Challenge for New April Members only
If you are a new Member to Allpoetry joining in the month of April then this will be of interest to you!
Each month the Allpoetry Greeter team hold a contest for new members, for this month of April please turn on your imagination and write about Africa!
Whether it be the Wildebeest Migration (as the picture depicts) across the Serengeti, Murchison Falls which is cut in half by the River Nile, The people of Africa ,Elephants or the big Cats in the Masai Mara National Reserve.
What would you like to see and do in Africa?
This can be purely imagination or the story of an actual trip there.
Your work has to include a point, or theme that is easily recognisable as Africa
Criteria for the APRIL MEMBERS ONLY challenge
Please read this carefully as entries not in compliance will not be considered.
No Erotica (Young members need to have access to the entries too)
No Excessive/graphic violence
Keep any expletives to a minimum for the same reason
No more than 2 entries per person
Can rhyme – free verse, any style you like but a 10 line minimum applies, so no Haikus please.
just write what comes to mind. It’s a challenge after all.
No Pre-writes
Include a picture if you like but in order to keep it here for the whole month you will need to purchase a Preferred or Uber membership (See the 'Store' tab above)
The whole of the Greeter team will be the Judges of this contest, the winner receiving a Gold Trophy and 300 points, 2nd place, Silver Trophy and 150 points, 3rd place, Bronze Trophy and 75 points.
It runs for the whole of April so that ALL new members may place an entry-judging will not take place until the first few days of May. However no entries will be allowed after midnight 30th April USA time.
Any questions: Anyone highlighted in Green in the 'Online' box will be able to help you if necessary.
Have fun and good Luck!
AP Greeters
If you are a new Member to Allpoetry joining in the month of April then this will be of interest to you!
Each month the Allpoetry Greeter team hold a contest for new members, for this month of April please turn on your imagination and write about Africa!
Whether it be the Wildebeest Migration (as the picture depicts) across the Serengeti, Murchison Falls which is cut in half by the River Nile, The people of Africa ,Elephants or the big Cats in the Masai Mara National Reserve.
What would you like to see and do in Africa?
This can be purely imagination or the story of an actual trip there.
Your work has to include a point, or theme that is easily recognisable as Africa
Criteria for the APRIL MEMBERS ONLY challenge
Please read this carefully as entries not in compliance will not be considered.
No Erotica (Young members need to have access to the entries too)
No Excessive/graphic violence
Keep any expletives to a minimum for the same reason
No more than 2 entries per person
Can rhyme – free verse, any style you like but a 10 line minimum applies, so no Haikus please.
just write what comes to mind. It’s a challenge after all.
No Pre-writes
Include a picture if you like but in order to keep it here for the whole month you will need to purchase a Preferred or Uber membership (See the 'Store' tab above)
The whole of the Greeter team will be the Judges of this contest, the winner receiving a Gold Trophy and 300 points, 2nd place, Silver Trophy and 150 points, 3rd place, Bronze Trophy and 75 points.
It runs for the whole of April so that ALL new members may place an entry-judging will not take place until the first few days of May. However no entries will be allowed after midnight 30th April USA time.
Any questions: Anyone highlighted in Green in the 'Online' box will be able to help you if necessary.
Have fun and good Luck!
AP Greeters
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on May 1, 2004
- Rewards: Gold: 300
- Final notes: This has been a very interesting contest. I;m sure we are all enlightened by the myriad of perspectives, ideas, and dreams of Africa - a huge diverse continent.
Congratulations to you all for entering, takein the time and interest to be a part of this challenge as new AP members.
We hope your continued participation on this site is both rewarding and enjoyable.
Thank you all once again.
~Allpoetry Greeter Team~
Entries [22]
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The brave cheetah had a dream
It was to get to the setting sunby GermanJazzBando 19 lines, 11 comments, on Apr 4 11:43 AM 2004. In Hope• Commented on by judge. -
striped fur raced past
cornered eyes caught and g-l-a-z-e-dby -emerald-ashes- 25 lines, 11 comments, on Apr 5 6:06 PM 2004. In Beat, Nature, Contemporary
Silver trophy winner
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The River Nile cuts through the land
Flowing, ever steady,by Sabretooth 16 lines, 11 comments, on Apr 6 4:25 PM 2004. In Other• Commented on by judge. -
A drooping, dripping sun bleeds across the evening sky
to the sound of a breeze tickling goldenrod grass.by HobsonDilemma 29 lines, 12 comments, on Apr 8 3:10 PM 2004. In Society, Other, Nature
Gold trophy winner
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I taste salt, the Mediterranean in my mouth.
