CAA: Christian Anime Alliance

Hey there poetic peoples. I've talked to the administration about this and we're having a poetry contest. Woohoo. Anyway this thread is for entries. But before we can get onto that we need to lay down the rules.

Rules:
1. Follow the rules for the general writing thread (as/in no profanity, no suggestive writings, etc.)
2. Only enter original poetry. If some one wants you to enter a poem for them then enter them as the credit for it.
3. To get an entry in post it here in this thread by June 1st. No entries will be accepted after that date, thanks.
4. Now onto the kinds of poetry accepted. We want entries that are AABB, ABAB, and title poetry.
1) AABB is when the first two lines rhyme and the last two lines rhyme in a (at least) four line poem.
2) ABAB is when the first and third lines rhyme and the second and fourth lines rhyme in a (at least) four line poem.
3) I don't really know that it's called title poetry, but...
Title poetry is where either a line at the beginning or end of the poem is the name of the title or such. eg:

TODAY IS NOT MY DAY FOR WORDS

Spoken words go unsaid.
How I wish my toungue not fled.
Today is not my day for words.

A friend's murder could have been stopped,
and ally's sentence could have been dropped.
Today is not my day for words.

I could have fixed another's heart.
Instead of healing I made it smart.
Today is not my day for words.

Now I stand here and I cry
for my friend who, today, did die.
I could have stayed the killer's hand,
but my toungue was tied, I could not stand.
Today was not my day for words.

So as I pick up this cold gun,
and point it at me, my father's son,
I remember all the times that I
could have spared you from your cry.
But then I go on to think
of how my words made your soul sink.
Of all the words I could have said...
and soon we will both be dead.

But then, my life was never one of words.

That is title poetry, or whatever it is called. Anyway on to the entries. Good luck to you all, and don't forget that June 1st is the last date for entries.

Can't we do free verse?

Poetry contest, eh? Sounds good! I'm in!

Unopened Eyes

With my shield dragging behind
I search for whatever I may find
Here in this desolate wasteland
Where there was a battle grand

It was on this field I fought
Without a single care or thought
Untill my eyes were opened
And I saw my evil trend

It wasn't demons I was fighting
Not a monster or other vile thing
It was my brothers in the Lord
Fellow christians I abhorred

Blinded by old wounds and fright
I attacked without my sight
And could not see
They weren't my enemy

But the Lord restored my vision
And I recognized my wrong decision
Arrows of slander and pride
Had I shot into my brother's hide

That's when I started my fight
Against the enemies of the light
Lucifer and his demonic horde
Fell before the power of the Lord

That first attack is over
So I'll lie here in the clover
And rest my soul in this hallowed place
Where I've first seen God's endless grace

Siren of Lyrics wrote:Can't we do free verse?

Probably not, as it would be too much trouble to compare some things, like who made best use of the form, who used the form best suited to the poem, and so on.

I'm with Icarus. Can we post already-posted stuff?

If you guys mean stuff you've already posted elsewhere on CAA, then yeah. You can enter it, but please post it in this thread.
No free verse, just the three forms that I posted at the beginning.

how many can we enter and is it ok if it has 3 lines instead of four?

You are allowed to enter one per type. No the entries don't need to be four lines, but they do need to have the rhyme schemes previously described. You could use three lines if you did the Title kind. In title you'll be judged more on rhythm more than anything.

Icarus wrote:Probably not, as it would be too much trouble to compare some things, like who made best use of the form, who used the form best suited to the poem, and so on.

Aw, drag . That's the only kind that I'm somewhat good at. Guess I'll just add to my own thread.

Okay, here's my entry...

Dreaming Awake(yeah, kinda like "Sleeping Awake" by POD)
by Zilch

Ice, the cold your eyes became
I wish my heart was just the same
But you're gone now, and all that's left
Is all these memories I have kept
Something's wrong within these eyes
Because I hold you close inside
But you're gone now, and now I reap
All this pain I have to keep
I find you in my deepest dreams
Your face I touch, it's all I see
But you're gone now, and now I know
This pain inside will only grow
The dream now fades, and I awake
And all I feel I wish to shake
But you're gone now, or so it seems
Except at night, of you I dream

Will we be judging on a point basis, as in a score of one to ten, ten being the greatest...or will we simply decide which one is the best? Personally, I think a point system would be nice...

Nice poem! Very good.

