Write a free verse poem or micro-fiction story mentioning one or more extinct animals as well as referring to several different sounds. Include as many of the following words (or variatons on these words) as you like: wiedersehen, caliginous, separation, believers, signs, long-staring.

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Write a free verse poem. Let this be inspired by the Hunter's Moon. 250 Word Max. -- Please, no rhyming.

Write a poem about this Friday the 13th and make it rhyme.

Haiku: Write a haiku that depicts the idea of fearlessness.

Write a 12 to 21 line free verse poem about something a parent, sibling, or significant other said to you that was surprising to you. Begin the poem with the line, "When you said ...." Remember, free verse poetry doesn't follow strict patterns or conventions such as meter or rhyme scheme.

The villanelle has nineteen lines, with a very specific rhyme and repetition pattern. The lines are broken up into five tercets (three line stanzas) followed by a quatrain (four line stanza). The rhyme scheme is aba aba aba aba aba abaa which means there are only two rhymes. "One Art" by Elizabeth Bishop is very famous and beautiful example of a villanelle. Poems should follow these strict rules to be considered for this challenge.

Write a poem that puts into words the condition of the planet and life on it.

The poem must be between 15 and 75 words. Prize $10.00, Monarchy Decision.