READ THE CONTEST DESCRIPTION !
What to Submit?
New Untraditional Sonnet poems . . . lets have fun with a different option.
"One word frees us of all the weight and pain of life. The word is love.
Sophocles, Greek Poet
Poems are inspired by this quote, the quote and writer's name MUST be added to the TOP of your poem, no other quotes are acceptable for this contest.
One word title only, pick either ... Life or Love
All Sonnet lines should be 10 syllables, No Iambic Pentameter required, each verse is separated to create a three verse Sonnet with a total of 14 lines
**Any rhyming you wish**
Pick one option only
Option 1
A Sonnet written in the following pattern-
Verse 1 - 4 lines rhymed
Verse 2 - 8 lines rhymed
Verse 3 - 2 lines rhymed
or
2. A Sonnet written in the following pattern-
Verse 1 - 6 lines rhymed
Verse 2 - 6 lines rhymed
Verse 2 - 2 lines rhymed
or
3. A Sonnet written in the following pattern-
Verse 1 - 2 lines rhymed
Verse 2 - 8 lines rhymed
Verse 3 - 4 lines rhymed
Preparing Your Entry
You may add images, or videos but I will not see them until contest is judged.
I accept true and near rhyming
This contest is for NEW, AS IN NEW, poems only
No, No, No's ... a must read if you wish to place *
I do NOT, DO NOT LIKE RANDOM RHYMING, I repeat I DO NOT LIKE RANDOM RHYMING, I like to see a clear PATTERN. I will not search very hard for your pattern.
I do NOT like double spacing.
I do NOT like all Bolded poems. (Bolding the quote is okay.)
I do NOT like audio poems read in a robotic voice with no emotion or pauses at top speed. BUT, use your OWN VOICE and I will be impressed.
I do NOT like poems with empty white space at the bottom or top or poems that look sloppy on the page.
Check, Check, Check Please
Your PRESENTATION, note, if you cannnot center, left align your poem as centering is not a requirement of this contest, CHECK spelling, grammar, RHYMING, SYLLABLES. I like punctuation but if you cannot do it well, leave it out. I use HOWMANYSYLLABLES or PS Syllable Counter and RHYMEZONE, suggest you use the same. Stay on theme.
Don't forget about imagery, metaphors, depth, emotions, make it 'BEAUTIFUL' ... 1, 2, 3, Write !!
Prizes - Multiple placements and there may be some Honorable Mentions.
A Note to Poetry Contestants
Poetry Soup have a RULE- sponsors are NOT allowed to ask for dates, contest details or sponsors name on the bottom of poems. You can put in Poet's Notes, I like that, (hint, hint) Also no names on poems, or initials, and NO, NO DATES. Use Poet's Notes for ANY notes about your form. Reminder, I cannot see any of this until contest is judged. BASICALLY, do not put anything on the bottom of your poem. Nothing.