SoulinEther Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 10 days, people! halcyonspirit needs to bust out his whip again, lol. And classes are almost done for me. I'll desperately try to provide feedback for the last competition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Hajile Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Paintings Once, I tried to paint a picture of you, With words. It didn't work. Somehow my colors didn't reflect your light In just the way I wanted. Frustrated, I tried again to master my brush And set it to it's task, But forcing it only marred the picture, And that - I couldn't have. I finally had to tell myself that I had tried To bridge two worlds. For my hued words were but your simile, My painting - Your doomed metaphor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalcyonSpirit Posted May 24, 2009 Author Share Posted May 24, 2009 10 days, people! halcyonspirit needs to bust out his whip again, lol. ... Hmmmmm... whaaaaat...? ... You seem to have that under control anyway... One week until the end of the submission stage, everyone! Chop chop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulinEther Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 ... Hmmmmm... whaaaaat...? ... You seem to have that under control anyway... One week until the end of the submission stage, everyone! Chop chop! Arg, guilty, as charged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulinEther Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 If we include Jovian's haiku, there are 4 submissions this round, but if we don't, then.. this will be another month of overtime and hey i still need to critique those last works... i suddenly feel like a dip. oh and 2 days left people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldntyouliketoknow Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 like a radiant campfire, warming every heart lucky enough to feel its warmth, like the shimmering moon, sometimes brightening the darkness, sometimes leaving nothing, like a young kitten with a ball of yarn, completely contempt with the simple pleasures, like a blank page, full of promise with so much to become, like the greener grass on the other side of the fence, as intricate as a diamond (and just as stunning), like the first snowfall of winter, so pure and delicate, like a flickering shadow, full of unpredictable, mysterious movements, like the very universe itself, forever expanding its horizons and full of wonder, like the morning dew, glistening in the immaculate sunrise, like Christmas morning, you never know what you’re going to get, like a yellow brick road to Wonderland, like a perfect snowflake, beautifully unique, as brilliant as the brightest star, still shining millions of light years away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalcyonSpirit Posted May 29, 2009 Author Share Posted May 29, 2009 Well, looks like that makes four. No overtime this time, it seems. Oh, and while the voting stage will begin as scheduled on the 1st, I probably won't be able to change the thread title or announce it or anything for a day or two afterward. I'm moving into my new apartment on the 1st, and I probably won't have internet access for a few days after that. I'll see if I can get into the design lab at my college in the meantime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washington Maverick Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Well, looks like that makes four. No overtime this time, it seems.Oh, and while the voting stage will begin as scheduled on the 1st, I probably won't be able to change the thread title or announce it or anything for a day or two afterward. I'm moving into my new apartment on the 1st, and I probably won't have internet access for a few days after that. I'll see if I can get into the design lab at my college in the meantime. That gives me just enough time to whip something up! I'm baaaaaaaaaack, from a long hiatus, and I'm happy to be here. Hope to be continuing my undefeated streak. Looking forward to reading all the submissions too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washington Maverick Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Java From down under it comes and from latin fields from careworn hands and two acre yields from cracked dirt plains lush forests green it fills the vein leaves teeth unclean hot, it fills nostrils mouths take it in hands wrapped tight around cups paper thin mugs of brown joe smooth muddy grain gives me the buzz to hit the road again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M W Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 re...