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Chron
Introduction
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Hey everyone! Chron here with a little contest idea I whipped up! Inspired by the recently completed League of Story Telling, or LoST, I've formulated a new tournament, this time revolving around poetry, one of my favorite writing mediums. How is this contest going to work, and how do I get involved? Keep reading to learn more!
Contest Outline
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We start off with 16 competitors, and the first round will be the Qualifying Round, where contestants will get to showcase their skills by presenting a single poem, posted in the forums, addressing a certain topic. You will have a week for this first poem, and the topic will be released whenever we get all 16 members.
Now, here's where it gets interesting.
Round 2+ Details
After the Qualifying Round, based on their performance, the contests will be split into 4 teams of 4 (3 in this case). Each team will have a Team Captain, and the teams will work together to create a piece of poetry that will be posted as a blog on the Team Captain's profile that will address a pre-determined theme.
Each week (approx.), the winning team (as decided by a poll) will score a point. No one will be eliminated. Then, going in to the next challenge, the winning team will get to pick the topic of the next challenge as their prize for winning. We will continue until one team has 3 points, and that team will be the winning team.
Once the winning team has been decided, the team will be split apart, and the winner will be decided in a tournament style, with two sets of two competitors. From there, the contest will end with a grand finale between the two finalists.
An amendment to the last sentence (for Season 1): due to only having teams of 3, an MVP will be chosen by the hosts from the losing teams to participate in the final tourney.
Each week (approx.), the winning team (as decided by a poll) will score a point. No one will be eliminated. Then, going in to the next challenge, the winning team will get to pick the topic of the next challenge as their prize for winning. We will continue until one team has 3 points, and that team will be the winning team.
Once the winning team has been decided, the team will be split apart, and the winner will be decided in a tournament style, with two sets of two competitors. From there, the contest will end with a grand finale between the two finalists.
An amendment to the last sentence (for Season 1): due to only having teams of 3, an MVP will be chosen by the hosts from the losing teams to participate in the final tourney.
But don't worry, this won't be your conventional tournament: Nobody's going home until the very end. So prepare yourselves for a grueling and exciting competition that will push your penmanship to the limits!
How Do I Join?
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Quite simple, actually. Just state in the thread that you're interested, and the first 16 individuals to sign up will be admitted to the contest, and the next 2 will be admitted as Alternates, in case anyone has to drop out. Yes, this does mean that spots are on a first-come-first-serve basis. No spots are reserved for anyone.
Questions?
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Send me or my co-host, LoST Champion and fellow colleague Pikamoar, a PM, and we'll try to get back with you as soon as we can. I'd prefer if you didn't post questions on the thread in order to keep it more organized.
Anyways, thanks again everyone, and good luck to all the contestants!
Announcements:
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Team Undecided won the first round, earning themselves a single point.
The deadline for the second entry is Tuesday, August 25th, at 11:59:59 Central Time.
Entrants:
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Teams
Team (name):
Captain:
IAmLikeSoCalledTT
Members:
XiuhcoatlSlayer
Speedy
Team (name):
Captain:
EnMan
Members:
BIOhazard_Inc
Banana
Team (name):
Captain:
Torm
Members:
TheCatLuver
PandaMC
Team (name):
Captain:
Zatharel
Members:
zRav
Gab_Cab
Captain:
IAmLikeSoCalledTT
Members:
XiuhcoatlSlayer
Speedy
Team (name):
Captain:
EnMan
Members:
BIOhazard_Inc
Banana
Team (name):
Captain:
Torm
Members:
TheCatLuver
PandaMC
Team (name):
Captain:
Zatharel
Members:
zRav
Gab_Cab
Other Things:
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A Note For Team Captains
As this is a team-based competition, it is your responsibility to ensure that every member in your team contributes equally to each entry. In the event that one member of the team is unable to contribute to a week's entry, send me a PM. Also, when it comes to your posts, if you feel that it is unclear that each member contributed to your piece, you can send me a PM and break down what each member did. If you do not want this responsibility, send me a PM, and I will have you replaced.
