I hope that this is an original contest, as I haven't seen one like it before 
What I would like you to do is...
1. A poem of no more than 20 lines
2. Rhyming or any form that you like
3. Each line to contain at least one user name of a different AP poet(not their real name)
4. The name can be used (in its original form) in anyway but NOT TO BE USED AS A NAME
eg.
Hair like Shadowed Gold
finest blondeoverblue sapphire eyes
sparkling with Hidden Tears
alone in this world of pain
where all that remains is lost faith
(That was just a quick one that I made up from members on line at the moment, but I hope you get the idea)
This one took a little longer
allpoetry.com/Poem/817899
5. Place poets names in bold or italic (non preferred members just place stars around the name)
6. No limit on entries.
No other rules.
300 points for the most original use of names
What I would like you to do is...
1. A poem of no more than 20 lines
2. Rhyming or any form that you like
3. Each line to contain at least one user name of a different AP poet(not their real name)
4. The name can be used (in its original form) in anyway but NOT TO BE USED AS A NAME
eg.
Hair like Shadowed Gold
finest blondeoverblue sapphire eyes
sparkling with Hidden Tears
alone in this world of pain
where all that remains is lost faith
(That was just a quick one that I made up from members on line at the moment, but I hope you get the idea)
This one took a little longer
allpoetry.com/Poem/817899
5. Place poets names in bold or italic (non preferred members just place stars around the name)
6. No limit on entries.
No other rules.
300 points for the most original use of names
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on September 29, 2004
- Rewards: Gold: 300
- Final notes: Wow 47 entries
Entries [24]
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underneath a *black-rainbow* she stands
as the *deathofsunrise* comes forthby BrokenSouledPoetess 15 lines, 13 comments, on Sep 19 2:52 PM 2004. In Angst• Commented on by judge. -
I'm just a *starryeyed*, *sorry excuse*, for a *twistedpisces*
waiting for the grim reapers *demented angel* to come take me• Commented on by judge. -
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And so I began my quest in search of a *lyrical Soul*
amongst the masses within such a cold *Savage World*• Commented on by judge. -
and she swore was a *wasteofspace.*
my little *violet star*, grinning through her needlesby Nancy Rotten 17 lines, 13 comments, on Sep 19 4:30 PM 2004. In Spiritual, Love, Dark
Silver trophy winner
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Just a silly little whimzy for this contest• Commented on by judge.
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Through the *DarkRain*
You would make me see with *open eyes*• Commented on by judge. -
As the \*Lone Poet*\
reached his *\sweetdemise\*• Commented on by judge. -
There was a funny place called \Halbcowmoo\
where there lived some \hairy-arm-hats\• Commented on by judge. -
She stood there with a *hole* in her heart
and her sad *colormejaded* eyes• Commented on by judge. -
While a luminescent *blushfulmoon* hangs in the starry *purplesky*
A *brokengemini* sits 'neath the *weeping willow*, waiting• Commented on by judge. -
Nothing great, just something...by Sunkissedrose 15 lines, 9 comments, on Sep 21 12:37 PM 2004. In Personal• Commented on by judge.
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With a child like *touchof1der* we look at our world• Commented on by judge.
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I'm a *Rambler* and I like to go to lands with *forest shades*
Knowing I won't *Live4Ever* I take opportunities where I can,• Commented on by judge. -
Oh boy she wants *another one* which to me seems somewhat cruel
I would much rather that I be writing about something *Crazy Sexy Cool*by cosmicrose 55 lines, 13 comments, on Sep 22 8:57 PM 2004. In Personal, Other, Humor
Bronze trophy winner
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The *tiny dancer*, on the stage, moves so gracefully,
while inside she tells herself, ‘I’m not here, *there is no me*’.• Commented on by judge. -
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i watch you move like *butterflyflight*
down a *colder road* and into the night• Commented on by judge. -
There once lived a *princeoffire* in the land of Apby PrincessOfFire 46 lines, 5 comments, on Sep 26 4:55 PM 2004. In Fantasy• Commented on by judge.
