What to Submit?
Here is a type of invented form in which I experimented a while ago mixing an Acrostic with Quintain (thus the word Quincrosticain). Multiple placements determined by how well you stick to the following rules, so please read the rules carefully. I will only overlook a mistake or two but not glaring ones.
Rules are simple:
1. Since Quintains are only five lines, you may only choose a five-letter word, which is the title of your poem. Any word, just make sure it's not derogatory and that you can express the idea of that word with the lines you create.
2. Rhyme pattern is ABABB (see my example below)/ a specific syllable count not necessary, but you cannot carry one line into the next line unless that next line begins with the next required letter of the word. It's good if you can bold print the first letter of each line so that we can see your title spelled out going downward.
3. I enjoy good grammar, spelling and proper punctuation, along with great imagery and/or message.
Example:
Yearning, oh what yearning do I have for sweet, precious youth.
Optimism dwelt inside me then. Little did I have to dread
Until the onset of my middle years when truth
Tiptoed toward me; later, stark reality turned me on my head!
How harsh life can be. From my pen - truth’s poetry I’ve bled.
Andrea Dietrich 2023
Prizes
First Prize, Glory
Second Prize, Glory
Third Prize, Glory
Twelve Honorable Mentions
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.
English Language
Poems should be in English. Poems translated from other languages are not eligible, unless you wrote both the original poem and the translation.
A Note to Poetry Contestants
You are welcome to enter this contest, whether or not you won a prize in one of my previous contests.