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The Society of Classical Poets 2021 Poetry Competition

The Society
September 1, 2020
From the Society, Poetry, Poetry Contests
10 Comments
  "Poetry ... is a more philosophical and a higher thing than history: for poetry tends to express the universal, history the particular." —Aristotle (384-322 BC), Poetics First Prize: $1,000....

2021 High School Poetry Competition

The Society
September 1, 2020
From the Society, High School Submissions, Poetry, Poetry Contests
  "Poetry ... is a more philosophical and a higher thing than history: for poetry tends to express the universal, history the particular." —Aristotle (384-322 BC), Poetics First Prize: $100....

2021 Poetry Translation Competition

The Society
September 1, 2020
From the Society, Poetry, Poetry Contests, Translation
2 Comments
"Poetry ... is a more philosophical and a higher thing than history: for poetry tends to express the universal, history the particular." —Aristotle (384-322 BC), Poetics First Prize: $100. Publication on...

The 17 Best Haiku of 2020

The Society
August 15, 2020
Beauty, Culture, From the Society, Haiku and Senryu, Poetry, Poetry Contests
7 Comments
Winner and Runners-up of The Society of Classical Poets 2020 Haiku Competition Judged by Mike Bryant and Susan Jarvis Bryant See all entrants here.   Thunder-bellied clouds Move slow over heathered...

Poetry Readings from 2020 SCP Symposium – ‘A Celebration of Meter and Rhyme’ (Session II)

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July 28, 2020
Children's, From the Society, Poetry, Readings, Symposium, Video
1 Comment
All of the below poems were read on May 31, 2020 at The Society of Classical Poets Symposium, which was held online due to the pandemic. Below are poems from Session II....

Poetry Readings from 2020 SCP Symposium – ‘A Celebration of Meter and Rhyme’ (Session I)

The Society
June 17, 2020
From the Society, Poetry, Readings, Symposium, Video
All of the below poems were read on May 31, 2020 at The Society of Classical Poets Symposium, which was held online due to the pandemic. Below are poems from Session I. Session II readings are...

The Society of Classical Poets Releases Journal VIII

The Society
June 12, 2020
From the Society, Poetry
5 Comments
  The Society of Classical Poets website receives millions of views every year. Visitors read engaging, beautiful, topical verse that enlivens Western Civilization's great conversation. That...

Online SCP Poetry Symposium 2020 – “A Celebration of Meter and Rhyme”

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May 1, 2020
From the Society, Readings, Symposium
8 Comments
Due to the unprecedented circumstances regarding the CCP virus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Symposium has been moved online. The details of the event have been adjusted.   Sunday May 31, 2020 Session 1: 12...

SCP Poetry Symposium 2020—“A Celebration of Meter and Rhyme”

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March 6, 2020
From the Society, Poetry, Readings, Symposium
1 Comment
  NOTE: This event has been canceled due to the CCP virus (COVID-19) pandemic. A new online SCP Symposium has been planned. The details of the online symposium will be available here on May...

Recommended Poetry Contests of 2020

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February 8, 2020
For Educators, From the Society, Poetry Contests
5 Comments
  Better Than Starbucks Sonnet Contest Accepting Submissions Beginning: October 1, 2020 Deadline: December 1, 2020 Top Prize: $100 Submission Fee: None Better Than Starbucks has confirmed that its...

The Best Poems of 2019

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February 1, 2020
From the Society, Poetry, Poetry Contests
11 Comments
The Best Poems of 2019: Winners of 8th Annual International SCP Poetry Competition Thank you to everyone who participated! It was an epic year with an incredible number of exceptional poets contributing their...

Bryant Park Poetry Reading: Two Poems by Theresa Rodriguez (Video)

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September 4, 2019
Beauty, Culture, Deconstructing Communism, From the Society, Poetry, Readings, Video
9 Comments
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2020 Poetry Translation Competition

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September 1, 2019
From the Society, Poetry, Poetry Contests, Translation
3 Comments
"But with the true poet every thing is terse, touching, or brilliant. He gives the choicest thoughts in the choicest language. He illustrates them by everything that he sees most striking in nature and art."...

2020 High School Poetry Competition

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September 1, 2019
From the Society, High School Submissions, Poetry, Poetry Contests
5 Comments
  Note: Winners of this contest can be found here. We have begun a new high school poetry contest here. "But with the true poet every thing is terse, touching, or brilliant. He gives the choicest...

SCP Symposium Readings (Videos): Joseph S. Salemi, James Sale, Adam Sedia, Michael C. Maibach

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August 7, 2019
Beauty, Culture, From the Society, Humor, Poetry, Readings, Symposium, Video
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Winners Announced: A Line of Shakespeare Poetry Contest

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July 1, 2019
Beauty, Culture, From the Society, Humor, News of Note, Poetry, Poetry Contests
2 Comments
Judges: Michael Curtis, Amy Foreman, Reid McGrath, Adam Sedia A few words from Judge Michael Curtis: In apology: If you, fair writer, did not win, take heart, This juror read for craft more than for...

