April is Poetry Month!
The 2015 Voices of Lincoln Poetry Contest is sponsored by the Lincoln Library and Friends of the Lincoln Library. You do not have to be a resident of Lincoln to enter contest.
You may submit a maximum of three (3) poems: one poem in each category, for a total of three poems.
Poems may be in rhyme, free verse, Haiku or other accepted poetry forms and of any length, up to a maximum of 60 lines.
Young Poets, 18-years of age or under, are encouraged to submit poems and will compete in a special “Young Poets” category.
The 2015 Contest includes Five Categories:
Only In America
Happy Endings
Strange But True
Unforgettable
If Pets Could Talk
1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners selected in each category.
Poems should be typewritten and not centered. Use Arial font 12-point. List the title of the poem and the category at the top right corner. The name of the poet should not be included on the poem.
Contest Deadline: Poems must be received no later than Saturday, July 25, 2015. Early submissions are appreciated.
For entry form and any questions: Please contact Alan Lowe: slolowe – at – icloud.com
