IDYLL (Idyl) Poems
Poetry Contest
The topic for this poetry contest is: IDYLL (Idyl) Poetry
An IDYLL Poem tells of a peaceful, idealized country scene or long story about heroes (unsung too) from the past. The use of descriptive words and phrases are a must. However, any poetic format and length is acceptable.
The Idyll (Idyl) Poem should be placed in any of the following categories: Biographical, Family, Nature, Romance, War & History or Western
Writer's choice of picture.
EXAMPLE:
Idyll by Siegfried Sassoon
In the grey summer garden I shall find you
With day-break and the morning hills behind you.
There will be rain-wet roses; stir of wings;
And down the wood a thrush that wakes and sings.
Not from the past you'll come, but from that deep
Where beauty murmurs to the soul asleep:
And I shall know the sense of life re-born
From dreams into the mystery of morn
Where gloom and brightness meet. And standing there
Till that calm song is done, at last we'll share
The league-spread, quiring symphonies that are
Joy in the world, and peace, and dawn's one star.
Write a poem that somehow incorporates the topic, IDYLL (Idyl) Poetry. The poem does not have to be specifically about the topic and creative approaches are welcomed. But contest voters will be asked to consider the topic when making a choice for a winner.
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 2 submissions must be made for the vote to begin.
Deadline: Contest is closed. Deadline was Sunday, October 16, 2011.
Full Contest Listing
An IDYLL Poem tells of a peaceful, idealized country scene or long story about heroes (unsung too) from the past. The use of descriptive words and phrases are a must. However, any poetic format and length is acceptable.
The Idyll (Idyl) Poem should be placed in any of the following categories: Biographical, Family, Nature, Romance, War & History or Western
Writer's choice of picture.
EXAMPLE:
Idyll by Siegfried Sassoon
In the grey summer garden I shall find you
With day-break and the morning hills behind you.
There will be rain-wet roses; stir of wings;
And down the wood a thrush that wakes and sings.
Not from the past you'll come, but from that deep
Where beauty murmurs to the soul asleep:
And I shall know the sense of life re-born
From dreams into the mystery of morn
Where gloom and brightness meet. And standing there
Till that calm song is done, at last we'll share
The league-spread, quiring symphonies that are
Joy in the world, and peace, and dawn's one star.
Write a poem that somehow incorporates the topic, IDYLL (Idyl) Poetry. The poem does not have to be specifically about the topic and creative approaches are welcomed. But contest voters will be asked to consider the topic when making a choice for a winner.
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 2 submissions must be made for the vote to begin.
Deadline: Contest is closed. Deadline was Sunday, October 16, 2011.
