Post by Andorinha on Feb 13, 2009 11:18:19 GMT -6
November 2003 Poetry Contest
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From: MSN NicknameStorrmrider
Sent: 11/9/2003 9:45 PM
The November Poetry Contest SUBJECT will be on:
WEAPONS of Arda
This is in keeping with the Art Contest Theme for November. Your poem can be about a weapon in general, or it can be written from the weapon's point of view, from its wielder's point of view, or even from it's enemies point of view!
No length guidelines, although the "No Epics, please" rule still holds.
If you have any questions, just email me (click on my name at the top of this message to get my email address).
NOTE: Please reserve this contest thread for the poems alone during the contest period -- out of fairness to all, please don't post comments here about the poems until after the closing date. You can, of course, send your encouragement privately in an email or mention it in chat.
ANOTHER NOTE: If you plan to participate in this contest, you may wish not to read the rest of this thread (once the entries are posted!) before you submit your own poem. It might affect your ability to remain "original." Then again, you may be able to draw inspiration from seeing others' work. It's your choice!
The contest begins NOW and all entries are due before midnight on November 30th. Once submitted, the poem will be considered 'final' and no further modifications should be made. The poems will be judged by member votes after the close of the contest.
Have fun, and GO !!!
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From: Majahsheart
Sent: 11/28/2003 11:25 AM
this is the story of the axe i drew for the November Art contest
Tale of the Telepdagniriel
Well crafted by ancient Dwarven smiths
From the glittering caves to Moria's cliffs
Comes a sole and deadly axe
a fitting dowry for a Dwarven maid
Metal ripped from the rich ground
layers of jewels all around
fine supple leather to grip the hand
While Kain Bickard waits on her man
Busy forging the Telepdagniriel Axe
He sweats and toils and doubles back
To make sure his gift is perfectly made
To secure the hand of his Dwarven maid
Presenting the weapon for all to see
All are amazed, and he bows and he pleas
Please Kain Bickard, please be my wife
You will be the treasure for the rest of my life
Majaheart
November 2003
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From: MSN NicknameStorrmrider
Sent: 11/30/2003 9:03 PM
GROND
In the midst of battle
While drums rolled and rattled,
A mighty battering ram brought fear
As it slowly drew near.
It had proven its strength
By its girth and its length
While its housing quaked
From the bulk of its weight.
Its gruesome head was forged of black steel
Shaped like a wolf in search of a meal.
Snarling lips were drawn back
Exposing sharp teeth of black.
Grond it was named
After another of Fame
The Hammer of the Underworld of old
Which is another tale to be told.
Drawn by Mûmakil, Grond crawled
Over dead bodies where they sprawled.
Flanked by orcs for defense
The fighting was dense.
It was the defenders' desire
To set Grond's housing afire.
But 'twas a terrible mistake
For no fire would take.
It reached the Great Gate
What would be its fate?
By mountain trolls Grond was hurled
Its destructive energy unfurled.
A deep boom exploded on impact.
But the Gate remained in tact!
The Trolls took careful aim
With the deadly intent to maim!
The Black Captain rose in his stirrups and muttered
Words of power and terror he uttered.
Urged on, Grond boomed thrice.
Finally the Great Gate paid the price.
With a flash of lightening
That was terribly frightening.
The Gate burst asunder.
The enemy prepared to plunder.
Upon mighty chains Grond hung
As it slowly swung
Leering in satisfaction
Its job was done.
Stormrider 11/30/03
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From: Fangorn
Sent: 12/1/2003 12:18 AM
YOU HAVE SEEN THIS BEFORE
Gollum cowarded as the blade found his throat
His muscles went limp and he glared at it's coat
A bright blue edge that glowed with cold steel
The sharpeness of which he did not want to feel
THIS IS STING, YOU HAVE SEEN IT BEFORE!
Whimpering and crying he crawled on the floor
"No, Master, Please no more!"
"Gollumss will helps them, he promisess, he does!"
"Help the nice Hobbitsss....he wantss to, he does!"
THIS IS STING, YOU HAVE SEEN IT BEFORE!
Gollum guides on, but in the back of his mind
Is a terrible Elvish weapon that was so unkind
It will challenge you to truth and if your're untrue
The weapon itself, your fate will undo!
MEET STING!!
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From: Olórië
Sent: 12/3/2003 9:05 PM
Okay, ladies and gents, we have a small but choice group of poems this month and it's time to vote! I know, I know--you're saying to yourself, 'But I just did that!' Well, that's true. You did. But we value your opinion so much here at Tolkien's Ring, we ask for it again and again. Honestly, where else can you feel so appreciated? So please, send me your opinion! Let me know your choice for first, second, and third place in an email (click on my name at the top of this post to get my email address). Send your vote by late-night next Tuesday, 12/9, to have it counted.
And thanks for your support of our poets!
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From: Olórië
Sent: 12/14/2003 10:02 AM
Hello, all,
I have extended the voting deadline until midnight next Wednesday because, frankly, I haven't received enough votes to make it a contest. Everyone should have received a reminder notice in your email -- so be reminded, OK? It's a busy time of year, I know, but please support our poets -- come forth and be counted!
Thanks,
Olórië
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From: MSN NicknameTRMgrs1
Sent: 12/14/2003 6:23 PM
Olórië:
I think the memberwide email system was a bit sluggish this month! I did receive my email reminder to vote but did not receive it until this past Friday, Dec. 12th. That could be part of the reason that you did not receive enough votes!
