The October 1 deadline is half a month away for our 22nd annual Tom Howard/Margaret Reid Poetry Contest. We will award the Tom Howard Prize of $3,500 for a poem in any style or genre, and the Margaret Reid Prize of $3,500 for a poem that rhymes or has a traditional style.

The entry fee is $22 for each submission of 1-3 poems. Ten Honorable Mentions will receive $300 each (any style). The top 12 entries will be published online. The top two winners will also receive two-year gift certificates from our co-sponsor, Duotrope.

Submit published or unpublished work online via Submittable. Most countries eligible. Length limit per poem: 250 lines. This contest is recommended by Reedsy.

Please enjoy the ten most recent winning poems below.