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Poem Of The Week
Poem of The WeekCompetition Introduction Welcome! This is the official Poem Of The Week. This competition is for those who wish to enter their poems which comply with the corrosponding theme, so that they can have some recognition for their amazing talent! At the moment this will be run by myself, Abnegation.Astinus, the Other Writing moderator will be supervising it. However I will be looking for some help in judging in the near future. If you are interested in helping, PM me and state why you would like to judge and we can work something out. If you win Poem Of The Week, you will win an emblem which is displayed in the "details" box on the right. Poem of the Week is a great to test your skills in the poetry world. You'll also get to see what other people think of how you express your emotions using words. Remember to follow all Other Writing and PokeCommunity rules as posted below. This Weeks Details This Week's Hosts Vendak, Abnegation This Week's theme Anything Entries must be in by December the 26th Rules
I would also like to state that, if you win POTW, you are given the option to co-host the next competition as well as choose the new theme. Submissions Week one entries. Theme: Anything Spoiler:
Week 2 Entries Theme: Memories Spoiler:
Week 3 Theme: Anything Spoiler:
Week 4 Theme: Love Spoiler:
Week 5 Theme: Winter Spoiler:
Theme: Green Spoiler:
Week 7 Theme: Imagination Spoiler:
Week 8 Theme: Seasons Spoiler:
Week 9 Theme: Glass Spoiler:
Week: 10 Theme: Manipulation Spoiler:
Week 11 Theme: Anything Spoiler:
Week 12 Theme: Anything |
I've decided to give this a try, and will post my entry/attempt before the week is up~
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Hi, quick question - you said no writing haiku, as it's too short. However, what about a collection of say, three to five Haiku poems? to be honest, I probably wouldn't do it myself, but I'm kinda curious.
Or how about a collection of linking Haiku, such as: This contest is good It should get lots of rewards Abnegation rocks For thinking of this cool thing But would this count, eh? :D |
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Well a collection of Haiku's wouldn't be a haiku any longer would it? xD So yes that would be fine |
Yeah I should be giving this a go. Probably later today as school work will busy me during the school days.
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Oo I wanna enter this stuffs. But how many stanzas should we make?
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I can't remember the name off the top of my head. edit I know that the overall poem type is called a waka and that the 5-liner is called a tanka, but that type of poem ends in a 7-7 couplet. aieieieieieiee |
I'll go emo for you Gavlar.
May enter sometime. |
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Erm, I suppose I'm now entering. :'D
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Awsome Michii.
Just a reminder guys, all entries for this week will have to be entered by the 11th of September this month. So that's 5 days. I will announce this week's winner (depending on how many entries I get) early next week. So possibly a few days into next weeks competition. However I will try my best to announce the winner as fast as I can. |
I'm entering and I have a question. Are we allowed rewrites/edits or are we stuck with a poem as is once we post it?
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Heyo, potential PotM entry writers. I've already been given permission to help with the hosting, so I just thought I'd let you know. I'm looking forward to reading your entries and...yeah...that's...pretty much it. Well, let's get writin', kids.
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SSS will be co-hosting and in case I want to enter SSS will be the main host. (I have to have some fun too right?) xD But I will be exepmt from juding or anything like that if I enter and I will have the same chance as everyone else. |
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Oh, and just for clarification, there isn't a scoring system like the SWC (Small Writing Contest) in Pkmn Fan Fics/Poetry. |
I also want to state that you do not need to post your poems publically.
I will need to quote a verse or line or two if you win. However if you want to enter privately, PM me your poem and confirm within the thread that you are entering. |
Here is my entry entitled "Why Do We Yearn for It?"