How to Format Entry Titles
(Title): A (Team Name) Creation [FoUND S1 W(whatever week)]
Week 1's Theme
Motivational Poetry: If you've entered this contest, then most likely you've read quite a bit of poetry. It's almost always depressing, isn't it? Well, I want you to change that. Make readers smile with your words. Who knows who you could touch? Your poem can be any style and have any length, and rhyming is not required. What is required, however, is an uplifting aura.
Week 2's Theme
Inside a Ping Pong Ball:
Once again, there's no set format, so have at it!
TormThe idea behind the theme is rather open-ended, allowing the freedom to think either literally, metaphorically, or both. Outside the figurative box as it were, or in this case outside the ball. Thought it might prove interesting.
Once again, there's no set format, so have at it!
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Well, this pretty much fell apart. Team Undecided, unrivaled in the third round, is the champion. Congratulations.
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Alrighty, after the first week's poll, Team Undecided was the winner!
*applause*
To the other teams, don't get discouraged. It's still only the second week of team competition, and still anybody's game!
And now, this week's theme: Inside a Ping Pong Ball
Once again, there's no set format, so have at it!
The deadline for this entry is Tuesday, August 25th, at 11:59:59 PM Central Time. If you need any extensions, please let me know ASAP.
Good luck everyone, and happy writing!
*applause*
To the other teams, don't get discouraged. It's still only the second week of team competition, and still anybody's game!
And now, this week's theme: Inside a Ping Pong Ball
TormThe idea behind the theme is rather open-ended, allowing the freedom to think either literally, metaphorically, or both. Outside the figurative box as it were, or in this case outside the ball. Thought it might prove interesting.
Once again, there's no set format, so have at it!
The deadline for this entry is Tuesday, August 25th, at 11:59:59 PM Central Time. If you need any extensions, please let me know ASAP.
Good luck everyone, and happy writing!
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Correction: Due to some new team arrangements and vacations, the deadline has been extended to Friday. This is the last extension. Please have something. Please.
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Just a reminder that the deadline is tomorrow. Please contact me if you are going to be unable to participate.
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Deadline extended to August 3rd due to a request. I'm excited to see what y'all have in store.
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lol idk blame google.
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We've got to do motivational poetry with a cynic like Gab? So screwed :c
Gl hf.
Gl hf.
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What he said
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Lol I'm with zath
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Alright everyone, the time has come. (Yeah, I had to take care of the forum reports.)
Well, there ya have it! The teams have been created and this rumble can truly begin! Also, just so you know, the teams aren't really matched up due to ranking other than the captains. They were randomized a bit.
*drumroll*
Motivational Poetry: If you've entered this contest, then most likely you've read quite a bit of poetry. It's almost always depressing, isn't it? Well, I want you to change that. Make readers smile with your words. Who knows who you could touch? Your poem can be any style and have any length, and rhyming is not required. What is required, however, is an uplifting aura.
Formatting: When posting your blog, be sure that the title is formatted in this manner:
(Title): A (Team Name) Creation [FoUND S1 W(whatever week)]
Just to keep things nice and clean, and to not confuse with LoST. Yes, this does mean that you need to decide on a team name before you post your first blog. You don't have to stick with your color.
If you have any questions, shoot me a PM!
The deadline for the first entry is Saturday, August 1st, at 11:59:59 Central Time.
Round 2 is starting now!
Details
After the Qualifying Round, based on their performance, the contests will be split into 4 teams of 4 (3 in this case). Each team will have a Team Captain, and the teams will work together to create a piece of poetry that will be posted as a blog on the Team Captain's profile that will address a pre-determined theme.
Each week (approx.), the winning team (as decided by a poll) will score a point. No one will be eliminated. Then, going in to the next challenge, the winning team will get to pick the topic of the next challenge as their prize for winning. We will continue until one team has 3 points, and that team will be the winning team.
Once the winning team has been decided, the team will be split apart, and the winner will be decided in a tournament style, with two sets of two competitors. From there, the contest will end with a grand finale between the two finalists.
An amendment to the last sentence: due to only having teams of 3, an MVP will be chosen by the hosts from the losing teams to participate in the final tourney.
