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Is a Premiere Poetry Contest Rithimus Divisa 7 Poetry Contest

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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



Is a Premiere Poetry Contest October Poetry Contest

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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  • Objectively and critically review your poem
  • Enter a lot of contests. Hey, the more contests you enter, the better chance you have of winning one.

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