"By Request Only" Contest - Mac Mcgovern's Blog

<P>Ok, here is a contest with a twist.<FONT color=#800080> <FONT size=4>IT IS BY REQUEST ONLY!</FONT></FONT></P> <P>Anyone who likes my contests and wants to enter, at&nbsp;<FONT size=4><STRONG>4:30pm</STRONG></FONT> <STRONG>CST</STRONG>send me a <FONT size=4><STRONG>Soup Mail</STRONG></FONT> with the words, <FONT color=#ff0000 size=4><STRONG><EM>"I WANT IN."</EM></STRONG></FONT> </P> <P>The first <FONT size=4>25</FONT> poets who send me mail will be qualified to enter the contest. I will Soup Mail your&nbsp;request number to you. When I reach <FONT size=4>25</FONT>, no more requests will be accepted.</P> <P>Once I have confirmed the <FONT size=4>25</FONT>, I will post the contest listing all poets elegible to submit poems. The time frame for posting the contest is dependent on the time it takes to get the <FONT size=4>25 </FONT>requests. Once I post the contest, it will remain open until the <FONT size=4>25</FONT> have a chance to enter their poems. </P> <P>Each poet will be able to submit <FONT color=#ff1493 size=4><STRONG><EM>two poems</EM></STRONG></FONT>. One poem must be<FONT color=#000080> <FONT size=4><STRONG><EM>NATURE</EM></STRONG></FONT></FONT>, the other, any theme you elect. I will place no requirement on form other than <FONT color=#ff0000 size=4><STRONG><EM>NO&nbsp;&nbsp;MORE THAN 25 LINES!!!!</EM></STRONG></FONT></P> <P><FONT color=#000000>Any member of Poetry Soup may send a request. </FONT></P> <P>Sound like fun?&nbsp; <FONT size=4>25 Poets/50Poems</FONT>!! Get ready to start sending requests at<FONT size=5> 4:30pm CENTRAL STANDARD TIME.</FONT></P> <P><FONT size=1><STRONG><EM>There will be 15 Places and 10 Honorable Mention. </EM></STRONG></FONT></P> <P><STRONG><EM>Mac</EM></STRONG></P> <P><FONT size=4>REQUEST NUMBERS WILL BE ASSIGNED BASED ON TIME AND DATE RECEIVED.</FONT></P> <P><FONT size=4>ANY REQUESTS RECEIVED BEFORE 4:30pm CST WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.</FONT></P> <P><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4></FONT>&nbsp;</P>

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen Date: 2/12/2010 7:21:00 AM Hi, Daniel. I would have wanted in, but I was out of town working with no computer... Boo Hoo Dane Ann Login to Reply

Andrew Crisci Date: 2/7/2010 11:00:00 PM Hi, Andrea...you got Soup Mail! Login to Reply

Andrew Crisci Date: 2/7/2010 10:59:00 PM Hi, Daniel...you have Soup mail! Login to Reply

Andrew Crisci Date: 2/7/2010 10:51:00 PM Hi, Mac...I hope you had a wonderful weekend. I am so anxious to read your announcement on the 25 entries for your contest I Want In. Congratulations to all the winners of the previous contest. Thanks for your time and attention. Kindest Regards, Andrew. Login to Reply

Andrew Crisci Date: 2/7/2010 10:41:00 PM Hi, Daniel...to get to soup mail, click on the bowl next to: read poems by Mac McGovern. It's very simple to send a soup mail. I hope it's not too late. The 25 entries haven't been announced yet. I wish you good luck, Andrew. Login to Reply

Andrew Crisci Date: 2/7/2010 10:20:00 PM I'm # 14. Good luck to all the participants. Peace and love, Andrew. Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 2/7/2010 7:25:00 AM geeez, Andrew. How weird that soup mail won't let you in??? Oh, by the way, I was number 5, if we were supposed to say it here. How soon will we know when to start. I have to get back upstairs now. haha. Later! Andrea Login to Reply

Andrew Crisci Date: 2/6/2010 11:52:00 PM Hi, Mac...I am so sorry I couldn't get to my soup mail. My computer won't let me in. I will appreciate if you would use this as a soup mail. I want in. I thank you for your time and attention. Kindest regards, Andrew. Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 2/6/2010 10:35:00 PM Get going to soup mail, Andrew!!! Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 2/6/2010 10:34:00 PM Mac, my problem is that it's difficult for me to get on my computer on a Sunday. Hubbie home all day and wants my attention. haha! I hope I will be ok if I can't come on till late in the day or something. I hope you will be taking the entries thru monday! Can you give any idea what number you are up to now? Luv, Andrea Login to Reply

Andrew Crisci Date: 2/6/2010 10:34:00 PM Hi,Mac...I would like to enter your contest. I have missed the last one, and I don't want to miss this one, too. Thanks for kindness and consideration. Kindest Regards, Andrew. Login to Reply

Mac Mcgovern Date: 2/6/2010 7:31:00 PM So far so good. Keep the requests coming until I anounce #25 has been received. Thanks to all who have submitted to date. Mac Login to Reply

Carrie Richards Date: 2/6/2010 5:36:00 PM Hi Mac....boy oh boy you are keeping us on our toes!! But what fun....I feel like a kid again, playing this crazy game! Not sure if I made it in time....but we'll see!! Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 2/6/2010 5:29:00 PM constance, did you see the one below you? It was only number 6. There is pleanty of time for you. (I better go find that lady!) Login to Reply

Debbie Guzzi Date: 2/6/2010 5:13:00 PM #6 here Light & Love Login to Reply

Carol Sunshine Brown Date: 2/6/2010 4:46:00 PM #2 here. Login to Reply

Linda-Marie Sweetheart Date: 2/6/2010 4:30:00 PM I'm #1 .. :) thankxxx ..at least I know one of the two soup mails got through... luv.. Login to Reply

Debbie Guzzi Date: 2/6/2010 2:42:00 PM I'm not seeing the list from the last contest Mac? the 10 out of 10 one? Login to Reply

Carol Sunshine Brown Date: 2/6/2010 2:38:00 PM Must have been many doing it at the same time Linda-Marie. Love, Carol Login to Reply

Linda-Marie Sweetheart Date: 2/6/2010 2:33:00 PM just sent .. twice ... first time had problem.. Login to Reply

Carol Sunshine Brown Date: 2/6/2010 2:31:00 PM Just sent Login to Reply

Linda-Marie Sweetheart Date: 2/6/2010 1:06:00 PM Another winning concept Mac.. and please may I say thankxxx for choosing Sustenance as one of your winning poems in yesterday's 10 Poems/10 Places contest..neat ideas u have .. enjoyable too.. luv.. Linda-Marie.. Login to Reply

Daniel Corcoran Date: 2/6/2010 12:57:00 PM i want in but don't no how to send soup mail Login to Reply