Do you love the challenge and creativity of free verse poetry? This contest is for you. |
What is free form or free verse poetry? Well, the formal definition is poetry composed of either rhymed or unrhymed lines that have no set fixed metrical pattern. But the exact definition is written by the poet. Free form poetry has become the favored form for new and experienced poets alike. It provides the freedom of creativity, without the structure of traditional poetry. However, it is deceptive in its simplicity, and can actually be very difficult. Do you have the skill to conquer this form of poetic expression? Have you mastered this art? Or do you just want to see if you are on the right track? This contest will put those skills to the test, and give you valued feedback from qualified judges. The prizes aren't bad either. Contest begins at 12:00 AM WDC time on the 15th of each month and ends at 11:59 PM on the 14th of the next month. Any subject and theme is acceptable. This is not a theme or prompt based contest. Must not exceed a rating of 18+. Must be 40 lines or fewer. Please give a line count at the bottom of your submission. Can be old or new items, but must be in your portfolio. Items with awardicons are accepted. One entry per poet, per round. Poems may not be resubmitted in future rounds once they have been judged. Must be submitted in Bitem or Entry format. { bitem:xxxxxx} or { entry:xxxxxx} If you need help with bitem linking, please see "Newbie Hyperlinking 101 - Bitem Format" Editing is allowed, but judging is done throughout the month so edits may be missed by the judges. For a basic free verse definition and examples, see Shadow Poetry Free Verse For quick and easy linking to our contest page, use our item alias {item:shadows} 1st Place: 50K Awardicon + S&L II MB 2nd Place: 25K Awardicon + S&L MB 3rd Place: 10K Awardicon + S&L MB Honorable Mention: S&L MB If there are fewer than 5 entries, only First place will be awarded. If there are fewer than 8, only 1st and 2nd will be awarded. Honorable mentions may be given at the judges discretion. Awards listed above are based on 20 entries or more. If the current round has less than 20 entries upon closing, the awards may be decreased. Round 138 1."Lost in Communication" by Lyn's a Witchy Woman 2. "Island" by Amethyst Snow Angel 3. "End Game" by Jellyfish-Flying Away 4 Xmas! 4. "Selfish this time" by Ichabod Crane-- Mince Pie 5. "Dreamworld" by Solace.Bring 6. "I Smiled" by HaveYourselfAMerryLi'lCharles 7. "Regret" by Vanishing Vapor 8. "Wardrobe of Photons" by SAD Holiday Potato 9. "A Soft Day" by Beholden 10. "There comes a softening to the brain..." by Kåre เลียม Enga 11. "Seeing Red" by winklett 12. "Snowflakes Fall (or not at all)" by CHRISTMAS cub-BELLS R RINGING! 13. "November Hush" by ~Brian K Compton~ 14. "Another Night" by Kitti the Red-Nosed Feline Your Judges Dave Choconuts Roasting Round 137 Winners 1st Place
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Honorable Mentions
Donations of 40K or more will receive an MB. Donations can be made in the forum or at "Shadows and Light Free Verse Group" . Donations of gift certificates or raffle tickets are appreciated. Special thanks to A E Willcox for designing the images for this contest Thank you to Brenpoet for the ribbon awarded to this contest A huge thanks to Angels in my Ear who had the original vision for this contest, and who created it for all of us!
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