A $1,000 grand prize is being offered to the last poet standing in a free contest sponsored by the Celestial Arts Society. There are 50 prizes totaling $5,000. The contest is open to Marietta-area poets.
Poems of 21 lines or fewer on any subject and in any style will be judged by the contest director Dr. James Cameron. "I encourage poets to send in the poem they're most proud of," he said. "I know this contest will produce exciting discoveries!"
Entries must be received by July 31, and may be submitted by mail to: Free Poetry Contest, P.O. Box 3336, Central Point, Oregon, 97502. Or enter online at www.freecontest.com.
Those sending entries should include their name and address on the same page as the poem. A winners' list will be send to all entrants.