Stormrider
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Message 1 of 7 in Discussion
From: MSN NicknameStorrmrider
Sent: 11/9/2003 9:45 PM
The November Poetry Contest SUBJECT will be on:
WEAPONS of Arda
This is in keeping with the Art Contest Theme for November. Your poem can be about a weapon in general, or it can be written from the weapon's point of view, from its wielder's point of view, or even from it's enemies point of view!
No length guidelines, although the "No Epics, please" rule still holds.
If you have any questions, just email me (click on my name at the top of this message to get my email address).
NOTE: Please reserve this contest thread for the poems alone during the contest period -- out of fairness to all, please don't post comments here about the poems until after the closing date. You can, of course, send your encouragement privately in an email or mention it in chat.
ANOTHER NOTE: If you plan to participate in this contest, you may wish not to read the rest of this thread (once the entries are posted!) before you submit your own poem. It might affect your ability to remain "original." Then again, you may be able to draw inspiration from seeing others' work. It's your choice!
The contest begins NOW and all entries are due before midnight on November 30th. Once submitted, the poem will be considered 'final' and no further modifications should be made. The poems will be judged by member votes after the close of the contest.
Have fun, and GO !!!
_________________________________________
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Message 2 of 7 in Discussion
From: Majahsheart
Sent: 11/28/2003 11:25 AM
this is the story of the axe i drew for the November Art contest
Tale of the Telepdagniriel
Well crafted by ancient Dwarven smiths
From the glittering caves to Moria's cliffs
Comes a sole and deadly axe
a fitting dowry for a Dwarven maid
Metal ripped from the rich ground
layers of jewels all around
fine supple leather to grip the hand
While Kain Bickard waits on her man
Busy forging the Telepdagniriel Axe
He sweats and toils and doubles back
To make sure his gift is perfectly made
To secure the hand of his Dwarven maid
Presenting the weapon for all to see
All are amazed, and he bows and he pleas
Please Kain Bickard, please be my wife
You will be the treasure for the rest of my life
Majaheart
November 2003
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Message 3 of 7 in Discussion
From: MSN NicknameStorrmrider
Sent: 11/30/2003 9:03 PM
GROND
In the midst of battle
While drums rolled and rattled,
A mighty battering ram brought fear
As it slowly drew near.
It had proven its strength
By its girth and its length
While its housing quaked
From the bulk of its weight.
Its gruesome head was forged of black steel
Shaped like a wolf in search of a meal.
Snarling lips were drawn back
Exposing sharp teeth of black.
Grond it was named
After another of Fame
The Hammer of the Underworld of old
Which is another tale to be told.
Drawn by Mûmakil, Grond crawled
Over dead bodies where they sprawled.
Flanked by orcs for defense
The fighting was dense.
It was the defenders' desire
To set Grond's housing afire.
But 'twas a terrible mistake
For no fire would take.
It reached the Great Gate
What would be its fate?
By mountain trolls Grond was hurled
Its destructive energy unfurled.
A deep boom exploded on impact.
But the Gate remained in tact!
The Trolls took careful aim
With the deadly intent to maim!
The Black Captain rose in his stirrups and muttered
Words of power and terror he uttered.
Urged on, Grond boomed thrice.
Finally the Great Gate paid the price.
With a flash of lightening
That was terribly frightening.
The Gate burst asunder.
The enemy prepared to plunder.
Upon mighty chains Grond hung
As it slowly swung
Leering in satisfaction
Its job was done.
Stormrider 11/30/03
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Message 4 of 7 in Discussion
From: Fangorn
Sent: 12/1/2003 12:18 AM
YOU HAVE SEEN THIS BEFORE
Gollum cowarded as the blade found his throat
His muscles went limp and he glared at it's coat
A bright blue edge that glowed with cold steel
The sharpeness of which he did not want to feel
THIS IS STING, YOU HAVE SEEN IT BEFORE!
Whimpering and crying he crawled on the floor
"No, Master, Please no more!"
"Gollumss will helps them, he promisess, he does!"
"Help the nice Hobbitsss....he wantss to, he does!"
THIS IS STING, YOU HAVE SEEN IT BEFORE!
Gollum guides on, but in the back of his mind
Is a terrible Elvish weapon that was so unkind
It will challenge you to truth and if your're untrue
The weapon itself, your fate will undo!
MEET STING!!
_____________________________________________________--
Reply
Message 5 of 7 in Discussion
From: Olórië
Sent: 12/3/2003 9:05 PM
Okay, ladies and gents, we have a small but choice group of poems this month and it's time to vote! I know, I know--you're saying to yourself, 'But I just did that!' Well, that's true. You did. But we value your opinion so much here at Tolkien's Ring, we ask for it again and again. Honestly, where else can you feel so appreciated? So please, send me your opinion! Let me know your choice for first, second, and third place in an email (click on my name at the top of this post to get my email address). Send your vote by late-night next Tuesday, 12/9, to have it counted.
And thanks for your support of our poets!
____________________________________________________
Reply
Message 6 of 7 in Discussion
From: Olórië
Sent: 12/14/2003 10:02 AM
Hello, all,
I have extended the voting deadline until midnight next Wednesday because, frankly, I haven't received enough votes to make it a contest. Everyone should have received a reminder notice in your email -- so be reminded, OK? It's a busy time of year, I know, but please support our poets -- come forth and be counted!
Thanks,
Olórië
____________________________________________________
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Message 7 of 7 in Discussion
From: MSN NicknameTRMgrs1
Sent: 12/14/2003 6:23 PM
Olórië:
I think the memberwide email system was a bit sluggish this month! I did receive my email reminder to vote but did not receive it until this past Friday, Dec. 12th. That could be part of the reason that you did not receive enough votes!
Stormrider