2nd DPS poetry writing competition :)
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Dead Poets Society (Singapore) 2nd Poetry Writing Competition
Dear poets, DPS 2nd poetry writing competition will be held during the end of Sep 2004.
To write a 20 words (min) love poem WITHOUT the word ‘love’ in it. (including the title) Also, all words that have 'love' in it will not be acceptable. For example, lovelorn, lovesick, lovely, lover, loved one, loveless, lovemaking, beloved, etc.
However words like lovable and lovingly are okay.
Not necessary BGR kind of relationship, can also be love between parents and children, brotherly love, etc.
Of course the word ‘luv’ is also not acceptable.
It can be declaration, desolation, rejection, celebration of love, etcÂ…
Judges: KittynMeow, the Bear, tare & LazerLordz
Please support.
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Rules and regulations for the 2nd DPS poetry writing competition.
1) To write a love poem with a minimum of 20 words. (Excluding the title)
2) Your submission must not include the word ‘love’ in it. (Including the title)
3) The poem must be original, i.e. written by you. A short introduction for your submission will be greatly appreciated although not compulsory. The introduction will not be subject to the competitionÂ’s rules and regulations.
4) You can either post your submission in this thread or pm me directly.
5) Each participant is allow unlimited submissions.
6) All submissions must be in latest 12th September 2004.
7) All submitted works would be display on another thread for open voting, from 13th September 2004 to 25th September 2004.
8.) Each person is only entitles to three votes for your favourite poem.
9) Participants can vote for fellow participantsÂ’ submission, but not their own.
The result will be out once the counting of votes is completed.
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Participant 1 : ratslen (Without You & The Courting Game)
Participant 2 : Master -_- (Getting Over)
Participant 3 : HENG@ (I Hate You … Not, Ma Chérie & The winds that gently softly sigh)
Participant 4 : Devil1976 (Let go, For Carey, Togetherness & Fallen me... I adored... )
Participant 5 : pipi & poot-poot (The words that I yearn to find)
Participant 6 : MoonIce (Cherishing the Times & Acceptance)
Participant 7 : ratinacage (Untitled, beneath Â… , my house Â… & i think)
Participant 8 : jusgal (My Memory, Wishes, Stopping Time, Waiting & Tears )
Participant 9 : asplooh (Life, Just a Dream, Wonders & Songs)
Participant 10 : Otingocni (A passionate kiss)
Participant 11 : skeujin (missing you)
Participant 12 : jolin80 (Friendship, IÂ’d do anything, The Present, My Bride, Friends, Happiness & Supporter)
Participant 13 : foxwalk (Midnight Dance In the Garden, Stranger in the Winter Night, Apparitions of You & Tonight)
Participant 14 : I_am_PeTe_Parker (Dreaming of that stranger behind that pretty nickname) -
ehh this wan too easy leow lah! make sth more challenging to bring out all the hidden poets too leh!
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i agree... tx n *ahem* too lovey dovey liao... got advantage over the rest of us...Originally posted by True_Xerion:ehh this wan too easy leow lah! make sth more challenging to bring out all the hidden poets too leh! 
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Ha Ha, I know I know. That will be for next year.Originally posted by True_Xerion:ehh this wan too easy leow lah! make sth more challenging to bring out all the hidden poets too leh!
I don't want to scare off potential poets lah. Just treat this a warm-up exercise lor.
Next year, all DPS poetry competitions will involved the moderators. Maybe the senior poets too. -
x2.Originally posted by skeujin:i agree... tx n *ahem* too lovey dovey liao... got advantage over the rest of us... 
But I am really looking forward to read his masterpiece.
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hey this is easier...
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guess so.. id like to see a poem tt has hum kaks n durian shells in verse.....Originally posted by DeadPoet:x2.
But I am really looking forward to read his masterpiece. -
X2.Originally posted by laurence82:hey this is easier...
I wonder if anyone will write a poem base on the movie ‘Brotherhood’. That will be a real challenge.
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oioi .... dun push everything to me hor!! Ur da sao influence has also made u a veritable contender leow!Originally posted by skeujin:i agree... tx n *ahem* too lovey dovey liao... got advantage over the rest of us... 
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x2.Originally posted by skeujin:guess so.. id like to see a poem tt has hum kaks n durian shells in verse.....
Great idea! That will be the theme for next year competition. -
no way. whr got? i so chor lor, so lazy whr can write poem? u mistake me for sum1else lah.Originally posted by True_Xerion:oioi .... dun push everything to me hor!! Ur da sao influence has also made u a veritable contender leow!
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as if u and da sao not lovey dovey.....Originally posted by skeujin:i agree... tx n *ahem* too lovey dovey liao... got advantage over the rest of us...
i then lose out, me and hubby lao fu lao qi liao... plus we both have nvr been romantic one.... he wrote me ONE love letter (homework for a marriage course we attended)... end up .... .i keep asking him wat tis word mean, tat word mean wat? write until so chim.....
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let the juices flow!!!!!!
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competition starts 24th oct leh... now start flowing.. flow until then no more liaoOriginally posted by ratinacage:let the juices flow!!!!!! -
By October the juices dry liao LOL
"Submission will only start after 24th October 2004." -
i slow mah....flow slowly, til oct jux nice.....if oct then start to flow, by the time my poem comes out hor,u guys enjoying ya vouchers liao.....
but seriously, writing about love is not really my forte....
unless its love/hate kinda thingie....
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Originally posted by skeujin:guess so.. id like to see a poem tt has hum kaks n durian shells in verse.....
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I never watch that show... <Originally posted by DeadPoet:X2.
I wonder if anyone will write a poem base on the movie ‘Brotherhood’. That will be a real challenge. > -
He not romantic but you romantic also okay mah.Originally posted by tare:as if u and da sao not lovey dovey.....
i then lose out, me and hubby lao fu lao qi liao... plus we both have nvr been romantic one.... he wrote me ONE love letter (homework for a marriage course we attended)... end up .... .i keep asking him wat tis word mean, tat word mean wat? write until so chim..... -
Okay lah okay lah. Feel free to start submitting now lah.Originally posted by tare:competition starts 24th oct leh... now start flowing.. flow until then no more liao
I am more concern on the choices of the judges. -
Feel free to start submitting now.Originally posted by choco B:By October the juices dry liao LOL
"Submission will only start after 24th October 2004." -
Sure, love/hate kinda of poem also can. Not necessary must be celebration of love. Main thing must not have the word 'LOVE' inside the poem.Originally posted by ratinacage:
i slow mah....flow slowly, til oct jux nice.....if oct then start to flow, by the time my poem comes out hor,u guys enjoying ya vouchers liao.....
but seriously, writing about love is not really my forte....
unless its love/hate kinda thingie.... -
Just a suggestion lah.Originally posted by Devil1976:I never watch that show... <>
But it is really a good show. -
Is there a limitation to the number of entry?Originally posted by DeadPoet:Feel free to start submitting now. > -
Hmm... maybe two poems per person? What do you think?Originally posted by Devil1976:Is there a limitation to the number of entry?>