Multiple Form Madness
Poetry Contest
Write a piece using three recognized forms of poetry.
It can be a haiku, nonet and a sonnet.
It can be a clarity poem, a free verse and a limerick.
You can also have two formal forms separated by free verse, ie
nonet
free verse
sonnet
free verse
The formal poems must be intact and conform to the accepted rules for each form.
You may not break into the middle of a sonnet with a haiku or free verse.
You may also use more than three, but you must use at least three.
You must describe in your author's notes which forms you have used. Be careful, haikus don't have nine lines and sonnets don't have six lines. Be aware of the forms you are using and use them properly.
Artwork is okay.
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 65.00 member dollars. There are 5 spots still open. If all open spots are used the prize pool will be 90.00 member dollars. In this contest at least 2 submissions must be made for the vote to begin.
Deadline: Contest is closed. Deadline was Sunday, August 3, 2014.
Full Contest Listing
It can be a haiku, nonet and a sonnet.
It can be a clarity poem, a free verse and a limerick.
You can also have two formal forms separated by free verse, ie
nonet
free verse
sonnet
free verse
The formal poems must be intact and conform to the accepted rules for each form.
You may not break into the middle of a sonnet with a haiku or free verse.
You may also use more than three, but you must use at least three.
You must describe in your author's notes which forms you have used. Be careful, haikus don't have nine lines and sonnets don't have six lines. Be aware of the forms you are using and use them properly.
Artwork is okay.
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 65.00 member dollars. There are 5 spots still open. If all open spots are used the prize pool will be 90.00 member dollars. In this contest at least 2 submissions must be made for the vote to begin.
Deadline: Contest is closed. Deadline was Sunday, August 3, 2014.
