Contest Description
To enter this contest and win a signed copy of one of my books, you need to submit a new poem, using the form “Posie”... on any theme!
Only a “Posie Form” will be accepted...list it as a “Rhyme”.
Posie
I don’t know who invented it, but it has a rhyme scheme of ABABCC ABABDD, and a syllable pattern of 888844 888844 (looks good when centered, but that’s optional)
An example of this style of poetry can be found at:
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/touch_the_sky_1460589
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/melancholy_1389599
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/we_can_change_1376341
Please read the rules carefully!
In my last contest, so many good poems, unfortunately, had to be disqualified!
All submitted poems must use the following :
https://www.rhymezone.com
https://www.howmanysyllables.com
when checking for rhymes or syllable counts ...no other programs will be acceptable.
Rules:
1) Date Your Poem! New Poems Only, submitted on or after May. 30th, 2022.
2) Place the contest (Name and Sponsor) at the bottom.
3) Do Not Put Your Name on the Poem!
4) True rhymes only, no near rhymes if rhyme is required.
5) Be True To The Form
6) Only submit poems relative to this contest all others will not be read.
Prizes:
First Place....... A signed copy of one of my books.
Second Place... Podium Position
Third Place..... Podium Position
Fourth to Tenth place... Glory