Those who don’t possess It are able to give more to those who do through jealousy. Those who already have It keep It from spreading to those who don’t through greed. So why do we yearn for It? What makes It so special? Are we better off without It? Sadly no, It’s a sick form of structure. We…need…structure… Average cases bring tiaras and crowns, while the extremes result in limelight exposure. It appears in most of our cities and towns, on a pedestal for the “lucky” to procure. So why do we yearn for It? What makes It so special? Are we better off without It? Sadly no, It’s a sick form of structure. We…need…structure… Those who have obtained It tend to not strive towards anything, for they already have what others want. Those without It advance on their dreams of feeling that feeling they yearned for so long ago. So why do we yearn for It? What makes It so special? Are we better off without It? Sadly no, It’s a sick form of structure. We…need…structure… |
I will enter. I have a poem in "the works" since last week XD just gotta add a couple of lines :3
Its a sonnet in ababbcbccdcdee :D edit: welcome back gavz :D |
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Oh god an entry! That's 2 so far, I've recieved one via PM also. I just want to see if I can put it up in public. |
Okay, here's my entry. I originally was about to do a sonnet, but I didn't like it. >.> So instead I went for an epigram, which is a short, clever poem with a witty turn at the end. Whether it's clever or witty it's for everyone to decide. XD
Clever Tricks Clever tricks, quick thinking! You think everyone is your pawn? Your head is always above the clouds, And you never notice you are behind. Then again, I always consider you a wayward gentleman; So please, never misjudge the mind of a child! |
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Here is my entry ^^
Lies - Truth No, I don't hate you Yes, I do hate you Hate, dark ensnaring feelings, bound by the harsh gravity Love, light enthralling feelings, lifted high above the sky No, I don’t love you Yes, I do love you |
Here's my entry, a sestina because that's how I roll.
"Motion" |
By the way, Gavinu, could you fix your CSS code for the opening post?
Set it as "width:100%;padding:20px;" please. It will look better and right now you're breaking PC rules ;) |
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HOLY, I see a sestina. I love you.
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Here's my entry. I'm not so sure.. It's a bit blarghy, but I started too late.
Oh well.. Rewritten If I could rewind my life To change the way we formed I'd still keep all the strife The way my harsh heart stormed Now I see that all these things That at the time abhorred me Now make my heart harsh ring Free from all the life debris Through all the memories I keep You are the constant glaring light Blinding out the bitter deep Keeping me from the fight If I could rewrite all that I do I wouldn't ever leave out you |
Okay I cant edit the thread as I'm stuck with a bad computer but the winner will be announced asap tomorrow. Currently there is,a little under 4 hours left to enter so if you've got an entry you best post soon! ResultFirst of all, I would like to thank all those who have entered this week! I was very suprised by the turn out! ALthough I knew PC had great poets, talent, and interest within poetry; I simply had no idea that so many of you would take interest in the first week! I hope you all keep submitting your poems and keep interest within the section! Again, well done to all particpants. You all did magnificently well, but there has to be a winner right? So, without further ado... This Week's Poem Of the Week"Motion" by Scarf Another sunset and the moon will rise over the waterfront, aglow in the fire of millions of insects buzzing, a game of curved light, angles and the mind. Dancing stars, each one an unfixed point whose course across the night changes but whose destination cannot change. In my tent he rested. In my dreams I rise to star-height, to look down and point earth-ward where a lakeside camp fire dwindles to ash. In my distant mind's eye he counts the tails of wild game he's followed, he's hunted. A game played between man and mystery. Change your killing ways. I'll follow with my mind. I shout as ghosts stalking the wild, rise to haunt a childish sky where bullets fire but innocence somehow remains, their point unheard. It underscores the points he'll earn, the score he craves. What game is it that ignites the primeval fire that takes a man and, like moonlight, changes him into a beast? I have tried to rise above, to sail beyond, to flush my mind of inconstant cares, but I am not blind. I mind the suffering and, now enraged, I point my accusatory finger to get a rise, from him, to summon a storming howl. He is game. He is cold hard cash and I am spare change. How to tame the beast of his oven-fired pride? I build up a black-hole bon-fire on which we hurl the tatters of our minds' dusty wraps. Bare as we stand, a change of roles sparks new sight, a point of light in motion, a chance to game the systems that forced our passions to rise. Bile rises, neurons fire. Like dawn, a new game has launched our minds toward a point of change. OutroI will update the new guidelines for this weeks Poem of the Week competition later today. For now, last week's details will remain there until I get the chance to update! Any questions? Feel free to ask! Again, well done to all participants. I enjoyed reading through your entries and look forward to seeing more of your work! |
Congratulations to the winner but == I was just about to post mine XD
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You can save it though, there might be a corrosponding theme this week! Depending on whether Scarf chooses to pick one or not =] |
Congrats, Scraf! A Sestina does looks interesting, but I don't think I can do it well as you. XD
I might try another poem, but depends on the theme. XD |
Yay, this makes my day. Thanks for the congrats, everyone.
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Congratulations Scarf ^^ It was for sure a good poem
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Congradulamations~
*claps* You deserved it. Your poem was a great read. |
Congratulations! I'm sorry I didn't get round to doing this. I got bombed with homework.
