The Sakura Awards Spring 2020

Poetry Results

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1st: Authentic Poesy by arushirajguru

Judge Username: -annachan

Grammar: 9/10
Emotion: 16/20
Cover: 4/5
Keeper?: 5/5
Originality: 8/10

Total: 42/50

Reasons why points were docked off:It was outstanding the handful of words they used to make the poem stand out each time! Grammar was also pretty good hand in hand with the vocabulary they used. The way they revealed different feelings towards the lines were incredible! It really captured what it needed to bring out especially if it said a line towards the category of deep emotions. The cover was really outstanding and it brought my attention as well as the title. For sure they are one to treasure, I really enjoyed reading them and can't wait to finish them all! The poems handpicked a lot of topics that would really bring in some attention to others. With all the enticing lines to read, it really stands out each time.

2nd: Silence: a Poetic Anthology by mistermallow and Midnight Feelings by Happily_Melancholic

Silence: a Poetic Anthology

Judge Username: Pluv_ophile

Grammar: 9/10
Emotion: 16/20
Cover/Title: 3/5
Keeper: 4/5
Originality: 8/10

40/50 total points

Reasons why points were docked off: These poems really tackled subjects that were relatable to me, but they could sometimes be difficult to read. As for the title, it was really unique. The book of poems over all really was meaningful and impactful.

Midnight Feelings

Judge username: -annachan

G- 7/10
E-17/20
C- 3/5
K-5/5
O- 8/10

Total: 40/50

Reasons why points were docked off: There wasn't any problems at all with the grammar they wrote. However, the vocabulary could've been expanded but the poems were really good! When I read them it just made me feel what they were trying to demonstrate. By reading them, you're probably well aware of the emotions they conveyed which I really loved. The title sure does explain of what the poems were about, the cover I'm not so sure. Overall, it did relate to the poems. Yes and yes. I absolutely loved everything of it, just everything about it made it seem like you were smacked in the face with so much emotions and thoughts. Really enjoyed it and should be noticed more. It seemed original to me, talking about topics people can relate to at times. It should be considered one of a kind by how amazing it stands out from others.

3rd: Let Me Out by _Tommy_B

Judge username: -annachan

G- 8/10
E- 16/20
C- 3/5
K- 4/5
O- 8/10

Total: 39/50

Reasons points were docked off: Perfect grammar! They chose the right words they needed to use, maybe a bit more complex vocabulary could be used. The short poems brought me into a trance just by reading them! I loved how some stanzas brought so much impact to the poem. The title sure did make me want read them, and I loved how it made brought all the poems together just by the name. The cover looked really cool, also bringing out the title! For sure! Two of them that I read really felt like they were out of some famous poetry book. I'd say they'd be great keepers. It seemed really refreshing to read considering how important the topics were about. Originality at its finest!

Other Participants/Honorable Mentions!

swareena04 38/50

stargazing_bookworm 36/40