Each week (approx.), the winning team (as decided by a poll) will score a point. No one will be eliminated. Then, going in to the next challenge, the winning team will get to pick the topic of the next challenge as their prize for winning. We will continue until one team has 3 points, and that team will be the winning team.
Once the winning team has been decided, the team will be split apart, and the winner will be decided in a tournament style, with two sets of two competitors. From there, the contest will end with a grand finale between the two finalists.
An amendment to the last sentence: due to only having teams of 3, an MVP will be chosen by the hosts from the losing teams to participate in the final tourney.
Here are the teams!
Teams
Team (name):
Captain:
IAmLikeSoCalledTT
Members:
XiuhcoatlSlayer
Speedy
Team (name):
Captain:
EnMan
Members:
BIOhazard_Inc
Banana
Team (name):
Captain:
Torm
Members:
TheCatLuver
PandaMC
Team (name):
Captain:
Zatharel
Members:
zRav
Gab_Cab
Captain:
IAmLikeSoCalledTT
Members:
XiuhcoatlSlayer
Speedy
Team (name):
Captain:
EnMan
Members:
BIOhazard_Inc
Banana
Team (name):
Captain:
Torm
Members:
TheCatLuver
PandaMC
Team (name):
Captain:
Zatharel
Members:
zRav
Gab_Cab
Well, there ya have it! The teams have been created and this rumble can truly begin! Also, just so you know, the teams aren't really matched up due to ranking other than the captains. They were randomized a bit.
And now, this week's theme!
*drumroll*
Motivational Poetry: If you've entered this contest, then most likely you've read quite a bit of poetry. It's almost always depressing, isn't it? Well, I want you to change that. Make readers smile with your words. Who knows who you could touch? Your poem can be any style and have any length, and rhyming is not required. What is required, however, is an uplifting aura.
And now, some final details!
Formatting: When posting your blog, be sure that the title is formatted in this manner:
(Title): A (Team Name) Creation [FoUND S1 W(whatever week)]
Just to keep things nice and clean, and to not confuse with LoST. Yes, this does mean that you need to decide on a team name before you post your first blog. You don't have to stick with your color.
If you have any questions, shoot me a PM!
The deadline for the first entry is Saturday, August 1st, at 11:59:59 Central Time.
A Special Note For Team Captains
As this is a team-based competition, it is your responsibility to ensure that every member in your team contributes equally to each entry. In the event that one member of the team is unable to contribute to a week's entry, send me a PM. Also, when it comes to your posts, if you feel that it is unclear that each member contributed to your piece, you can send me a PM and break down what each member did. If you do not want this responsibility, send me a PM, and I will have you replaced.
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Poems are currently undergoing critique. Looking at potentially starting tomorrow.
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Oh, another writing contest I'm too late to apply for.
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Well, we've hit our deadline and we lack the entries for 4 individuals, which... is perfect actually. The numbers add up in a way that will still work with my mystery contest format, which y'all will discover tomorrow.
Get ready for a poetic throwdown like no other!
Get ready for a poetic throwdown like no other!
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Well, so far, we only have 12/16 poems.
Remember, you've got ~24 hours to send in your entry, otherwise this contest is gonna be a little off in numbers...
Remember, you've got ~24 hours to send in your entry, otherwise this contest is gonna be a little off in numbers...
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It wouldn't be a true blogging competition if I didn't put some kind of depressing twist on it - I don't even know why I do this :p
This is subject to change before the competition ends.
This is subject to change before the competition ends.
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The plume of smoke bellowed from the fires of hell,
Contorting into just a thin wisp as it hit the wind,
People say that the sky is the limit,
So why am I watching this inferno thin?
The azure seems to constrain us:
Lock us all in and circle the globe,
If the stars supposedly shine for me,
Why do I feel no hope?
The heavens, the paradise, the cosmos,
call it what you will
but I disagree with all of it -
The sky can swirl around us, while we remain stuck-still.
The clouds have more freedom than us,
The wind, the moon, the sun
Why do people adore them,
Whilst they constrict everyone?
