Hey, glad to see you clicked on my contest. This is an emulation contest, and for those of you who don't know what an emulation is, it is poem that you rewrite it in your own way.
So, here's the deal. This contest in worth 850 points.
Now, obviously, that's a lot and it's going to be all or nothing.
You either get gold and lots of points,
or get nothing. (Well, maybe a silver or bronze trophy is you are REALLY good)
But I'm not promising any points for anything below first,
So if you're going to enter this contest, you better do a good job.
Now for how to compete in this contest-
First off, I not only want you to emmulate a poem, but I want you to emmulate one of my poems (and I have over thirty or so on this site, so you can take you're pick, everything, even contest poems), and I will keep this contest open as long as possible so you have plenty of opportunity, and it's 850 points- you should atleast try.
Beyond that, the rules are just stick to emulations- meaning yes, you can swear or use erotica if it fits your interpretation of my poem. And as far as emulations go, you need to stick to or atleast mimic the original format, as well as keep to whether or not it rhymes, and sorry to say, I don't write many rhyming poems, but I will put one or two up for the sake of this contest.
Here's an example of an emulation for you-
(Original Poem- Geogre Gray by Edgar Lee Masters)
George Gray
I have studied many times
The marble which was chiseled for me --
A boat with a furled sail at rest in a harbor.
In truth it pictures not my destination
But my life.
For love was offered me and I shrank from its disillusionment;
Sorrow knocked at my door, but I was afraid;
Ambition called to me, but I dreaded the chances.
Yet all the while I hungered for meaning in my life.
And now I know that we must lift the sail
And catch the winds of destiny
Wherever they drive the boat.
To put meaning in one's life may end in madness,
But life without meaning is the torture
Of restlessness and vague desire --
It is a boat longing for the sea and yet afraid.
(Now, for my emmulation)
The Picture
She had watched many times
The picture which had developed for her,
A landscape of hope on a piece of film.
In essence, it showed not her life,
But disposition.
For rebellion had tempted her, and she laughed at it’s worn our façade,
And destiny knocked on her darkroom door, but she would not answer.
And it was then that she knew she must develop the film,
And see- truly see –life
Wherever it took her.
To put a name to her addiction is madness,
But life without hope is nothing but the pain of an unfulfilled heart.
It was all a picture she saw,
but could not take.
If you have any questions, by all means ask. You can enter as many times as you want and good luck because it's a lot of points I'm giving away, so atleast try one of the short poems, lol. Just please put somewhere which poem you've chosen to re-write. Good luck Ladies and Gents-
So, here's the deal. This contest in worth 850 points.
Now, obviously, that's a lot and it's going to be all or nothing.
You either get gold and lots of points,
or get nothing. (Well, maybe a silver or bronze trophy is you are REALLY good)
But I'm not promising any points for anything below first,
So if you're going to enter this contest, you better do a good job.
Now for how to compete in this contest-
First off, I not only want you to emmulate a poem, but I want you to emmulate one of my poems (and I have over thirty or so on this site, so you can take you're pick, everything, even contest poems), and I will keep this contest open as long as possible so you have plenty of opportunity, and it's 850 points- you should atleast try.
Beyond that, the rules are just stick to emulations- meaning yes, you can swear or use erotica if it fits your interpretation of my poem. And as far as emulations go, you need to stick to or atleast mimic the original format, as well as keep to whether or not it rhymes, and sorry to say, I don't write many rhyming poems, but I will put one or two up for the sake of this contest.
Here's an example of an emulation for you-
(Original Poem- Geogre Gray by Edgar Lee Masters)
George Gray
I have studied many times
The marble which was chiseled for me --
A boat with a furled sail at rest in a harbor.
In truth it pictures not my destination
But my life.
For love was offered me and I shrank from its disillusionment;
Sorrow knocked at my door, but I was afraid;
Ambition called to me, but I dreaded the chances.
Yet all the while I hungered for meaning in my life.
And now I know that we must lift the sail
And catch the winds of destiny
Wherever they drive the boat.
To put meaning in one's life may end in madness,
But life without meaning is the torture
Of restlessness and vague desire --
It is a boat longing for the sea and yet afraid.
