September is MY month
Well…. ok, i’ll share if you insist.
Samplette just finished the contest “Seasons Change” and there were
so many wonderful entries not enough trophies to go around.
So what i wanted to do was to have another contest called;
Autumn’s Wonder
This is a kind of second chance for the ones that did not get entered into that contest and for the ones that did not get a trophy...and anyone else who wants to enter.
The topic is Autumm...not Spring, not Summer, not Winter but Autumn
What I want to see in these poems:
First: Imagery is big for me and that will always be.
Second: Sound. When i read a poem aloud, I love the sounds words make when spoken.
Third: Emotion, I like to feel when i read, and I like it when emotions of whatever kind are evoked.
Here are Samplette’s requirements and they fit well here in this contest as well:
Any style or form of poetry is fine.
NO profanity
NO adult themes
NO sTiCkY CaPs
BUT unlike Sam's;
Prewrites are ok, (gotta let the ones from Sam’s last contest have another chance)
Please show respect to your fellow entrants and make comments.
This is not a requirement merely a request.
You may enter up to (but not more than) 3 entries,
with each entry being a different form of poetry.
Ok…the awards:
1st place is worth 345 points
2nd place is worth 69 points
3rd place is worth 23 points
3 Honorable Mentions at 12 points each
POINTS REVISION!!!!!!!!
WOW...What an amazing array of talent on display
I decided to increase the points and awards
1st place is worth 345 points
added a 100 point bonus
2nd place is worth 69 points
now 100 points
3rd place is worth 23 points
now 50 points
3 Honorable Mentions at 12 points each
now changed to
8 (EIGHT) Honorable Mentions at 25 points each
Well…. ok, i’ll share if you insist.
Samplette just finished the contest “Seasons Change” and there were
so many wonderful entries not enough trophies to go around.
So what i wanted to do was to have another contest called;
Autumn’s Wonder
This is a kind of second chance for the ones that did not get entered into that contest and for the ones that did not get a trophy...and anyone else who wants to enter.
The topic is Autumm...not Spring, not Summer, not Winter but Autumn
What I want to see in these poems:
First: Imagery is big for me and that will always be.
Second: Sound. When i read a poem aloud, I love the sounds words make when spoken.
Third: Emotion, I like to feel when i read, and I like it when emotions of whatever kind are evoked.
Here are Samplette’s requirements and they fit well here in this contest as well:
Any style or form of poetry is fine.
NO profanity
NO adult themes
NO sTiCkY CaPs
BUT unlike Sam's;
Prewrites are ok, (gotta let the ones from Sam’s last contest have another chance)
Please show respect to your fellow entrants and make comments.
This is not a requirement merely a request.
You may enter up to (but not more than) 3 entries,
with each entry being a different form of poetry.
Ok…the awards:
1st place is worth 345 points
2nd place is worth 69 points
3rd place is worth 23 points
3 Honorable Mentions at 12 points each
POINTS REVISION!!!!!!!!
WOW...What an amazing array of talent on display
I decided to increase the points and awards
1st place is worth 345 points
added a 100 point bonus
2nd place is worth 69 points
now 100 points
3rd place is worth 23 points
now 50 points
3 Honorable Mentions at 12 points each
now changed to
8 (EIGHT) Honorable Mentions at 25 points each
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on September 22, 2004
- Rewards: Gold: 345
- Final notes: This was the most difficult of all my contests to judge as there were so many wonderful poems Thank you all for entering, I wish there were more trophies to go around as, I feel, you all outdid yourselves. There were so many wonderful entries and all so deserving of award; short of that, please accept my applause as appreciation for your efforts. What you all have created is a lovely palette of amazing perspectives on this, my favorite season.
