What to Submit? (read complete description, read if your expection is to place)
New poem on only ONE of these words ..... halcyon or heartbroken or house
** PLEASE use only one of the words in your poem, not all three **
The word chosen is your title only. Do not change the word or add to it in any way.
Any form is acceptable. Why not try one of the many forms found in Types of Forms on PoetrySoup.
I accept true and near rhyming. I am not fond of random rhyming but like to see a clear pattern.
Not fond of double spacing so such poems will be disqualified.
Not fond of audio poems read in a robotic voice with no emotion or pauses at top speed, these will fail on presentation and will be disqualified. But, use your own voice and I will be impressed or a voice with emotion.
Watch your PRESENTATION, I am not fond of poems with empty white space at the bottom, try your best to remove.
And poems with sloppy layouts will fail on presentation and be disqualified, but I do love purposeful creative layouts. There is a difference.
You may add a quote at the top, if yours put by poet, if not yours name writer. I like quotes.
Of course, images and music videos are welcome. I like these too.
Do not put ANYTHING on the bottom of your poem, only want to see the poem. Poems with dates, contest details, notes will be disqualified as this is against PS rules.
Check your PRESENTATION, spelling, grammar, rhyming if used, syllables if used. I like punctuation but if you cannot do it well, leave it out. I use HowManySyllables and Rhymezone, suggest you use the same.
Multiple placements.
A Note to Poetry Contestants
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