The hamartia of the sky is apparent,
It is only bright for 12 hours a day,
and then similar to everyone down here,
it seems to just fade away.
Contorting into just a thin wisp as it hit the wind,
People say that the sky is the limit,
So why am I watching this inferno thin?
The azure seems to constrain us:
Lock us all in and circle the globe,
If the stars supposedly shine for me,
Why do I feel no hope?
The heavens, the paradise, the cosmos,
call it what you will
but I disagree with all of it -
The sky can swirl around us, while we remain stuck-still.
The clouds have more freedom than us,
The wind, the moon, the sun
Why do people adore them,
Whilst they constrict everyone?
The hamartia of the sky is apparent,
It is only bright for 12 hours a day,
and then similar to everyone down here,
it seems to just fade away.
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Almost a week has passed, and I still hate my poem.
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A drop of blood stained the sky,
Tainting the beautiful blue,
The sun retreating from up high,
Down and out of view.
The brilliant red would too fade,
As orchid petals replaced it,
Which also, of course, eventually strayed,
And indigo would be admit.
The sky grew dotted white,
filled with tiny bright diamonds,
Blitzing through the empty night,
From the moon to the horizon.
Tainting the beautiful blue,
The sun retreating from up high,
Down and out of view.
The brilliant red would too fade,
As orchid petals replaced it,
Which also, of course, eventually strayed,
And indigo would be admit.
The sky grew dotted white,
filled with tiny bright diamonds,
Blitzing through the empty night,
From the moon to the horizon.
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Here
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It's dark
No light, no fear, no nothing
The surroundings were obfuscous
I couldn't see anything.
As I get up and stretch,
I breathe my breath of fire
And the sullen air dies around me
Nothing left of it
Suddenly, an unobscured light
Passes through my translucent curtains
It came from the azure abode of the gods
Their dwelling, the sky.
A faint breeze fully opens my eyes
I look up and see
An alluring blend of colors
I smile and continue on my day
Before I could do so,
A forceful cyclone wooshes me up
Up into the dwelling of the gods
I was scared and the feeling of peace was there at the same time
As I fell, I looked onto the blend of colors
Clouds and flocks of birds soon appeared
And carried me higher
Higher and higher
The heavenly bodies were not so distant now
I could touch them with my bare hands
But,alas, it was not meant to be
The clouds and birds dropped me soon after
Falling again, I realized
The sky is a wonderful thing
Full of colors and things that could make you happy
It's another world
Now, I am facing the dark abyss
Opposite to that of the heavenly sky
Known as earth
I was not far from it
I woke up
Realized it was only a dream
It was time for school
And my mom was calling me
As I exit the house,
I smiled at the sky
And it smiled back
And so my day continues
No light, no fear, no nothing
The surroundings were obfuscous
I couldn't see anything.
As I get up and stretch,
I breathe my breath of fire
And the sullen air dies around me
Nothing left of it
Suddenly, an unobscured light
Passes through my translucent curtains
It came from the azure abode of the gods
Their dwelling, the sky.
A faint breeze fully opens my eyes
I look up and see
An alluring blend of colors
I smile and continue on my day
Before I could do so,
A forceful cyclone wooshes me up
Up into the dwelling of the gods
I was scared and the feeling of peace was there at the same time
As I fell, I looked onto the blend of colors
Clouds and flocks of birds soon appeared
And carried me higher
Higher and higher
The heavenly bodies were not so distant now
I could touch them with my bare hands
But,alas, it was not meant to be
The clouds and birds dropped me soon after
Falling again, I realized
The sky is a wonderful thing
Full of colors and things that could make you happy
It's another world
Now, I am facing the dark abyss
Opposite to that of the heavenly sky
Known as earth
I was not far from it
I woke up
Realized it was only a dream
It was time for school
And my mom was calling me
As I exit the house,
I smiled at the sky
And it smiled back
And so my day continues
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Now read this horrible piece of weirdness, good luck understanding it Mhahaha
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It's true! it's true!
the sky is blue
it's fresh and new
and open and wondrous
not a thought
not a glance
It's true I think
the sky, it's pink!
