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Contests : Wergle Flomp Free Poetry Contest : Yew Gotta Larf

Yew Gotta Larf

The Wergle Flomp Poetry Contest is inspired by Wergle's creator, poet David Taub. Under the pen name Bert, which itself is a pen name of Wadda ass Iyam, Mr. Taub submitted "Yew Gotta Larf" to poetry.com's former contest to see what would happen.
    Yew Gotta Larf
    by Bert

    Yew gotta larf at any moreon
    who could write, "your poem was selected
    for publication, and as a contest semi-finalist, on the basis of your unique talent
    and artistic vision."
    when we all know this is about as artistic
    as vomitting on the neigbour's porch.
    Burp... huey... excuse me while I be artistic on your cat.. so much for
    the vision.. I never saw your cat.
    Now let's get down to the real truth..
    You hope I am fooled into parting with
    my cash to see this in your anthology.
    Wot if NO-ONE bought your books, mugs
    plaques, keyrings? (have you thought of musical toilet-roll holders?)
    I look forward to receiving your standard letter telling me how artistic this drivel is. If nothing else, I get a free
    envelope
    which I can recycle.

Poetry.com found Bert's unique perspective perfect for its new anthology, Seasons of Happiness...




Inspired by the achievements of those like Bert, we have established the Wergle Flomp Poetry Contest. There's no fee to enter. Submissions are accepted during August 15-April 1. Click here for the rules and online submission. If you liked "Yew Gotta Larf", you'll also enjoy "Flubblebop" and "Nicky Nacky Noo".

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Wergle Flomp Poetry Contest
2011 Wergle Flomp Results

Congratulations to our 2011 winners John M. Harris Jr., Charles Doyle and Alicia Ruskin, and our 12 honorable mentions and 15 finalists.

First Prize - $1,500
John M. Harris Jr.
The Flight Line Commedia

Second Prize - $800

Charles Doyle
T'was the Week After Doomsday

Third Prize - $400
Alicia Ruskin
Speaking of Speaking

Honorable Mentions - $75 each
Stuart Anderson and Nancy Lee
Janette Berry
Paula Camacho
Jeff Cooke
Megan Elaine Davis
Wayne Edwards
Randy Gross
Kathleen Lynch
J.S. McTuile
Jennifer Moore
Lauren Singer
Amoja Sumler

Finalists
Catherine Affleck
Emmalina Bear
John Crowley
Dale Dewoody
Alice Friman
Corey Ginsberg
Tim Goldstone
George Grace
Danica Green
Rick Lupert
Dennis McLelland
Hope Murphy-Nanton
John Nuck
Marilyn Gear Pilling
Lauren Walker




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