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Okay, this weeks competition has now commenced.
Theme: Memories. Hosts: Myself, Scarf & Silver Smeargle Splatter. For more info reffer to the main post. Good luck everyone! Hope to see lots of entries! |
hey late congrats to the winner :D
Here's my entry again. I'm not sure of this, I submitted this poem in my school's yearbook but..o well ^_^ Memories We've been looking forward into a glorious day, To walk down the aisle with our blue togas and caps Smiling, sharing the most awaited moment With friends whom we dearly love But now it's already here, we seek to stop the time. It hurts to realize we have to separate ways, The twelve long years together is over Yet our reminiscences would still remain They would always be with us. Cherished. We'd love to see ourselves again Laughing along with a joke, Posing for crazy pictures, Imitating somebody else mannerisms, Just expressing ourselves. We'd miss our daily routine Passing due papers, Falling in line along the corridor, Scanning notes for quizzes, Chatting during breaks, Writing on our best friend, yellow pad, Staying late after class to spend time with friends, And of course, eating our favorite food. We've been through problems, Senvio to name one But our friendship would still be firm Twelve years of camaraderie is our foundation It would not end just because of parting. As we bid farewell to each other, Our secrets and tears would accompany us But someday, we would meet with smiles, With memories of friendship, Still fresh in our hearts. the title itself. |
Awesome we hve an entry, it's been added to the main post.
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Well, it looks like this week's winner is Autumn Star's Memories. We've been looking forward into a glorious day, To walk down the aisle with our blue togas and caps Smiling, sharing the most awaited moment With friends whom we dearly love But now it's already here, we seek to stop the time. It hurts to realize we have to separate ways, The twelve long years together is over Yet our reminiscences would still remain They would always be with us. Cherished. We'd love to see ourselves again Laughing along with a joke, Posing for crazy pictures, Imitating somebody else mannerisms, Just expressing ourselves. We'd miss our daily routine Passing due papers, Falling in line along the corridor, Scanning notes for quizzes, Chatting during breaks, Writing on our best friend, yellow pad, Staying late after class to spend time with friends, And of course, eating our favorite food. We've been through problems, Senvio to name one But our friendship would still be firm Twelve years of camaraderie is our foundation It would not end just because of parting. As we bid farewell to each other, Our secrets and tears would accompany us But someday, we would meet with smiles, With memories of friendship, Still fresh in our hearts. There will not be a theme next week, though, but stay tuned to find out what will go on. Congratulations to Autumn Star for this week's entry. :D |
Well, I'm going to drop out as host this week and enter.
SO S3 will be the host and will judge along with Autumn Star if she wishes to. Good luck to everyone. Theme as chosen is open. |
I might enter this week..
But I will need to start earlier this time. |
By the way, all the winners will now get emblems.
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I will edit that into the main post now.
Also, here is my entry. Not my best work but I want to see how this will do. It's a plain ol' sonnet. Remember, I am not judging nor hosting this week. DefianceLying in this smoking grace, It's fun just to see the look on your face, I can't say why but this is a fun game, One which will grant me fame. Nothing you say can take this away, I'm sorry darling you've lost your chance, your defiance was the end of our romance. one which raised me above you. Forgiveness is lost for you now, I'm happy to see you follow the crowd, Individuality sets me apart from others insanity, The way your heart melts, makes you just like everyone else. Let's make this a night to remember, Cast others away, Because after this our love will never last another day. |
I suppose I have an entry. It's a few tankas strung together with a repeating formation.
If I think of a title I will let you know, but right now it remains nameless. My heart was once whole. Who knew words could hurt so much? Like a dagger’s strike, yet your words left deeper wounds. I was cast aside, alone… You struck so quickly. Were you always this heartless? Now I understand, this was your plan all along. You wanted my heart, broken… We still aren’t the same. You truly thought this would work? I am stronger now, and your intentions have failed. I still have my heart, intact… This pain cannot hide. Is it obvious I lied? Of course I have failed, I didn’t believe myself. I always loved you, still do… My heart is no more. Where will your plans take you now? To another sap, who you will “love” and then leave. If only I knew, sooner… |
Omega
The hour before the world wakes and the birds start singing The sky is red. (and in an empty room my alarm clock is ringing) I press my nose onto wet park bench and pretend I was the only one to survive I play ghost news-reporter and ask, How does it feel to be the last man alive? |
A poem contest? can i sign up? or do i go ahead and just enter?
