POEMS BY MSPS MEMBERS

* Scores are cumulative. * First round order is by random draw. * In subsequent rounds the order is highest scoring poet goes first and then down the list. * Ties for first place will be settled by a tie-breaker additional round determined by the bout manager * The first 10 poets to sign up at the door may compete. (Poet sign up starts at 6:30pm) * All participants will also be required to pay the $5 cover fee * Each poem must be of the poet's own construction. * If the poet goes over time (plus a ten-second grace period), points will be deducted from the total score. * The poet may not use props, costumes or musical instruments. * If winning poet is unable to attend iWPS, the runner up will move into the representative slot. MOPoetry Slam Springfield will pay the winners iWPS application fee and try to help the winning poet with trip expenses. Winning poet will still be subject to some financial obligations toward travel costs, boarding and food. Winning poet MUST become a Poetry Slam Incorporated (PSi) member to participate at iWPS. Please visit PSi at http://www.poetryslam.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=106&Itemid=53 for more information about membership. Email MOPoetry for more information at mopoetry.slam@gmail.com

POETS AND FRIENDS 2010 POETRY CONTEST

DEADLINE: DECEMBER 1 2010

CATEGORIES:

1. FREE VERSE POEMS Any Subject 40 lines/fewer
2. FORMAL STRUCTURED POEMS Any Subject 40 lines/fewer
    Any classical form such as sonnet, triolet, rhyming couplets, etc. Form must be named.
3. CONTEMPORARY FORM POETRY Poet’s Choice 40 lines/fewer Modern form or theme poetry.
4. HUMOROUS POEMS Poet’s Choice 40 lines/fewer
5. HAIKU or SENRYU 5-7-5 syllables Haiku-Nature Senryu-Man & Nature
6. P & F MEMBERS ONLY! Poet’s Choice 120 lines/fewer

Missouri State Poetry Society Summer Contest 2010

Deadline: Postmarked September 1, 2010

Format: Submit two copies of each entry, category number and name in upper left hand corner of both copies, poet’s name and address in upper right hand corner of one copy. If you are a member put "Missouri State Poetry Society" below your address. Put "Non-member" if you are not.

Limits: Poems may be 40 or fewer lines. They may be unpublished or previously published if the poet retains the rights to the poem. Poets may enter each category as many times as they wish. No poems will be returned.

1. Rhymed verse or blank verse (unrhymed iambic pentameter), any subject, serious or humorous.
2. Free verse, any subject, serious or humorous.
3. Humorous verse, any subject.
4. Any form, summer subject, serious or humorous.
5. MSPS members only. Poet’s choice any form (including open-field, shaped, or concrete poetry),
    any subject, serious or humorous.

Fees: Non-members pay $1.00 per entry. Members pay $1.00 for two entries except for Category 5 in which they pay $1.00 per entry. Make money order or check payable to MSPS and mail to

Michelle Martin
P. O. Box 1776
West Plains, MO 65775

Include an SASE or your e-mail address on a 3X5 index card for a list of the winners.

Prizes: $25, $15, $10, and three honorable mentions in each category.