Poetryfest free poetry contest

Poetryfest announces that $5,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded this year to amateur poets. Poets, especially beginners, are encouraged to enter for their chance to win.

To enter send one poem of 21 lines or less to: Free Poetry Contest, PO Box 3561, Ashland, OR 97520. Or enter online at www.poetryfest.tv. A winner’s list will be sent to all entrants. The deadline for entering is on Good Friday, April 19, 2014.

“Any poet, published or not, can be a winner,” says Executive Director Mark Schramm. “When people learn about our contest, they suddenly realize that their own poetic talent can win cash prizes, as well as garner national recognition.” You may email your poem to Mark directly at poetryfest@yahoo.com. As he says, “I trust this contest will produce exciting discoveries!”