All Entries Are Due By Saturday, April 24th at 1:30 PM

Rules & Guidelines​

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This contest is open to ages 5 and over who live in Ellis County, Texas.

Poems must be original and previously unpublished works.

One entry per poet.

Inappropriate content and/or language will disqualify the poem from the contest.

Please email all submissions to .  

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• The poem must be no longer than two pages typed.

• Number each page of your poem.

• Please title your poem.

• DO NOT WRITE YOUR NAME ANYWHERE ON THE POEM.

• The subject line of the email should read "Irene Emerson Poetry Contest."

• You must include the title of the poem, poet's name and age, and contact information in the BODY of the email.

• We will only accept .doc, .docx, and .pdf formats. **

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**Paper entry forms are available at the circulation desk.

Poems must be submitted by 1:30 PM on April 24, 2021.

Winners Will Be Announced 

April 30th.

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For questions please email or contact us using the "Contact Us" link below.