Description:An exploration of phrases and words that convey more meaning than their dictionary definition

Leader: scribbler
Moderator(s): weirdelf

Objectives:To get folks thinking about how the use of certain words and phrases can expand the message conveyed by poetry

Level of expertise: Open to all

Subject matter:Implied imagery and it uses

Description:A bit of autumn fun. Be sure to put "November contest" next to title and to hit contest tab at bottom of page when submitting

Sponsor(s):anonymous
Judge(s):anonymous

Objectives:Just to make folks at least smile

Subject matter: Ok write on any subject in any form. Only requirement is at least a touch of humor and try to keep it under 30 lines if possible. Have fun

How Judged:by single rotating anonymous judge

Description:We are going to write about the environmental effects we have on our planet. Five stanzas and 200 words max. There is no minimum . But Any form is acceptable.

Sponsor(s):anonymous
Judge(s):anonymous

Objectives:Bringing attention to our environmental effects we have on our planet. PS don't forget to hit "contest" tag at bottom of page when submitting

Subject matter:

How Judged:

Description:Write a poem about rediscovering something lost (can be something physical or metaphorical)
Can be in any format (free verse , rhyming etc.)
Must be a maximum of 35 lines and a minimum of 5
objective: to think back on things we have forgotten

Sponsor(s):Anonymous sponsor
Judge(s):A volunteer judge is used each month

Objectives:Mainly to have fun but also to explore new forms or ideas

Subject matter: Rediscovering what one thought was lost

How Judged:Each month a volunteer judge is selected to be the final and only judge . The judge also sets contest parameters.

Description: Poem title must be "Why Did I Love You"

Sponsor(s):scribbler
Judge(s):anonymous

Objectives: Have some free verse fun

Subject matter: Poem must be free verse and must be 14-19 lines long

How Judged:

Description:just a fun short contest. Any subject, any form maximum of 16 lines

Sponsor(s):scribbler
Judge(s):anonymous

Objectives:just to let ink flow

Subject matter:any subject

How Judged:

Description: A lot of folks who don't offer critique (who aren't doing so for selfish reasons) don't offer suggestions because they don't feel qualified.

Description: Write a poem in epistle form

Sponsor(s):scribbler
Judge(s):anonymous

Objectives:To learn an unusual form and have fun

Subject matter:Write an Epistle which is another name for a poem written in the form of a letter. It can be free verse or structured. Write it to the first person who made an impression on your heart be it a friend,lover or whatever. try to not make it Too long for the sake of the judge. Here is a link to the definition of "epistle" :https://www.poets.org/poetsorg/text/epistle-poetic-form
Have fun

How Judged:Judged by form and content

Description: Modern Day Renga Poetry

Leader: Barbara Writes
Moderator(s): raj

Objectives: To bring Neopoets together to sharpen their poetic skill, share their poems, and critique Poetry of others. It is a place to interact and co-write Poetry together.

Level of expertise: Open to all

Subject matter: Renga Theme: Rain/Raindrops is to be written in Japanese format. Haiku 5/7/5, senyru 5/7/5, tanka 5/7/5/7/7 and Renga (Eternal string of tanka)

Description: Memorial Day poem of thirty lines or less, any form. Describing memories of a military man/woman. Can be first person or in memory of.

Sponsor(s):
Judge(s): Anonymous

Objectives: To bring memories of our military people to the public eye. As always, there is a prize which is: A $25. gift certificate on Amazon.

Subject matter: Military service.

How Judged: One judge [Anonymous]