It's warm and happy
and free from any woes
not a worry
not a care
Tis true I say!
the sky now seems grey
It's faded and boring and plain
filled with bleak drudgery
not a smile
not a word
Seems true I hark
the sky is dark
what was once so bright
and loved and happy
now is dark
and cold
and scary
not a chance
not a life
But that's not the end.
The sky is dark, that is true true indeed
but now alight are moons and stars
and red glints from planets like mars
now open, the sky lets fly
it's full splendor of lights in the sky
and who could've guessed such beauty would come from such strife?
Not I, nor you.
not a fear
not a sadness
the sky is blue
it's fresh and new
and open and wondrous
not a thought
not a glance
It's true I think
the sky, it's pink!
It's warm and happy
and free from any woes
not a worry
not a care
Tis true I say!
the sky now seems grey
It's faded and boring and plain
filled with bleak drudgery
not a smile
not a word
Seems true I hark
the sky is dark
what was once so bright
and loved and happy
now is dark
and cold
and scary
not a chance
not a life
But that's not the end.
The sky is dark, that is true true indeed
but now alight are moons and stars
and red glints from planets like mars
now open, the sky lets fly
it's full splendor of lights in the sky
and who could've guessed such beauty would come from such strife?
Not I, nor you.
not a fear
not a sadness
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Lol, that name
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My entry for this round:
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Horizons – the divide between two eternities
The tranquillity of oblivion reflected below
Peaceful and serene, the cool breeze blows yonder
Stirring the white caps of cloud and wave alike
For above the glacial beauty of the highest peaks
A realm by which earthly wonders pale
Sun-kissed glory, silver lining epitomised
Untouched by the impurities of land and sea
Divinity itself, such is its transcendence
A shimmering oasis in the desert of forlorn dreams
Mortal eye doth tremble to behold
Above the clouds, eternal enrapture ensconced forevermore
The tranquillity of oblivion reflected below
Peaceful and serene, the cool breeze blows yonder
Stirring the white caps of cloud and wave alike
For above the glacial beauty of the highest peaks
A realm by which earthly wonders pale
Sun-kissed glory, silver lining epitomised
Untouched by the impurities of land and sea
Divinity itself, such is its transcendence
A shimmering oasis in the desert of forlorn dreams
Mortal eye doth tremble to behold
Above the clouds, eternal enrapture ensconced forevermore
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Haiku for now, will update when I have time.
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As the lights grow dim
Colors of red and yellow
Bleed through the heavens
Colors of red and yellow
Bleed through the heavens
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Here's mine
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Big, ample, and afar
How I look in awe at this magnificent star
As I make my treacherous stride
May it continue to be my guide
The vast clouds moving left and right
Cover the star from my watchful sight
Yet as the clouds moved away
The brilliant star stayed and stayed
To light, guard, rule, and guide
The star never fails to be at my side
The gallant star is forever mine
Its serenity and comfort is divine
How I look in awe at this magnificent star
As I make my treacherous stride
May it continue to be my guide
The vast clouds moving left and right
Cover the star from my watchful sight
Yet as the clouds moved away
The brilliant star stayed and stayed
To light, guard, rule, and guide
The star never fails to be at my side
The gallant star is forever mine
Its serenity and comfort is divine
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catholic prayer paraphrasing game on point
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I suck at poetry. Dear lord the last line.
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Soaring through the air,
The little robin flew.
Seemingly without a care,
Gliding with the blue.
With a mighty call,
He claimed the sky his own.
The robin so small,
He explored his zone
The little robin flew.
Seemingly without a care,
Gliding with the blue.
With a mighty call,
He claimed the sky his own.
The robin so small,
He explored his zone
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Everyones poems are so deep, and mine is like "Rayquaza. Y u do dis"
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XD
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There we go.
Poem
I looked upon the glorious blue sky,
and I wanted to see the world from afar.
I tried to reach so high,
but I had only reached my downfall.
I listened to the little birds,
filled with awe from how they sang.
I tried to touch them,
but it was all in vain.
