What to Submit?
1 original, poem on the theme of .............Using a 'Notable Quotation' in your write...
with the 'Quotation' being central to the theme.
Pick any notable quotation by a notable person, and develop a poem around it.
See Seren Robert's poem 'dylan Thomas Quote' as an example. Please include 'Quote and Author' ...perferably...at the bottom of page.
Any form, or length is acceptable. ANYBODY!...Is Welcome.
Prizes
First, thru Ninth Prize, Glory
NOTABLE QUOTATION CONTEST |
| Blog Posted:11/8/2012 3:40:00 AM |
Reading through a new book of Poetry...
i came upon a wonderful Gem of a write...
ending with this popular quote:
"Even the Devil believes in God." from 'James 2:19'.
"When you find your faith's been lost and shaken,
and you try to take back what life has taken,
watch your step on this earth where you trod,
because even the devil believes in God."
T.J. Birdsall.
This isn't the first time i've read a poem using this particular Quote.
Your Mission...If you decide to accept my challenge...
is to write a poem using a 'Popular Quote'.
From any source-With the Quote being central to the theme.
You can use this particular quote from 'James 2:19'...
or any other of your choosing.
Any form, or length. I don't post restrictions on creativity.
Anybody is welcome to enter my Contest...
PS: Even if i don't particularly care for you...or you me...
I WILL honor your entry...Haha. Just kidding...
I LOVE YOU ALL!
"Grudges leave holes in my Heart"...
and wine stained shirts are getting expensive...."
Yours Truly.
Second Prize, Glory
Third Prize, Glory
NO Honorable Mentions
Preparing Your Entry
Submit one copy of your poem online. Format your poem. Please make your entry easy to read — no illustrations or fancy fonts.
English Language
Poems should be in English. Poems translated from other languages are not eligible, unless you wrote both the original poem and the translation.
A Note to Poetry Contestants
You are welcome to enter this contest, whether or not you won a prize in one of my previous contests.