Sureal, DaGyrl, and I will be judging the tourny now. Sureal and Dagyrl will both vote, and then I will vote if necissary. (Thanks to Sureal for fillin in.. )

well u still added me to the tourney....:D....iz cuz im special ;)

Just like to say, to those who maybe aint 'voted' or wrote much or whatever on poetry before.

That it doesn't exactly have to rhyme. The flow is usually subtle and goes word to word.

And the structure of the piece must be appreciated for what it is. It might be done like that on purpose for artistic reasons. Like that's the effect they want.

It doesn't exactly follow the same rules of open mic. Meanings/story lines are usually hidden beneath the piece. And a story in a poem is not vital. There's different types.

Don't want to sound patronising. But it has to be said. Just in case. In the interests of fairness.

^ I know how to read and judge poetry... Thanks anyway though.

^It wasn't aimed at you, End. You've judged before. And you're in and around here often enough.

Was just a general thing to all the relative new comers. You know, those who comment as well as judge.

hmm...well I know it isn't aimed at DaGyrl either, cuz she kicked my ass last tourney, and won the won before that, so I hear.

so who does that leave?
sir eel

;)

^ Lmao. That's exactly what I was thinking. I trust Sureals judgement enough voting enough to not worry that much about him though. So far I have agreed with this votes.

Heh. Not just sureal, but anyone who comments on them. I too aint seen nothing wrong with how Sureal has judged so far.

Just a general thing...

can yall judges vote on my tourny battle :)

I think its good this has been said. Comments regarding the rhyme/or lack of, the length/structure etc etc are all mute- as poetry is rarely bound by these stereotypes.
Unfortunately I see alot of comments on pieces in the forums regarding these structural limitations. And Im not referring to the current tourney or judging of it, just the general forum.
I do realise some poems really are just written poorly, and the message while heart felt, is diminished by the execution.
If you really want to appreciate poetry you cant read it with your eyes, you absorb it to allow your emotion to comprehend the author. Most importantly, poetry is personal, so not every reader will connect with every writer. But that doesnt make the poem bad or good, as chances are there is always someone out there who will appreciate the piece.

^No tension at all.

Jeez. It's like the monkey looking into how the lions communicate/live.

Now take that spoon out the pot and lick it clean, deak!

^lol^ this was for deacon but none the less..it was still funny

^Er, deacon deleted his post. It was in reply to him, not Tourniquet.

all im predicting is finals...
Varentao vs Necro..
trust my word.. im doper than you.

woo-hoo..

..but they wont let darkness reign.