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Have you had a poem published in an amateur or "vanity" poetry anthology, which you would like to find again? The Library of Congress website gives you tips and links to start tracking down your poem in various reference archives, as well as advice for avoiding contest scams.
Source: https://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/contestpoems/?loclr=blogpoe
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Deadline: Apr 1, 2025
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Deadline: Jul 1, 2025
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Prizes: $12,000
Deadline: Oct 1, 2025
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