$1,000 prize offered in poetry contest

A $1,000 grand prize is being offered to the last poet standing in a contst 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 ways. “We trust this contest will result in many happy surprises!”

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

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

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