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Poem Of The Week

Abnegation

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    Poem of The Week

    Competition​


    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.
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    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

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    Last Week's Winner
    [PokeCommunity.com] Poem Of The Week

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    This Week's Hosts​

    Vendak, Abnegation
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    This Week's theme
    Anything​

    Entries must be in by
    December the 26th

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    Rules


    • Remember to keep within the Writing rules, the Poem of the Week rules and of course the PC forum wide rules. Also make sure that you post your poem within the timeline which is posted within the "This Week's Details" box.

    • First and foremost, NEVER plagiarize work. I will know; I check all poems, even for lyrics. I understand there may be coincidences where your poetry looks like someone else's and that's fine, but make sure it's all your own work.

    • You may only post 1 poem relevant to the given theme of the week. If the theme is "anything" just feel free to post any type of poem, with any theme.

    • Please only post good feedback on other entries within this thread. By feedback I mean good comments on why you like them rather than full criticism. But it's always nice to post in the thread of the original poem too (if there is one).

    • When submitting a poem either post a link to the thread that hosts the poem (must be on PC) or post the poem within the thread, and I will put it up on the first post with the others.

    • This is a judging contest, there will be no votes. HOWEVER you may Pm me if you would like to express your love for a particular poem and I will take it into consideration.

    • You may post to state that you will be posting a poem and entering. Asking questions and the likes is also fine, all discussion may go within the thread.

    • If you are posting a poem please keep it nicely layed out with as little formatting as possible. It's better we don't have big bright text and numerous BB codes. It just makes it a little easier on the eyes, thank you.
    So please participate, have fun, don't be shy and always remember your poetry is expression of emotions and experiences, and of course a good effort as well as talent so no matter what you write it will have a chance! I like to judge on emotion and good attempts as well as quality and content, so even if it is your first poem it most certainly stands a fighting chance!


    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:

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    Week 6 entries
    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
     
    Last edited:
    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
     
    Screw the rules said:
    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.
     
    Oo I wanna enter this stuffs. But how many stanzas should we make?
    I'm just curious.
     
    Screw the rules said:
    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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    That's actually a different type of poem altogether.
    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.
     
    Kazukii said:
    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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    No pressure, just get your poem in by the 11th if you plan on entering this week

    Gymnotide said:
    That's actually a different type of poem altogether.
    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
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    Yeah I can't seem to find a name myself, I've thought of a few different things but they don't entirely fit so I think it's more of a custom poem. (until I can find something that is).

    Purple. said:
    I'll go emo for you Gavlar.

    May enter sometime.
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    Good to see you taking part Joe.

    Autumn Star said:
    Oo I wanna enter this stuffs. But how many stanzas should we make?
    I'm just curious.
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    That is purely up to you. If you are following a given style then you'll know how many. For example a sonnet might have 3 stanzas and a final 2 line one depending on what way you lay it out. But as I say it's up to you. What looks right to you should be fine ;)
     
    Erm, I suppose I'm now entering. :'D
     
    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.
     
    Scarf said:
    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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    Hmm good question. However I would rather you not rewrite or edit a poem. If it is something minor I will take it into consideration. Try to make sure you are completely happy before entering.
     
    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.
     
    SilverSmeargleSplatter said:
    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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    Thanks for helping out.
    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.
     
    Thanks for helping out.
    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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    That's also vice versa for myself, as well. However, I don't intend to enter very often; it depends on the theme.

    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…
    ​
     
    eccentric. reach said:
    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 awesome! Good to see you're entering. Looking forward to seeing it! Also you may participate as much as you wish!

    SkythurBathandBeyond151 said:
    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…
    ​
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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.
     
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