Nonet Poetry Contest
Poetry Contest
Write a nonet poem. A nonet has nine lines. The first line has nine syllables, the second line eight syllables, the third line seven syllables, etc... until line nine that finishes with just one syllable. It can be on any subject and rhyming is optional.
line 1 - 9 syllables
line 2 - 8 syllables
line 3 - 7 syllables
line 4 - 6 syllables
line 5 - 5 syllables
line 6 - 4 syllables
line 7 - 3 syllables
line 8 - 2 syllables
line 9 - 1 syllable
An example:
a pirates playground by Mark Williams
This contest is for poets of all skill levels.
The winner takes away a $100 cash prize. All writers will receive feedback for their submission.
Deadline: Sep 10th
Full Contest Listing
line 1 - 9 syllables
line 2 - 8 syllables
line 3 - 7 syllables
line 4 - 6 syllables
line 5 - 5 syllables
line 6 - 4 syllables
line 7 - 3 syllables
line 8 - 2 syllables
line 9 - 1 syllable
An example:
a pirates playground by Mark Williams
- the ocean is a pirate's playground
they live their lives upon the sea
battles are fought to the death
the loot is divided
they drink to those lost
set sail again
a pirate's
life for
me
This contest is for poets of all skill levels.
The winner takes away a $100 cash prize. All writers will receive feedback for their submission.
Deadline: Sep 10th