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Once upon a time, a *reluctantPrince* was a *lonelyTravellerr*,
till he came upon a *night singer* who told him the *taleofwhoa*by PrincessOfFire 42 lines, 3 comments, on Sep 26 8:21 PM 2004. In Fantasy• Commented on by judge. -
Once upon *A Bloody Night*
*A Dying Mind* was lostby Feline2001 15 lines, 6 comments, on Sep 28 10:46 AM 2004. In Angst• Commented on by judge. -
Come hither, my *BlackKnight*
Save me from this *dark desire*• Commented on by judge.
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This sounds very interesting. I just held a contest and had poems written along with an AP Name suggestion so I could pick a new AP Name. That's where this name came from. When I saw this contest I thought it might be something similar but this is unique. I'll have to think about this one and possibly enter. Great idea!
~Lyrical
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Oooo excellent idea.
This time round I will get some sleep before submitting. hehe
"Hair like Shadowed Gold"
good job it is only in name. cos its looking most jew fro today.
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What an awesome idea I'll see what I can come up with.
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Cool! How origanal? I am so gonna enter this!
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Hey, this sounds easy, I'll try it.
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(((wonders if BOB is turning into a contest junkie)))
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lol i could have a go at this using just my different names but then that would show all where i am so i think i will give it a miss.
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...and it's a maximum of 20 lines/names so that counts you out too
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hehehe well i could of used just twenty of them
but it would still show all where i am in the main and i can't be having that.
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hmmm, this does sound intriguing...methinks I may have to give it a try if i have the time...
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Very original and wonderful idea, think I may have to have a go at this, get my thinking cap on..........
take care
sanity
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If I get around to anything but laziness, I will enter this mofo. I haven't seen this idea before and I think it's neat.
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Back To Sleep Please
I dreamt I was in the here and now,
but the Huntress of the night
swallowed the DarkRain of imagery
that the Lilac Moon bestowed to me.
You could taste my smile above the pillow,
it was chasingtheday in other realms.
All the Withered petals that had fallen
from the Queen of fast eyes blew away.
Forever Ends when dawn breaks its silence
with the purplerose that gathers yawns.
The Poetic Escape roamed the sheets
where Whispered Love echoed behind patterns
the WarriorofGod danced across life's eyes.
All the invisible rain soaked the soft skin
while thewhippingwind opened curtains
to the pinkwhite morning shining bright.
Dragon Tears flapped evaporating wings
as finally awake became the Crazy Person
who threw out a DeadlyCryOfHelp of I would
like to go back please to drunkenxmonkeys.
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well they were in italics when i did it in file lol
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I really enjoyed entering this contest. It got me thinking...thanks for making this contest, i've had fun writing!
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Oh my god. The idea of this is hilarious.
You SO should do it!!!
Please Please Please make my day.
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Oh this so kicks butt, Kat! I'll be sure to enter it - what about people that have numbers in their names? Do you take them off, or not use them or what?
Her lips tasted like pure candy177? Thought I'd use myself as an example lol.
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Very cool contest idea. Hey, and I really like this background.. can I steal it, please? I am in need of some new backgrounds.
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Re:names with numbers in.
There are an awful lot to choose from that don't have numbers in their names BUT...
if you want to use some, keep them to a minimum
preferably not in every line as they stop the flow of the words somewhat!
Kat xxx
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Hey feel free to steal any of my backgrounds you fancy. It's really flattering to come across a poem out of the blue that has one of mine
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Thank you
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hehe this is a cool contest
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I think this is a brilliant idea for a contest. I already entered, but this is truley an original idea. I'm glad you chose this as your topic because it allows users on here to be creative with other usernames. I enjoyed entering this contes and I know there is some really tough competition. Good luck to every one entering and I hope you use a lot of creativity in writing your poems.
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a pretty original idea for a contest, though the poetry produced here will, unfortunately, be restricted to this site. no one else would really get it...unless they've been online. you get the point. but still, i think this is a good thing, too. it strengthens this community, and it's just fun! good, fun poetry. and how very creative!
