
Holiday Reflections in Verse
Capture the holiday season’s essence in a poem that celebrates its joy, nostalgia, and serene moments.
Prizes
- Grand Prize:
- $500
- Second Place:
- $200
- 15 Runners-up:
- $15
Status
CompletedTimeline
Submissions opened
Nov 06, 2024
Submissions closed
Dec 11, 2024 4:59 AM CUT
Results
Dec 23, 2024
Prizes
- Grand Prize:
- $500
- Second Place:
- $200
- 15 Runners-up:
- $15
Status
CompletedTimeline
Submissions opened
Nov 06, 2024
Submissions closed
Dec 11, 2024 4:59 AM CUT
Results
Dec 23, 2024
About this challenge
The Prompt
Capture the holiday season’s essence in a poem that celebrates its joy, nostalgia, and serene moments.
Overview The holidays bring with them a tapestry of moments—laughter shared over tables, the quiet of snow drifting outside, and the warm glow of memories made and cherished. The Poets community invites you to channel these moments into verse that speaks to the heart. Let your poem dance with the lights of celebration or settle softly like snow on a winter morning. Make readers feel the warmth of tradition and the sparkle of festive spirit through your words, evoking emotions that resonate long after the last line.
In order for your submission to qualify, it must be:
- A poem, 100 and 500 words in length.
- Submitted to the Poets community. Your story will be disqualified if it is submitted to any other community.
- Submitted before December 10, 2024 at 11:59 PM EST
The Prizes
- Grand Prize: $500
- Second Place: $200
- 15 Runners-Up: $25 each
How to enter
For your poem to be eligible, it must be between 100 and 500 words and adhere to our Community Guidelines.
Poems published on Vocal and entered into the contest up until December 10, 2024, at 11:59 PM EST will be entered for consideration. Official Rules for the Challenge can be found here.
The Holiday Reflections in Verse Challenge is 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 reside 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 a Stripe account created and connected to receive prizes. Entrants located outside of these countries will not be eligible to win.
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