Manchester Poetry Prize
On offer is a first prize of £10,000 for a portfolio of three to five unpublished poems. The total length of the portfolio should not exceed 120 lines. Poems can be on any subject but must be new work.The competition is open to published and unpublished poets, internationally, writing in English.
Closing date for entries is August 1, 2008.
For detail, see here

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There are as many poems as there are poets.

Some write poetry that insinuates into the mind and remains forever.

Others produce poetry that makes the reader wonder, why?

There are poetry competitions that restrict a poet to theme and length. Some poets enter to earn a prize or establish a name.

Other poets eschew such restraints and write as they will.

Who is to say what, or whom, is correct.

A common thread is love of words, of language and imagery.

Long may it continue.

For lively club discussion on poetry see here.

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