State Poetry Society Announces Opening

Of Annual High School-Level Competition

The Connecticut Poetry Society is accepting poetry for its annual Lynn DeCaro Poetry Competition.

The contest is open to all Connecticut students in grades 9-12. Entries must be postmarked by February 27.

Cash prizes will be awarded. First prize is $75, second prize is $50, and third prize is $25.

Poems must be original and unpublished. Writers may enter up to a maximum of three poems, with each poem no longer than 40 lines. Poems can concern any subject.

Entries must be typed on white 8½ by 11-inch paper. Entrants must submit two of each work, one with their name, address, school and grade in the upper right hand corner, and the second copy with no identification.

There is no entry fee.

For submission or information send an SASE to The Lynn DeCaro Poetry Competition c/o Connecticut Poetry Society, PO Box 4053, Waterbury CT 06704-0053.

Founded in 1974 The Connecticut Poetry Society (CPS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and enjoyment of poetry with a 25-year tradition of excellence in publishing the work of national and Connecticut poets. Its mission is to support the art form of poetry with chapter meetings, contests and events dedicated to CPS members throughout the state.

Chapters meet monthly to workshop original poetry. Chapters also sponsor readings, lectures, and programs in their communities. Membership dues, contests, grants and corporate entities sponsor CPS.

The society sponsors three poetry contests on an annual basis: The Wallace W. Winchell Contest (which runs October to December), the Joseph E. Brodine/Brodinsky (May-July); and the Lynn DeCaro Poetry Memorial Contest for Connecticut high school students. CPS also publishes volumes of poetry both for the public and for members only.

For additional information contact Mrs Lorna M. Cyr, CPS public relations coordinator, at 860-584-2857.