What to Submit?
A new poem “Yalto” Form Only ... on any theme!
Only The “Yalto” Form Is Acceptable
You may list it as verse
Yalto
Invented by Edward Ibeh: line 1 to 15: 3,4,2,4,5,3,2,3,2,3,3,5,6,1,5 syllables.
Must Be Centered, no rhyme required.
Here is a link to an example of this form of poetry, https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/blink_out_1177211
All submitted poems must use :
https://www.rhymezone.com/
https://www.howmanysyllables.com
when checking for rhymes or syllable counts ...no other programs will be acceptable.
Rules
1) DATE YOUR POEM! New Poems Only.
2) Place the contest (Name and Sponsor) at the bottom.
3) NO NAMES
Prizes
First Prize... A signed copy of one of my books
Second Prize... A signed copy of one of my books
Third Prize... A signed copy of one of my books
Forth to tenth prize... Glory.
Anyone who places (First, Second or Third ), will have the opportunity to have their bio and winning poem published in a section of my newest book titled “A Match In The Dark”.
Check out my “blog” for details.
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.
Poems must 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
All previous winners who have won a book in one of my contests who wish to participate in this contests are free to do so, but in fairness to all, your poems will not be eligible for another book or a second submission to be featured in my new book.