What to Submit?
Please submit one PREVIOUSLY WRITTEN poem that you feel was the most difficult poem for you to write, (whether because of the topic, emotions involved, a challenging form, the style, length, shape, etc.), OR the poem that forced you to grow the most as a writer/poet ...
Be clear, I'm NOT asking for what you feel is your best poem, but rather the poem that posed the greatest challenge to you, or precipitated the most growth in you as a writer. If you feel a brief message at the bottom will add to the understanding of your choice, then feel free to add such ...
NO length, form or style restrictions whatsoever. Do NOT put your name on the poem or it will be N/A'd. Add (at bottom) the date, contest name, and contest sponsor, (and a brief explanation, if you feel it's needed). This is a premiere contest, and therefore will have only TEN placements, and I judge BLIND ...
Soup Mail me with any questions ... I look forward to your entries!
Prizes
First Prize - Most Glory
Second Prize - More Glory
Third Prize - Glory
TEN Total Placements
Preparing Your Entry
Submit one copy of your poem online. Format your poem. Please make your entry easy to read. Spelling and grammar will not disqualify, but WILL affect placement.
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. Blessings!
~ The Bard