I wanted to be up there you see,
I wanted to feel the wind blow.
I tried to go up there you see,
but there was no hope.
and I wanted to see the world from afar.
I tried to reach so high,
but I had only reached my downfall.
I listened to the little birds,
filled with awe from how they sang.
I tried to touch them,
but it was all in vain.
I wanted to be up there you see,
I wanted to feel the wind blow.
I tried to go up there you see,
but there was no hope.
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This isn't done, I'll be coming back to add a stanza or two.
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I stretched out my arms,
ready to fly.
I'm off like an eagle,
into the sky.
I looked at the Earth,
it's so far away.
I soared through the air,
seizing the day.
ready to fly.
I'm off like an eagle,
into the sky.
I looked at the Earth,
it's so far away.
I soared through the air,
seizing the day.
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You only have one alternate listed on the contest page. Can you put me in as an alternate, perhaps?
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Here's my entry
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There was no way to escape my own mind
as I looked up into the clouds.
I had known there was only a matter of time
before I spoke my true thoughts aloud.
"Is there anyone out there?" I spoke to the sky,
What secrets could those clouds conceal?
Are there aliens or monsters that could possibly fly
and then would make us kneel?
I never felt safe, I was always afraid.
Are we really, actually alone?
I pondered these thoughts as I sat down and prayed
let meetings between species be postponed.
The sky holds secrets, it scares me to think
That they could be here in the space of a blink.
as I looked up into the clouds.
I had known there was only a matter of time
before I spoke my true thoughts aloud.
"Is there anyone out there?" I spoke to the sky,
What secrets could those clouds conceal?
Are there aliens or monsters that could possibly fly
and then would make us kneel?
I never felt safe, I was always afraid.
Are we really, actually alone?
I pondered these thoughts as I sat down and prayed
let meetings between species be postponed.
The sky holds secrets, it scares me to think
That they could be here in the space of a blink.
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Subject to change
Haiku about Rayquaza
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Mega Rayquaza
Stop being different ples
Why no Primal Form
Stop being different ples
Why no Primal Form
Haiku about Rayquaza
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I'll do it soon enough.
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Alright Everyone! The Contest Has Begun!
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Week 1 (Individual Round): Your task is to create a single poem of any length and any style that reflects this week's theme: The Sky. You can discuss anything from birds to planes to clouds to Mega Rayquaza, as long as it has some relation to the air above.
As previously mentioned, you have 1 week to get this poem completed. Also, note that no one is going home this first week, so you don't have to worry about that.
- Where do I post my entry, you ask? Well, right here on this thread, to make things nice and simple.
- Who will be critiquing the poems, you ask? Myself and Pikamoar.
- What's the end date again, you ask? July 19th at 11:59:59 PM Central Time.
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Week 1 (Individual Round): Your task is to create a single poem of any length and any style that reflects this week's theme: The Sky. You can discuss anything from birds to planes to clouds to Mega Rayquaza, as long as it has some relation to the air above.
As previously mentioned, you have 1 week to get this poem completed. Also, note that no one is going home this first week, so you don't have to worry about that.
- Where do I post my entry, you ask? Well, right here on this thread, to make things nice and simple.
- Who will be critiquing the poems, you ask? Myself and Pikamoar.
- What's the end date again, you ask? July 19th at 11:59:59 PM Central Time.
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I'm not too sure if all the spots have been filled (there's only 15 names under the "competitors list"), but by the looks of things they have.
If you need an alternate alternate if more than 2 people drop out - hit me up
If you need an alternate alternate if more than 2 people drop out - hit me up
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Well, due to my inability to count, I bet I can throw ya in the competition.
I'm going to get things started here in a few minutes with the first competition.
I'm going to get things started here in a few minutes with the first competition.
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mmkay entries are now closed, the contest will begin bright and early tomorrow afternoon. See y'all then!
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Without geometry, life is pointless
I reckon I am entering myself
I reckon I am entering myself
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Hello!
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1 slot left! Also in need of 2 alternates, in case individuals have to drop out.
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I'm interested but zath will get mad at me
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