My shoulders are warm, the sun always high at noon.• Commented on by judge. -
when i think of africa animal come to mind. theres different things that happen there every second all the time .from my experience africa is a wild place to goby 16 lines, 5 comments, on Apr 13 5:02 PM 2004. In Other• Commented on by judge.
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I appreciate the coins you feed me
don't get me wrong, i do love them• Commented on by judge. -
Let them come and let them infest
For one day all shall be put to rest.by DeezNutz73 12 lines, 8 comments, on Apr 14 12:56 AM 2004. In Humor• Commented on by judge. -
Gangs of mosquitos tagged my arm,
As we steamed up the Congo,• Commented on by judge. -
The sun glares on a wavy expanse of yellow grass,
drying the last of yesterday's rains.• Commented on by judge. -
The Beauty of this piece will be seen when one reads it. The poem type is a Villanelle.• Commented on by judge.
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Highlighting nature's pure, unending love
In the most stunning hues• Commented on by judge. -
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Beside you I sit
But it feels like you're not really there.by GreenEyedBeauty 17 lines, 6 comments, on Apr 24 11:39 AM 2004. In Love• Commented on by judge. -
When the cheetah met the crocodile
'long the wet and humid Nile• Commented on by judge. -
evil white elephant huntersby theGazzelle 24 lines, 4 comments, on Apr 29 12:52 AM 2004. In Society• Commented on by judge.
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A piece about Apartheid in South Africa• Commented on by judge.
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Very interesting! Can't wait to see the entries start pouring in. I will add the link to my greeting now before I forget.
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I like this. Can't wait to read some of the entries.
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WOW Cool background Will try and keep up with this one this time (lol)
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Very interesting contest idea! Hope to see a lot of entries based on a vast area and some rather exotic animals. Good luck to all those that enter, and a great big welcome to the site
(or, handshake if you prefer )
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Hmmmmmm!! Love it!
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This is a fantastic challenge idea. And the background is wonderful
Honestly I don't know where you people get all these wonderful backgrounds. Mine are always kinda ho-hum.
Anyway, this should be a cool contest
Dee
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I look forward to read the entries. Me being FROM Africa makes it so much more interesting!
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This sounds like fun. I can't wait for this adventure in reading. I wish I could enter!
Renee
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By crocky here we have a beaut of a contest idea, wished I was an April member. These creatures in this habitat its a beaut I tell ya, beautiful just beautiful. Have a great day mates and wish all the entries the best of luck.
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This page is absolutely orgasmic.... wait for it... wait for it... OH BABY YEAH!!!!! MMMM BABY see there it goes... absolutely intriguing images... i have never been so bombarded with giraffes in a long time.... thank you for that. Kudos
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Great idea for the contest. I wish everyone...judges included good luck!
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this is gonna be gooood!!...can't wait to read the entries...hugs...leanne xxx
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Nice I would enter, but seeing as I'm not a new memeber, I doubt that would go over too well
I'll make sure to come back and check out the entries tho, seems as if it'll be interesting
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It will be fun to read the new and incoming writers and they will feel special and welcomed with this contest. Kudos!
Mox -
Ohhh, I do love this idea. I can't wait to read all of the entries. Me, I have always dreamed of going on a safari, or riding down the river Nile. I would also like to Mount Kilamanjaro(not sure on the spelling of that one). I do wish that I could enter this contest. It is going to be an awesome contest. Good luck to all who enter, and good luck to the AP Greeters.
becca
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I have a question about this contest. I quite don't understand how you are suppose to write about Africa. Are we allowed to describe the animals in Africa or do we have to describe how the animals react to their envirnoment? Or just the envirnoment? Or all three? So confused.
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Hi Sam - I hope you received your reply to this question on your Im's
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This is a really interesting contest shame i can't enter because i love africa its such a glorious place i think you AP Greeters Rock!! Kool Contest Jacqui
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This is cool cntest,can you write about the rainforest as well,since it is in Africa. Haley27
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Since there is an African Rainforest, then it would fit with the contest criteria
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DUDE HOLY SHIT I JUST POSTED AND ITS NOT THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -
if it is the Giant crocdile - it;s on your author page as a normal poem. You need to enter into this contest using the
heading above - it will take you there and follow the prompt.
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Very nice contest... I moved from South Africa to Canada and I miss the place dearly.
Will be back to check the winners when the time comes. Africa (especially South Africa) is truly the world's most beautiful place. Thank you for this contest, even though I can't enter.
Dragonfly
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