What's up AllPoetry Kids!!
This is my second contest. I've been trying to scrounge up as many points as I could before collaborating for this. My dear friend Amanda (DixieChick) will be co-handling this contest.
So... since I have nothing remotely interesting to say, let's get crackin'.
-Rules-
~*If you have more than three trophies, I am terribly sorry, this contest is off-limits to you. I'm trying to get the kids without much confidence some of those grand points and *of course* those kickass trophies.
~*Prewrites are allowed and encouraged. The only thing I must ask of you who wish to add a prewrite, *PLEASE* make sure it has something to do with one of our choices.
~*Profanity, cursing, obscene language, etc., is perfectly acceptable. Use any kind of words you feel necessary to enhance the emotion of your poem... don't go completely overboard with it, though. This is quite a privilege I'm letting you have, heh.
~*Please only submit three poems. I know those trophies are insanely awesome, orgasmic even, but after you've submitted three poems it just starts to look desperate... write for expression, not for points.
~*In your author's comments of your poem, please put "Slinky! Slinky! Fun for a girl or a boy!" so that we will know you've taken time to read through the rules. *PLEASE* be sure to add this into your author's comments, I hate to not give someone points or a trophy just because of something stupid like not reading the rules, but it's gotta be the same for everyone...
That wasn't so horrendous, was it?
-Your Choices-
ONE ~ *The ever-popular* Love.
Write about how much that special someone means to you, how they have changed your life, etc.
TWO ~ Betrayal.
I used this in my last contest, and I was honestly impressed with the poems submitted. So I'm giving it another spin. Write about how someone has gone behind your back and hurt you.
THREE ~ Something Humorous.
Since I'm lacking creativity at the moment, I offer this example from my last contest: "I love hot drummer guys who pick their nose and eat it!"
FOUR ~ A song-inspired poem.
Yeah, whatever song you like... eh, I don't look to forward to reading a poem that you wrote directly after listening to "Hot in Herre" by Nelly... but other than rap I don't really mind anything. Amanda will love you if you write something inspired by country, and Jen will love you if you write something inspired by emo or pop punk... *see her author's page for a list of her favorite bands, in order to completely blow her away*.
FIVE ~ Something that rhymes.
An example: I walked down the road and stumbled upon a toad.
Just make sure it rhymes, kids. Be sure to be happy. We need to get Jen out of this stupid depressed bullshit. No, don't write something *for* her, just something that might cheer her up. It doesn't have to be a certain length.
SIX ~ Disappointment.
Write about how someone has disappointed you. Let you down. Fucked with your expectations.
I sincerely hope you have fun with this contest. Don't enter just for the sake of entering!
-Points-
First Place: 400
Second Place: 100
Third Place: *at the moment* 20 (however, by the time the contest is finished, I hope to have 50.)
Judging will commence on Thursday, June 24th.
If you have any questions, you can IM us on this website. But for a faster reply, and a guarantee that we will get to your question, you can IM us on AOL Instant Messenger at:
CommandSpirit - Amanda
JenzJunior - Jen
Sucking up by commenting on our poems might help some. *Hint, hint*
Good luck and have fun!
Amanda and Jen
DixieChick and Emochild
This is my second contest. I've been trying to scrounge up as many points as I could before collaborating for this. My dear friend Amanda (DixieChick) will be co-handling this contest.
So... since I have nothing remotely interesting to say, let's get crackin'.
-Rules-
~*If you have more than three trophies, I am terribly sorry, this contest is off-limits to you. I'm trying to get the kids without much confidence some of those grand points and *of course* those kickass trophies.
~*Prewrites are allowed and encouraged. The only thing I must ask of you who wish to add a prewrite, *PLEASE* make sure it has something to do with one of our choices.
~*Profanity, cursing, obscene language, etc., is perfectly acceptable. Use any kind of words you feel necessary to enhance the emotion of your poem... don't go completely overboard with it, though. This is quite a privilege I'm letting you have, heh.
~*Please only submit three poems. I know those trophies are insanely awesome, orgasmic even, but after you've submitted three poems it just starts to look desperate... write for expression, not for points.
