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I have been noticing a lot of poetry on the site recently, and I thought it would be nice to have a friendly little poetry competition. There will be a weekly theme, and the entries will be judged by one of the moderators or administrators. This week's theme will be "Water." The deadline is Saturday, August 2nd. The winner will be awarded 25 Armor Points.
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Wow, these poems are great! Strop, by "unofficial' do you mean you don't want it to be part of the competition?
Tempo013, lawl.
As in I did it before the competition started (I finished my thesis way back in June) therefore I cannot be considered in the judging.
Sorry about the delayed response, I had a family reunion the last few days and it's been rather hectic around here. The winner this week is Marbro! Congratulations to him! I would like to reiterate the rules here:
It must fit the week's theme.
It must be submitted by the deadline.
It cannot have inappropriate language in it.
It cannot be stolen (if you plagiarize, we will find you).
Also: It must be made *for* the competition, and the same person cannot win two weeks in a row (just to make it so that one person isn't dominating, if that is to become a problem). Feel free to submit even if you won one week though, if only to inspire others.
This week's topic is Clothing. Again, be creative! Tell your friends about this competition too, I'd love to see more submissions.
Happy Writing!
Ahhh, you aren't going to place everyone?
Well, Ill get working on this one!
How can you write a poem on clothing? You honestly are picking the most ridiculous topics to write about. We need poems about more of emotional stuff
I'm picking things that you can't easily look up a poem and snag it, it makes it easier for us, and you have less temptation to plagiarize. If I picked something like love, it would be way too easy to pick an obscure topic.
Clothing can be a billion different things, generally it is a mode of self expression. It doesn't have to be *solely* on clothing, just make mention of it and have some sort of central idea related to it. Clothing can be a comfort, a hobby, a longing; something you desire, need, can't afford, etc. Just be creative! I want you guys to stretch your imaginations and not just write some cliche poem ) So far the submissions in past weeks have been great, so I have high hopes for this week.
I actually kinda like the random topics. I usually just let my emotions go and write what I feel when I write poems, but unfortunately, although they have much more depth than these poems, they are often similar to each other. However, water, work, and clothing, lol I would never write a poem for a topic that simple. It is kinda fun trying to make something great out of something so simple. But having said that I would still recommend that at least a few times we have a little deeper topics like love, death, sadness; ones that can truly do justice to the art of writing.
Another quick comment. Like Estel kinda mentioned, I think it would be cool to have a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. I know that right now there aren't too many submitters and it would include like half of them if you had places, lol, but I think it would still be fun. It might be more of a hassle to the judges is the only problem and I can understand that if the idea is rejected.
I'll place first, second, and third this week ) Well, that is, if we get any submissions!
I already have next week's topic lined up, and it's something more 'mainstream' in the grand scheme of poems, to give you a reprieve!
Think again,
a poem by Estel
Throw them on, strip them off,
same thing everyday.
the clothes have a different view,
they don't see it the same way.
We aren't just coverings,
we have feelings.
You throw us down,
in our thoughts, we frown.
if we had legs,
you'd all feel dread.
If we had arms,
you feel the alarm.
Today we're taken off nice and easy,
just the way we like it.
In our hearts, there is gratitude,
one thing that we'd admit.
I actually kinda like the random topics. I usually just let my emotions go and write what I feel when I write poems, but unfortunately, although they have much more depth than these poems, they are often similar to each other. However, water, work, and clothing, lol I would never write a poem for a topic that simple. It is kinda fun trying to make something great out of something so simple. But having said that I would still recommend that at least a few times we have a little deeper topics like love, death, sadness; ones that can truly do justice to the art of writing.
I am pretty sure water, work, and clothing can be deep emotional topics:
Two lovers bonded, Nate and Chlora,
Were until they went to work
For the Dental HMO,
Pulled apart by Hyde and Oxa
Chlora found Hyde's pull was stronger
Though she was a lowly clerk.
Though she dearly loved her beau,
She found Hyde's bond lasted longer.
Nate could not deny his bond with Oxa
Although to her he was a jerk
And he dearly loved his Chlo
He could not deny Oxa's aura
And then it came, that fateful day,
While they had lunch during work
For the Dental HMO
That each had went on their own way
To a simply ionizing effect.
The old coat hangs in the closet
Like the husk of a time long passed,
Its sleeves worn, its pockets holey,
A personal reminder of the past.
Not very good, but meh. Made it up on the spot.
This is my entry for this week:
Judging Books
Her jacket black was filled with down.
Mine was black but made of leather.
She placed her hood upon her crown,
But my head was in the weather.
She looked askance beneath her hood.
I wondered what she's looking at.
She looked around from where she stood.
I wondered why she's doing that.
I glanced at her from here I stood.
Her hair was blowing in the wind.
She tucked her hair beneath her hood.
There was a chance she may have grinned.
Her downy soft exterior
Kept the chilly wind outside.
Leather tough though inferior
Kept my transient doubts inside.
Okay I won last time, but you said I could still post a poem of mine just for fun. Here is it:
Possessions Position
With a queenly air, she stands on high
Deep blue dress slashed with white dye
Embroidered yellow stars and crescent moons
She disdainfully glowers and at the village goons
Scruffy young ragamuffins gathered about
With torn up rags, all muddied, they slouch
Staring woefully at the meager possessions they own
Staring shamefully, beside the queen on her throne
Ah! They are so nasty, these dirty vagabonds!
Growing like mutilated, miscarried fawns
Passing their inborn traits to the next generation
How dare they gather round, spoiling my exaltation?
By night the men come in shrouding black clothes
They rent the queens dress with intent to depose
They tear it from her to replace with dank rags
Screaming with outrage, but helplessly she sags
In the day yet to come, there comes a great vice
The old queens no more, replaced by one nice
At the village square, she comes bidding news
That from this day onward, no more will they lose
No more taxes to such weary, poor fellows
No more starved thieves who are sent to the gallows
Those nobly born will now give to the poor
A balance to life she will cause, of that she is sure
This meeting is held at the village town square
Villagers gather round, while this revelation is shared
But then screaming unseemly, the old queen appears
Ranting and raving, at the new queen she leers
This is my throne! How dare you try this?
You should bow down to me! And my ring you should kiss!
And what of this new lawâs ridiculousness?
Nobles paying village scum? That doesnt make sense!
How dare thou say this, uncomely village woman?
I passed this new law, but you say that I shouldnât?
In dirty, dank rags, with no possessions to own
You wonât accept charity? Fine, Iâll leave you alone
I think it is mostly self-explanatory; everyone is the same regardless of outward appearance.
Izod, Polo, Hollister, Abercrombie & Fitch!
Enough clothes to make you twitch.
Collar, half sleeve, and turtle neck,
Why not just through them off the deck?
Short shorts, long shorts, even Khaki shorts,
They come in all different sorts!
Boxers, tidy widies, even panties!
They're in every crook and nanny!
Shirts, Shirts, Shirts,
They make a guy flirt!
Shorts, Shorts, Shorts,
They just make you snort!
underwear, underwear, underwear,
They all make you stare!
That was made by me in a few minutes, LOL. I think it's the best I've seen yet!
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