well, let me go ahead. it's a sonnet, i think...i'll edit later... Bored Poem As lines grow before me, I erase what I’ve typed. They seem to shrink and grow again as they come to mind, then disappear and leave me, with just a pitiful line. It’s hard to write without much thought, idea or persuasion, only a simple verse to start on and no strict foundation. One last attempt at what is a whatever; nothing much, just a boredom buster. One last verse to this pathetic poem, only four more lines to go, and I’ll be finished this thought will diminish and I can get on with this day. Thanks! |
SUPERHEROES
There are many superheroes in my life, That gave me strength and hope. They never leave me alone, Especially when I need shoulder to lean on. I really love them all, Because they show me how much they care. They don't want to see me crying, Because it makes them feel like dying. For me, they can climb a thousand walls, Compared to Spiderman. They can fly higher than Superman, Or even stronger than the all-known Batman. All of the superheroes in me life, Are kind and lovable. They are always there guiding me, And loving me most of all. Superheroes are hard to find, Because they only show up sometimes. But I'm thankful 'coz I'm lucky, For having them in my life. I don't want to lose them 'Coz they're a big part of me. So that I am always praying, That God will never take them away. Like Peter Pan, superheroes are only fantasy, Found in Neverland. But for me there are some superheroes, Living in our native land. =P already made thread of this, so I wanna enter this stuff. |
Okay, all the other poems have been added to the main post, good luck to all you guys who have entered so far this week!
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I'd like to add mine please? 8D
Paint the stream As the wind softly brushes on my clothes I’m reminded of how the water flows So gently rushing down the stream Each step I get closer to you it feels like a dream Moving slowly apart again Each step away I feel this great pain So many colours for how long will they hold Some hiding away, others standing out bold So many things and so little time Right now I’m just waiting for a sign Everything around me makes me think of you There’s only one thing I can say now and that’s; I love you. |
Okay, Edam your poem has been added to the main post.
This weeks competition ends on Saturday night, so if you plan on entering it will need to be before then. Silver Smeargle Splatter, is this weeks only judge as I am exempt due to entering this week. |
Having two judges is better because it's hard to decide. Anyway, this week's winner is...is...IS...Spearow's Omega. :D
Omega The hour before the world wakes and the birds start singing The sky is red. (and in an empty room my alarm clock is ringing) I press my nose onto wet park bench and pretend I was the only one to survive I play ghost news-reporter and ask, How does it feel to be the last man alive? Congratulations to Spearow, and a big thanks to everyone else who entered. I hope to see more from you! Next week, Abnegation will be back on the judging panel, and Spearow will also be a judge. As of right now, we haven't decided a theme, so pop in soon and it should be up. |
congrats Spearow! good judging SSS!
one question, for the entries, do we have to make them up from scratch, or can we submit one of them that's already on here,that's ours? |
Just wondering what made you choose that entry as the winner, you didn't really explain it...
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Once the poem is yours & it fits the theme (will be announced tomorrow) it doesn't matter. |
ok, thanks! and, i'll probably enter this week's too!
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Congrats Spearow! I might enter a contest sometime here...
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This weeks theme: Love
Love, may be family, friendships, partners, whatever the case may be. Love in all meanings. You may enter. This weeks competition ends on the 4th of October if I'm not mistaken. |
Hm... love, I can think of something for this(but probably not ever write it.) I guess I will try.
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Oh snapz?
I can haz entry? Sliiiick~ Broken Hearts and Shades I sit down in the cooling shade Sitting next to me is you In a little imaginary world of our own Sitting there doing nothing just us two I look at you and how your hair blows in the wind My eyes close as I can’t believe we are here And I know we’ll have to go And on my face lies a tear Why can’t they see I love you so much? They’ll split us apart and take our hearts away I want to protest I know it’s not right As we break apart as I don’t know what to say Only one sentence breaks out from my lips As I give you my last kiss. I love you so, And I’ll never let you go. |
Even though I did pick the theme this week with S3 I might enter if that's okay?
