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List of Current Contests
Rithimus Divisa 7 Poetry Contest
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry/contests/
Enter ContestRhyme poetry form only.
Deadline: Sunday, October 25, 2020
27 poems of the maximum 35 allowed have been entered.
Sponsored by: Gregory R BardenGo to top of page
October Poetry Contest
Enter ContestEnclosed Rhyme poetry form only.
Deadline: Wednesday, October 28, 2020
5 poems of the maximum 35 allowed have been entered.
Sponsored by: Regina McIntoshGo to top of page
Charonnet Poetry Contest
Enter ContestSonnet poetry form only.
Deadline: Wednesday, September 30, 2020
34 poems of the maximum 35 allowed have been entered.
Sponsored by: charles messinaGo to top of page
Let’s Minichu On Bizarre Poetry Contest
Enter ContestRhyme poetry form only.
Deadline: Wednesday, September 30, 2020
29 poems of the maximum 35 allowed have been entered.
Sponsored by: Mohan ChutaniGo to top of page
Collaborate With Me Poetry Contest
Enter ContestVerse poetry form only.
Deadline: Sunday, October 4, 2020
19 poems of the maximum 35 allowed have been entered.
Sponsored by: Kim RodriguesGo to top of page
Back To Life Poetry Contest
Deadline: Friday, October 9, 2020
37 poems of the maximum 75 allowed have been entered.
Sponsored by: Anthony BiaancoGo to top of page
My Private Universe Poetry Contest
Deadline: Sunday, October 11, 2020
26 poems of the maximum 35 allowed have been entered.
Sponsored by: Julia WardGo to top of page
Max 14 Lines Poem-Inspired Prompt Poetry Contest
Deadline: Tuesday, October 13, 2020
16 poems of the maximum 35 allowed have been entered.
Sponsored by: Line GauthierGo to top of page
Dizain Poetry Contest
Enter ContestDizain poetry form only.
Deadline: Thursday, October 15, 2020
13 poems of the maximum 35 allowed have been entered.
Sponsored by: Emile PinetGo to top of page
Double Tetractys 3 Poetry Contest
Enter ContestTetractys poetry form only.
Deadline: Wednesday, October 21, 2020
30 poems of the maximum 35 allowed have been entered.
Sponsored by: Eve RoperGo to top of page
Pick-A-Title, Vol 23 – Seasonal Acrostic – Poetry Contest
Enter ContestAcrostic poetry form only.
Deadline: Sunday, October 25, 2020
11 poems of the maximum 35 allowed have been entered.
Sponsored by: Edward IbehGo to top of page
Mystery Word Find Contest Poetry Contest
Deadline: Tuesday, October 27, 2020
7 poems of the maximum 35 allowed have been entered.
Sponsored by: Caren KrutsingerGo to top of page
Completely Your Choice (18)Any Form Any Theme Poetry Contest
Deadline: Tuesday, October 27, 2020
19 poems of the maximum 35 allowed have been entered.
Sponsored by: Brian StrandGo to top of page
N-A Re-Run 11 Poetry Contest
Deadline: Wednesday, October 28, 2020
26 poems of the maximum 35 allowed have been entered.
Sponsored by: John HamiltonGo to top of page
Impact And Metaphors Poetry Contest
Deadline: Saturday, October 31, 2020
25 poems of the maximum 35 allowed have been entered.
Sponsored by: William KekaulaGo to top of page
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