Jeff Carter Wins the 24th Annual Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest
Jeff Carter of Evere, Belgium, won the 24th annual Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest sponsored by Winning Writers and co-sponsored by Duotrope. His entry, "There Was an Old Woman", bested those of 5,059 other poets to receive the $2,000 prize. The Second Prize of $500 was awarded to Julia Lichtblau of Brooklyn, NY, for "The Dictionary of Occupational Titles, 1939 (Revised)". The Third Prize of $250 was awarded to AJ Layague of Laguna Niguel, CA, for "The Three Muscatels Go to the Races". $3,950 was awarded in all. This contest is free to enter. Read the complete release. Read the winning entries.
Published: August 15, 2025
