I have decided that as I have done the columns for the 16 and under,
I would, now I have enough points do a contest. There is going to be
2 age groups: 12 and under - 13 to 16 year olds.
It doesn't matter if you already have trophies, it will not be judged
on that. What it will be judged on is; content, originality, grammer, readability and entertainment value. I know there are some very
talented poets in the younger members of this site, so I am going to leave the
categories up to you.
I do not mind dark poetry, but suicide and cutting poems are not
what I want to read. I love fantasy and if you can make me laugh then all the better. I love horror, sci fi, if you want to write about
nature that is fine too. so basically anything goes.
If you are unsure as to whether or not it would fit just IM me.
Another hint, I love form poetry, but it isn't a necessity. Spelling
is a must for a poem to stand out, get someone to proofread it first.
PLEASE put your age in your authors comments
I will allow pre-writes on this occasion.
You may enter 2 poems, 2 pre writes are OK, 1 pre write and 1 written for the contest, or if you feel really energetic you can enter 2 written just for the contest.......... I have amended this as I was getting 2 prewrites from entrants........ Just glad to see that so many have entered.............
Points
1st 300
2nd 100
3rd 75
Honourable mentions 20 points each.
The winners and honourable mentions from this contest will be automatically featured on my column, regardless of whether
or not they have already been featured, so get writing and have fun.
UPDATE I am judging this, I know you are all wanting to know who has won, but please be patient, I know you want me to go over everything thoroughly
Apologies to pozo, I had every intention of putting this one is as an honourable mention, I thought this was a very good piece and shows talent..........
Moulding by pozo
I would, now I have enough points do a contest. There is going to be
2 age groups: 12 and under - 13 to 16 year olds.
It doesn't matter if you already have trophies, it will not be judged
on that. What it will be judged on is; content, originality, grammer, readability and entertainment value. I know there are some very
talented poets in the younger members of this site, so I am going to leave the
categories up to you.
I do not mind dark poetry, but suicide and cutting poems are not
what I want to read. I love fantasy and if you can make me laugh then all the better. I love horror, sci fi, if you want to write about
nature that is fine too. so basically anything goes.
If you are unsure as to whether or not it would fit just IM me.
Another hint, I love form poetry, but it isn't a necessity. Spelling
is a must for a poem to stand out, get someone to proofread it first.
PLEASE put your age in your authors comments
I will allow pre-writes on this occasion.
You may enter 2 poems, 2 pre writes are OK, 1 pre write and 1 written for the contest, or if you feel really energetic you can enter 2 written just for the contest.......... I have amended this as I was getting 2 prewrites from entrants........ Just glad to see that so many have entered.............
Points
1st 300
2nd 100
3rd 75
Honourable mentions 20 points each.
The winners and honourable mentions from this contest will be automatically featured on my column, regardless of whether
or not they have already been featured, so get writing and have fun.
UPDATE I am judging this, I know you are all wanting to know who has won, but please be patient, I know you want me to go over everything thoroughly
Apologies to pozo, I had every intention of putting this one is as an honourable mention, I thought this was a very good piece and shows talent..........
Moulding by pozo
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on October 15, 2004
- Rewards: Gold: 300
- Final notes: I have been, not amazed but intrigued by the talent of the younger writers on this site. I have had a record amount of entries, 83 to be exact, many more than on any of my contests. I have been reading and deliberating and reading and going through them with a fine tooth comb. I have given points for the way a poem makes me feel, the language it uses, the rhythm, the meter and also the spelling and grammatical content of the poem. I have asked myself if it would entertain the masses, even if it did not directly appeal to me, it was still considered as a final piece. It has taken me many hours to come to my decisions and I think that most will agree with the choices I have made. I have hopefully commented on each and everyone of your poems, If I have missed you, please be sure to know I did read, I have as you can see been inundated with entries. IM me if I didn’t comment and I will be pleased to do so.
Although on some I may have made longer comments, this in no way means that I liked your poem any more or less than others, it may be the case I was getting tired, as there were many entries to get through, it may have been there were some errors that needed sorting, either way I have read and considered each and every one.
I have decided to do different categories two from each. These best from these will get 20 points each.
1) Poetry about nature
Season's Change by Claide 16 yrs
Morning by kermit
2) Best society poem
The future was now by Thimoty 16 yrs old
POWs by Bats 11 yrs old
3) made me laugh
Ode to a Fart by MysticGreen aged 15
Blond v.s Old by beautyqueen03 aged 11
4) Inspired by other poets
Purgatory by kermit 16 yrs
Inspired by; Romeo and Juliet by singoncetome 14 yrs
I could go on and on, but I needed to judge this in case you all got worried I’d forgotten.
1st place Dance on Sun-Kissed Beaches by TheLittleOne aged 11 yrs
2nd place Season's Change by Claide 16 yrs
3rd place His farewell by Traiken 16 yrs
4th place Immortal by moonlitmirror 16 yrs
5 th place Ode to a Fart by MysticGreen aged 15
These are the ones that score the most points from my system of judging.
Honourable mentions
Salem by Axelle Black 15 yrs
Tormented by chainwall 15 yrs
Travels by Monkeybutt88 15 yrs
No White Flag by -Reality- 15 yrs
Amber Ember by MetalConker 14 yrs
I have enjoyed doing this very much and will get my featured column out within the next couple of days; everyone has done a wonderful job. There is a lot of talent within the younger sector of AP who should all be very proud of their achievements. Thank you once again for entering; maybe next time I will get someone else to help judge.
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I don't know if you're reading this
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Edgar Allen Poe's poem, "The Raven", retold from the raven's point of view.• Commented on by judge.