I want to write a sestina, something which is a challenge for me, but I will try it no less. S3 & possibly Spearow will judge. |
Okay, trying this again. I guess you can say this poem is a narrative one. I do want to try a different style, though. :P
You remember? You remember, the first time we met? I first saw—no, heard—you by your melody. Your eyes matched the tone of that song. Intense. Ambitious. Passionate. You flee, I flee; both of us turned back. Your lips escaped a chuckle. I knew it was love at first sight because your smile— —took me to another place I never saw before. Yes, it was you. You remember, the smell of the salty ocean and the falling of petals? Your cheeks against mine, our hands secured one another. “I love you” sounded heart wrenching, melting. That was the first time you— —said that to me once more. Yes, you did. You remember, the sunset that is the same color as your eyes? Intense. Ambitious. Passionate. As soon your lips locked onto mine, I felt light and entered into another world. Heaven. In between. Hell. Falling and not thinking, such a great feeling; you felt the same way. I heard your— —high heels making tapping sounds, loud and thunderous. Yes, your high heels were that loud (but I love the noises from them). You remember? Two of us dancing under the moonlight, your dress twirling elegantly like doves flying? Our waltz was too fast, too strong, but we were not tired. Your eyes! Oh, how I saw— —another dear lover in your arms. Yes, I saw. You remember, the two of you at the garden? Of course you do. Cliché to say my heart broke into rains of shards, but true nonetheless. “Please forgive me” sounded disgusting, without meaning. I flee; no turning back. These memories held me back, always sneaking up on me the less expected. Yes, I thought I would never move forward. I was behind the times. I come to terms, though. Time is ticking, time is fleeing; we cannot keep up . Both of us went our respected roads, one of us towards ice, the other towards fire. Nothing is everlasting (not even memories) until we enter another world. Heaven. In between. Hell. I am indeed in hell—nothing but hate for you (and forever more). Intense. Ambitious. Passionate. Now, I am content, more than ever before. |
[basically, this poem is about love WITH CONFUSION NO WAI. Itdoesn't seem to have any verse pattern .. I think. anyway I like it.]
Confusion A harsh goodbye is waiting So let me die and atone In the corner of my heart Controlling me, keeping me I could say many sweet things but a blank mind doesn't produce If I kept to all the rules and stayed out of the limelight would I be forgotten? If I didn't protest or clamour would I disappear from your sight? I offer to you a free heart But will you take and discard? So I keep to my own self but inside I'm screaming out I'm here. Notice me.. I've learnt to keep a steely heart So could you make me forget? If I was made for this feeling Then why does it feel so crude? I was brought so low and you saved me I could keep to my single part in the shadows but will you let me step out into the light and take the leading role in your head? We are one but split painfully I try to mend the tear that was created but you move and jerk so fast I forget to hold on and go flying Show me your love if it's real or I'll just disappear as if I never was Your words were sweet but sickly Was this love or just hollow sophistry? |
wow, all these good poems. my feel pretty pitiful right now.XD
anyways, my entry: Star You are my starThe one I can’t live without. My world revolves around you And I can never fall out From this attraction that pulls us together When we say “I do” I know it is forever I came from the darkness And was guided toward light You are my star And you gave me my sight. And every day, Since my eyes have been opened I drink in your voice Those beautiful words you have spoken "I love you and only you” It plays through my mind When you’re not with me When I’m all alone and can barely see. So take my hand And we’ll ride through the night On comets and meteors, With you my star, everything’s always bright. |
I love these entries oh so much
They're full of love and full of gush Tomorrow will be hard to judge And I can't think of another rhyme... Anyway, yeah, this decision will be tough. Make sure you guys have in your entries by tomorrow (October 4th). I don't know anything about time zones, unfortunately, but I'll try to make the judging later at night so that people past my time zone have had time to post. |
I wrote this poem with the intention to win
[I dgaf to find anything to rhyme here] Give me the emblem; I'll let mistakes pass Tell me I lost and I'll kick your ass --- And I better win. :| |
Well here's my entry, and it's called, In Your Arms:
