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Incinermyn
Biweekly Haiku & Short-Poem Contest XXXIII
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, November 14th, 2012 around noon or until all slots are filled.
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 Sophistication.
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.) Final (By DNA)
Alternate timelines
Culminate ultimately
Into one lone point.
2.) Honoring Him (By Lucky Fire)
The golden bell in the tower rings.
A woman with a beautiful dress brings
His former husband's bountiful flowers
and in a lucid, joyful shower... sets it down upon his grave...
3.) Above You (By Zyflair)
Your base desires,
Will never reach my lofty
Novel dreams and plans.
4.) Finesse (By The Yoshi)
Sophistication
is best displayed when showed as
bland simplicity.
5.) Harmonious Dimension (By Ice Arceus)
Exquisite values
shine towards the unending
realm of true colors.
6.) {Sophia the Sophisticated} (By Grumpigfarmer)
Why are you leaving me Sophia?
Your elegance only hides your pain.
It's cold outside, but that liepard fur coat won't keep you warm.
Let's talk it over with a glass of champagne.
7.) Excuse My French (By HypnoticLuxray)
Monsieur, I decree
Your monocle, I do see
Is off by three degree.
8.) Quintessential Insecurity. (By Serperior)
She wears rings and gold,
but wears worries and doubts too.
Pretty, yet shallow.
9.) May I ask? (By CJBlazerX87)
May I ask something?
Why so sophisicated?
You should lighten up.
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{End Point}
- DNA