~*In your author's comments of your poem, please put "Slinky! Slinky! Fun for a girl or a boy!" so that we will know you've taken time to read through the rules. *PLEASE* be sure to add this into your author's comments, I hate to not give someone points or a trophy just because of something stupid like not reading the rules, but it's gotta be the same for everyone...
That wasn't so horrendous, was it?
-Your Choices-
ONE ~ *The ever-popular* Love.
Write about how much that special someone means to you, how they have changed your life, etc.
TWO ~ Betrayal.
I used this in my last contest, and I was honestly impressed with the poems submitted. So I'm giving it another spin. Write about how someone has gone behind your back and hurt you.
THREE ~ Something Humorous.
Since I'm lacking creativity at the moment, I offer this example from my last contest: "I love hot drummer guys who pick their nose and eat it!"
FOUR ~ A song-inspired poem.
Yeah, whatever song you like... eh, I don't look to forward to reading a poem that you wrote directly after listening to "Hot in Herre" by Nelly... but other than rap I don't really mind anything. Amanda will love you if you write something inspired by country, and Jen will love you if you write something inspired by emo or pop punk... *see her author's page for a list of her favorite bands, in order to completely blow her away*.
FIVE ~ Something that rhymes.
An example: I walked down the road and stumbled upon a toad.
Just make sure it rhymes, kids. Be sure to be happy. We need to get Jen out of this stupid depressed bullshit. No, don't write something *for* her, just something that might cheer her up. It doesn't have to be a certain length.
SIX ~ Disappointment.
Write about how someone has disappointed you. Let you down. Fucked with your expectations.
I sincerely hope you have fun with this contest. Don't enter just for the sake of entering!
-Points-
First Place: 400
Second Place: 100
Third Place: *at the moment* 20 (however, by the time the contest is finished, I hope to have 50.)
Judging will commence on Thursday, June 24th.
If you have any questions, you can IM us on this website. But for a faster reply, and a guarantee that we will get to your question, you can IM us on AOL Instant Messenger at:
CommandSpirit - Amanda
JenzJunior - Jen
Sucking up by commenting on our poems might help some. *Hint, hint*
Good luck and have fun!
Amanda and Jen
DixieChick and Emochild
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on June 26, 2004
- Rewards: Gold: 400
- Final notes: Thank you all for entering the contest! We enjoyed judging them, though it was a hard decision, since so many great poems were submitted. Unfortunately, many of you either ignored or did not read the rules, and we couldn't consider you for a trophy. Terribly sorry, but rules are rules.
Anyway, we have some honorable mentions who are going to be awarded points very soon:
-Honorable Mentions-
"Then There Was You" by LionessK
"Fragile" by savethepenguins
"Just One More Taste" by PheonixTearz
"See This" by deathskitten
Thank you all again!
Amanda and Jen
DixieChick and Emochild
Entries [30]
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You have choosen your path
Your empty heart filled with apathy and wrath• Commented on by judge. -
I think of you fondly upon this hour.
Your beauty is paralleled by that of a purple flower.by Paradoxtheory 22 lines, 3 comments, on Feb 9 2:19 PM 2004. In Love• Commented on by judge. -
Those poisonous insults you dare spit
Never would I expect you to shatter me like so• Commented on by judge. -
I felt the warmth of the angels above,
They opened up and showed me your love,• Commented on by judge. -
It's not rape
It's not penetration in any wayby BluexxEyes19 24 lines, 21 comments, on Mar 19 8:36 PM 2004. In Personal• Commented on by judge. -
There once was a goat from Paris• Commented on by judge.
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You make me feel worthless
Stupid, fat, and useless• Commented on by judge. -
-embrace the car wreck-• Commented on by judge.
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To be alone
Is the worst possible fateby KissedByARose 31 lines, 5 comments, on May 7 8:02 PM 2004. In Angst• Commented on by judge. -
His steps are uncharacterized in their length
Innately graceful in his masculine formby KissedByARose 41 lines, 4 comments, on May 7 8:18 PM 2004. In Love• Commented on by judge. -
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Staring that picture of her that is engraved in my mind
Afraid to look away, too scared of what I might find• Commented on by judge. -
A mother that didnt know her
A father that didnt care.by LaAmyaArlene 22 lines, 13 comments, on Jun 7 7:50 PM 2004. In Love• Commented on by judge. -
Locked alone up in my room
Wearing high leather boots• Commented on by judge. -
This poem holds many, many deep meanings.
