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Deadline May 31 (must be received by this date). Poet Lore, which bills itself as "America's oldest poetry magazine," is open to submissions of original poetry through May 31 and permission-secured translations through June 30. Contributors receive $50 per poem. Send 1-5 unpublished poems, maximum 10 pages total, via Submittable.
Source: https://www.poetlore.com/general-submission-guidelines/
Published: April 14, 2025
Prizes: $3,750
Deadline: Apr 1, 2025
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Prizes: $12,000
Deadline: May 1, 2025
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Prizes: $22,000
Deadline: Jul 1, 2025
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Prizes: $12,000
Deadline: Oct 1, 2025
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