VALENTINE'S DAY WRITING CONTEST
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With Valentine’s Day approaching fast, it is my pleasure to announce the Valentine’s Day Writing Contest. Winners will choose an organization or charity to have money donated to in their name. Everyone is invited and encouraged to participate, both by entering the contest and/or voting for winners!
Submissions are now open! Submissions will close at midnight Central Standard Time, FEBRUARY TENTH.
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HOW TO SUBMIT:
♡ Pick a prompt
♡ Create your piece! Make sure to pay attention to the criteria that will be used to select winners, but most of all, remember to have fun with it!
♡ Label any trigger warning your piece may contain.
♡ Post your piece below.
♡ Include the charity or organization that you will pick if you win in your post. A link to their donation page is helpful but not required.
❋ What can I submit?
All forms of writing are being accepted! This includes, but is not limited to:
♥ Poems
♥ Narratives
♥ Songs
♥ Play Scripts
♥ Fanworks
♥ Ect.
If you’re not sure, ask!
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PROMPTS
♥ Soulmates ♥
♥ Love Letter ♥
♥ Non-Romantic Love ♥
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VOTING AND SCORING:
♥ OVERALL QUALITY: Up to ten points.
♥ USE OF PROMPT: Up to ten points.
♥ VOICE AND INDIVIDUALITY: Up to ten points.
♥ CHOICE OF SUBJECT: Up to five points.
♥ FAVORITE PIECE: Five points.
*Two extra points will be given for use of the prompt LOVE LETTER.
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❋ Please only submit new pieces, and only your own. Anyone found to be plagiarizing will be disqualified.
❋ You CAN participate in both competitions, but you may only win one. If someone happens to place in both, they will be awarded their higher ranking title, and the next runner-up will move up a place. For example, if you win 2nd in the writing contest and 3rd in the art contest, you will be awarded $15, and the person ranking 4th in the art contest will be awarded $10.
❋ Submission will close FEBRUARY TENTH.
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AWARDS
♡ FIRST PLACE: $25
♡ SECOND PLACE: $15
♡ THIRD PLACE: $10
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♡ Other Threads ♡
Announcements and Discussion
Art Contest
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Yes.
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Prompt; Non Romantic Love
About: A sestina poem about loving someone that you are losing. Trigger Warning: Mentions of Death, Alzheimer's disease
Poem Title: Never Forget
Poem;
There wasn't too much love,
And you decided I needed you.
You became a father to me,
For once I felt peace.
I could never forget
These amazing memeories.
As I grew, so did my collection of memories.
Your intentions were purely that of love.
But now you seem to forget,
Why did it have to be you?
At least there’s still peace.
Alzhiemer’s won’t take you away from me.
Are you understanding me?
Do you not remember our memories?
I can feel the slow decline of peace.
Right now, I will shower you with my love.
No one told me what Alzhiemer’s would do to you.
Please, I beg you, don’t forget.
How much will you forget?
You no longer recognize me.
Nothing will ever take me away from you.
I will keep both of our memories.
Filled with joy and love.
My own way of keeping peace.
The years go by and still no peace.
It seems you more than just forget.
But you still somehow can show love.
Please, forgive me.
I will find a way to restore those memories.
I’ll find a way to save you.
Time is running out for you.
Maybe in the afterlife you’ll find peace.
I am still savoring those memories.
I know you didn’t want to forget.
You forgot everyone, not just me.
We have an unshakeable love.
I will never lose you.
Even if you forget.
I am at peace.
Because I still have everything you had with me.
I will always have those memories.
But most importantly, we all can remember your love.
Charity: -
This hurts so bad, but such a beautiful poem. <3
A truly courageous example of enduring love. -
Prompts: Non-romantic Love and Love Letter
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IMPORTANT
The other day we voted to give more time for participation! Here’s the new plan.
February 28th: Submissions Close
March 1st: Polls Open
March 7th: Polls Close
Winners will be announced on March 7th!
As a reminder, each winner will be awarded a donation made to their choice of charity or organization! The first place prize is $25 dollars. More information can be found on the first page of this thread! -
This is the charity I’d like proceeds to go towards:
Prompt: Soulmates
Poem: Surely You Must Know
Surely you must know that
Blood is thicker than water,
Streaming it’s way to the heart
But I’m no doctor,
I’m your hopes and dreams, the maker of your life, the little things that make you happy, the diamond in the ruffle,
I’m your loving heart.
Surely you must know these
Arms are made for hugging,
Sending you warmth and comfort
Because I’m not willing to give you nothing,
For I am courageous, perseverance, and Indomitable spirit,
I am your right hand man.
Surely you must know that
Your life has meaning beyond compare
Like a flower blossoming in spring
The root of it is full of passion, strength, and care,
It’s easy to say I’m your little habits, the holder of ideas, and the focus you need
I am your intelligent mind.
Surely
Surely
Surely
You must know the one that wears the crown is is you and all that you do will be with grace. Wear the crown through good times and bad times. For you surely knew this from the start and will wear it to the end of your days. -
The charity I choose: the Make A Wish Foundation
Submission Type: Poem
Submission Prompt: Love Letter
Submission Title: Because You're Perfect, and I'm Not
My heart beats
At a rapid speed
I’m feeling so close
But I’m not sure what I need.
I breathe.
In.
Out.
I’m standing, alone in my thoughts.
You’re there.
You’re everywhere.
Everywhere I glance.
Everywhere I am.
You’re never there physically, but you’re always there in my mind.
In my fantasies.
I’ve been wondering if it would work if I told you how I felt
But every time I try I'm too afraid to do it.
Because you’re perfect.
And I’m not.
I often try to contain my emotions
But they always keep on spilling out.
No matter how hard I try,
I’m always
Tired.
Alone
Solitary.
Depressed.
But then you come around
And I smile.
You come around,
And I blush.
I try to hide it
But I never can.
Because you’re perfect…
And I’m… not.
I put on a mask
When I’m around others.
I always look
Blissful.
Content.
Happy.
Loved.
When really I’m not any of those things.
But when you come around
You make me feel like I’m myself
Like I’m not being someone else
I want to live that every day.
That’s why I write this,
My hands shaking.
I’m scared but I’ll do it
No matter the risk that I’m taking.
This is my love letter
My letter to you.
And if you say you love me back
Then my wildest dreams will come true.
I love you...
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I wrote this in POV of my past self
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