Please note I changed the name of the girl to avoid... urm... issues... And also, I wrote this a few nights ago... I just didn't know the subject was love... So it's a very sincere poem. In Your Arms There once was a girl, Her name was Saline, She shone like a Pearl, She was only seventeen. Saline my lady, This poem's for you, It will never be shady, You're like human, Methylene Blue. You're a cure and you heal, You're a stain of my life, And I just want to feel what I know isn't real, I want to play you a fife. You look to me so mystic like Psyche, You're resemble a magestic Mountain Pine, You embody the goddess Nike, But you'll never be mine. I don't know how or where or why, I even try to think, 'Cause you're just here and everywhere, You light my world with pink. Life's nothing 'til you are there, It's really quite the drag, But you are cute and funny too, And you'll never be a nag. It seems to me like life is done, And all I do is jade, 'Til you show up and one by one, My fails just start to faid. It feels like I have given in, Like I cannot bloom, I hope to think that you'll be yellow, Like a White, Spanish Broom. Of all the things I care to say, I want you to just listen, That if you were mine and mine today, Then my eyes would glisten. I wouldn't cry with sad or shame, It wouldn't be the worst, Like an inertial reference frame, My sadness reimbursed. Scantily clad I'd hope you're not, 'Cause I'm not into that, You're a shining winding knot, But you'll never be a brat. Sometimes it's always certainly hard, To even think an atom, I'll hire the newest avante-garde, And we can make a stratum. An intertwining piece of heaven, Is all but what I seek, Without the chance to leaven, Divine is your physique. To be of me is to be of sea, I toss and turn and never sleep, 'Cause I want to feel your glee, Like a wild mountain sheep. The beauty of magic, There's so much to mention, It might to me sound tragic, But you're the sound of ascension. You'd a goddess in human forme, Like Aphrodite is reborn, In you're wake's a Silver Storm, And things you leave adorn. You're like a Flower, Your brown long hair, A superpower Meteor Shower, A burst of lightning flair. You're essence of Archangel, You don't belong with me, Sometimes it's ugly like a morel, But you're beauty's perferction, to the nth degree. I don't know why I'm writing this, I can never quite imagine, They say that love is bliss, But I'll take it on the chin. I'll never have you in my grasp, That's one thing that's for sure, 'Cause if there's one thing I want more, It's you, to answer for. Copywright Alex McNeill - 2009 Oh and in response to klippy: Quote:
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Klippy's gonna kill me, but this weeks winner is...
... omg. drum roll pl0x UMMMM... Bay. :D You remember? You remember, the first time we met? I first saw—no, heard—you by your melody. Your eyes matched the tone of that song. Intense. Ambitious. Passionate. You flee, I flee; both of us turned back. Your lips escaped a chuckle. I knew it was love at first sight because your smile— —took me to another place I never saw before. Yes, it was you. You remember, the smell of the salty ocean and the falling of petals? Your cheeks against mine, our hands secured one another. “I love you” sounded heart wrenching, melting. That was the first time you— —said that to me once more. Yes, you did. You remember, the sunset that is the same color as your eyes? Intense. Ambitious. Passionate. As soon your lips locked onto mine, I felt light and entered into another world. Heaven. In between. Hell. Falling and not thinking, such a great feeling; you felt the same way. I heard your— —high heels making tapping sounds, loud and thunderous. Yes, your high heels were that loud (but I love the noises from them). You remember? Two of us dancing under the moonlight, your dress twirling elegantly like doves flying? Our waltz was too fast, too strong, but we were not tired. Your eyes! Oh, how I saw— —another dear lover in your arms. Yes, I saw. You remember, the two of you at the garden? Of course you do. Cliché to say my heart broke into rains of shards, but true nonetheless. “Please forgive me” sounded disgusting, without meaning. I flee; no turning back. These memories held me back, always sneaking up on me the less expected. Yes, I thought I would never move forward. I was behind the times. I come to terms, though. Time is ticking, time is fleeing; we cannot keep up . Both of us went our respected roads, one of us towards ice, the other towards fire. Nothing is everlasting (not even memories) until we enter another world. Heaven. In between. Hell. I am indeed in hell—nothing but hate for you (and forever more). Intense. Ambitious. Passionate. Now, I am content, more than ever before. Now, for some of you that apparently need to know my reasonings, I try not to give reasonings since most people do the same reasonings (lots of effort, came out beautifuly, etc). Also, Gregory, if someone else wrote the poem and you only changed a little bit of it, that's called plagiarism and automatically disqualifies you. Whether that poem was or not, it was heavily implied the way I read it, sorry. Thanks to all entrants. :D Next week, the judges will be Me, Abnegation, and Bay. As for the theme, it has not been decided just yet, so check back later and it might be posted. |
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Okay, just making sure. I was a little confused at the end how you had the copyright thing.