We will do the point system. 1-10 would be good. 10 being best, 1 being worst. We won't be judging the poems until June, though, so don't worry about it yet.

this is something i've already done, but i modified it to fit contest guidelines...

Title: I can Sense the Beauty in You

I see the sun setting
I've seen the moon arise
But when I look at you
I can see the beauty in your eyes.

I have heard many
Of the popular songs of choice
But when you whisper in my ear
I can hear the beauty in your voice.

I've smelled many roses
Far more than I care
For when you are near me
I can smell the beauty in your hair.

I have felt the richness
inherent in the land
But when you touch me
I can feel the beauty in your hand.

I've tried many foods
But none compare to this
For when you kiss me
I can taste the beauty of your lips.

All of these words
Can never say what is true
That I'm in love
With the beauty that is you.

I would like to try to enter also! My birthday is June 1st! xD So... um... I hope this matches the required format....

A THOUGHT OF LIFE
By: Yeito

Flowers that fall into a lake,
Flames dancing in their wake.
Follow my thoughts past many stars
Finding things great, go near and come far

Twirling winds are made to come and made to go
Traveling time within its great flow.
Softly dancing are the leaves
Bright colors painted with great ease.

Petals crying tears of dew,
Morning time follows bringing life anew.
Rain falls in to nourish the weak,
Thunder and lightning astounding the bleak.

Finding ourselves caught inside this life,
but what can we do to make it suffice?
A great creation surrounds us, this we may see,
but what can we do for the Creator indeed?



Wow... mine's so short. I'm sorry. Um.. I hope its still eligible though. ^-^ thank you for taking the time to read it! I appreciate it! Ja-ne.
Yeito

That's a good one, too.
I can't wait until June! It'll give me something to look forward to as I'm stuck doing schoolwork all summer... *droopy neko ears appear on Madeline's head to add effect*

Thanks Madeline! I appreciate the compliment. I'm sorry you're stuck with school work! ;-; ::pets madeline's head and scratches cat ears:: I liked your poem too! Honest! I hope you have a good day! ^-^/) bye bye everyone!
Yeito

Only two more days until the contest dead line is over. We will accept entries on the 1st, but not after that.

SpoonyBard wrote:Aw, drag . That's the only kind that I'm somewhat good at. Guess I'll just add to my own thread.

... or, you could start your own Freeverse Poetry Contest. I'd enter. ]Love Song[/b]


You touched my face with a gentle breeze
You cradled me in the swaying trees

You spoke my name through the crashing sea
The surging waves whispered to me

I saw your face in the setting sun
And once again my heart was won;

Your evidence in the vast expanse
Of sea, of sky, the endless dance

Of a love surpassing space and time
The Creator's heart embraces mine.


(c) Eirewolf



The Healer's Touch
(a sonnet)


Do words bring comfort to an anguished heart?
-- Aye, as much as sugar heals a wound.
Can laughter mend the broken by her art?
Illusion, until silence makes her rounds.

Behind the mask of gaiety there lies
a visage shattered by apathy's sword --
Tongue muted by countless unheeded cries,
Ears deafened by repeated loveless word.

If Time can mend all wounds, I've yet to see
his hands stretch forth to demonstrate such power.
Yet we have arms more tangible than he--
I've heard the Healer has no hands but ours.

If we're to stand with Him, can we stand by
and look on sorrow with unchangéd eye?


(c) Eirewolf

Lots of fantastic entries. I'm glad I'm not a judge. You guys have your work cut out for you.

Eire, I loved your poems, my friend. ^_^

It is going to be very hard...when do we grade if I may ask ?

Tommorrow is when we judge. I'll PM you guys about when. Once we get done judging I'll announce the winner here.

ok

We will no longer accept any more entries. Any entries after this post are null and void. Have a nice day. We'll tell the winners soon enough.

*wanders in, sees that the judges are still in deliberation. Slips the judges a few large pizzas and a case of assorted sodas, along with a large box of Sees (TM) Candies, wrapped in shiny red paper. You know, just in case they get hungry and thirsty. Judges gotta eat too.*

uh-huh... ::pokes eirwolf:: Wha? hm? Oh, I'm sorry, i must be leaving... ::walks quickly toward door::

Yeito

*munches virtual pizza*
Actually, I just had some pizza. ^^ But virtual pizza works too...*gulps down soda*
*speaks through pepperoni and cheese*
Ya...judges gotta eat too.

(gives all judges a Twinkie apiece)