What to Submit?
NEW POEM ONLY
on the theme of (anything)
Write me a poem on anything you want...but it must include the following 8 words exactly as they are presented...no adding an "S" or an "ing" or any changes...
ecstasy, rendezvous, unique, finesse, precarious,
gallivanting, nonchalant, acquiesce
Any form is acceptable (14 Lines Or More.)
Please read the rules carefully!
In my last contest over half of the poems entered either didn't date their poems or left their names on their poems or did not write on the theme as requested, and unfortunately they had to be disqualified!
A maximum of 40 lines/minimum of 14
DATE YOUR NEW POEM at the bottom.
NO NAMES
First Prize...
A signed copy of my new book (Scattered Thoughts)
First Prize winner must supply mailing address in order to receive their prize.
Second Place To Tenth Place, Glory!
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, even if you wrote both the original poem and the translation.
A Note to Poetry Contestants
You are all welcome to enter this contest, however if you have won a book as a prize in one of my previous contests and you win a prize again, you must designate another poet to receive your prize.