ANOTHER UPDATE: IT HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION THAT I AM UNCLEAR ON THE ONE ENTRY PART OF THIS CONTEST. I ASSUMED (AND THAT IS A DANGEROUS MATTER) THAT IF A CONTESTANT WAS UNHAPPY WITH A POEM HE/SHE COULD ADD THE NEW POEM AND THE OLDER ONE WOULD BE DELETED. I CONSIDER THAT AN EDIT. SO, IF YOU WISH TO HAVE A DIFFERENT POEM AS YOUR ENTRY, THAT IS OK. BUT ONLY ONE WILL BE KEPT IN THE CONTEST.
UPDATE: Because of all the confusion, I am putting one of the links back into the contest. SEE BELOW.
INVITE ONLY If your name is not on the list, PLEASE do not submit a poem.
Pamela A Lamppa
passim
monkus666
Kiusha
maa
MargaretG
ea
buggirl
THE SONNET FOR THIS ROUND IS THE
SICILIAN SONNET
I will score with the same 100 point system I used the prior three contests.
The only comment I will make will be that I have read and scored your sonnet.
Poems receiving 90 points or more will be added to the finalists list.
RULES: The same as the last three rounds plus:
1. Only one poem per entry
2. CHECK CATEGORIES
3. Watch the format and layout.
If you are unsure of form, format, and layout,
see the links I have given you.
4. Do not ask for help. I would feel really BAD
when I refuse.
5. LINKS:
Only God is infallible and I obviously am eons away from that. I had miscopied my notes for the Italian sonnet forms. I have corrected that, I sincerely hope so.
http://allpoetry.com/column/2336764
http://allpoetry.com/column/2336782
http://www.thepoetsgarret.com/Challenge/Italian.html
Good Writing!!!!!
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on July 22, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 700, Silver: 350, Bronze: 175
- Final notes: Well, I must admit that you have made it most difficult to judge this contest. As I said, I judge on a 100 point (or percent if you rather) system. I then add up to ten points for the emotional response to the poem. Of the seven of you who entered, five of you earned 100% on the technical scoring and believe it or not, two of you earned 10 points on the emotional impact of the poem. The final placement was the difference between the words "fierce" and "great". From first place to fourth place there was only a two point difference!!!So, all of you will continue on to the last round. I was upset that buggirl did not get an entry into the contest. Which means that she is eliminated. I am so sorry about that.
First place: "A Million Tears" This poem was beautifully written, technically perfect. Nice texture in choice of words with their strong connotative quality. The switch from first to second person at the volta set up the last two lines and their fierce emotional impact.
Second place: " anonymous" This poem is a sad, beautifully written poem of lost love. Technically perfect with a great emotional impact. The switch from first to second person shows an intention of a set up for the emotional response.
Third Place; "The Blessings of Oneness": This poem was technically perfect. The texture was well done with a tone of introspection and self analyzation. This allowed for a mild response.
Fourth Place: "Bound and Unbound" If I were able to do so this poem would also receive a trophy. Technically perfect with a pleasing emotional impact, but too introspective. There was a lovely texture in the choice of words and figures of speech. I was really torn on this one. I had no plans for honorable mentions, but this poem is well done and deserves some recognition. So I am giving it an honorable mention.
Fifth Place: "Velvet Rose" The last technically perfect poem. Nice texture, but somewhat bland. It is what I call the "Hallmarky Syndrome." I also found the picture distracting.
Sixth Place: "Breeze" Not quite technically perfect, with what I felt were punctuation flaws. A nice extended metaphor with a quiet tone and a sweet theme.
Seventh Place: "Baroness Elsa etc" Two lines out of meter. Texture nice, but cool in tone. Your texture was fine, but did not lend itself to a strong response. I found the poem almost sterile.
With such fine writing, I am really looking forward to the last round. Congratulations to all of you.
On to the last round!!!!
Contest Winners
Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Entries [4]
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I know I can't join, but I'm watching, and may try writing a sonnet just for myself! Good luck to everyone!
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Thank you for your columns, mamad.
Good writing, everyone.
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dear dolly,
thank you so much for the precious information on the history and the structure of the sicilian sonnet ...
maa -
thank you so much for the bronze-trophy, dear dolly ! and heartfelt congratulations to my sister margaret for silver ...
brava to all of you, girls (I hope, monkkus is a girl, I know the others are ...)
maa -
So sorry about the "Hallmarky Syndrome." Trying too hard to stay within the love and romance themes outlined in your specs, but am quite pleased for the technical recognition.
What an awesome learning experience this is. Thank you. ~Pam
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Dear mamad, I was so thrilled, you can't believe how thrilled, to have won the gold, but now to find it has slipped away due to error, so that it now looks like I am 6th. There was an error last time if you remember and errors can't be helped I know. But it isn't the points that matter. It is the hard work put in to try and achieve perfection, a fault of mine I guess. Anyway, tears of suuccess were soon replaced by tears of dismay.
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Congratulations to passim, monkus and maa for wonderful sonnets! Many thanks to you mamad, for an interesting challenge. Much as I like silver, your notes promised me an HM, which is enough honour among such talented poets.
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I can't imagine how any of my lines are out of meter but then again, you can't imagine how this is humorous.
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Mamad, I'm surprised that you have not asked the moderators to reopen the contest and distribute trophies according to your intent stated in the final notes. The emotional effect you have had on passim and ea is evident in their comments.
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Thank you Margaret for your support with this problem. Us poets are a sensitive bunch. All's well that ends well
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