Its genre is not far from my normal poetry style.by Ghostly Theatre 42 lines, 7 comments, on Jun 12 3:59 PM 2004. In Angst• Commented on by judge. -
It's about being someone's toy. Literally in a sense, but of course it's an analogy.• Commented on by judge.
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They dance beneath the moonlight. And wait on the stations only platform.
*WOO-WOO!*• Commented on by judge. -
I lost my pretzels
They cant be found• Commented on by judge. -
very personal. I would suggest a certain person not to read. but she dusnt even go on here, so that was pointless typing.• Commented on by judge.
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Slinky! Slinky! Fun for boys and girls!• Commented on by judge.
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Believe what you want because i know better
Life takes time to live and i am in the lead.by Delicate Jaded 23 lines, 2 comments, on Jun 21 3:17 AM 2004. In Personal• Commented on by judge. -
Why is it that everytime I go to talk about something that may damage this I can't?
It's whenever I look into your eyes,• Commented on by judge. -
I told you to never open it
I told you I would come for you again• Commented on by judge. -
memories flood back
with every beat of the musicby Midnight Firefly 28 lines, 4 comments, on Jun 22 1:29 AM 2004. In Other• Commented on by judge. -
Fallen from grayscale skies
And forgotten promises• Commented on by judge. -
sitting on that swing, i trusted you.
i trusted you with my deepest secret,• Commented on by judge. -
by PheonixTearz 8 lines, 4 comments, on Jun 23 7:25 PM 2004. In Love• Commented on by judge.
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I sit and think of you
With nothing left to do• Commented on by judge.
Gold trophy winner
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I like the title of the contest alot, it makes alot of sense especially if your a poet. I love the title, and I think im gonna put that on my author page as a lil quote thing! I like ure choices too, they arent too vague and they arent too specific, awesome contest, Im very, honoured I guess you could say, about being in it.
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Thank you so much Erin.
<3
-Jen -
Okay well I am not a kid, so I won't join this contest, but it looks great, and i LOVE the heart behind it. Do you think you could remember to IM me when it is closed so I can see who the wonderful winners are? Thanks!
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Great Idea!
Cindy
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Emochild.... I just gotta say something here...
I can't believe after reading most of your entries that they have under 3 trophies. Their pages should be full!!!
There are allot of kick-butt poets in here. Awesome writters and the talent of some are just blowing me away! You'll have a tough job desiding on just 3. Wow!!!!!
TO ALL YOU POETS IN HERE, I APPLAUD YOU ALL!!!!!!!
Bravo
FifthDove
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Yes!!! I completely agree with you, FifthDove! It's quite a wonder that they don't have fifty trophies because most of these entries deserve it!!!
Thank you so much for encouraging them
<3
-Jen -
I always brouse around in contest looking for budding talent.
I was floored when I saw yours.. My God girl...These poets in here that have less then 3 trophies are better then most of the so called experts here at AP. I can see the writing on the walls very clearly. They (the so called greats) are going to start loosing a few contests here real quick, to these aspiring poetry artists. There are quite a few great writes in here already. Like I said before you are going to need a miracle
to choose just 3. lol
I will check back.... can't wait to see the results.
Good luck
Cindy
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Slinky! Slinky! Fun for a girl or a boy!
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This is an awsome poem, i've entered a few, and lost, and I'm not expect any more after reading these entries...you guys are awesome! Emochild, great idea, just the kind of contest i've wanted to enter, and i completely agree about the title...it really was what drew me to the contest!
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Thank you so much!
-Jen -
"Slinky! Slinky! Fun for a girl or a boy!"
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I'm really sorry but i don't know how to enter an author commen because I'm new so I guess I'm out of luck
... sorry
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Thank you for including me in your honorable mentions...I am honored
Congratulations to the winners there are many amazing writes here...
~~Kristy
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