Poetry Contest 2!

[Miz]

shes been at a Anime Convention >.<

Anyway shes back now I talk to her all the time on AIM

 

[DM Cross]

ONLY TWO MORE DAYS FOR SUBMISSIONS!​

 

[Halahan]

I was going to do that tomorrow...

 

[DM Cross]

Leave it to the professionals. Or the staff

 

[Halahan]

well pardon me
I am a professional. Just not one of the Staff

 

[WorldEditor]

I'm proud to host the Poetry Contest [2]! So let's make this a good contest!

Previous Contests
Poetry Contest [1]

Judges

Krys A Night, Mizuio-Ken
Seth Cross will act as our "sudden death" judge, in the result of a possible tie.

Topic​

You must write about a poem about a feeling that you have had. There are a number of ways to write about a feeling, from expressing the feeling to causing the emotion within the reader to painting a picture of the scenario which inspired the emotion within you. There is no limit to how you write the poem, just make sure it relates to the topic.

Rules​

• You may submit any type of poem, so long as it relates to the topic stated above.
• There is no limit on length.
• It must be one that YOU have written, and it cannot be one that you've posted on this site previously. We cannot prevent you from posting an older poem, but it must be new to this site.
• Any copying of another member's poem, or copying of any previously-written poem [even if you wrote it] will result in disqualification. You will also be banned from the next few Poetry Contests, provided we continue this tradition.

Judging​

• Emotion - Does the poem emit any kind of emotion, or make the reader feel a certain way? Or does it seem flat and uninteresting? [Note: This is most important, due to the fact that the contest theme is an emotion you've experienced.]
• Flow - Does the poem have any kind of flow? Or does it seem choppy and hurried?
• Originality - Have we all seen poems like this before? Or maybe you've created something fresh.
• Grammar/Spelling - Is the poem legible and grammatically correct? [Very important. Completely unreadable poems will be thrown out of the contest.]
• Word Quality - Do you use some interesting words to spice up your poem? Or did you over-complicate things to the point where we needed a dictionary to understand what you said?
• Visuals - Does your poem create a picture in the reader's mind?

Ranking​

Each poem will be judged as follows [by the listed judges, that is]:

• Emotion - X/30 - Because the topic is a feeling this time, the emotion of the poem is the most important part of it! Concentrate on expression whatever emotion it is your poem is about because that will be where you earn the most points.
• Flow - X/20 - Flow is always important in poetry. Most poetry rhymes, some have other requirements, but ALL sorts of poetry should flow. Test the flow of your poem by reading it out loud to yourself.
• Originality - X/10 - You should always try to create something new when writing. Originality will can make or break your score.
• Grammar/Spelling - X/10 - In a contest based upon writing, we assume that all the participants can spell and write fairly well. If your poem is in text talk, it will be thrown out. If you constantly use words incorrectly, or don't punctuate your words and sentences, it will hurt your score.
• Word Quality - X/10 - Using simple words throughout the entire poem means there's not much depth in it. You can use more meaningful words to replace things like "sad" or "happy", etc. etc. However, do not over-complicate things. Big words do not make you smart if you don't use them properly.
• Visuals - X/20 - One of our greatest talents as writers is the ability to paint a picture in another person's mind. It's a beautiful gift to be able to create visuals and it can win or lose this contest for you.

Naturally, if you add up all the possible top scores in each category, you will get 100. Your score will, obviously, be X/100 Highest score wins!

Deadline
July 14, 2007

The winner should be announced by July 20, 2007. If it is not, Seth will make sure to hurry the judges along.

The winner will probably get a bundle of rep from all the judges and participants, not to mention anyone else who may happen to see that they won. Not only that, but you get to host the NEXT contest and choose the theme/edit the rules! You do not have to be a judge if you don't want to, though.​

So have fun!

Participants

TrustFactor
Rheias
Halahan
Monsterous
Mer_De_Noms
XXXconanXXX
Jordrian619
Hortononon​

i wish to join. i believe i am worthy. once i get my poem ill post it here.

 

[Halahan]

Alright, but keep in mind all entries are due July 14. (I'm not a judge or on the staff, just reminding you)
Why'd you quote the entire original thread? seems like such a waste of space...

 

[WorldEditor]

Alright, but keep in mind all entries are due July 14. (I'm not a judge or on the staff, just reminding you)
Why'd you quote the entire original thread? seems like such a waste of space...

so she knows im talking to her. not looking to just letting everyone know about myself wanting to be a participant.

 

[Halahan]

she? Mizo is a guy... (99% sure)
whats wrong with letting everyone know your a participant?
besides, just say
>to Mizo
*the message*
anyway, lets not start an argument. gl in the contest.

 

[hortononon]

Very nicely handled halhan (clap clap) thats the first time ive seen you stop an argument

gl worldeditor, but ya better hurry

 

[DM Cross]

You can enter if you can get an entry in by the 14th You and anyone else!

 

[Miz]

Well I already put my Juding In there but fine I'll do another but it might be like right after

 

[Halahan]

Alright, this is getting a little repetitive, but mainly for WorldEditor, you have to have your poem submitted by tomorrow.
Gl everyone!

 

[Miz]

Well lets see he has
3 Hours, 2 min and 34 Sec Left to post his entry

 

[Halahan]

Well he better hurry

 

[DM Cross]

It's the end of the day on the 14th. Not the beginning.

 

[Halahan]

Good to know.

 

[Miz]

Well most due dates if you don't make it in by Midnight you don't go in but fine if he doesn't make it in but 11:59 PM EST Today he can't make it

 

[DM Cross]

What I was saying is that you guys seemed to think the BEGINNING of the 14th was the deadline. No. The END of the 14th is the deadline. Today is the 14th. Midnight tonight, the contest is closed for submissions

 

[Halahan]

I understood it after you said it the first time.