ok enough chatter, here are the results:
In a category by itself and for a wonderfully entertaining poem 10 points
is awarded to thelastknight for the poem “The Leaf “
HON.MENTIONS 25 PTS EA
Colors by poetryality on Nov 15, 2003
At Last I Am Home by kjack on Apr 20
Autumn's Moratorium by genielassie on Sep 18
Boasting With Pride by Samplette on Sep 09
Heart & Soul (Tanka) by Maatkara on Oct 30, 2003
Autumn by lordoftherings on May 16
Autumns Daze by sandygram
Forest's Robe (Contest) by myrataal
and now for the trophies:
the envelopes please;
With a brilliant display of talent and ability the
bronze trophy goes to MuseStalker for her poem “Write of Passage”
TROPHY-Bronze 50 PTS
Write of Passage by MuseStalker
And now for the next award. Her poems never disappoint and provide such an amazing array of images. The silver trophy and 100 points goes to Blushfulmoon for her lovely poem; ~~September's Fashions~~
TROPHY-Silver 100 PTS
~~September's Fashions~~ by Blushfulmoon
And now the one all have been waiting for,
the coveted Gold Trophy.
This poet has an amazing range of talent and her poems seem to be able to transcend time and space. With an extremely creative and well executed poem the gold trophy goes to EternalIceQueen for her poem; Autumn Breezes.
TROPHY-Gold 345 PTS with a 100 point bonus
Autumn Breezes by EternalIceQueen on Oct 20, 2003
oh, don’t forget, applauses for all
Thank you all for coming to the awards ceremony. There will be virtual cookies and punch served in the virtual reception area down the hall on the left. Please stay as long as you would like and take time to review these amazing poems at your leisure. Blessings and best wishes ~richardEntries [48]
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The eyes of my soul see:
a burnished New England Autumn.• Commented on by judge. -
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September's cool hand
lightly touching my heart.• Commented on by judge. -
Crispy colours crackle
beneath their leather shoes• Commented on by judge. -
The winter and spring fell long into shadows
as dusk and summer departed,by TBRduddette001 25 lines, 7 comments, on Oct 5 12:36 PM 2003. In Nature• Commented on by judge. -
Softly rests neath forest floors
In their prime they danced and sang• Commented on by judge. -
I bid thee Farewell, My Autumn Farewell!
O' on Winter's hearth, rest thy withered shell• Commented on by judge. -
Russet, crimson, cocoa and gold
Warm hues splash the tinted leaves;• Commented on by judge. -
I ask you - can you judge or value sunsets
Or a rainbow arcing through the sky• Commented on by judge. -
Orange
Red and Yellow make• Commented on by judge. -
Leaves of the brightest oranges, yellows, and reds,
Dance playfully about the through the autumn air,• Commented on by judge. -
blades of grass shimmer
we sweep loose summer dog hairsby lordoftherings 5 lines, 24 comments, on May 16 1:10 AM 2004. In Haiku, Nature
Silver trophy winner
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Its mellow with its melancholy
Like sweet and sour sobriety• Commented on by judge. -
by Masked Kitty 19 lines, 7 comments, on Aug 26 5:36 PM 2004. In Nature• Commented on by judge.
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by RavenTheWhite 57 lines, 6 comments, on Aug 30 7:33 PM 2004. In Nature• Commented on by judge.
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In Autumn as the leaves start to turn
I seem to forget about the summer's sunburns• Commented on by judge. -
Nature's rest from Summer's heat• Commented on by judge.
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September's breath falls sweetly, crisp and new,
With graceful wisps it dances in the trees.• Commented on by judge. -
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A sound of muted trumpets rise and fall
as winter geese wedge themselves• Commented on by judge. -
Autumn; cool misty dawn.
Quiet; bugs and kids are gone.by LarryATilander 12 lines, 9 comments, on Sep 8 6:40 PM 2004. In Nature• Commented on by judge. -
As if a prism had been dispersed over the land
Creating a mystical expose of sightby Pierre Richards 5 lines, 38 comments, on Sep 8 6:58 PM 2004. In Nature• Commented on by judge. -
Delicious spices filling the air
making your mouth water with expectation.• Commented on by judge. -
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A tree of fire bursts forth• Commented on by judge.
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by qnhoneybee 53 lines, 7 comments, on Sep 9 7:02 AM 2004. In Nature• Commented on by judge.
