Extraterrestrial
Write a rhyming poem about the first thing you would introduce to an alien on Earth.
Prizes
- Grand Prize:
- $600
- Second Place:
- $200
- 10 Runners-up:
- $20
Status
CompletedTimeline
Submissions opened
Sep 07, 2023
Submissions closed
Sep 27, 2023 3:59 AM CUT
Results
Oct 26, 2023
Prizes
- Grand Prize:
- $600
- Second Place:
- $200
- 10 Runners-up:
- $20
Status
CompletedTimeline
Submissions opened
Sep 07, 2023
Submissions closed
Sep 27, 2023 3:59 AM CUT
Results
Oct 26, 2023
About this challenge
The Prompt
Write a rhyming poem about the first thing you would introduce to an alien on Earth.
Imagine: an alien has just landed on Earth for the first time. They're curious, wide-eyed*, and eager to learn about our world. Your mission is to introduce them to one thing that, to you, embodies the beauty, wonder, or quirks of our planet. Let your poem convey the momentousness or humor of this first introduction. Do you take them to Mardi Gras, make them watch your favorite sitcom, or share a slice of pizza? Whatever you choose, put your heart into it, have some fun, and be sure to make it rhyme!
*Editor's Note: We do not know if they have eyes.
In order for your submission to qualify, it must:
The Prizes
- Grand Prize: $600
- Second Place: $200
- 10 Runners-Up: $20
How to enter
For your poem to be eligible, it should be submitted to the Poets Community, and adhere to our Community Guidelines. Poems published on Vocal and entered into the contest up until September 26, 2023, at 11:59 PM ET will be entered for consideration. Official Rules for the Challenge can be found here.
The Extraterrestrial Challenge is exclusive to Vocal+ members. To learn more and upgrade to Vocal+, visit https://vocal.media/vocal-plus.
To be eligible to win the grand prize, second place, or runners-up prizes, you must be over the age of 13 and residing in a country where Stripe is available at the time of entry. A complete list of countries where Stripe is available can be found here—winners will need to have a Stripe account created and connected in order to receive the prizes. For this reason, entrants located outside of any of these countries will not be eligible to win.
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