First off, this contest is being co-held by myself and softball-chic. She's awesome! Holla out to her!
Down to the details::
(Make sure if you have any questions that you send either myself or softball-chic an IM.)
Subject: A second chance. Write about why you would deserve one. (This can be for a second chance for a lover, goal, etc.) Explain why and the circumstances. What would you do differently? What did you do the first time? I want passion and no empty writing!
Form: We have agreed that you may use pre-writes. You may also write in a poem or essay. Whichever you choose, make sure you keep it to the point.
Rules: 1. You can enter as many as you want!
2. Do not use StIcKy CaPs!!
3. Write from the heart.
4. Comment on 3 poems and write the title and author of the poem in your author's comments.
5. We would appreciate it if you commented on our poems, but it's not required.
Judging: This contest will be open until June 27, 2004. It may last longer depending on the number of entries sent in. Because this contest is being co-held, we will each read every item you send in separately. After that, we will both discuss which we think are the best.
Awards: 1st-300
2nd-150
3rd-50
There will also be 5 honorable mentions. Each will receive 20 points.
Comments: We wish you good luck and happy writings! Again, if you are unclear about anything, please send an IM.
Down to the details::
(Make sure if you have any questions that you send either myself or softball-chic an IM.)
Subject: A second chance. Write about why you would deserve one. (This can be for a second chance for a lover, goal, etc.) Explain why and the circumstances. What would you do differently? What did you do the first time? I want passion and no empty writing!
Form: We have agreed that you may use pre-writes. You may also write in a poem or essay. Whichever you choose, make sure you keep it to the point.
Rules: 1. You can enter as many as you want!
2. Do not use StIcKy CaPs!!
3. Write from the heart.
4. Comment on 3 poems and write the title and author of the poem in your author's comments.
5. We would appreciate it if you commented on our poems, but it's not required.
Judging: This contest will be open until June 27, 2004. It may last longer depending on the number of entries sent in. Because this contest is being co-held, we will each read every item you send in separately. After that, we will both discuss which we think are the best.
Awards: 1st-300
2nd-150
3rd-50
There will also be 5 honorable mentions. Each will receive 20 points.
Comments: We wish you good luck and happy writings! Again, if you are unclear about anything, please send an IM.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on July 2, 2004
- Rewards: Gold: 300
- Final notes: First, a note::
Phonelesscord, when I first read your poem, I knew it was the winner. I really liked your original idea. I hope everyone reads it! It's touching and sweet!
**** A Second Chance- psydewaystears ****
The poem by psydewaystears came in as a close 4th place. It was beautiful, and I really enjoyed reading it. I'm sorry about your friend who died.Entries [17]
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The other night I was thinking about my mom. It's never a good thing to do.• Commented on by judge.
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After the pills
Slid down my throat,• Commented on by judge. -
I drove today, for what seemed like miles and miles
Through countryside, through cities• Commented on by judge. -
Build a bridge spanning long and wide
Reaching out, across animosity and pride• Commented on by judge. -
Just because.
I never said goodbye• Commented on by judge. -
The one thing I didn't see
Was right in front of me.• Commented on by judge. -
There was a time...........
Sweet memories, so special.• Commented on by judge. -
The contrast from light to dark,
The ramifications and the fires they spark,by Deus Ex Machina 25 lines, 15 comments, on Jun 9 7:46 PM 2004. In Hope• Commented on by judge. -
You were my best friend ever
We could always talk about anythingby Hiddenmight 31 lines, 4 comments, on Jun 9 11:40 PM 2004. In Hope• Commented on by judge. -
want another chance
another chance to "make it right"by dancechica028 23 lines, 4 comments, on Jun 12 11:35 AM 2004. In Personal• Commented on by judge. -
What have I done
to deserve this life?• Commented on by judge. -
I wish I didn't second guess myself
I never would again• Commented on by judge. -
There was only one recourse the king could take
For his love for his son was so great.• Commented on by judge. -
Everyday I look at myself getting faded.
Wondering how I even made it.• Commented on by judge. -
i saw him for the first time my stank i knew he was my 2nd love 3rd and 4th grade he was in my class i got sick of at the end of 4th grade and i still did love• Commented on by judge.
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Give me a second
A second• Commented on by judge.
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Comments
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Love the idea for this contest. I think I will join!
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That's really cool! Thanks! I can't wait to read what you have to say! Will you tell some friends about this?
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That's really cool! Thanks! I can't wait to read what you have to say! Will you tell some friends about this?
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Hi,
this looks like a great uidea for a contest. I just wanted to wish you the best of luck with the judging and everyone the best of luck who enters.
Best of wishes to you all and yours
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You have very good...erm poetrycontestship! lol I hope you enter!
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I'd enter, but I don't believe in regrets. That's my life philosophy - no regrets. I wouldn't change a thing -- I don't want a second chance, i'm sorry
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It's alright. I know I used to live like that, but I just kept on thinking, "What if..." That kind of got me. I'm glad you clicked on it though. Would you mind telling other people about this? Thanks!
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It's alright. I know I used to live like that, but I just kept on thinking, "What if..." That kind of got me. I'm glad you clicked on it though. Would you mind telling other people about this? Thanks!
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It's alright. I know I used to live like that, but I just kept on thinking, "What if..." That kind of got me. I'm glad you clicked on it though. Would you mind telling other people about this? Thanks!
