We are receiving entries for the June/July 2021 edition of the BRIGITTE POIRSON POETRY CONTEST (BPPC). Themed TELL TALL TALES, this edition seeks fun-filled poetic yarns with humorous or sensational twists.
If you want to enjoy the gist of a more jocular form of poetry, then spin a fun-filled poetic yarn around the theme of tall tales. You can refer to fancy events or circumstances, myths or folk tales, using sensational effects and/ or giving a humorous twist to your poem.
As much as possible, associate rigour with folly, accuracy and creativity. And enjoy yourselves.
Remember that poetry is about inspiration. It is also an art. Use carefully edited lines and nicely original stylistic devices to express the best of your poetic heart for the sake of sharing great poetry. Be inspired!
Participants should note that Judges will consider ORIGINALITY, WORD ECONOMY, adherence to THEME, CREATIVITY in LANGUAGE and STYLE as well as the use of LITERARY DEVICES in the poems.
PRIZES TO BE WON
- There will be three winners: ₦15,000 (first prize), ₦10,000 (second prize) and ₦5,000 (third prize)
- All top 10 poems will be automatically entered for the Albert Jungers Poetry Prize (AJPP) 2021
- All top 20 poems will be published in the monthly BPPC chapbook
- All top 40 poems will be published in the annual BPPC 2021 anthology