I want to know how the writer's on this site feel. You know what I mean?
In my darkest hour,
I can see the world collapse,
everything will rest upon the shoulders of a hero.
It may be me, it may not be.
But I will try.
Will you join me, or will you face against me?
What kind of a person are you?
I am looking for a poem that describes just how you are, and how you feel. Not a descriptive thing though.
I want a fantasy-style poem, that is truly about YOU in some sense, even if you are not mentioned in it at all. If you feel it expresses your true self, then submit it! I want poems that show me what you would do in that situation. By reading it I would know who you are. ...would you be the one to take a stand? Or would you laugh, as the cause of all the sadness? Would you succumb to it all and give up? Or would you struggle constantly to survive, hopelessly even?
Will you be the one who is noticed amongst all others, or just a mindless, shameful face in a crowd of hungry mongers?
So there ya' go. If you can get what I am saying, then go ahead.
Rules:
1) Pre-Writes are Allowed, but stay on topic. Fantasy style... it can be personal though. Ask me any questions regarding the topic, I'll make exceptions. And also, you can enter any number of entries, but I'll focus on the best one I see by you in that case.
2) SPELLING CHECK. Please! Make it professional, folks!
3) The time for this contest is not ENTIRELY gonna be limited to what I say, I may extend it, but try to get your entries in quick. Again, exceptions can be made if you ask me with good reson.
4) This time I will accept dark things and even suicidal things. Normally I find too much of it on AP, but, if it's original and fits the criteria of YOU and your feelings, then, go ahead.
5) Keep swearing down, so this contest doesn't turn to an Adult category, cuz then others will be left out. ^^
And finally,
6) Don't be offended if I give you some very real constructive criticism. This is not just a contest, think of it as a way to get your writings out to people and get some advice/thoughts. I will read each one and tell you my opinions and semi-professional thoughts. -Dan
P.S. Anybody can enter, and no biases on my friends, because, I think some of my friends poetry can suck balls too. Not saying names, but anybody can write shitty poetry, and then great poetry the next day. Even in normal writing. This is a FAIR contest.
In my darkest hour,
I can see the world collapse,
everything will rest upon the shoulders of a hero.
It may be me, it may not be.
But I will try.
Will you join me, or will you face against me?
What kind of a person are you?
I am looking for a poem that describes just how you are, and how you feel. Not a descriptive thing though.
I want a fantasy-style poem, that is truly about YOU in some sense, even if you are not mentioned in it at all. If you feel it expresses your true self, then submit it! I want poems that show me what you would do in that situation. By reading it I would know who you are. ...would you be the one to take a stand? Or would you laugh, as the cause of all the sadness? Would you succumb to it all and give up? Or would you struggle constantly to survive, hopelessly even?
Will you be the one who is noticed amongst all others, or just a mindless, shameful face in a crowd of hungry mongers?
So there ya' go. If you can get what I am saying, then go ahead.
Rules:
1) Pre-Writes are Allowed, but stay on topic. Fantasy style... it can be personal though. Ask me any questions regarding the topic, I'll make exceptions. And also, you can enter any number of entries, but I'll focus on the best one I see by you in that case.
2) SPELLING CHECK. Please! Make it professional, folks!
3) The time for this contest is not ENTIRELY gonna be limited to what I say, I may extend it, but try to get your entries in quick. Again, exceptions can be made if you ask me with good reson.
4) This time I will accept dark things and even suicidal things. Normally I find too much of it on AP, but, if it's original and fits the criteria of YOU and your feelings, then, go ahead.
5) Keep swearing down, so this contest doesn't turn to an Adult category, cuz then others will be left out. ^^
And finally,
6) Don't be offended if I give you some very real constructive criticism. This is not just a contest, think of it as a way to get your writings out to people and get some advice/thoughts. I will read each one and tell you my opinions and semi-professional thoughts. -Dan
P.S. Anybody can enter, and no biases on my friends, because, I think some of my friends poetry can suck balls too. Not saying names, but anybody can write shitty poetry, and then great poetry the next day. Even in normal writing. This is a FAIR contest.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on November 5, 2004
- Rewards: Gold: 600
- Final notes: I'm sorry I haven't gotten around to commenting on all pieces, but I will. The three I've chosen have best fit my image of this contest, as to WHAT YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU DO, not just who you are and dress like. That isn't what I asked for. So I'm sorry, but thanks to all for entering.
