To enter this contest and have a chance at winning a copy of one of my books, you need to submit a new poem, from Dec. 15th , 2023 on... on any theme using a “Monchielle Stanza” format.
A new poem, on any theme you want.
But only a new “Monchielle Stanza" poem is acceptable...
A Monchielle Stanza,
is comprised of four (verses) of 6 syllable lines, with the rhyme pattern of xxAxA - xxBxB - xxCxC - xxDxD, the first line in stanza one is repeated in each stanza as line one.
Here is a link to some examples of this form of poetry,
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/influencing_others_1446380
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/a_dank_day_1450527
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/springs_rebirth_1456564https
Please read the rules!
In my last contest, many good poems, unfortunately, had to be disqualified!
All submitted poems must use :
https://www.rhymezone.com/
https://www.howmanysyllables.com
when checking for rhymes or syllable counts ...no other programs will be acceptable.
Rules:
1) Do Not Put Your Name Or Any Information On Your Poem Page!
2) True rhymes only, no near rhymes
3) Be True To The Form you choose
4) Only submit poems relative to this contest; all others won't be read.
5) Must be a new poem as of Dec. 15th , 2023.
Prizes:
First Prize...........A copy of one of my books!
Second Prize......A copy of one of my books!
Third Prize.........A copy of one of my books!
Forth to the tenth prize... Glory.
In order to recieve a copy of one of my books, winners will need to supply me with their names, address and phone numbers as per Amazon's reqirements for me to ship it.