(Now, for my emmulation)
The Picture
She had watched many times
The picture which had developed for her,
A landscape of hope on a piece of film.
In essence, it showed not her life,
But disposition.
For rebellion had tempted her, and she laughed at it’s worn our façade,
And destiny knocked on her darkroom door, but she would not answer.
And it was then that she knew she must develop the film,
And see- truly see –life
Wherever it took her.
To put a name to her addiction is madness,
But life without hope is nothing but the pain of an unfulfilled heart.
It was all a picture she saw,
but could not take.
If you have any questions, by all means ask. You can enter as many times as you want and good luck because it's a lot of points I'm giving away, so atleast try one of the short poems, lol. Just please put somewhere which poem you've chosen to re-write. Good luck Ladies and Gents-
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on September 28, 2004
- Rewards: Gold: 850
- Final notes: In closing, you all did pretty well considering how hard this contest must have been. It was harder to judge this one than my last one, there were many more elements here.
I choose Unclear because it was the best emulation, it kept to the tone, ideas, format, and theme while still sort-of applying it somewhere else.
To Rise Again was clever, and true to my poem while making it more optimistic.
Cold, Unkind Depths was haunting *as were all the ones concerning david, but this one just really got to me, and kept to format, etc.
A few of you deserve Honorable mentions though, Originality points to Jcsketch82 for the Vampire idea. But I also loved both Morgana's static melodies and NaughtyGrlRed's Novemeber Shores. Both were haunting to me, and very meaningful.
I really want to thank you all for entering, this was NOT an easy contest to compete in (lol or judge) and I've been supporting so many things lately that only first place gets points, sorry again. But I'm going to save up for more of these type of contests- they made for some great reading.
Cheers, Kat
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the hatred in my family.. the group who sang this song is Smile Empty Soul..• Commented on by judge.
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She knows the way I’m torn apart.
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Dark ThoughtsDark thoughts piercing through clouds of mind,Images flow through the sea of imagination to createillusions.As an undertow oby Jcsketch82 21 lines, 8 comments, on Sep 15 11:27 PM 2004. In Other• Commented on by judge.
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by AureateCorona 15 lines, 1 comment, on Sep 16 6:37 PM 2004. In Other• Commented on by judge.
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I look at you,by Jcsketch82 20 lines, 6 comments, on Sep 17 12:33 AM 2004. In Dark• Commented on by judge. -
I chased my dreams down the winding roads of lifeAnd so, fell over petty dreams, and I have learnedTo rise again.And see truer dreams.I look to• Commented on by judge.
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by Morgana 32 lines, 4 comments, on Sep 18 2:52 PM 2004. In Contemporary• Commented on by judge.
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my first attempt at this emulation• Commented on by judge.
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I'm as unclear as a storm cloud
Lost in the thunder and rainby Aislinn-Marie 25 lines, 2 comments, on Sep 27 8:28 PM 2004. In Personal, Love, Angst
Gold trophy winner
• Commented on by judge.
Silver trophy winner
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My first contest was an emulation contest and I didn't get many entries, but I've always enjoyed rewriting things. I'll see what I can come up with! Good luck with this!
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well, I would never enter a contest like this unless I think the poet has some merit. I have in the past and was disappointed.
but I am looking forward to entering this, cause I think working from your poems will be alot of fun. 
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hmmm i think i get it, does it have to be one of your poem or mine and what is the topic? hmm get back to me in a hurry please.
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This sounds interesting...I think I'll be able to come up with something by the 29th...
-morgana
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I haven't been very prolific in my writing lately, but I saw Nam's entry and it immedtiately drew me into the contest. The fact that you have a nice variety of topics in your poems made it easier. Thanks for hosting the contest, and may the best one win
Good luck to all the others xxx
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This is a very nice idea for a contest, although I'm not sure I could rewrite anyone's poems on here. I just couldn't do that. I wish you well with your contest.
-Unvivid Dreams
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Interesting. Don't generally enter contests, not sure what this type of contest is. Printed it so I my read the rules later today. If I have questions, I will be sure to ask. Not sure if I will be able to come up with something, but at least I will read the entries...lol. Should be a challenge and I love challanges. Rose
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I'm going to pick a poem right now. Thanks for reminding me!
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