Hey All!

Long time no see! Tell me all about SteemFest2! :-)

Rules

1. Create a poem using all the images shown on the dice (above).
2. All 9+ images on the dice must be referenced at least once, each, in the poem. [Images are interpreted loosely. How you interpret (or assign the image meaning) is up to you and will not count against you.]
3. Make a post from your poem and use “poetrydice,” as your first tag.
4. Label your entry clearly. Include "Poetry Dice Entry:" in your title, so I know it's official.
5. Drop a link to your post in the comments section (below).
6. The colored Mary Jane die is optional. Reference M.J. in your poem the corresponding number of times as leaves on the die. For example, this week is 6.

Deadline to enter contest is next Saturday at Midnight PST (UTC-7)

Winners will be announced weekly

Thanks again for participating in the re-vamped Poetry Dice Challenge 3000! I really wanted everyone to have another opportunity to be inspired by a semi-structured poetry contest that is unique. Rory's Story Cubes have been an inspiration for me for many years, and Steemit has provided an opportunity for me to share that inspiration with you.

Whether you are taking a break from your own flow, or you desperately need pushed over the writer's block edge...this poetry challenge is for you. All of us coming together and sharing our versions of how the dice speak to us, is what makes this weekly challenge so great. I hope the roll of the dice will continue to be an inspiration for you and the ones close to you. Cheers! And thanks for all you do!

***Please only use the “poetrydice” tag for official entries to the contest.

How to write a poem

The winners are based on the entries which the judges think are the best. I am not saying anyone is a bad poet, we will not say that. Instead, we seek to offer you our encouraging and supportive feedback as a fellow poet. Our opinion takes into consideration many things that can add or subtract to the value of a poem, including:

• grammar / Does it make sense?
• flow / Are there any unclosed loopholes that leave me confused?
• rhythm
• rhyme
• imagery / Can I imagine the pictures the words paint?
• feeling / Does it cause a reaction?
• and emotional pull / Do I suddenly have an opinion?

Special Thanks

To judges and hosts @robyneggs and @rensoul17. Cheers from us to you! Best of luck. We will be leaving reviews as we read each entry. Look for your chance to win each week!

Don't forget, "poetrydice" posts are my #1 priority vote!

All official posts will receive my 100% upvote. Winners will be awarded the following prizes:

• 1rst Place is 7 SBD
• 2nd Place is 5 SBD
• 3rd Place is 3 SBD

Thanks for playing along! Your contribution means a lot! (All proceeds go to the @rensoul17 and @robyneggs fund.)