The Summer Smoothie Awards

Poetry

Judge: 

Get to know your judge:

I like making up ridiculous stories to make my little sister laugh and I'm not much of a talker but I could geek out about poetry for hours. I have an astronomical amount of respect for anyone who shares their poems on this platform because poetry feels so personal (and I haven't ever been able to share mine without feeling like i'll spontaneously combust). I'm currently writing "Telling the Bees" a coming-of-age story filled with bee-related mythology and teen angst.

Entries:

1) @aps456 | FEELING POETIC |

2) @kingempo | Ocean Spirit |

3) @aksgiri | Beyond My Control |

4) @silverwarren | What Lies Between the Lines |

5) @edgemoonPR | My Poetry Journal | 

How much your judge will read: All of it

Rubric:

Cover: 10
Title: 10
Blurb: 5
Vocabulary/grammar: 15
Poetic devices used: 15
(rhyming, imagery, alliteration, assonance etc)
Poetic expression: 15 (does the poet do a good job at getting the message/emotion across? how distinct is their narrative style?)
Coherence of form or structure: 10 (presentation)
Creativity: 10
(Are the themes and topics explored diverse or out-of-the-box?)
Overall enjoyment as a reader: 10 (was the poet able to keep you engaged with their poems?)
Total: 100

Remember to follow your judges. 5 points will be deducted if you fail to do so