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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 »

Beautiful and very encouraging poem, Jeffrey! Actually I needed something like that to start the weekend — so thank you, as this just came on time…

Hey Jewoo525, thanks for reaching out -- I've just replied to your message directly.

Right! Fixed now...

Count again...

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 »

"The Way You Do the Things You Do" by The Temptations?

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 »

So glad to hear that!

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 »

Still there -- are you not seeing it at the bottom of your poems?

Love the captivating image you’ve created for your award-wining poem, Robin! Looks great!

Sorry to hear that you're having trouble navigating the website. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we apologize for any inconvenience caused. We constantly strive to improve user experience, so we appreciate your input. If you have any specific suggestions or areas where you're facing difficulty, please let us know, and we'll do our best to address them. We want to ensure that everyone’s experience on Poetry.com is smooth and enjoyable. Thank you for your patience and feedback! more »

Hi, we've just added one... :-)

Hi, we've been contacting the winners to collect their mailing addresses for shipping, but it seems that we haven't received yours yet. Would you be so kind as to fill out the form with your contact details? Once you provide the information, we will send the mug to you shortly. Please use this link to access the form: https://www.poetry.com/contact-details/10634

On your contest submission page, you will find a designated box where you can enter your inquiry regarding waived entry fees. Please be aware that we receive a high volume of inquiries, and we can only approve up to five free entries. more »

On your contest submission page, you will find a designated box where you can enter your inquiry regarding waived entry fees.

There are no limitations when it comes to keeping submissions on file. Our intention and aspiration are to preserve them indefinitely.

Hello Randy,

Congratulations on your honorable mention in the May contest! You are indeed entitled to receive a personalized mug with your poem printed on it. We have been contacting the winners to collect their mailing addresses for shipping, but it seems that we haven't received yours yet. Would you be so kind as to fill out the form with your contact details? Once you provide the information, we will send the mug to you shortly. Please use this link to access the form: https://www.poetry.com/contact-details/14620

Thank you for your cooperation! more »

Beautiful poem...

Beautiful poem!

I truly value the feedback from each and every one of you, with a special shout-out to you, Robin! ;-) It's important to acknowledge that our community is the driving force behind Poetry.com's success, and we are committed to enhancing it to meet the expectations of our esteemed members. The matter at hand is undoubtedly subject to debate, and we will continue to brainstorm collectively on ways to make notable improvements as we move forward. more »

I have no straightforward response to this feedback to be honest. On one hand, displaying the poet names before the contest can enhance transparency, but on the other hand, concealing them can avoid voters from being influenced by external factors like reputation or previous work. As a middle-ground solution, we have opted to display the poet initials, which we hope is a suitable compromise. more »