Poetry contest

August 12, 2009 at 4:18a.m.

A $1,000 grand prize is being offered in the Michael Jackson Poetry Contest, sponsored by Rainbow Poets. Everyone in the Youngstown area is welcome to enter. There are 25 prizes in all totaling $5,000.

All 25 winning poems will be published in a souvenir book, “We Are the World,” and sent free to all entrants.

To enter, send one poem 21 lines or less to Free Poetry Contest, 1600 31st St. S.E., Rio Rancho, NM 87124. Deadline for entering is Aug. 31. Your name and address must appear on the page with your poem. You may also enter online at www.rainbowpoets.com.