Johnmichael Simon
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Johnmichael Simon was born in England, grew up in South Africa and has lived in Israel since 1963. He has published five books of poems and several collaborations with partner Helen Bar-Lev and other poets. His poetry has been awarded numerous prizes and honorable mentions and is published widely in print and website collections.
Johnmichael is chief editor of Cyclamens and Swords publishing and webmaster of the Voices Israel group of poets in English.
Winning Entry: On the Border
Contest Won: Margaret Reid Poetry Contest for Traditional Verse 2007, First Prize
Winning Entry: Lollipop Lullaby
Contest Won: Margaret Reid Poetry Contest for Traditional Verse 2007, Honorable Mention
Winning Entry: Las Meninas
Contest Won: Margaret Reid Poetry Contest for Traditional Verse 2008, Honorable Mention
Winning Entry: May You Live in Interesting Times
Contest Won: Margaret Reid Poetry Contest for Traditional Verse 2010, Most Highly Commended
Winning Entry: Peanuts
Contest Won: Tom Howard/John H. Reid Poetry Contest 2006, Most Highly Commended
Winning Entry: To Sing the World
Contest Won: Tom Howard/John H. Reid Poetry Contest 2007, Third Prize
Winning Entry: Playstation Universe
Contest Won: Tom Howard/John H. Reid Poetry Contest 2011, Most Highly Commended
Winning Entry: Terminal
Contest Won: Tom Howard/John H. Reid Short Story Contest 2009, Most Highly Commended
Winning Entry: Dolly
Contest Won: Tom Howard/Margaret Reid Poetry Contest 2013, Honorable Mention, Tom Howard Prize
Winning Entry: Casualties
Contest Won: War Poetry Contest 2010, Honorable Mention
