Sponsored by Winning Writers, will award a first prize of $2,000, a second prize of $500, and ten honorable mentions of $100 each. The winner will also enjoy a two-year gift certificate from co-sponsor, Duotrope, (a $100 value). The top 12 poems are published on the website. There’s no fee to enter.
This contest is recommended by Reedsy as one of the “Best Writing Contests of 2022.”
Whether your poem is published or unpublished, or even if it has won a prize in a different contest, you may submit it to the contest. Jendi Reiter will judge, assisted by Lauren Singer.
One poem only, please. Submit online. Deadline April 22.