The tableau
Poetry Contest
Write a tableau poem, which consists of one or more verses (for this contest just one verse) each having six lines. Each line should have five syllables. There is no set rhyme scheme, although rhyme may be present. The title should contain the word tableau. Since the dictionary states that the word tableau means picture or representation, the poem should reflect this. A picture should come to mind as the poem is read.
For example:
Winter tableau
Not a sign of wind -
A single snowflake
Descends into view;
I search the bleak sky
For just a few more
And breathe in winter
Margaret R. Smith
-No animation, music or graphics allowed.
-Use only basic editor
-No picture allowed, the poem must speak for itself.
Above all, have fun!
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 80.00 member dollars. There are only 2 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 Sunday, November 24, 2019.
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For example:
Winter tableau
Not a sign of wind -
A single snowflake
Descends into view;
I search the bleak sky
For just a few more
And breathe in winter
Margaret R. Smith
-No animation, music or graphics allowed.
-Use only basic editor
-No picture allowed, the poem must speak for itself.
Above all, have fun!
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 80.00 member dollars. There are only 2 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 Sunday, November 24, 2019.
