Christian Poets Guild seeking contest entrants
A $1,000 prize is offered to the last poet standing in a contest sponsored by the Christian Poets Guild. The contest is free to enter and open to poets of any age. Fifty prizes totaling more than $5,000 will be awarded.
Poems of 21 lines or fewer on any subject and in any style will be judged by guild contest director Dr. Joseph Mellon. "We love encouraging poets," he says, "and trust this contest will produce exciting results."
Entries must be received by May 31, and may be submitted by mail to Free Poetry Contest, 1299 S. Main St. #129, Yreka, CA 96097 or at www.freecontest. corn. A winners list will be sent to all entrants.
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