My poetry contest continues to bring amazing poetry entries from an international audience! I truly never thought I’d be getting responses from other continents. This month, the winning poem comes from Medha Goel, a poet living in India. Medha posts short poems under the instagram handle of @whyj_st. The $25 prize will be send toContinue reading “May Poetry Contest Winner”
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April Poetry Contest Winner
Another month, another surprising entry in my monthly poetry contest! In April, the winner of the contest is not an individual, but a SurvivalWolves, a creative collective. The collective asked that the $25 donation be made directly to Kaze Shadow, the leader of their team. You can read their poem below. It is my timeContinue reading “April Poetry Contest Winner”
March Poetry Contest Winner
I received a record number of entries this month! I think that the theme of equanimity resonated with a number of readers. This month, I am excited to announce that we have our first international winner! Ojo Taiye is a Nigerian poet whose work appears in the Rumpus, Glass Poetry Journal, and a number ofContinue reading “March Poetry Contest Winner”
February Poetry Contest Winner
Another month, another delayed contest result. This time it was the fault of the Texas Snowpocalypse! I’m glad to be on the other side of that and getting things back on track. This month’s winner is Peter H. Schmidt. His golden shovel, “Rise Up,” draws from John Gillespie Magee’s “High Flight,” as well as “MyContinue reading “February Poetry Contest Winner”
January Poetry Contest Winner
After much delay, I’m finally excited to announce the winner of the January poetry contest! I received a record number of entries this month, and on top of that, I had to move unexpectedly after my landlord sold my house! It’s a relief to be getting settled in my new place and back into aContinue reading “January Poetry Contest Winner”
December Contest Winner
I received a number of delightful holidays poems this month. In a year where I’ve felt out of touch with the holiday spirit (I didn’t even put up the tree), it was lovely to open my inbox and find poems from both good friends and distant acquaintances. This month’s winning poem is “Christmas Cento” byContinue reading “December Contest Winner”
November Poetry Contest Winner
Thanks to those who participated in the November poetry challenge! One of the fun things has been seeing who enters. I received poems from people that I had no idea were interested in writing! This month’s winner is my friend, Colleen Miller. In lieu of a gift certificate, Colleen opted for a donation in herContinue reading “November Poetry Contest Winner”
We have a winner!
Congratulations to Carol Dorf, winner of my inaugural monthly poetry contest! She won a $25 gift card to East Bay Booksellers. Yes, inaugural winner, because this was so much fun that I’m going to run it again! Details in early November. For now, please enjoy Carol’s winning poem! At this Resolution How do ants avoidContinue reading “We have a winner!”
Big Poetry Giveaway 2016 Participants
Here’s the running list of people participating in Big Poetry Giveaway 2016! It will be updated as more bloggers contribute. Andrea Blythe Drew Myron
Big Poetry Giveaway Winners!
With the help of a trusty random number generator, I have determined the winners of the Big Poetry Giveaway! Jessica Goodfellow won America Zen: A Gathering of Poets Laurie Kolp won We’re Smaller Than We Think We Are Congrats, poets! I also won two books in the giveaway, and I’m thrilled. I always love getting new poetry inContinue reading “Big Poetry Giveaway Winners!”