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Congrats, Bay! :D
And yeah, although one could argue there are objective factors to be considered when assessing it, poetry as an art form is inherently subjective. But if you won I think it's a pretty safe guess that you won because your poem was easy/pleasant to read, affecting, honest, well-structured, etc. There aren't many clear-cut "reasons" beyond that - the poem's merit generally speaks for itself, for those who are inclined to enjoy it. And if you aren't, sorry but human beings aren't universally aligned in tastes and that's kinda the way it is. :( Anyway, good turnout this week! I thought it was gonna be pretty empty but a few people came through at the end. Keep 'em coming. |
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This gentleman is very surprised at the results. I reread my poem not long ago and I'm like, "WTF" at the ending. XD Not only that, the poem took a dark turn at the end. D: Anyways though, thanks Silver and Spearow for liking the poem. :) Also, congrats to everyone else that entered. You all did great! :) |
First off I would like to apologise for my inactiveness this week, I too had intended on entering but as you see, I didn't. I wanted to write a Sestina but as you know, they are very time consuming and I just didn't have that time! I also never updated the main post, but I will now. So I'll get down to business.
Bay has informed me that this week... Theme = Winter Quite a good theme I think, I expect some interesting entries! I would also like to thank all the entrants this week, there was some amazing entries but I do feel that Bay surpassed my expectations and S3's also! Well done my friend it was a great read and even something I could learn from! |
congrats Bay! 'feeling like she has too much time on her hands'
hehe here's my entry... **** They fall softly,Snowflake Dance Quietly, Silently, along the dark roads. They dance, gracefully, Serenely, Lazily through the air. They go soundlessly, Quickly, Suddenly, in the winter sun. I wait eagerly, Hopefully, Impatiently for them to come. **** sad part...i don't live where it snows.XD |
I'm cold as hell
Skin's turned pale Degrees turn low Winters sure blow |
Okay... Well I guess I should post my entry, and I tried to something a little different by making each one have an individually sounding stanza... sort of like Winter fog itself I guess...
Winter Whispers You see the misty, morning fog, Did all but make my hair, Bristle with chill and cold and fear, And made me feel despair at heart, Because I would not listen, To the calls and howls of late, That all but begged my attention. I thought I heard something, From deep inside the Mist, I swear it was just talking, But it's something that I wished, Because of something, I may have missed. To see it come alive around me, It starts to quiver and to shake, It's cold and chilled and freezing me, I'd imagine like silver it breaks, It gallops with the howling wind, And twists and turns and threatens. But I'm still scared and yet again, It's like it's standing there, It looks to me, like a figure. It's dark and shaped and getting closer, My hand is on the trigger, And all around me the fog just grows, It beckons me to fire. My hand is shaking now, I'm finding it so hard, I cannot feel my hands, And I also cannot breathe, But on it goes, I say to me, So why don't I just do it? "Pull the trigger", it persuades. But if it weren't for Winter, I would still be sane. I don't know how to say, It suggests me to do things, Your death will not be in vain. But I back away, And I do not listen, Because it's just a fog, A misty, morning, freezing fog, That always likes to whisper. |
I love the poem cool i love it its got a catchy tune
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Hell Froze Over
An icy glaze over my fingertips whether from the air or your touch, I felt the seasons change between the sky and earth as well as us. A cold wind kisses my face unlike your lips. It seemed the cold came earlier when you were around. But it's all just a recollection of a cold hell-- last winter. |
Poem Of The Week #5So this week, our theme was winter as chosen by last weeks winner, Bay. It was quite a good theme which influenced some great entries. But as we all know, there may only be, one Winner. That Winner Is...Dr. Gregory house! With the poem Winter Whispers. Spoiler:
Why I chose this one?Honestly, it's hard to create a poem with length that has some intersting appeal throughout, and this week, we had that entry! Anyone who can keep a poem gripping and in keeping with the theme deserves some recollection. It was a hard choice this week, but overall this poem had great structure and some great imagery. It kept me tense through the entire read. Very well written and some very descriptive writing! OutroSo well done to all the entries! And nice of Klippy to drop by and give us some of his insight too, always keeps me happy to see some "brighter" poems! LMAO So next weeks theme will be decided before tomorrows competition starts. I will fill you in! Once again, congratulations to Dr. Gregory House, you may host next weeks competition as well as choose the theme! Oh, and a sparkly new emblem is coming your way too! |
Guess I'll go give the emblem then. xD But congrats, Dr.! I really enjoyed your poem. You also get to pick next week's theme. PM/VM either me or Abnegation and we'll post it for other entrants to see.
