I have been thinking hard about a unique contest idea and that is quite a challenge - but I think I have come up with something that fits the criteria.
Combining a haiku, a syllable structured 6 line verse, which together combines hopefully to look like a bottle with a stopper on top.
so you would have your haiku on top
5 syllables
7 syllables
5 syllables
then your 6 lines of verse in this format:
6 syllables
8 syllables
10 syllables
8 syllables
6 syllables
4 syllables
I was considering using the prompt "rain" and thus the title of the contest would be "bottle up the rain".
So really it is a blend of 3 styles, haiku, semi-free verse and shape poetry.
I think it should prove to be an interesting challenge that could look really pretty too.
A contest entry
- Honoring Great Contest Hosts/Hostesses ... by poet2angels.
700 points, ended September 30, 2008, 7 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Detailed critique welcome
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wow hun an awesome concept my dear friend xxx well done and many blessings always xxxx
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thanx my dear, hope if I do run it you might give it a shot.
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hun it's a deal xxx
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I like this idea quite a lot. Very unique, challenging and sounds fun. I'll send ya 300 points if you decide to host it. Let me know.
Sam
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thank you, I will most certainly keep that in mind. glad you like the concept.
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I love this idea!
Pretty form and with a theme of rain...
Sounds awesome!
I believe this would make a great contest and I personally would still love to learn how to write a good Haiku cause I have never written one
TY for entering!
Lynda
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right with you there cuz, I have never attempted a haiku as they are so steeped in tradition I fear making a meal of one would detract others from the form.
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