Time to rouse the part of your brain that operates in iambic pentameter; the Utah State Poetry Society is calling for entries this month in two contests.
The competition for adults looks like fun. In fact, we envision a poetry kegger at a local tavern to brainstorm verse—with free shots of tequila for words that rhyme with "Panguitch" and "Orrin." (No, "language" and "urine"don’t count.)
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The winners get small cash prizes and, of course, the everlasting fame of being a world-famous poet in Utah. Though many of the categories are restricted to society members, nonmembers can enter in categories that include:
A poem incorporating the words: moon, fringe, lunch, loud, river, leg, critic, sheets, ragweed and dinner.
A poem that makes people laugh.
Verse about the environment.
A poem about the "working West," farming, ranching, etc. (and presumably, rustling cattle, claim jumping and mustang ranching).
A poem taking on a social or political stand.
A poem about a wild creature—blue whales to chiggers.
The State Poetry Society is also holding a competition for students in grades 1 through 12. The most important rules are this: poetry cannot be plagiarized and help from a teacher, parent or other adult is prohibited.
The deadline for entry for adult poetry is Feb. 1. For detailed entrance info go here: www.utahpoets.com
The Junior Creative Poetry Contest’s deadline is Feb. 15. Teachers, parents and students can get a detailed information PDF here: http://bit.ly/zfC1SK
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