The task is simple: get inspired by the photograph above and write a poem using this inspiration!

Your poem must be:
Based on the photograph above.
Rated 18 or below: Any item that falls above this rating will be disqualified.
60 lines or fewer: Line count must be provided at the bottom of the item or your entry will be disqualified.
Newly written for this contest: Create your entry as a Static Item and keep it in your portfolio. Send us the item ID number in {b-Item:xxxxxx} format of the item you wish to submit using the survey form below.
Submitted One Time Only: You may only submit one entry, so make it a good one!
Edited Only Until the Deadline: Entries edited after the submission deadline may be disqualified from winning without notice.

The prizes are:
         First Prize
                   $100.00 in Writing.Com Gift Points and an exclusive Short Shots Merit Badge
         Second Prize
                   $50.00 in Writing.Com Gift Points and an exclusive Short Shots Merit Badge
         Third Prize
                   $25.00 in Writing.Com Gift Points and an exclusive Short Shots Merit Badge

The submission deadline is: 11:59 pm EST, June 30, 2012
The results will be posted: on or around July 15, 2012

Paid Membership Required: In order to be eligible to enter and win this contest, contestant must have a paid membership (Basic and above). Paid membership expiration dates must fall after the submission deadline. You may need to renew your membership to be eligible. The free Premium membership trial does not count as a paid membership and does not meet the requirements for eligibility.

Judges are: Sophy , spidey is studying and Crys-revising

Each judge will submit a scoring for qualifying entries to the contest. In the event a judge can not complete the judging, their scores will not be used, and at our discretion, a judging substitution may be used. In the event of a tie, staff will render the tie-breaking decision.

Questions regarding the contest should be emailed to: Diane