I WANT A TROPHY

This competition is ONLY for DUP members who have NEVER won even  one trophy.  It does not matter if you are an old DUP member or you just joined.

WRITE A POEM ABOUT WHY YOU NEED A TROPHY!!!!!!!

Write a 200 word poem + or -  (about 200 words - but the word count should be underneath the poem)
I WANT 200 PLUS OR MINUS WORDS....short and sweet.

Explain why you psychologically need that trophy.
Do NOT lose sight of the WHY you need a trophy.

NOTICE - 2 POEMS
You may submit 2 poems to this competition.

For new writers - OFFICE LIBRE - is a free program
you can download.  It does spelling, grammar checks and
word counts.

If you submit something you do not like...there is an EDIT function and you can post it and rewrite it on line, over and
over again until the end of the  contest.

Ask any questions now, so I can clarify anything.

Although I cannot stand word counting (feels more like a poetic essay), It is great to see such a competition M'Lady. I hope it goes well and I will look forward to reading the entries!

violet said:Although I cannot stand word counting (feels more like a poetic essay), It is great to see such a competition M'Lady. I hope it goes well and I will look forward to reading the entries!

Hi Violet
Thank you for your support.
There are now  8000 members on DUP
and only about 20 competitions running at once.
There are also very many really good poets.
This gives all who want to try their best
to have a chance at an even playing field.
When new poets are competing against
older, proven poets, they are at a disadvantage.
This gives all who have none a chance to
get one.
With respect to word counting.....if new poets find
this another obstacle ....I can always change it...
But part of being a poet and submitting your
poetry to a magazine is being able to
be concise and complete.  If the poetry prize is
for 200 words no more, no less.....well beginners
can learn now on how to submit a poem to a contest.
Peace
Kitty

How to Write Your First Poem

A quill and paper, just like the old greats used to do it.
Maybe you've never written a poem before. Maybe the last time you wrote one was twenty years ago. Maybe the last time you wrote one was in second grade as a gift to your mom on Mother's Day.

It doesn't matter. Anyone can write a poem at any time. But if you're feeling overwhelmed by the idea -- I mean, by writing poetry you are entering the realms of the great Robert Frost, Homer, Shakespeare, Wordsworth -- let me take you through some easy steps to get started.


Three Easy Steps
1. Relax! All that stuff I said about the Great Poets? It doesn't matter! While poetry may be an ancient and well-respected art form, your poetry doesn't have to be anything other than words on a page (or in your head). Forget about everything you think that poetry is supposed to be. It doesn't have to rhyme or make sense or even have real words. A poem is merely a way of expressing something, and our thoughts don't always make sense. Don't expect your poem to be great the first way you write it, and you won't work yourself up into an unnecessary writer's block.

2. Experience some poetry. Read it, listen to it, learn about it, anything! The best thing a writer can do is read. Do you ever find your thoughts "writing" themselves in the tone of the author of a book you're reading? Use this to your advantage as you get yourself in the "poetry" mindset. Read a book or Google a poet you've never read before. If Walt Whitman doesn't inspire you, read some Federico Garcia Lorca. You'll probably find that, once you find a poet who resonates with you, your creative juices will start flowing whether you want them to or not!

3. Just do it. "But... but..." No buts! If you've done the first two steps, you are more than adequately equipped to do some writing. Grab your favorite writing utensil (or open your favorite typing program) and jot down some words. Know that you never have to show them to anyone, so they can be the lamest, most inane words you think you've ever seen. It doesn't matter. If you edit yourself before you even write it down, you'll get stuck under the heavy weight we call Writer's Block. If you just let yourself write, you will. It's really that simple.

SOURCE: http://helenathegreat.hubpages.com/hub/FirstPoem

There's no point asking the vagabonds to beg in public. It's humiliating. The subject is a little difficult for someone who struggles with simple competitions. Most people without a star don't have one because they don't enter competitions.
Maybe it should just be about stars. Give 'em a chance.

MrAlptraum said:There's no point asking the vagabonds to beg in public. It's humiliating. The subject is a little difficult for someone who struggles with simple competitions. Most people without a star don't have one because they don't enter competitions.
Maybe it should just be about stars. Give 'em a chance.

I am not asking people to beg in public.
I remember the time when I was new here and thought I would never make it up against people much more talented than me.
Violet has expressed her support.
This is NOT ABOUT BEGGING
it is ALL about making the playing field even.
As a teacher - I can tell you this is pedagogically sound.

You have my support as to giving those without any trophies a fighting chance..
But yes.. You are a teacher.. and it shows maybe a little too much (hence the essay thing. Counting bugs the shit from me but that's just me.  I'm all for reading from those who wish to try their luck here though)

Wish

I have scrawled for days
Amongst classmates and family
A kind of scribe, unbeknownst
Located just under the eyes
My works are archaic
They lie on the undusted shelves
Creaking upon opening
Never caressed in the sunlight
Only for the wayward few
Yet a blistered summer's eve arrives
Bringing forth a glow
A star on the brighter skyline
And with my wish on that star cast
May they bathe in the dawn of a newer day

violet said:You have my support as to giving those without any trophies a fighting chance..
But yes.. You are a teacher.. and it shows maybe a little too much (hence the essay thing. Counting bugs the shit from me but that's just me.  I'm all for reading from those who wish to try their luck here though)

Hi Violet
You are not the first person who has said I was showing my teacher side a bit too much.  I can always make this competition less arduous by less word counting, but as you said, and which is my motive....is to give the beginners a fighting chance by leveling the playing field.
Thank you for your feedback and your support.
Peace
Kitty

DarkfulLightless said:Wish

I have scrawled for days
Amongst classmates and family
A kind of scribe, unbeknownst
Located just under the eyes
My works are archaic
They lie on the undusted shelves
Creaking upon opening
Never caressed in the sunlight
Only for the wayward few
Yet a blistered summer's eve arrives
Bringing forth a glow
A star on the brighter skyline
And with my wish on that star cast
May they bathe in the dawn of a newer day

very nice contribution
thank you for going first

No problem at all ^^

A thoughtful premise for a comp Kitty, I trust and hope it does well :)

VERY GOOD COMPETITION, OH, PLEASE
DONT LOOK AT MY PROFILE, IM SO NEW IN HERE,
NO TROPHY IN IT. SOMELIKEITHOT YOU ARE SO BAD
AND GOOD AT THE SAME TIME.

If you psychologically need that trophy you need help.

harlequin said:A thoughtful premise for a comp Kitty, I trust and hope it does well :)

Thank you...there are so many here who are fearful against competing against the great poets amoung us....I know I was...
Decided to level the playing field.
Hope we will DISCOVER.....many new talented people!