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I have to disagree with you
The poems that I have read so far in this contest have been wonderfully scripted and have all incorporated the user names in such a way as not to detract from the flow or meaning of the piece as a whole. I think they could stand alone as great poems, even when this contest is over
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What a great idea for a contest! I had fun writing my entry...there's some great usernames here...awesome inspiration.
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That's fine, then. I'm just saying if they ever want to get any of these poems published in print, they might want to remove all the italicizing and the asterisks, or else explain what the prompt was behind the writing, or it would seem odd to the reader.
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Thank you, I get your point, but anyone submitting a piece to an editor would automatically (I would presume) edit their piece to what the publishers ask for Re: font, spacing etc for submissions.
You can tell from my expertise that I am widely unpublished all over the world
Kat
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Oh...interesting...very interesting...
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Fun, Fun, Fun.
And you got lots of entries. I knew this one would go down a storm.
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kick ass contest!!!
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Hiya, do we have to let the poets know in advance that we're going to use their name in a poem? I would be a little miffed if I saw my name in a poem and it was used in a derogatory manner, hhmmmm interesting idea though. I'll read through the enteries so far. I have indeed written 2 poems a while back. I incorporating names of this site ( permission was granted first) and another poem written where I used the title of every poem written by a girl on here. So, er, Kat.. should we ask first? dave
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I would hope that you wouldn't want to use anyones name in such a way as to offend them. All the entries so far have been of a serious nature and it would be good to get some humourous poems too. So if you are at all unsure then by all means ask first.
I have only seen messages from people who have been flattered by their inclusion in the poems entered so far
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The entries so far have all been fantastic, although all very somber and dark...any chance of some humour
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YEY! you used me in your example, thats so cool, yep I am all that remains lol Anyway I'm going to enter because it is such a cool idea! x
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I really love the idea of this contest.. its very unique and interesting..
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This is very unique and a very interesting contest. if I was that talented I would enter.. but I'm not Good luck with your contest
*~Rosey~*
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what a great idea for a contest! very original! and i see i am not the first person to think so... you have alot of entries!
i am hoping to enter if i can think of something within the next few days!
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Is it alright if we use our own names?
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Sure feel free to use your own name, no problemo
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Lol, wish my name was more poetic now- though maybe someone could contain it in a Spanish context (Juan told me it meant watering hole in Spanish
) A great idea for a contest though, especially since so many AP poets have great names which work great with this and are very inspiring. All the best,
Pozo
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ROFLMAO
I cannot believe how many poems my screen name showed up in! Of course, it is only because I landed a neat name
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Hey I thing it's a close race between you and chasingtheday as to who has appeared in the most poems
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Pozo...so glad to see someone has managed to include your name in their poem
allpoetry.com/Poem/821798
Kat xxx -
‘NOTREALLYPOETIC !’ he shouted out loud
‘KISSMYSOCK you lil froud’
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BRILLIANT idea for a contest, I'm off to see if I can get a poem together, I'll be back!
nobodysees
PS (Can I use mine? I'm quite partial to it!)
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Yep by all means use your own name
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AAARRgg, GROM, on moments like this I would have wanted a name like: midnightdreams... People could like USE that.. grom... My name sucks
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Great choices for winners. This contest was tons of fun!!
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thank you for the honourable mention!!!!
Well done all the other winners -
Thank you, so much, for the silver trophy!
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Thanks for the honorable mention!!!
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I'm honored
Wozers... my first trophy here at AP.... awesome! I had so much fun with this contest that I could have kept writing more and more and I caught myself not so much chasingtheday... but going around all day... day after day... trying to think up new story lines with the massive amount of usernames from which to work with.
Um... like is this my virtual acceptance speach? In that case... I'd like to thank all the people that have inspired me over the years. And a special thanks to those who read... commented... and liked my work. I would like to thank my mother... my... lol.. just kidding. I guess I'll exit the stage now! APPLAUSE APPLAUSE! Thanks for offering such a creative contest Kat -
i thought mine was in the list too, but not. so i missed to join the contest... *sigh.
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