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A Poetry-Inspired Contest 2

TriSARAHtops · 2016-02-29T04:19:29Z

Poetry and prose. For too long, they've been kept apart, even pitted against each other. But no more. Writers of YWS, I give you... http://i1044.photobucket.com/albums/b448/mister-sharp/a_zpsnq19emqd.jpg How does it work? If you want to take part in this contest, leave a comment below. I'll send you a poem via PM, and you will write a short story based upon it. You can draw inspiration from the ideas, imagery, themes or lines in the poem - so long as the story is somehow based off the poem, you're gold. When you've written your entry, publish it on YWS, including an authors note which notes what poem your story was based on, and post a link to the story here. Alternatively, you can post your entry in spoiler tags in this thread. Please do not PM me your entry. What are the rules? -All entries must be submitted by the 8th of April, 2016 . So long as it's the 8th of April somewhere in the world, you can submit. You can sign up at any point leading up to this date. -There is no set word limit to this contest, however, your story should preferably not exceed approx 3000 words. -If you are struggling to write on the poem you have been given, you may request a new one. But please do not request to change your poem more than a couple of times. Requesting poetry : -You may request poetry - up to a point. Obviously, you cannot request a specific poem, however, you may: -request a style of poetry -request poetry from a certain era - request poetry that deals with certain ideas -request a specific poet PROVIDED that they have a considerable amount of poetry to choose from. For example, you can request Emily Dickinson, but not a poet who only has two poems published. However, I do ask that if a number of people have requested the same poet, then you don't, for the sake of variety. -request a YWS poet For the sake of fairness, I won't be giving out any of the poems that were involved in last year's contest, which you can find here . Who's judging this contest? This contest will be judged by myself and @Morrigan What do I win? 3rd place: 1000 points and 1 review on the work of your choice 2nd place: 2500 points and 3 reviews on the works of your choice 1st place 5000 points and 5 reviews on the works of your choice Honourable mentions may also be awarded. Any further questions, feel free to ask below, or to send me a PM . Good luck!!

flamingswordofdoom

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Points 1196

Reviews 4

Mon Apr 04, 2016 11:35 pm

flamingswordofdoom says... · Mon Apr 04, 2016 11:35 pm

Adlestrop

my submission!

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WritingWolf

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Points 1832

Reviews 121

Tue Apr 05, 2016 2:31 pm

WritingWolf says... · Tue Apr 05, 2016 2:31 pm

I think I'm going to have to drop out. I won't be able to finish my story by the 8th (and it really wants to be too long lol).

I do think I will finish it eventually though. So if you ever see me post a story that reminds you of A Peck of Gold by Robert Frost, that's it. I just won't have enough writing time between now and the eighth to finish it.

Thank you for the lovely inspiration.

~You can only grasp what you reach for~

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Pompadour

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Points 27

Reviews 396

Thu Apr 07, 2016 1:58 pm

Pompadour says... · Thu Apr 07, 2016 1:58 pm

Sunny Days

My word count is odd--2929 words! o.O

How to format poetry on YWS

this sky where we live is no place to lose your wings

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niteowl

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Points 39955

Reviews 1288

Thu Apr 07, 2016 2:37 pm

niteowl says... · Thu Apr 07, 2016 2:37 pm

Here you go: Midnight in April

"You do ill if you praise, but worse if you censure, what you do not understand." Leonardo Da Vinci

<YWS><R1>

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Wolfi

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Points 23875

Reviews 521

Fri Apr 08, 2016 2:09 am

Wolfi says... · Fri Apr 08, 2016 2:09 am

Done ~

Acquainted With the Night

John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.
I do not give to you as the world gives.
Do not let your hearts be troubled
and do not be afraid.

she/her | team monkeys | #unclassified

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Lightsong

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Points 25

Reviews 472

Fri Apr 08, 2016 4:07 am

Lightsong says... · Fri Apr 08, 2016 4:07 am

Finally!

Defying Expectation

"Writing, though, belongs first to the writer, and then to the reader, to the world.

The subject is a catalyst, a character, but our responsibility is, has to be, to the work."

- David L. Ulin

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Werthan

Gender

Points 17

Reviews 63

Fri Apr 08, 2016 4:46 am

Werthan says... · Fri Apr 08, 2016 4:46 am

Aww, I just found out about this. I was just going to request Goethe but I have a lot of work at school so I'm not sure I could finish by the end of tomorrow.

Und so lang du das nicht hast
Dieses: Stirb und Werde!
Bist du nur ein trüber Gast
Auf der dunklen Erde

(And as long as you don't have
This: Die and become!
You are only a gloomy guest
On the dark Earth)

- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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TriSARAHtops

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Points 15020

Reviews 260

Mon Apr 11, 2016 6:19 am

TriSARAHtops says... · Mon Apr 11, 2016 6:19 am

Okay, so entries are officially closed (I'm late to post this, I know)! Judging will begin shortly, and then the winners will be announced once they've been decided! Thanks to everyone who entered!

if we wait until we're ready

we'll be waiting

for the rest of our lives

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Lightsong

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Points 25

Reviews 472

Tue May 17, 2016 5:41 pm

Lightsong says... · Tue May 17, 2016 5:41 pm

Umm.... may I ask what's happened to this contest?

"Writing, though, belongs first to the writer, and then to the reader, to the world.

The subject is a catalyst, a character, but our responsibility is, has to be, to the work."

- David L. Ulin

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thecolorofthesky

Gender

Points 61

Reviews 46

Sun Jul 03, 2016 7:20 pm

thecolorofthesky says... · Sun Jul 03, 2016 7:20 pm

This sounds like a good writing challenge for me! I'll join!

It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.
- e.e. cummings

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Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy—the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.
— Brené Brown

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