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I wanted freedom,
Like the old ones did,• Commented on by judge. -
Once a free man just like you and me
laughter was common with friends and family• Commented on by judge. -
I am sitting all alone
on an empty street in an empty town• Commented on by judge. -
My big brother..<3by LBIgirl1027 49 lines, 7 comments, on Jul 7 8:22 AM 2004. In Personal• Commented on by judge.
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Groups of dolphins, jumping high
In the yellow sparkling sunshine• Commented on by judge. -
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Take your roses,
And stop your begging,• Commented on by judge. -
I vow to you this day for sure,
Will, I'll love you evermoreby TCKansasKate 27 lines, 3 comments, on Aug 6 2:56 AM 2004. In Personal• Commented on by judge. -
This is quite a ramble..• Commented on by judge.
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Clear gemstones
Dripping from dark eyes• Commented on by judge. -
as i think of this world
in this present worldby cutie205615 23 lines, 1 comment, on Sep 7 7:19 AM 2004. In Dark• Commented on by judge. -
I am but an observer, watching
I am but a poet, watching.• Commented on by judge. -
she a princess locked in a cage
her heart is torn in twoby meangirl101 24 lines, 12 comments, on Sep 14 3:58 PM 2004. In Sad• Commented on by judge. -
I have been walking on life's road for sometime now, all by myself.
This lonely road has many twist and turns.• Commented on by judge. -
But, behold, they'll be back,
To give you soft whispers of new sunset light.by RockStarAngel7 17 lines, 11 comments, on Sep 24 9:46 PM 2004. In Nature• Commented on by judge. -
A grey road
shrouded in mistby The Shudderer 22 lines, 2 comments, on Oct 1 3:02 PM 2004. In Other• Commented on by judge. -
Have you ever noticed how quiet the world is today?
How silent the air is all around• Commented on by judge. -
i want you to see me
like i see youby unwantedbyallbutyou 11 lines, 3 comments, on Oct 7 9:15 PM 2004. In Love• Commented on by judge. -
A little of everything will help him through,
Just a tiny morsel from her plate she knows,• Commented on by judge. -
Every time I see your face
I know that I'm a big disgrace• Commented on by judge. -
As I was going down to town to get change for a dollar,
I was minding my own bussiness until I heard a hollar.• Commented on by judge. -
The little window seat where Mommy told me stories is there,
I'm leaving it all,by pipthepoet 38 lines, 2 comments, on Oct 10 8:46 PM 2004. In Personal• Commented on by judge. -
i cant stand the pain im feeling anymore
i dont know if i will be able to live threw it allby dawnbabygurl 33 lines, 1 comment, on Oct 11 1:41 AM 2004. In Love• Commented on by judge. -
Change me and call it education,
Try to alter my mind-• Commented on by judge. -
Endangered thoughts and life alike,
with neverending pain and strife.• Commented on by judge. -
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I see you laying on the bed and you becon me. I walk over and you pull me closer, closer to you. I cI see you laying on the bed and you beckon me. I walk over and you pull me closer, closer to you. I can feel your breath against my face and your lips against m• Commented on by judge.
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by LovelyLauren7 22 lines, 1 comment, on Oct 12 4:39 PM 2004. In Love• Commented on by judge.
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it was mainly wrote through my own prespective when i was watching the sunset.• Commented on by judge.
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I wrote in when looking at the sunset• Commented on by judge.
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Well I'm turning 17 on October 21, so I guess I'll give this 1 more shot!! Good luck with judging
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Alright, my last chance
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Thank you for having this contest for kids.
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Thanks for hosting this sort of contest. I have a somewhat dysfunctional writing style sometimes but I hope the piece I have entered is up to an understandable standard.
I'm not even sure my comment has made sense! Ah well.
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I submitted a pre-write and therefore did not have the chance to write my age in the comment box- I'm 16.
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pepper you can go in and click edit and add it that way if youd like!
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oh. haha that makes more sense doesn't it? thank you zero
-Pepper- -
I'm 16, turning 17 in March. Can't wait! ^_^
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oy, I feel kind of bad, but I'm completely dried out inspiration-wise, and I will be submitting two pre-writes. gah. I really did want to write a new poem for this, but it just didn't work, I'm sorry- good luck to everyone in the contest!
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I ust wonder how hes gonna read all these poems and realy decide which are really good
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He is a she and she has read and commented on quite a few and is using a scoring method to judge these, thanks for the comment
sanity (female) -
well the SHES a great person for doing all this
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Why thank you young sir, you are too kind..(she curtsies and falls flat on her face)......(picks herself up and continues commenting and judging)..........lol
sanity
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Great idea sanity. Great idea. I see you have tons of entries. Thanks for holding such a contest. Good luck to all who have entered and good luck to you sanity, on judging such pieces.
Happy Halloween,
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umm i dont really know how to write the thing for the author page so im writing it her if thats ok. I am almost 15 so ya. I hope you like my poem. by the way, what is your column about. Thanks. Anglebaby47
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I FORGOT TO ENTER MY AGE ON THE PRE WRITES I AM 12
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*irritated* sometimes I wonder why these things happen to me *long sigh* I finally see a contest I'm interested .... and .. it's closed.... only forty minutes ago *wails*
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Im so excited!!!
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Thank you for the Honorable mentions
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Kami -
hehe I wasn't expecting this thanks much for the honorable mentions
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Wow, with all those entries you must have had a tough time judging! I was shocked to get 4th place!
I'm so happy to see AP have these sorts of contests, i think its great. Thanks for putting it on
~blessings~
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Thanks! I'm just about to go read the other winning entries in a few min...
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