The "Why Writing Poetry Stinks to Me" Contest
April-May, 2006

WE HAVE A WINNER! SEVERAL WINNERS!

April-May's Contest was simple: Write a sentence about why writing poetry stinks to you! Or, if in your rare case, writing poetry doesn't stink, a sentence about that!

I received such interesting entries. Over half of the entries were actually poems! I never expected that this contest would generate so much poetry!!! The judges weren't quite sure what to do, but after getting my ok, finally decided that there would be 1st through 3rd place prizes for both Poetry and Sentences about Why Poetry Stinks (or Doesn't Stink) to Me. More goodies for folks, which is great, since it's turned into an April-May contest after all. The judges and I apologize for the delay, though! The winners have been emailed. If you see your entry here and have not received your email, please let me know!

And the winners are...

In the "Sentence" division:

First Place

"Writing poetry stinks to me because I can't find time to make words rhyme." J.S.

Second Place

"Poetry makes me feel like a disgrunted Post Office worker with an automatic weapon... it just makes every hair on my body stand on end and writhe in pain. Or was that opera? BOTH!" T.K.

Third Place

"Writing poetry doesn't stink to me because it's like knitting up strands of wool from a ball of yarn, only using words to wear for my enjoyment instead of a sweater." R.C.

In the "Poetry" Division

First Place

"Writing poetry doesn't stink to me,
I rather fancy it you see,
for I imagine it to be,
like Robyn's jewelry!

The twists and rhymes in poetry,
are like Robyn's jewerly,
the silver swirls in artistry,
go round and round dizz-aly!

The cabachons of gems to be,
adorned in Robyn's craft you see,
are why I like writing poetry,
both are swirled in majesty" by C.

Second Place

"Poetry Anagram to see it in a lighter light.
When you look at it in a different way then what can we say about 'To prey or not to prey' because sometimes it is hard to find rhyme or reason so just think "poetry" and then you can be well-versed as well and uni-versed depending on how you look at it.
p.s. Topery on the other hand is for the per-verse of be-glassed hand and glazed eyes." W.L.

Third Place

"Release those bonds that hold us tight, relax and work on through the
night, words will come and flow like ink, and then your poetry won't
stink." D.

First Prize in each division was a $75.00 CrystalsAndJewelry.com Gift Certificate.
Second Prize was a $25.00 CrystalsAndJewelry.com Gift Certificate.
Third Prize was a $10.00 CrystalsAndJewelry.com Gift Certificate.

Fine Print, Caveats, Quid Pro Quo's, etc. (Yes, I made it small, so it's really fine print!)
Contest entry gives permission to publish entries in perpetuity on CrystalsAndJewelry.com or its successor website, if any. Gift Certificate prizes have no cash value and can only be redeemed for items from CrystalsAndJewelry.com. Any and all taxes, duties, customs or other fees associated with accepting prizes is the responsibility of the winners. Void where prohibited. Anyone can play except me and the judges. If you actually read all this fine print, send me an email saying that you read the fine print and the words "Betcha Didn't Think I Would" and you'll get a special goody for persistence and because I'd like to see how many other reading junkies visit my contest. Prizes not claimed by winners within 10 calendar days from the day notification is sent by email forfeit are forfeited. Entry shows consent to adhere to the judgement of the anonymous judges who will be selected by me, Robyn Harton, and holds myself and those judges harmless.

Past Contest Winners
Starting March, 2006

"My Brother's Birthday" contest Winner March 2006

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