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King's English Society Poetry Competition

Closing date: Mon 15 Dec 2025

The King’s English Society Poetry Competition is now open for submissions on the theme of “The Gift”.

Each entrant may submit two previously unpublished poems. Simultaneous submissions are discouraged.

There will be a cash prize of £100 for the winning poem and £50 for the runner-up. Both poems will be published on the King’s English Society website, social media platforms, and in the next issue of the Society’s quarterly magazine, Quest.

Judge: Dorothy Pope

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Entry fee: Free
Adults Free