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Bad Poetry Competition

Bad poetry is a form of creative expression that deliberately breaks the rules and conventions of traditional poetry.

Jacob M

Aug 31, 2023 — 2 min read

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Bad poetry is a form of creative expression that deliberately breaks the rules and conventions of traditional poetry. Some people enjoy writing bad poetry as a way of mocking or parodying the genre, while others use it as a way of experimenting with language and imagery without worrying about quality or criticism. Bad poetry can also be a fun and playful way to practice rhyming and word play, as well as to express one's feelings and thoughts in a humorous or absurd manner.

A bad poetry competition is a contest where participants write and share their worst poems, usually based on a given theme or topic. The purpose of such a competition is to have fun, laugh, and appreciate the diversity and creativity of bad poetry. The winner of a bad poetry competition is usually the one who writes the most ridiculous poem, according to the judges or the audience.

Here is an example of a bad poem about a trash can that went missing from our school office.

Oh, where has my dear trash can gone?
It's been missing for so very long.
I miss its scent, its shape, its size,
Its presence brought tears to my eyes.

It was always there to catch my waste,
Never once did it show distaste.
It held my coffee cups and crumbs,
My tissues, wrappers, and chewing gum.

But now it's gone, and I am lost,
My heart is heavy with the cost.
I search the office high and low,
But where it went, I do not know.

Perhaps it's found a better place,
A home where it can show its grace.
But still I hope it will return,
For its absence makes my heart yearn.