Contest Description
What to Submit?
To enter my contest and win a copy of one of my books, you need to submit a new poem on any theme you choose, using any form... But it must be a Lipogram.
A lipogram is a composition from which the writer systematically omits a specific letter or letters of the alphabet; in this case, the letter chosen to be omitted is (A)
You may write from 14 to 30 lines," as long as they do not contain the letter (A).
An example of this style of poetry can be found at:
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/molten_lightning_1279634
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/love_evolved_from_trust_1275991
Please read the rules carefully!
Unfortunately, so many good poems had to be disqualified in my last contest!
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 Information 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 won't be read.
5) Must be a new poem as of Oct.1st, 2023.
Prizes:
First Prize...........A copy of one of my books!
Second Prize......A copy of one of my books!
Third Prize.........A copy of one of my books!
Fourth to the tenth prize... Glory.