I'd prefer to keep it within the bounds of good taste. Similar for blood and gore, but they're not really appropriate anyway.
Finally, you can continue to edit your entry without penalty until the contest closes. I make no promises on whether or not I'll comment on all entries.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on April 11, 2004
- Rewards: Gold: 500
- Final notes: Sorry it took so long to judge, it's been a busy week.
The winners are:
1st place - sewasham for "Parkers Mill Bridge"
2nd place - edpeterson666 for "Morning time on day 104957 *23* 034473 2"
3rd place - Hoosierpoet for "The Beautiful Tippecanoe"
So congratulations to the winners - their poems really stood out in their excellence!
I haven't commented on any poems, but if you'd like me to add my comments, im me and I will. Bear in mind that they're not always flattering thoughEntries [21]
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Weaving through the countryside
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The Saint Joe River Valleyby Hoosierpoet 27 lines, 8 comments, on Mar 26 5:17 PM 2004. In Nature• Commented on by judge.
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There is a place i like to hide
to get away from all the pains and horrorsby Lifeless Ages 32 lines, 5 comments, on Mar 26 5:25 PM 2004. In Personal• Commented on by judge. -
Back there I'm all alone
It feels like• Commented on by judge. -
I LOVE ACTING AND BEING ON STAGE! The feeling you get is so amazingby wohadreambig 14 lines, 1 comment, on Mar 31 5:02 PM 2004. In Contemporary• Commented on by judge.
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A walk of 15 minutes
across streets, around houses,• Commented on by judge. -
The Walls...
They surround me,• Commented on by judge. -
The dark is too lonely,
And the outdoors is not enough.• Commented on by judge. -
The trees glisten in the morning dew,
mist rises from the lake.by Moonlitwolf 26 lines, on Apr 2 12:38 AM 2004. In Nature• Commented on by judge. -
Past the shrapnel,
The ruins of the buildings,by internetsoup 42 lines, 2 comments, on Apr 2 6:40 AM 2004. In Hope• Commented on by judge. -
My place isn’t like others
It’s not my room or a closet• Commented on by judge. -
running
into another world• Commented on by judge. -
Dark,moist and silent
Stillby beautifulhands 12 lines, 2 comments, on Apr 2 3:19 PM 2004. In Hope• Commented on by judge. -
Somewhere deep inside of me,
across a bridge of pain.by EmilyoftheAges 43 lines, 4 comments, on Apr 2 4:43 PM 2004. In Personal• Commented on by judge. -
Salty sea water fragrences the air
Sand grains sting my face, yet I am without a care• Commented on by judge. -
It was in you I found a place to belong
A place I felt warm and wanted• Commented on by judge. -
I can smell the pines atop the mountain seafoam sprays caress my facecrystal clear waters run• Commented on by judge.
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It's in my room i hide
Away from the ordinaryby Kaoru-Himura 16 lines, on Apr 2 7:42 PM 2004. In Weird• Commented on by judge. -
Weaving through the trees,
Running with the Bees,by Ambermoonlight 13 lines, 1 comment, on Apr 2 9:31 PM 2004. In Personal• Commented on by judge. -
through dark storms
and• Commented on by judge.
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my place would have to be in my girlfriend's arms
hehehe i'll have a think. nice idea for a contest 
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Its too bad you won't take prewrites on this one, because I have a poem written already (My House, My World) that would work perfectly here.
Maybe I'll come back and enter, it depends whether my muse wakes up or not.
Cool contest!
Xanadu -
Thanks for all your entries! I'll be away this weekend, so I might be a bit late judging - thanks for your patience!
I'll get it done within the week, though, I promise!
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I have a PERFECT write for this, but I'm not sure I'd enter anyway.
There are a TON of entries in this contest! My my my! Anyway, I hope everyone has fun entering! Good luck judging...
Kate
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Hmm.. can't wait to enter. It shall be quite the challenge to do this without corniness.. is that a word?
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Congratulations to all the winners <-----I hate that word , sounds much better if one would say " congratulations to the ones that were chosen " winners /loosers is so ...so , well I can't really explain it
I think that everyone that enters in this case a contest ...or for example competes in sports etc , are still winners ...even if they do not recieve first place . They went out and I am sure did their best <-----and that is what it is all about ( doing your best )
Happy Easter to all,
Reenie
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Thanks for selecting my piece jobob, I was in great company here. I enjoyed writing for this contest and you got some amazing entries. Congratulations to everyone for the great writes. Have fun. Steve
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Uuh, I have to disagree with Cherche -d -ame. Calling a few people "winners" does not imply everyone else is a loser. I got over thirty entries and gave out three throphies. Not everyone can win. I accept that everyone did well, that there were a lot of great entries and that it was difficult to choose three. But I believe in credit where credit is due. The winners are the ones who won. There are no losers. Those who did not win took part, which is good.
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I am honored to receive the silver recognition, especially considering the caliber of poetry entered. Thanks.
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Congrats to all winners!
Janine
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Bronze trophy winner
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