Entries [14]
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C.onstantly hating myself,
O.r hating everyone else,by FalseReality 10 lines, 8 comments, on Jul 1 2:53 PM 2003. In Personal• Commented on by judge. -
Rafter hanging with a swallowed tongue
Heavy shoes, dirty nails, and my fly undone.• Commented on by judge. -
Ruby Raindrops, Diamond Tears,
Sapphire Oceans and Emerald Fears.• Commented on by judge. -
A place behind these eyes
A place beneath this skin• Commented on by judge. -
by 19 lines, 1 comment, on Aug 17 3:28 PM 2004. In Spiritual• Commented on by judge.
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Hold the pain of a broken hearted lover,
Take the pain of a morning family,• Commented on by judge. -
Taken back, by the wind
Perfumed, poisoned with beauty• Commented on by judge. -
Dedicated to all my fellow CC runners. I hope this captures the beauty of it all! Or at least what I think about it. ;)by Broken Angel E 38 lines, 5 comments, on Oct 24 7:14 AM 2004. In Angst• Commented on by judge.
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Darkness falls, and I await
The Witching Hour I can't escapeby nightmareskiss 15 lines, 4 comments, on Oct 27 4:56 PM 2004. In Dark• Commented on by judge. -
When will I die, how
will I die what will become of me• Commented on by judge.
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This is a great idea for a poetry contest good luck and hope you have many many entries
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i agree with jadedkinght... this is quite an intriguing idea... its very creative an i cant wait to see all the pieces that are entered... good luck my friend and alwaise remember to stay true to yourself and to your heart, or else you'll be no more...
*LuNaR* ~ stephen -
Dearest Poet -
This is a very significant contest, one I really would like to enter. I've just posted a collection on who I really am - in poetry as well as in real life. I would LOVE to enter, if only to let others know it is okay to stand alone: in poetry or in this world
Thank you for the opportunity.
Keep well and good luck with your contest.
Myra
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Hmm.. I didnt know this was a contest when I clicked on it... lol sorry. I'm not much into writing contest poems these days though.
Kami -
When I saw the title to this I thought at first this was kind of a debate contest. I was pleasantly surprised to find it otherwise. I have bookmarked this and I’m seriously going to be putting on my poetry cap and get cracking on something. I really like the idea behind this. It’s good to see something new and refreshing and not boring in contests every once in a while.
~ John
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I'll try and figure out something to write for it. I'm not sure if I can.
Love you,
Jen -
Thank you for the trophy Dan, not my usual writing style I have to admit, but I really enjoyed taking part in the contest
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Cracking up here.. Thought you weren't going to be biased towards your friends?? ha ha ha .. Everyone that won here is on your author page .. What a rip off.. You know it is different when you make a big production and A DISCLAIMER about a contest..
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First of all, no I wasn't biased. Those three were the best ones I saw. Just because they are my friends makes no difference. I have them on favorites because I think they are great writers and have proven it in this contest also! SO, they won FAIRLY. Don't take any aggression out on me because I didn't choose your poem as the winner! MANY of the poems did not fit what I had ASKED for specifically! So, STOP WHINING. This contest was FAIR.
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Okay and that is the total opposite of what you said to me in previous ims. You led me to believe you wanted poems about social issues. If ya can't take the heat... I am not whining about my poems not winning at all. There were several valid points I have to make the first being your own WORDS.. You said it bud not me.. And keep your jaded little opinions.. I seem to recall last week you had no friends listed ha ha ha ..
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Yes i really do mean that i love your poetry im really not that good at writing but i just write what is on my mind i normally write about my mother she is suffering from breast cancer and she gets her surgery done tomorrow. but i will chat at you later.
~Brittany~
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