It’s time to submit that special love poem to the 2017 Benicia Love Poetry Contest!
But why should I submit?!

1. This year, the prize money has been doubled! The first place winner will be awarded $100.
2. If you are one of the winners, your poem will be published in the next Benicia First Tuesday Poets Anthology.
3. If you are the first place winner, your name will be inscribed on the famous “loving cup,” which is kept for posterity in the Benicia Historical Museum.
4. In these troubled times, the poetry of love is an important gift. Bring some love to the world, whether it be joyful or sad!
5. We have a really fun awards celebration in February, which everyone is invited to attend.
Remember, you can submit up to three poems, and your poem can address any kind of love. Last year’s winner wrote a poem about the love she felt for her unborn grandchild.
The last day to submit is Wednesday, Nov. 30. If you have any questions, please email me at jelyabc13@yahoo.com.
“Come woo me, woo me. For now I am in a holiday humour and like enough to consent.”
-As You Like It

Good luck and best wishes,
Johanna Ely,
chair for the 2017 Benicia Love Poetry Contest,
Benicia poet laureate (2016-2018)

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