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I'm truly sorry to hear about Robin's diagnosis. My thoughts and prayers are with her and your family during this difficult time. Wishing Robin strength and a smooth path to recovery.
We're thrilled to announce a new Grand Prize of $1,000 for the Poem of the Year on Poetry.com! This prestigious award will be bestowed upon one exceptional poet among the twelve remarkable monthly winners from the past year. Your captivating verses could earn you not only the admiration of fellow wordsmiths but also a chance to claim this coveted title and the generous reward.more »
Unfortunately, we are receiving plenty of requests for fee waivers for the contest, and can only grant approval for a maximum of 5 submissions. As a result, the likelihood of securing free submissions is limited.more »
Once you submit your poem, you will have the opportunity to request a waiver of the entry fee by completing a form on your entry page. We are pleased to offer up to 5 complimentary submissions to writers facing financial constraints.more »
Good point, Robin -- I'd like to add that our aim is to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all participants. Allowing voters to read some of the poems before the others could potentially create an unfair advantage for those who submit their work first...more »
You're absolutely right, Dawn, there should be a more convenient way... I'm happy to inform you that we've added a new button on members' profile pages called 'Nominate'. By simply clicking on this button, you can easily submit one of your existing poems to the contest. We hope this new feature enhances your experience and streamlines the submission process. Give it a try and let us know how it goes! Wishing you the best of luck with the contest!more »
