Random Word Poetry Contest IV

Attention: Poetry Lovers!

Every year STUDENTS PUBLISH HERE! hosts a random word poetry contest.  Everyone is invited to participate.  Here are the details:

You must use all the words in the list below.  Some words may be used in the title.  The poem can take any form you wish.  Poems should be between 12 and 30 lines. Words may be used in any order.

Submit your finished poem to Alice C. Linsley at aproeditor (@) gmail-dot-com.  The deadline is Wednesday, June 8, 2011.
Here are the words you must use:

slanted
embellishment
roars
studded
verdant hills
contrite
mint
plush
net
leaps
unblemished
joyride
hang
topaz
reaching
consumes
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The 2010 winners were Ed Pacht, John C. Nichols and Dior Hartje.  Read their poems here.

Ed Pacht was a winner in 2009. Read his winning poem here.

John C. Nichols was a winner in 2009 also. Read his poem here.

Ed Pacht was the winner in 2008. Read his poem here.


I look forward to reading your work!

Alice C. Linsley