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I look out my window
And what do I see• Commented on by judge. -
I saw the yellow leaves today
I stopped and lookedby thelastknight 32 lines, 4 comments, on Sep 10 12:55 AM 2004. In Nature• Commented on by judge. -
Down the lightly littered path,
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Ah, the sight of autumn leaves,
The crisp, falling leaves gently stroking• Commented on by judge. -
From where I am
I can see for milesby thelastknight 47 lines, 19 comments, on Sep 15 6:34 AM 2004. In Nature• Commented on by judge. -
When I was young, I hated to see Autumn come;by MuseStalker 40 lines, 17 comments, on Sep 15 10:40 AM 2004. In Personal, Spiritual, Hope
Bronze trophy winner
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orange ,ruffled leaves raining piles of Autumn bags• Commented on by judge.
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the trees were crackling,
golds and reds dancing, in the sunbeams• Commented on by judge. -
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The leaves are falling
down so quickby numbhart09 15 lines, 3 comments, on Sep 17 5:52 PM 2004. In Nature• Commented on by judge. -
The leaves colored orange, red and yellow
Blow about the ground, Whisping and swishingby XsweetpeaX26 20 lines, 3 comments, on Sep 17 8:12 PM 2004. In Nature• Commented on by judge. -
The leaves colored orange, red and yellow
Blow about the ground, Whisping and swishingby XsweetpeaX26 20 lines, 1 comment, on Sep 17 8:12 PM 2004. In Nature• Commented on by judge. -
by Being Karen 19 lines, 6 comments, on Sep 17 10:20 PM 2004. In Dark• Commented on by judge.
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This soundsvery interesting. I hope you have fun judging this!
-morgana
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This is great, and if I can come up with something I will give it a go....good luck with the judging, for the entries I had were awesome, and I see you have a few of them already..lol
Sam
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Thanks Ricgard for letting me know about this contest, I'll write a 'fresh' poem for this one too
Mari
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lol Richard, it might be 150 entries before I can talk my muse into cooperating with me long enough to write an entry!
Autumn is a very beautiful month. I am trying to do a tribute to the commencement of fall/ending of summer poem called "A Path In The Sun". I will see what I can do, if anything. Have fun judging...it is about time for me to open another contest...
Many blessings,
Raven Aurora
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i'll study the black locust trees today that are sittuated across the street from a cafe i sit in and stretch along a creek a ways. if inspired, i'll enter the poem. i've been pondering their autumn mood for the past three autumns.
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roxmysox
look at all the entries
woweeeee...i'll enter,this looks cool,i'm a BIG fan of autumn 
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Well, even though I did send a personal letter, I am going to extend an official thank-you from the bottom of my heart for this award that I was pretty sure I had no chance of winning. There are so many deserving poets here and I read many of the entries. I do hope that everyone had fun participating. And now I am off to my "real" class, but not without giving a virtual toast!
Welcome to Autumn!
Many blessings,
Raven Aurora
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Thank you for the Honorable Mention! It's always a pleasure to write about nature. Best wishes... ~genielassie~
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Thank you so much for the points for honorable mention for Autumn Daze. That was so nice of you. I appreciate it. Take care, Sandy
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I am glad that your contest turned out so well. Congratulations to all the winners. I tried to find the reception hall for cookies and punch but they were virtually not there. lol!
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Congratulations to all the winners, I could see you had a hard job with this, you picked well my friend. Look forward to your next one
take care
sanity
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Thank you, dearest Poet - I enjoyed entering. Congratulations to all the winners.
Myra -
Well done!
Thank you so much for the Hon. Mention and 25 points Richard! 
Congratulations to the trophy winners!
Wow, I know how hard it is, Richard, I'm in the middle of judging my contest right now. It ain't easy when you have a bunch of really good ones!
~ Gennelle
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Richard, I like the way you give your awards. I wish most contest were setup this way. Kendhal22
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yeah i wish all contests well as well run as mine as well.
...like i have some corner on the contest market???
there are bunches of people who hold WAYYYY better contests than me. but i thank you for the supportive remark.~richard
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Thank you so much for the honorable mention and the points. It is always a pleasure to be a part of your contest.
CONGRATS TO ALLLL!
Sam
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Thank you ever so much my sweet for the honorable mention. Autumn is my favorite time of the year! CONGRATULATIONS to three of my favorites for winning the acclaimed trophies*
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