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Contest for NON PM Poets Open

Blog Posted by FJ Thomas: 4/11/2018 6:10:00 PM

So You Think You Can Rhyme 

What to Submit? Slam poem on the topic of rhyming ability

 Please do not enter the contest if you are an existing premium member.

1 slam rhyme 16 line max

This is about rhyming ABILITY only! Though  people get personal with slams today that is not what it is. Please do not include curse words, names, or anything identifiable towards another person in your entry. This is simply showing that your rhyming skills are better than others and putting that in a rhyme.You can talk up your skill or talk down that of your imaginary opponent.

Please see this example if you're unsure.

 https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/turn_the_heat_up_1011801

Prizes

 1st through 3rd prize will be a premium membership.

 Honorable Mentions

Rules of Entry

16 line max

Form must be "rhyme"

Title entry (or have in title) "Slam Time" so it is not read in advance.

Cannot currently have PM

English Language

Slam poetry can be fun so please have fun with it! This is all about you in your own world!


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