Published May 25, 2012, 07:00 AM

Poetry contest offers 50 prizes

A $1,000 grand prize is offered to the last poet standing in a contest sponsored by Rainbow Poets.

A $1,000 grand prize is offered to the last poet standing in a contest sponsored by Rainbow Poets.

Poems of 21 lines or fewer, on any subject and in any style, will be judged by the contest director Dr. Michael Thomas. “We love encouraging poetry, the Cinderella of the Arts,” he says. “We trust this contest will result in many happy surprises.”

The contest is free to enter and open to everyone. Fifty prizes totaling more than $5,000 will be awarded.

Send one poem one by June 18 deadline to: Free Poetry Contest, P.O. Box 761, Medford, Oregon 97501, or enter at www.rainbowpoets.com.

Those sending entries should include their name and address on the same page as the poem. A winner’s list will be sent to all entrants.

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