This challege is from September 1st to October 1st, 2022
Poems can be entered up until September 30th (midnight)
I will finalize October 1st, 2022(or September 30th in contest if full)
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There will be multiple placements, if this is something you do not care for, perhaps skip this challenge.
No names on poems as per Poetry Soup Rules.
I do not decide the order of the winners in each group of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc that is done by PoetrySoup.
Overly sexual and any sort of hate, rant, or ugly poetry will not be considered. I want beautifully penned poems only.
Please do not add too much additional information at the bottom of your poem, for example some poets added my entire challenge description in the last contest, this is unnecessary. Some limited information about the form you are writing in is okay to add.
Do not use the poem you write for my challenge in another ongoing contest until this challenge is finalized.
You must follow the "S" form descriptions on this sites Types of Forms only, no other will be considered. Although I usually encourage creativity I have to be strict on this to be fair to all who enter.
NOW FOR THE CHALLENGE . . .
1. Write your poem in any "S" Form listed on PoetrySoup Types of Forms, single spaced, except where stanzas are required. (requirement)* Can be centered or not centered.
2. DATE WRITTEN, CONTEST and SPONSOR at the bottom (requirement)*
3. Title is 1 to 6 words only (requirement)*
4. The following quote MUST be put on the TOP of your poem in quotation marks, with the Author put after and then LEAVE TWO SPACES before beginning your poem. (requirement)*
"I carry your heart with me(I carry it in my heart)I am never without it"
Quote _ by E.E. Cummings
5. Theme - Lost to Heaven - pick one only (requirement)*
1. PoetrySoup poet
2. Husband/Wife/Lover
3. Child/Sister/Brother
4. Grandmother/Grandfather
5. Aunt/Uncle/Cousin
6. Friend/Co-Worker/Neighbour
7. Pets
Please put THEME - Lost to Heaven - ? who are youwriting about AT BOTTOM OF POEM (requirment)* . . . for example
Lost to Heaven - Winged Warrier or Lost To Heaven - Smudges Cat or
Lost to Heaven- Grandma etc, etc, etc
6. Check spelling and grammer, PS Grammar Checker is excellent for this and also offers word choices.
Check rhyming if required I will verify with RhymeZone, (I will accept near rhymes but your rhyming must be clear).If it is a puzzle to put together, I won't.
Check syllables if requires, I will be verifying on HowManySyllable .
7. PRESENTATION, I am very strict about this, no white space on top or bottom of poem, no roll over lines, (end all lines) Your poem must be neat and tidy, if you cannot center, don't, as it is not a requirement.
Check your "My Poems" to verify your poem looks okay (requirement)*
8. Images, videos, audios are acceptable
Preparing Your Entry
Check the contest description before entering to make sure you have not missed anything. Take your time, we have a month.
Make your poem easy to read, if I have to run for the dictionary to find the meaning of your poem, it ruins the flow. I am not impressed with fancy words, keep that in mind as I will just not read it. Deep emotional and meaningful words and lines impress me more. You could add the meaning of an odd/unusual word at the bottom, that would be fine.
A Note to Poetry Contestants
If you are unsure about anything regarding this challenge contact me by private soupmail only. Constance La France