Contest Description
What to Submit?
A new “ Quintain/Sicilian ” poem... on any theme ! From 10 to 20 lines”
Quintain/Sicilian
A Quintain (Sicilian) poem rhymes the end of the first line with the last words in the third and fifth lines . The last word of the second line rhymes with the ending of the fourth line giving this style of poem a unique rhythm of a,b,a,b,a. There are no rules regarding meter or line length.
An example can be found at:
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/behind_the_neon_lights_1302914
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/vindication_1186144
Please read the rules carefully!
In my last contest so many poems had to be disqualified for not doing so!
All submitted poems must use :
https://www.rhymezone.com/
https://www.howmanysyllables.com
when checking for rhymes or syllable counts ...no other programs are acceptable.
Rules:
1) DATE YOUR POEM! New Poems Only submitted on or after Aug. 26th, 2020.
2) Place the contest (Name and Sponsor) at the bottom.
3) DO NOT PUT YOUR NAME ON THE POEM!
4) Only submit poems relative to this contest all others will not be read.
5) Be True To The Form Chosen
6) True rhymes only no near rhymes... if rhyme is required.
7) Spelling and Grammar count!!!!
Prizes: All book prizes have been suspended dew to COVID-19.
First Prize....................Podium Position 1st
Second Prize............... Podium Position 2nd
Third Prize...................Podium Position 3rd
Fourth to 10.................Placing
Preparing Your Entry
Submit one copy of your poem online. Format your poem. Please make your entry easy to read no illustrations or fancy fonts.