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A Simple Poetry Challenge

So... I don't know if you have or have not seen the recent... dispute, I suppose, about poetry, but one happened, and it kinda got me thinking: what exactly is poetry? Is poetry a structured Shakespeare sonnet, or simply free expression of thoughts, or something in between? Of course, you can always consult Wiki and get a nice answer, but we all know there's more to it than that. So, my challenge is... <><><> Figure out exactly what poetry is to you, and then write a poem. That's about it, but I'd like for the poem that you write to somehow show off your definition of poetry, whether it be through execution, subject matter, etc. Dust off those poetry collections, study up a bit, and tell us what you think. You have about a week, and the challenge ends July 1st. (And just a reminder, please follow the new community standards, guys!)

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Challengers

4 entries
  1. War Amongst Impossibles (poetry Challange)

    Author: DirtMap

    Weaponhadrays cuckooed firedetonrees amongst Liver Bush, and the screams of Liverinians made the entire world go hush. Blood formed clouds weeping for all life…

    Jun 26, 2009 · Ficly archive

  2. To the Elder Ones I Call

    Author: Ronnie

    With this blood a line I now trace To drill a hole in both time and space Two separate circles, concentric each Into the void I extend my reach A murder each…

    Jun 24, 2009 · Ficly archive (1)

  3. And Not Get Washed Away - Poem

    Author: April Raines

    And sunken in the cherry sands A sleeping sun awaits, That hiding cannot find it’s soul And drowsing learns to hate. The bloody sands are ripe with dew, The…

    Jun 23, 2009 · Ficly archive