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a continuation of Lj-'s wonderful idea of using the names of Yankee Candle scents. As an extra challenge for the holidays, you are invited to try to write a "wreath".
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We are having Indian Summer right now here in Germany, where it is actually called "Old Woman's Summer" for all the cobwebs that can be found each morning in the fields. So write something about this special time of year or
by ea
600 points, ends October 11, 10 entries
In Nature
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carve away . . .
by ea
600 points, ends October 19, 15 entries
In Festive
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Clip it.
by ea
300 points, ended September 19, 5 entries
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This is based on a cute children's game and just in time for Halloween; pick your ingredient and add it to our cauldron with a pinch of poetry.
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hand fans were used not only as cooling instruments, but also as convenient communication devices. Review the positions of the fan and what it meant and pick one to inspire your poem.
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by ea
300 points, ended September 19, 3 entries
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Nothing with a trophy please -
if it's dark or disgusting, it better be good.
by ea
600 points, ended September 10, 18 entries
In Pre-writes
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Bring your own and swap for another guest's, including this fairy automaton from the Golden Age of Automata.
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Ambrosia with mini marshmallows * Three bean salad * Tuna and macaroni * Potato, hot or cold * Jello salads * Cucumber & tomato in oil & vinegar * Waldorf salad * Antipasti
by ea
900 points, ended September 8, 9 entries
In Salad
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I'm a new soul... lyrics by Yael Naim
by ea
500 points, ended August 15, 6 entries
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Hidden Van Gogh Revealed in Colors
however the painting & title inspire
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What are these toes actually saying?
one entry per poet please
no toe cheese
by ea
300 points, ended July 31, 5 entries
In Feelings, Happy, Humorous, Lotsa fun, Love, Memories, Sensual, Silly, Thoughts
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Describe what it's like to get up and go open a window in your home. What is your morning ritual - do you open your window? Do you air your linen? Do you sip coffee listening to birdsong?
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Chatelaines existed during Roman times, being worn by both men and women, but became a fashion statement during the Victorian age.
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quote by paulcreates. backgrounds w/ borders on the left side only and a white or pale, plain background; include a little poem about your background
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Random up a poem from oldpoetry and enter a pre-write that it reminded you of.
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provide your poem with a link to one that reminds you of it.
by ea
900 points, ended July 20, 4 entries
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This is for pre-writes that have never received a comment.
by ea
300 points, ended July 17, 23 entries
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Choose an animal or insect pin for your title. Google images of old pins and provide the graphic for this swap meet.
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are meaningful poems produced in these 15, 20 & 30 words exactly contests? I would like to read some of the winners as well as new ones.
by ea
300 points, ended July 6, 12 entries
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You will have two chances for the gold here, Gold for best poem and for best list inspiring others.
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Since Father's Day is coming up, I thought I would run an options contest.
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A mixer is a kind of participation dance for people who have some skills in social dancing; at certain moments new pairs are formed in a random way.
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7 NEW HEADLINES ADDED! HURRY!
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Fill up this charm bracelet by first making a list of five possible charms that you would add.
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write about your scars - they can be a metaphor for something else in your life but I want to hear real details of actual scars and how you got them. The weirder, the more welcome.
by ea
900 points, ended May 2, 11 entries
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These can be free verse poems that employ erratic or unset rhyme. Please do not enter form poetry.
by ea
500 points, ended April 17, 9 entries
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please say in your notes what the original prompt was and why your poem was deleted from the contest
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said William Carlos Williams. Agree or Disagree? Prewrites & fresh poems of April wanted.
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make a list of items that remind you of a certain someone you are close to.
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John Updike and a goldfish
by ea
500 points, ended April 7, 4 entries
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Any contest worth holding is worth writing for!
by ea
650 points, ended April 5, 8 entries
In Lotsa fun
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April in Paris
by ea
550 points, ended April 5, 6 entries
In Dark, Fertility, Funny, History, Legend, Paris, Sad, Sensual, Spiritual, Tomb
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People are stuffing poems into the pockets of the Knit Knot Tree in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Help add to this community art project!
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I buy books; and if there is any left, I buy food and clothes. - Desiderius Erasmus Prewrites & multiple submissions allowed
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Grease up and take the plunge! four options, a picture and a poem by Richard Jones
by ea
525 points, ended January 14, 3 entries
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The Scandinavian folk figure who prowls around barns in the dead of winter looking to the needs of the animals and assuring them that spring is on its way.
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