Contest Description
Hey, fellow writers! I've got an exciting idea sparked by a fellow poet who pointed out that two of my past contest winners nailed it on their first try here. It got me thinking about my own debut, which also clinched a contest win.
I'm always intrigued by coincidences, so I'm curious about the debut poems lurking out there—those fresh creations or maybe even the ones some of you seasoned poets have long forgotten.
No need to stress over it—just share the very first poem you ever submitted to PoetrySoup. Let's uncover some hidden gems and reminisce a bit.
What to Submit?
The very first poem you ever published to the PoetrySoup website.
Any form is acceptable.
Prizes
First Prize, Trophy
Second Prize, Glory
Third Prize, Glory
Several Honorable Mentions
Preparing Your Entry
Submit one copy of your poem online. Format your poem. Please make your entry easy to read — no illustrations or fancy fonts.
English Language
Poems should be in English. Poems translated from other languages are not eligible, unless you wrote both the original poem and the translation.
A Note to Poetry Contestants
You are welcome to enter this contest, whether or not you won a prize in one of my previous contests.