I Like Poetry Contests

I like poetry contests, because it is terrific to imagine what is being sought. I especially like the ones that have made up words, guidelines, and artwork. they are a delightful challenge to me and they give me incredible new ideas. I like seeing how many greens I get before a gold pop up, it amuses me. I especially like All Poetry because I can run six contests at a time, and I do. Comparing people’s poetry is like comparing oranges to clocks to boots. They all have a different function, they are unique, and it is all about taste. I usually know which one is going to be gold because it pulls my soul in. I read each poem three to five times, and I read the winners more times. Sometimes gold and silver are a toss-up, and I want to flip a coin. But that would seem like cheating, so I force myself to do the best I can. Poetry contests are fabulous if you ask me; I truly love both sides of them.