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| Literary Maneuvers "Fortnightly" write-offs, competition, feedback 'n' fun. |
08-09-2005, 12:35 PM
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Gigi I have no intentions of entering or judging these events. After going through the LitOrg 'write off' fall out (three times) I'm staying well clear of such things. I know the forums is a different place but I'd just prefer remaining where I am comfortable.
I am pleased that it was decided to stick with sonnets instead of broadening the field though. The calibre of the submissions was spectacular.
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08-09-2005, 12:38 PM
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Philo: Do we each get our own recliners, or does one of us sit on the other's lap?
What a photogenic duo we are.
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Ilan - if I'd been scoring, you'd have lost a lot more points because of no title.  |
Humph. Shakespeare never named any of his sonnets. I bet you wouldn't have taken any points from him.
If you must have a name, then it's called "Sonnet 39."
Now can I have my points back? 
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08-09-2005, 12:42 PM
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Hah! You are comparing yourself to Shakespeare? It's a moot point anyway Ilan.
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08-09-2005, 12:51 PM
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I'm comparing my poetic approach of this writing form to that which Shakespeare used as well.
It's not moot! I demand a re-score! 
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08-09-2005, 01:38 PM
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08-09-2005, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Ilan Bouchard
I'm comparing my poetic approach of this writing form to that which Shakespeare used as well.
It's not moot! I demand a re-score! |
Okay - you get a two point penalty for misconduct. happy now? |
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08-09-2005, 02:31 PM
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Yes... 
I was just joking, in case 'twas not obvious.
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08-10-2005, 01:23 AM
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Ilan, sounds like sitting in laps is the popular vote. And I think you're right about us being photogenic, we've got most of a face between us.
Pen and Gigi, thanks for the kind words. Controlled does sound better than dry. But either way, I think my kids would yawn. [smiles]
Everyone on? Hit the recline button and say cheese! [so... smiles again] -Philo
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08-10-2005, 02:04 AM
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Philo: I bet you in a few years - I’m 23 now - your sonnet won't seem so dry to me. And when your kids get a little older, they will probably come to appreciate it too.
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08-10-2005, 09:52 PM
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Wow. I can't believe I'm in the top five. Thanks, everyone. Next sonnet, I'll have to watch the meter better, and remember to accent letters...and I speak French, too. Congratulations, everyone else.
Oh, and daniela, it's miss.
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08-13-2005, 07:00 AM
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Well! what a lot happened while I was away. Just got back from my holiday and found it was all over. Thank you, to all the judges - what an amazing effort from you all. I loved this comp., learned heaps and really enjoyed the other sonnets. Achilles I am so glad my favourite poem won. Congratulations to us all: for doing a first sonnet, for doing our first poem and putting it here, for being so gracious (as judges and contestants) and for joining in a making this a fun, learning LM huni
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08-13-2005, 04:41 PM
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If I didn't count the weeks wrong, the next one should be on Aug 22.
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08-15-2005, 11:04 AM
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Hello. This reply is for Dark Aevin, s/he asked on why I only wrote 6 posts so far, the reason is that i was working on a story and am posting it onto another forum. I did not really have anytime to post for this forum (apologies) though I will post some more poems.
As for the critics, thanks for your advice, I'll think about what you people said or wrote.
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