(2) e e cu mm in gs e a t yo ur h e ar t ou t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalcyonSpirit Posted May 30, 2009 Author Share Posted May 30, 2009 Clever, real clever. That is supposed to be an entry [y/n] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M W Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Clever, real clever. That is supposed to be an entry [y/n] Eh, why not. I can use more points for voting that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Flintlock Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Bah, I finished something, but completely forgot that its now June 1st. If quasi-late submissions are allowed, I'll gladly submit. Othewrise I'll just have to wait for the next one. In any case, I can always spectate/provide feedback this round. Edit: I reread the criteria for said competition. I guess I'm sitting this one out. Ah well. Carry on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulinEther Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Don't feel bad. I missed one round because I didn't know it was using UTC. Today was tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalcyonSpirit Posted June 3, 2009 Author Share Posted June 3, 2009 I'm baaaack! Did you miss me? This round's turnout of seven entries is the best I've seen for Poetry in recent memory (which, to be honest, isn't all that extensive for me). Looks like we got some quality works here, too, so I'm hoping to see a large voting turnout as well! Current Submissions for the May 2009 Poetry Competition: A Black Soul by DJ-Arthur Untitled Haiku by Native Jovian If Sperm Could Fly Away by SoulinEther Paintings by Random Hajile You are... by wouldntyouliketoknow Java by Washington Maverick re...(2) by M W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulinEther Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Oh crap voting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalcyonSpirit Posted June 14, 2009 Author Share Posted June 14, 2009 Final voting day! I'm severely lacking in votes right now! I'm sorry I disappeared and didn't send out reminder PMs or anything... I've been preoccupied by my new desktop since Tuesday, and not for good reasons. I was trying to figure out and fix the downloading problem it was having (long story short, it was the integrated network hardware). Does anyone want the voting period extended to compensate for the lack of temporal awareness on my part? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulinEther Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 So long as you send out the PMs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalcyonSpirit Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 Voting has been extended to June 22nd, 11:59PM. Reminder PMs have been sent out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalcyonSpirit Posted June 22, 2009 Author Share Posted June 22, 2009 One last day for voting! Don't miss out! Seriously, vote, please. I've only gotten one more person's vote in the extended time period. This is horrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulinEther Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 I will vote. I just got back from stuff, and i'm feeling in the mind for voting. edit: *puts on sticker* Edit #2: I'm plugging someone's work but.. you all should definitely check out The Rose General by katethegreat19, the lyrics/poem are/is fairly impressive. Just saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalcyonSpirit Posted June 23, 2009 Author Share Posted June 23, 2009 The gloves are off, and THE RESULTS ARE IN! 1st Place: If Sperm Could Fly Away by SoulinEther Runner-Up: Paintings by Random Hajile Here's the vote spread: If Sperm Could Fly Away by SoulinEther: 10 Paintings by Random Hajile: 7 A Black Soul by DJ-Arthur: 2 Java by Washington Maverick: 2 re...(2) by M W: 1 Untitled Haiku by Native Jovian: 1 You are... by wouldntyouliketoknow: 1 There is quite a... bias toward two of the entries! Wasn't expecting it to be quite so lopsided. I'm not too surprised by who won, though, to be perfectly honest. If Sperm Could Fly was genuinely entertaining, and Random Hajile is one of our best poets (in my opinion, anyway). Still, it was a good showing, even the absolutely odd entry from M W. Good job, everyone. Remember, the Freeform competition begins in just over a week, so check back then! Expect to see my return to the competition. PS: I've gotten a few vote PMs the past couple competitions saying something to the effect of "I forget how this goes, but here's my votes anyway." People, if you forget, the rules are right there in the first post! Take a minute - and it only takes a minute! - to read them before submitting a vote! I don't want to have to invalidate votes because of technicalities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Hajile Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Nice , thanks for all the votes guys, I've been on vacation and coming back to see this was a surprise . I wrote that poem for the girl in my poetry group who I fancy . I'm glad to see people like it . Any critiques would be appreciated :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M W Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Nice , thanks for all the votes guys, I've been on vacation and coming back to see this was a surprise . I wrote that poem for the girl in my poetry group who I fancy . I'm glad to see people like it .Any critiques would be appreciated :D Isn't the fact that you practically won proof enough that you don't need critiques? Well, not on that one anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Hajile Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Lol <.< can never hurt to see what people think, can only help me get better I rather liked yours btw , It's got the kind of sass I can appreciate in a poem xD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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