06/25/2026
Yet another contest I forgot abt...
"This is a free contest that runs annually. No entry fee is required. Contest entry poems must be 26 lines or fewer to be eligible for a prize. For each contest, we receive between 20,000 – 25,000 poems. Only 55–60% of these poems will advance to the semi-final round.
At the conclusion of each contest, our editorial staff convenes and begins the monumental task of the final round of judging. Please understand, the judging of this contest is just as important to us as it is to you. We read every single semi-finalist poem, sometimes even two or three times. With roughly 15,000 poems to go through, our editors certainly have their work cut out for them! It takes approximately 8–10 weeks to produce the final results.
All winners will receive a letter and their prize via regular mail. The first place winner will be contacted by phone or emailed and asked to call our office to verify their identity before their $2000.00 prize is mailed. As soon as the complete list of winners is drawn up, it will be posted on the home page."
smol bit of contest info
itll take a couple months to now if i make the finals. multiple readings to determine a the winners... this is going to draaaaaaag... im here for it though lol
