Best Resources for Poets and WritersWinning Writers



Login to The Best Free Poetry Contests
Login to Poetry Contest Insider

 
Contest Database
Poetry Contest Insider
The Best Free Poetry Contests
Contests to Avoid
Contests Sponsored by Winning Writers
War Poetry Contest
Wergle Flomp Free
Poetry Contest
Guidelines
Background
Examples
FAQ
Submit Online
Past Winners
Contests Assisted by Winning Writers
Tom Howard/John H. Reid Poetry Contest
Tom Howard/John H. Reid Short Story Contest
Margaret Reid Poetry Contest

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 ongoing 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".

Send this page to a friend, we'll donate 15 cents to literacy

Wergle Flomp Poetry Contest
2007 Wergle Flomp Results

Congratulations to our 2007 winners Erica Angle-Newman, C.Wayne Lammers and Ed Coonce, and our 12 honorable mentions and 12 finalists.

First Prize - $1,359
Erica Angle-Newman
Pumpernickel

Second Prize - $764

C. Wayne Lammers
The Castration of Sam McGee

Third Prize - $338
Ed Coonce
And Now, The News

Honorable Mentions - $72.95 each
Tina Blevins
Hilary Hanson
Julie Henson
Amber Herrick
Brad Hostetter
Benjamin Taylor Lally
Nicole Lawler
Rick Lupert
Aunty Myrtle
Greg Schwartz
Arthur Virnig
Cory Zimmerman

Finalists
Jennifer Crohn
Laura Harris-Hirsch
Ron Hayes
Alistair Isaac
Constance Lambson
Michael Mendes
Sarah Olano
Samantha Stewart
Benny Walter
Amy Yerkes
Anonymous ("Marine salads...")
Anonymous ("I looked out the window...")




Free Newsletter | Customer Service | Contact Us | Privacy | Advertise

Copyright 2001-2008, Winning Writers, Inc. Site design by EyeArchitect.
Beyond fair use, no part of this website may be reproduced without permission.
All rights reserved.