Our work continues on publishing the next Allpoetry Book! We're getting close, but could use some more of you stellar poets!
For this contest, please enter a poem involving concrete description/scenes of a grieving for another:
By strong images, I mean phrases which "show" and don't "tell". Think of the analogy and feelings evoked by "green eyes laughing / hair sprawled everywhere / with words of love". A good example of a concrete-style poem (though not one about a relationship) is Tie Your Heart At Night To Mine, Love, by Pablo Neruda.
More than one poem may be selected for publication - others besides the winner of this contest will receive a free copy of the book.
Due to the large number of entries expected, we won't necessarily comment on every entry. One entry per person, so choose wisely!
This book is having a maximum of 2 poems by the same author.
Good luck to all, and hope to see you either reading or published in our next book!
For this contest, please enter a poem involving concrete description/scenes of a grieving for another:
- should be a speaker and someone else
- can be family, friend, or lover type of a relationship
- first sight, last sight (breakup), day-to-day, etc.
- describe images, not feelings. what did it really look like?
- Over 10 lines long, but less than 50. (i.e. not a haiku)
- that has been revised, edited, spellchecked, etc.
- Ideas include reminiscing about good times together, speaking to the dead person, etc.
- This will be a difficult theme to include concrete images on, but they are REQUIRED. Paint me a picture!
By strong images, I mean phrases which "show" and don't "tell". Think of the analogy and feelings evoked by "green eyes laughing / hair sprawled everywhere / with words of love". A good example of a concrete-style poem (though not one about a relationship) is Tie Your Heart At Night To Mine, Love, by Pablo Neruda.
More than one poem may be selected for publication - others besides the winner of this contest will receive a free copy of the book.
Due to the large number of entries expected, we won't necessarily comment on every entry. One entry per person, so choose wisely!
This book is having a maximum of 2 poems by the same author.
Good luck to all, and hope to see you either reading or published in our next book!
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on May 15
- Rewards: Gold: 400, Silver: 200, Bronze: 200, Honorable mention: 3 people
- Final notes: Beautiful work everyone! Many thanks and kudos to tinuelena for the judging of this, as the editor of the poetry book. She's chosen some beautiful poems which fit very well into the style of this book.
To those that aren't in the finalist list, better luck with your next book project. We appreciate your heartfelt response to this topic.
Happy writing everyone, and congrats to the many winners!
Contest Winners
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by adsaige 31 lines, 9 comments, on Apr 30 10:00 PM. In Contemporary, Personal, Noguest
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you expired in my mind
like old milkby Daniela Violin 43 lines, 16 comments, on May 2 1:40 PM. In Life, Death, Spiritual, Thoughts, Love, Family, Free Verse
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by Harrisham Minhas 75 lines, 13 comments, on Mar 22 7:04 AM• Viewed by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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My mother collapes by the window
with a deep and darker sadness in her eyes.by Calandra Jane 53 lines, 1 comment, on Apr 28 6:23 PM. In napomo• Viewed by judge. -
by Veritas De Facto 26 lines, 2 comments, on Apr 28 8:03 PM• Viewed by judge.
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Winter’s chill grates against my teeth
As I watch you descend,by Hannah Sophia 48 lines, 9 comments, on Apr 28 10:05 PM• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
I sit in the room
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I see them lying darkly, lightly on your cheek
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when you go away
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We had a family picnic every Fourth Of July
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He gave me the stars, and promised me the moon, Swaddled in his arms, and bound to his heart, We waltzed through silky satin nights, and made passionate love ln blazing, bronzy, bright white lights, He plucked a golden lyre,• Viewed by judge.
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The lahars that flood rivers,
speak tongues far away.by loafy 22 lines, 3 comments, on Nov 18 5:36 PM 2008• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
It is odd when life stops for you when you lose your
mother yet still goes on with a Cherry Tree Festival• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
Our memorys float by in my mind like a feather,
You'll be alive in my dreams forever and ever.by poet maniac1 19 lines, 9 comments, on Aug 21 2:48 PM 2005. In Spiritual• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
by Cannot.Be.Forsaken 14 lines, 16 comments, on Apr 27 11:56 PM. In Emo, Death, Escape, Personal, Lost in thought• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Broken by lies.
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Into the night that dark warrior takes flight
His sword shining beneath its silky sheathby XxLoverOfDarknessxX 13 lines, 4 comments, on May 3 10:05 AM• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
Elusive dark night
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So the gods once more draw
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some will turn to God in shock.by Emerald Dog 35 lines, 4 comments, on Mar 2 3:26 AM 2008. In Contest, Contemporary, Death, Sadness, Loss, Bereavement• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
Slip into my darkness dear child let the clouds wrap their arms around youby PoeticallyTintedSml 14 lines, 2 comments, on Jun 2 1:07 AM 2008• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Sometimes moments of despair
make way for a broken heart,by Poetess12 33 lines, 2 comments, on Apr 8 1:42 PM• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
I'm watching my brain wonder over images
of days and nights gone byby truthwriter 36 lines, 1 comment, on May 4 7:04 PM. In Grief• Viewed by judge. -
Eyes dilated from love,
hearts pumping to different beats,by ThisIsMyWonderland 13 lines, on May 4 8:25 PM. In Sad• Viewed by judge. -
Let the stars be liquid
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Is this for the same one you're all currently working on?
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let me think about this , I do have a journal about death so i can make it shorter
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Where are the profits of this book going?
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Can it be about watching someone else grieve?
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This is about the loss of my beloved husband
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Awesome
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May I go with a new write?
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I think it's great that people have the opportunity to write here and end up published in a book =]
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By painting you a picture does that mean we can only enter visual imagery or can we also add sound imagery (without emotion of course)
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Hi Kevin
I was wishing I'd entered my poem "Single Red Rose" instead of "Cherry Blossom Goodbye" until I read "Contrition" by Lady Ireland that's WAY better than both. I hope you give hers another read since I didn't see in finalists... May you and yours be blessed always and THANKS for your genius creating AllPoetry... -
Thank you immensely for the honor of GOLD.
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Thank you! I'm delighted to be on the finalist list for the book. Congratus to the winners and the other finalist and good luck with the book. Looking forward to it!
~ Nicolette
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Hi Kevin! Thank you for this contest and for another chance to be published. I am really delighted. Congratulations to all other winners too.
~Sonja~
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