A Sextanelle challenge
Poetry Contest
Structure:
Four sextains followed by a closing couplet.
Each sextain repeats the first and fourth lines.
Syllabic Consistency:
Every line has a set number of syllables (10, 11, or 12), which should be consistent throughout
Rhyme Scheme:
Single rhyme across all lines except the last in each stanza, the last lines having their own separate rhyme.
The final couplet repeats the first and fourth lines.
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 35.00 member dollars. There are 11 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, December 1, 2024.
Full Contest Listing
Four sextains followed by a closing couplet.
Each sextain repeats the first and fourth lines.
Syllabic Consistency:
Every line has a set number of syllables (10, 11, or 12), which should be consistent throughout
Rhyme Scheme:
Single rhyme across all lines except the last in each stanza, the last lines having their own separate rhyme.
The final couplet repeats the first and fourth lines.
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 35.00 member dollars. There are 11 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, December 1, 2024.