Naani
Poetry Contest
Write a naani and have fun!
A Naani poem has 4 lines. The total number of syllables in the poem are between 20 to 25. While the poem does not have to be about a particular subject it is often about human relations or current statements.
Example
Balancing Act
Life is a tightrope
Sometimes you will fall
But step out in faith
You are only inches off the ground
- written by juliajames
In this example, the Naani poem has 24 syllables. It should have between 20 and 25.
Gifts of Love
I marvel at birds on wing
What springtime will bring
So many things are our reward
Given by our Lord.
- written by boberto
Debtor's Hell
Crafty bankers sell
intangible wares so well,
ringing every bell
while sending souls to earthly hell.
- written by fairydancer
The contest winner will win half of the prize pool which is based on the number of entries. The second and third place winners will each share the remaining prize pool. The prize pool is currently 25.00 member dollars. There are 13 spots still open. If all open spots are used the prize pool will be 90.00 member dollars. In this contest at least 5 submissions must be made for the vote to begin.
Deadline: Contest is closed. Deadline was Thursday, April 20, 2017.
Full Contest Listing
A Naani poem has 4 lines. The total number of syllables in the poem are between 20 to 25. While the poem does not have to be about a particular subject it is often about human relations or current statements.
Example
Balancing Act
Life is a tightrope
Sometimes you will fall
But step out in faith
You are only inches off the ground
- written by juliajames
In this example, the Naani poem has 24 syllables. It should have between 20 and 25.
Gifts of Love
I marvel at birds on wing
What springtime will bring
So many things are our reward
Given by our Lord.
- written by boberto
Debtor's Hell
Crafty bankers sell
intangible wares so well,
ringing every bell
while sending souls to earthly hell.
- written by fairydancer
The contest winner will win half of the prize pool which is based on the number of entries. The second and third place winners will each share the remaining prize pool. The prize pool is currently 25.00 member dollars. There are 13 spots still open. If all open spots are used the prize pool will be 90.00 member dollars. In this contest at least 5 submissions must be made for the vote to begin.
Deadline: Contest is closed. Deadline was Thursday, April 20, 2017.