Contest Description
What to Submit?
To enter this contest and win a signed copy of one of my books, you need but submit (A New Poem) on any theme you choose, using whatever form you choose... with a minimum of 14 and a maximum of 24 lines that must include all of the following “Eight” words as written (do not change the words in any way), Bold, italic, or (ALL CAPS) the words in your poem so I may see them clearly.
“Dilly Dally,” the winner of my last contest, has graciously donated his prize to the second-place winner of this contest...therefore, for this contest only, both first and second podium placements will receive a signed copy of one of my books.
The eight words required, in any order, are:
wistful... withdrawn... grim... melancholy... shroud... depression... gloomy...feelings
An example of this can be found at:
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/melancholy_1549141
All submitted poems must use the following:
https://www.poetrysoup.com/grammar/grammar-check.aspx
https://www.rhymezone.com/
https://www.howmanysyllables.com
when checking for grammar, rhymes, or syllable counts ...no other programs will be acceptable.
Rules:
1) Do Not Put Your Name or any other information, including a date, on your poem page!
2) True rhymes only, no near rhymes
3) Be True To The Form you choose
4) Only submit poems relative to this contest; all others will not be read.
Prizes:
First Prize........ A signed copy of one of my books!
Second Prize... A signed copy of one of my books!
Third Prize....... Podium Position
Forth to the tenth prize... Glory.