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Incinermyn
Biweekly Haiku & Short-Poem Contest XXXII
Rules and Entry Information
1.) Signups will again be based on the order in which submissions are made, meaning that all entries are to be made upfront (either here or via PM to me). The limit for entries is again set at fifteen participants. Once an entry is submitted, it cannot be swapped out for something else or altered in any way.
2.) Submissions are expected to be haiku-style short poems (those with a “five-seven-five” syllable format spread out across three lines). However, other types of short poems will be accepted so long as they don’t exceed four lines in length. New entries will be accepted until Wednesday, October 31st, 2012 around noon, until all slots have been filled, or the thread sits several days without new entries.
3.) Each poem for the contest must follow the selected theme for the competition. Due to artist’s having different interpretations of ideas, no haiku will be disqualified for writing about divergent topics so long as the theme is tied in somehow (if it isn’t, then you will be disqualified for the duration of this round); however, please note that poems posted with intent to troll or written up stupidly will be disqualified automatically. This contest’s theme is Halloween.
4.) Voting will run for three days and be open to all members of PokéBeach. Everyone will be allowed to vote for up to three of their favorites. If more than eight entries are submitted, then participants may vote for their own poem. However, if less are entered, then they may not and a point will be deducted from the score of anyone who does so.
*Rules, timescales, and other parameters are subject to change without notice.
Entry List (Title/Author Set-up)
1.) Horrid Masks
(By Arcanine954)Halloween
the ghouls, the tricks and the treats
many celebrate the festive day
or sulk in horrid masks.
2.) Hallow's Evening (By Dark-Giratina)
This is Halloween,
and tonight's Hallow's Evening,
celebrate the undead!
3.) Overcasting Radiant (By Ice Arceus)
The moon shines throughout
the dark street, causing the bats
to screech and wander.
4.)The Humorous Twilight (By Lucky Fire)
True, the night might seem daunting.
Before the spooks begin the haunt of the hour,
they share a most terrifying tale... until the first roar of laughter strikes...!
5.) Saints Remembered. (By Serperior)
Many forget the
Holy in exchange for scares
on All Hallows' Eve.
6.) { Halloween night in violet city } (By Grumpigfarmer)
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It's Halloween night.
When Houndoom roam the dark streets,
and Murkrow take flight!
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7.) Souls of the Dead (By CJBlazerX87)
Souls of the Dead
I hear them in my slumber
Begging to be freed.
8.) Credulous (By laeT)
Shiver of the thought
that tonight your worst nightmares
wait at your front door!
9.) Trick or Treat (by saurs'pokefan)
Trick or Treat? You choose.
Take a treat if you dare, but it could backfire.
Take a little trick if you think that might be better.
Either way I'll haunt you.
10.) Halloween Night (By teegrun)
On Halloween Night
With the the full moon shining bright
Death in the graveyard
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