Flash Poetry: Five Lines!
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First time entering costs 100 gps!

Standards
Ok- there are two ways I'll interpret the title for this contest and here they are:

Flash fiction is a story shorter than a short story- commonly limited to 500 words. In it there are the classical standards of a story: a protagonist, the conflict, obstacles, and a resolution. But the size of a flash fiction sometimes forces the story to leave out some of these characteristics.
It's a true talent at mind when someone can write a great story at 100 words or less. But is it the same when it comes to poetry? How well can you manage a poetic story, limited of five lines?

The other suggestion is to give me all you've got- what makes your skill better than the rest? How fast can you swipe me off my feet? What message do you have to tell? What makes your poetic writing beautiful and intensifying? If you think you can master something like any of these, then this contest's for you!
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Rules

This is a biweekly contest (runs every two weeks). There are a lot of rules, but they're easy to follow.
1. This is strictly for poetry! Any form of poetry that you can do in five lines (like a haiku), including free verse, is allowed!

2. The limit is five lines- can't exceed over them. You don't have to have exactly five lines, if you can do that...

3. Just like a flash fiction, you must tell a story within five lines of poetry (can have a left-off ending, usually a twisted message).
Ok- here's the deal! I have decided that after this round (Round Three), I will omit this rule's strictness. I've discovered that this rule is very strict and holds back any poet's interest in fun and inspiration. I know many hate it when a contest changes a rule, but I believe this will make you all more happy. But if you'd still like a try at it, it's not denied. It is just not required anymore after Round Three.
So you can either
a. Do a flash poem as a story or
b. Make your poem so mind-blowing with the prompt (if there's one) that I can't refuse to overlook it! Show me the pace and speed of your poem's excitement!

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5.Don't exceed over 13+ with poems. Entries must be rated E.

6. Must be new- and I'm sure they will be. You can't re-enter poems from the preceding rounds.

7. Free prompts all the time unless I decide to give some. It can be about anything- fiction or nonfiction- anything is accepted.

8. Only one poem every round from the same person.

9. An entry fee is required for the first time of participation. More detail is described way below^_^

10. Anyone can enter! (If you have a free membership and don't have enough room to make another item in your portfolio, then tell me in the forum, for you can post directly.)
If anyone breaks these rules, they will have their poem suspended until it's modified to fit the requirements. If it's you, you will be notified. If it takes 10 days (unless a specific reason is mentioned) prior to the start of the contest's round, it will be deleted.

How creative can you write a poem and how interesting is your message?
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Here is Round Four's list of prompts. You can either:

*Title Prompts*
Write your flash poem based on any of the titles below.
1. Cherry Blossom
2. The Beautful Lie
3. An Empty Door
4. Diamonds in the Sky
5. Dangerous Desire

*Mention Prompts*
~Write based on the list of words of the choices below. *You must have one of the list of words mentioned in your flash poem. They must be used as written below:
6. Roar, shine, guild
7. Lie, golden, rivers
8. Joy, dream, finish

*Rose Meaning Prompts*
~Choose a rose color from the five mentioned and interpret its meaning in your own way~
9. White Rose- Purity.
10. Red Rose- love and respect.


Round five is a special round. You don't have to use a prompt in this round. When there is a PROMPT round, you must use a prompt listed- there's no exception, or you're disqualified for that round. Make sure if you choose a title, it must be what you name your poem. If you choose a rose prompt, mention your rose in the poem, or if a mention prompt, don't forget to mention the three words of your choice- you can devise your own title with this pick.
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Prizes
I'm running low on gps. With an upgrade coming at the end of this month, I may end up lowering the prize amounts until I get enough gps to run this to a higher degree. If the prizes are lowered, please be aware that you have been warned.

First Place- 10,000 gps or a badge of your choice (Poetry, Creativity, Imagery,Style, etc.)
Second Place- 5,000 gps
-And if entries are high again (at least ten) there will be a third place of 1,000 gps.
If any honorable mentions, there will be at least one or two rewarded with 500 gps.-

All winners will have a special spot in this contest's history
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Price
100 gps are required when you first enter this contest. When you pay for the first time, you don't have to pay anymore! Send your gps by email- they attribute to the prizes. Donations are acceptable, but not required. Anyone donating over 25,000 gps will get a Generosity badge. DONATIONS ARE NEEDED! I have an upcoming upgrade due soon! Please donate for my cause (i.e.- this contest..and more...)Half of this contest's donations will now be for my upgrade.
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Round One
Starts December 24- January 5 at 11:59 WCT (Writing.com time). The round will still be open during Christmas time! The prompt for this round is a freebie! Write about anything!

Round Two
Starts January 10- January 22 at 11:59 WCT. Let your talent strive!

Round Three
Starts January 28- February 15 at WCT. Good luck and have fun!

Round Four
Starts February 27- March 8 at WCT. Give me your imagination and emotion!

Round Five
Starts March 15- March 29 at WCT. This is a special round!
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Judges
Only me so far, but I would like up to two extra judges any round. If anyone would like to judge any time, any round, then email me. If you judge, you CAN'T enter in the current round. Sometimes I need some extra help here!
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Congrats to all winners of every round!


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Poets who first enter will have their name added after the entering round. Poets who paid the fee:
Peewee-QueenieBDragonesque
R. K. Elery
looking for keys in the dark
jgianforti
alexandervkane
Angela D.E.
MadCurves need help w/upgrade
Dr M C Gupta
Just an Ordinary Jyo
mastery
Mr. A. Nonymous
inkfloyd
Juneau
sbutke
chicochica
Andrew C. Bowman - 6 years!
PaulZ ~ Je Suis Le Reve ~
Bella Bunny
Stargazer
dmack
Annie
destinydances ~ mail 200% full
Ghostranch
CherokeeIrishPixie
xander
gallia georg. nanowinner 08 09
jaya h
tereod
Summer... who's she again?
residentgeek
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Don't forget- 100 gps first time! Any ideas to name or create a prompt? Email me
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Other great contests that I liked!!!- "Daily Flash Fiction Challenge"   by arakun the twisted raccoon ,"The Writer's Cramp"   by Sophy ,"Lexi's Poetry Challenge"   by Lexi Ashen Married John Ashen