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Yay. I will enter the next one~ but wow. Great job Greg. I cant write anything but sonnets lately. ;_;
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yay, well, i must also say a huge thanks to all the other entrants, as the best of people can only shine in the light of competition, right?
anyways, i have sent a theme off... it should be interesting :3 |
Okay, Week 6 is under way!
So here is this weeks details: Theme: Green Hosts: Abnegation & SilverSmeargleSplatter & Dr. Gregory House! New theme as chosen by last weeks winner who is also joining us on the hosting panel this week! Best of luck to all participants! |
Just waiting for the special theme that sparks something in my brain :)
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Yeah, sometimes the theme just doesn't click so you need to sit out! xD
I'll try enter this week but the theme is a challenge for sure! |
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I've already got things brewing in my head... but I wanted it to be a real challenge this time. ;) |
You may enter but you wont be eligible to win seeing as in you won last week.
If I enter, I'll drop as host for the judging~ |
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Anyways, I thought I would drop a poem in. The Green of Envy I was walking down the street today, And if it's one thing that I saw, It was a green and fresh and sparkly tree, And it had the most beautiful sway, But if there was one thing, That I felt like it thought, It had the feeling of envy, For the colours of Spring, The colours of red and blue, The colours of Autumn and the colours of wind, A spectrum of colour lighting up the dark, Of pink and purple and yellow too, Only though, there was one thing it felt, And it seemed to fill it with green, It was the envy of others, the envy of colour, And with one thing, it was green, that was dealt. |
Hm, I might try for this week, but not sure if I'll get some inspiration like I did with the love theme. ^^;
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Nuclear explosions in the sky
I can tell we're all going to die Skin burning and bleeding green Organs fall; there's my spleen I'm still alive, yet completely dead A dismembered arm, severed head I crawl to water, but it's glowing Dust and smoke are still blowing I'm alone, but people surround me Lifeless corpses against my eye Choke on blood; begin to cry Sissy baby; say goodbye -- Yeah, idk. Don't ask. |
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Sorry for the inconveiniance just making sure. |
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Either that or it's talking about the green smog etc. |
^ That's what I was thinking. And you have to admit, green is a difficult subject to write about.
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Yeah I wasn't sure whether it was about the actual colour or in what relation xD
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Second, lol nucl3r [email protected] is gr33n d00d. wae 2 go. |
oh i feel so stupid! talk about last minute entry! i'm refering to green as greenery..:
She never knew what would happen, with just a seed to plant, that a garden would sprout up, when she sang her chant. up went the daisy and the lily and the wild rose. and faithfully she tended it, and tried to help each grow. The plants they bloomed from patience, from joy and hope and love that came from the gentle hands, of the garden gloves. those daisies grew up straight and tall, they shined as a diamond does in the sun. The roses and their ruby petals grew up by the pond. Each bright green stem and emerald vines, were all grown with her care, and continue to come back, after each winter, summer, spring and autumn throughout all the years. |
I suppose I might as well get some of this stuff out of the way then... but only 2 entries? (I won't reach a verdict as I'll wait for Abnegation etc.)
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I like in Klippy's how it's almost like a stand-up comedy, but yet it still has that bubbly rhyme and feel to it. Nice and short, and yet nice and expansive too, leaving lots up to the reader's imagination. Whereas the other one, by aurevesque, seems to do it for you. It shows you how to think of all the pretty flowers and how they each glow, and yet, they all come down to the same green stem and the same emerald vines. I think that was a great way to bring all of those colours back down to green. But, we might have to wait for some more last minute entries i think. |
I'm gonna leave it for another 10 hours or so. I might even have an entry also. So 12PM GMT+0 is when this week's will end!
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Jealousy
I'm green I feel it all over me but I feel her all over you Whenever my hands meets yours I know they've met hers too I must be so insecure To think she gets to you like she gets straight to me I'm not even sure if I'm right This could all be in my mind But your eyes follow her when she walks across the room and I know that I'm green Not like the leaves on the trees I'm far from sweet I'm sour When she's talking to you Do you see straight through her and see me? Or when I'm talking to you Do you see straight through me and see her? Maybe we're too different You're the free spirit and I'm the rusty cage I want to keep you locked up Where you just want to fly Maybe I should let you If you're not happy with me But selfishly I want you to stay So I'll let myself be this way For as long as you don't mind [YES LATE I KNOW BUT YOU DON'T MIND, RIGHT?] |
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