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I don't like to click without commenting so here is my comment. I am married for 21 years.....so I guess I can't enter your contest. I don't need a second chance, I have the man I always wanted, he is the one for me, the one I love, the first, the one and only!! I know, I am very lucky! I hope you have a lot of entries. Please be respectful to all the people in your contest, and comment on all of them. It means alot to those who enter. Cheryl Good luck
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well thanks anyways...but it doesnt have to be about love...there isnt like one thing you felt you regreted throughout your whole life...but if you dont want to enter you dont have to...i wish you a very happy rest of your life
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I've always had a great idea in my head for a poem/screenplay like this :-p.... hmmm...... Maybe I'll write it up and post it (but if not, good luck to everyone in the contest)
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'We have star all over, when some one leave us hurt,or when we misbehave, but it is true there is always star waiting for us, a second change, a new beggining and perhaps, we will find some one that will take care of us like we deserve! and we will try to do somethings better than the last time.
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Well at first I wasn't going to enter this...but I think now I will.
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great
sounds really great.i will try very hard to come up with something.i will be reading the entries though.this is a great idea for a contest.it was a good idea to get a co-host.the judging part is hard.i'm sure the two of you will do a fantastic job. -
That was a great comment! I hope you enter!
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Thanks! I'm glad that you're happy with your life!
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Thanks! I'm glad that you're happy with your life!
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thank you so much for your invite to the contest. i red red hats by aj.....torn bu emansipation, and imprisonment of an angel by serendipity2. thanks again for the inite to the contest i really appriciate it
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thanks for letting me know!
np about the invite and good luck! oh btw, can you tell me your opinion on red hats by aj? -
wait, nvm......i read it lol
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wait, nvm......i read it lol
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sorry, thought it was a poem to read, burned out on contests a wee bit, perhaps i do it next time on my second chance...good luck with this, lotta rules and reads to get in....time is fleeting tonight...Artis
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well i really didnt mean ta click on this but i think im glad i did and im the kinda person who thinks its totally rude ta click on a featured item n not comment or anything so yah.. heres a little comment im gonna check out sum of these poems now.. I like this subject a lot..
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wait, nvm......i read it lol
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I'm glad you did, too! Thanks for commenting. Read Dear Santa...I think that one's beautiful..also check out lizeluv.
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I'm glad you did, too! Thanks for commenting. Read Dear Santa...I think that one's beautiful..also check out lizeluv.
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just wanted to say good luck to the people entering the contests... i'm not quite esteemed enough to enter my own poems yet.. maybe someday.
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I'm sure your poems are fine! You should enter, but anyways if not, someday is good enough. Thanks!
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Thank you for your comments on my poetry, but I think this contest has come at the wrong point in my life. I have regrets, but nothing that I would want a second chance for. I think its because I don't want to change where I am, and I've always had a bad habit of looking at the long term when it comes to something like second chances or fixing mistakes.
Good luck with your contest and I hope you get a lot of entries!
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thanks!!! we would really appreciate it!!
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an interesting idea for a contest. all of us face situations, ranging from love to job to opportunity, where we need a second chance. i havent written anything on this before. just hope i'll be able to churn out something.
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an interesting idea for a contest, i will have a think and get back here,
hope you get loads of entries and good luck with the judgeing
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Very Good Subject matter...it will release a few of the inner thoughts and hurts of people.
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Very Good Subject matter...it will release a few of the inner thoughts and hurts of people.
Thankyou x -
Very Good Subject matter...it will release a few of the inner thoughts and hurts of people.
Thankyou x -
Thanks! I hope you enter though!
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wait, just saw your entry lol. good luck!
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Thanks! I hope you enter! You could help with judging, too! just lemme know!
peace
Jen >_< -
Thanks for understanding this contest to its depth! You're awesome! I'm sure you can find something to write about!
Jen >_< -
Veryyy interesting...
You should write something! good luck!
Jen >_< -
Yeah, I getcha. Well, I hope you never have regrets, but that's impossible!
Thanks for comming here and commenting!
Jen >_< -
Hey, I just wanted to say that "The Shore- Part2" Is the poem I want judged in this contest not "The Shore" I only put part one in here so you could get a sence of where Part 2 came from
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Ok! I'm gonna read and comment on both of them anyways b/c I think I just want to read the background of it. Thanks for entering and good luck!
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Hi there. Contests ALWAYS get in the way of my inspiration. I find it impossible to write simply because a contest idea has come up. I do have passionate feelings about this idea for this contest, and I have lots I could write about it, but I don't know if I can gather all my thoughts in time for this, and just for this...but if the inspiration hits i will definitely put in an entry.
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One more thing- this is a great idea for a contest- so I am sure you will get many entries. I will read the other entries. Maybe it will get my inspiration flowing.
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Okay! I'm glad you looked at this anyways. I'm thinking of extending the deadline...I would love to read more entries. Possiblely another week or so. Anyways...don't let deadlines kill the passion of poetry inside of you. Happy writings!
punk out
Jen >_< -
Yeah, that is a good idea! Well, I hope you get hit with an inspiration.
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I really think this is a good contest. It has made me think about things I have never thought about. I'm not just talking about my poetry either. But just thinking about the things I have REALLY done and why I did them, what I could've done different and why I deserve another chance.
Lots of love,
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Thanks! I'm glad it made you think.....it was sorta intended to be like that. I always think...a little too much, though.
Jen >_< -
wow..no way..am I going to win this contest-hahaha-I didn't even realize how manypeople had entered..wow..
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lol...everyone will do fine 8 different chances to win
i think i know who's gonna win 1st and that's it...i'm working on it!
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THANK YOU
It means so much to me when what I write is liked. Again, thanks so much
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Hey Jen!! Thanks for the honorable mention!! I believe all the people you chose as winners were perfect for the contest!! Great job everyone!!
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You welcome! You certainly deserved it...now I just have to figure out how to give out points......hmm
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You're welcome! I'm so glad you entered!
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Click on the Help link. It's on that page
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