So what shall my next contest be?
Who thought the last would be a flop;
this indecision tortures me.
New poets are a super crop,
the avant-garde of poetry;
who thought the last would be a flop?
Aesthetics and psychology
are complex and inspiring fare,
the avant-garde of poetry.
Free verse, or rhyming, if you dare,
in terzanelle or sonnet form
are complex and inspiring fare.
It's pretty hard to meet the norm
and write a piece that's any good
in terzanelle or sonnet form.
It seems my brain is made of wood
or bronze - I have misunderstood.
And what shall my next contest be?
this indecision tortures me.
15/01/2008, 12:29 PM
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Whoever takes this seriously is far too serious about contests. (humour)
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I think I've stated this before
Contests on unrequited love
They produce entries by the score
Or post a picture of a cat
In cute anthropomorphic pose
The poets'll be in love with that
But ask them for a terzanelle?
You probably will have to wait
Until the icing up of Hell
Well, I was often told at school
The thrill is in the taking part
And not the winning, as a rule
And those who choose the harder task?
They really are the blessed ones
(You didnae really have to ask)
Excuse me now. I've got a date
A contest with a puppy pic
I think my entry will be great
Actually, I've got a wee contest on the go just now, which had 27 entries at the last count! And there's not a kitten or a puppy in sight! Though, I've got to say, there's a fair percentage of offerings on unrequited love. Ah well, 'tis the way of the world. -
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That is a great comment on the state of things Keith; though your contest is evidence to the contrary. Congratulations on a successful contest, this series of yours is really great. I have made a few notes, but the words are not falling into line the way they used to.
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LOLz
Would please enter be enough? No, anymore, I think it is points galore that draws entrants into contests to explore. So what's up with Vigo? I said with an oinky snort giggle or two Lots have spring fever right now. Other times many in school or busy with Holidays. A lot is timing with rhyming and when running a contest that isn't a flop and yields a huge poetic crop. I sound like an expert yet, truth be know, my last three have been flops so I guess I'll stop. As I oinky snort giggle away... to see if I can find Vigorito... "Oh Vigo..."
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Thank you dear Sea! 
Vigorito took a trip over the ocean and I lost track of him in the docks of Naples. He hasn't written in the last year, but we remember him fondly.
Life goes better with a smile. Many blessings for your flower hunts!
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Dear Margaret,
I don't suppose your next contest
could be about the female breast
(a topic that I like the best
on which I can expound with zest)?
At present, being somewhat stressed
with Edna's fitful pains in chest
and chores that leave me little rest,
I'm trying not to get depressed.
As you may possibly have guessed,
some harmless fun or friendly jest
would bring relief that's surely blest
and might arouse my interest.
So, if you find yourself hard-pressed,
there's an idea! Just be my guest!
Applause for your witty terzanelle
and love and hugs XXX, Hugh.
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Thank you for your witty monorhyme sonnet, Hugh! It's true, with music and humour, all the savagery of the world could be laid to rest. I'm deeply grateful that you have made time for me.
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Ah what can I say? There comes a time
in every life when a contest beckons.
Will we be able to refine the rhyme
with metric judging? It capably reckons
and counters syllable counters' prime?
I would hate to be a judge! But grin!
Way found avoiding it: never to win!
Yours was fun to read, with greatest sympathy.
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Ah, there's the rub in any contest, the judging. So much bad feeling springs up from that, I have not run a contest in a long time. Another complaint came to me recently because I was an associate judge - read ass.
Thanks for your support, Terry!
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Dear Margaret,
I enjoyed your humorous poem! You're right..whoever takes it seriously is far too serious about contests.
<3 Maureen
P.S.: Do you have any good ideas for another contest?
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Maureen, thanks for your great comment. My head is wood lately, I'm hardly entering, let alone planning contests. I hope you win the next huguenauties!
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LOLLLLLLL Omg this made me laugh
I feel for the ones that might actually take it serious!
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