The Rebirth of Poetry Is Here: First SCP Symposium Held

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June 28, 2019
Essays, From the Society, News of Note, Poetry, Symposium
21 Comments
The Society of Classical Poets successfully holds its first symposium in New York City (Press Release)   NEW YORK—A growing movement is calling for the return of meter and rhyme in poetry in a bid...

Journal VII Released

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May 24, 2019
From the Society, News of Note, Poetry
3 Comments
We are pleased to announce the publication of The Society of Classical Poets’ Journal VII. The new journal is larger and more impressive than any past year, with dozens of color paintings inside, greater...

A Line of Shakespeare Poetry Contest

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May 8, 2019
Culture, For Educators, From the Society, Humor, Poetry, Poetry Contests
148 Comments
Winners announced here! Write a short poem that begins with one line from any Shakespeare play or poem. The poem should be two to four lines in length. Post it in the comments section below under your...

SCP Poetry and Culture Symposium 2019

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April 15, 2019
Culture, From the Society, News of Note, Poetry, Symposium
2 Comments
The Society of Classical Poets is holding its first Poetry and Culture Symposium at the Princeton Club in Manhattan, on Monday, June 17, 4 to 8 p.m. Register here. The Symposium will feature prominent poets...

Poem in Your Pocket Day 2019 Poems (Rhyming!)

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April 4, 2019
Culture, For Educators, From the Society, Poetry
25 Comments
April 18, 2019 is Poem in Your Pocket Day, part of National Poetry Month. On this day, people are encouraged to carry a poem in their pockets and share it with others. This day is primarily used by teachers...

Announcing the 2019 Poetry Competition Winners

The Society
February 1, 2019
For Educators, From the Society, News of Note, Poetry, Poetry Contests
13 Comments
Thank you to everyone who participated! We have had more quality submissions this year than in any past year and it has been a privilege to read and judge them. Congratulations to the winners!   First...

The Society of Classical Poets 2019 Poetry Competition

The Society
September 1, 2018
For Educators, From the Society, High School Submissions, Poetry, Poetry Contests
3 Comments
  “Let glorious acts more glorious acts inspire, And catch from breast to breast the noble fire!" —The Iliad, Homer, Book V, Pope translation First Prize: $1,000   Submission...

Rhyming Poems for Poem in Your Pocket Day

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April 22, 2018
Beauty, Culture, For Educators, From the Society, Poetry
4 Comments
April 26 is Poem in Your Pocket Day, part of National Poetry Month. On this day, people are encouraged to carry a poem in their pockets and share it with others. Below are recommended rhyming poems for this...

Society of Classical Poets Journal Vol. 6 Released

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April 1, 2018
From the Society, News of Note, Poetry
13 Comments
  The Society of Classical Poets is reviving poetry with rhyme and meter and the response has been widespread and tremendous. Since the Society was founded in 2012, we have grown from a daily blog...

Funny Food Poetry Contest Winners Announced

The Society
June 12, 2017
From the Society, Humor, News of Note, Poetry, Poetry Contests
1 Comment
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Funny Food Poetry Contest, including Judges Michael Curtis, Lorna Davis, William Ruleman, James Sale, and Bruce Dale Wise. We had quite a number of people...

New Publication: ‘How to Write Classical Poetry’ Released by the Society of Classical Poets

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May 31, 2017
For Educators, From the Society, News of Note, Poetry, Poetry Forms
7 Comments
We are pleased to announce the release of a new publication from The Society of Classical Poets titled How to Write Classical Poetry, which features a guide to common poetry forms, brief essays on the...

Congratulations to FoFG Contest Winners

The Society
May 13, 2017
Deconstructing Communism, From the Society, Human Rights in China, News of Note, Poetry, Poetry Contests
2 Comments
ADULT AWARDS   1st Place – $500 Josh Lefkowitz, “A Poem of Fact” 2nd Place – $250 Kathleen Hellen, “Everyday Halloween” 3rd Place – $150 Lorna Davis, “Buyer’s...

2017 Journal Released

The Society
April 1, 2017
From the Society, Poetry
5 Comments
Divided into easy to engage and topical categories such as Beauty, Humor, Anti-Communism, and The Environment, the 2017 Journal features selected poetry, essays, and translations from the Society’s last 12...

2017 Poetry Competition Winners Announced

The Society
February 1, 2017
From the Society, News of Note, Poetry, Poetry Contests
2 Comments
First Prize ($500): James Sale, Bournemouth, United Kingdom “In Telling This Story” “Obi-Wan Bin Laden RIP” “Imitating Shakespeare’s Sonnet 107” Second Prize: Lorna Davis,...

Society Holds First Rhyming Poetry Open Mic

The Society
December 18, 2016
From the Society, News of Note, Poetry
3 Comments
The first Society of Classical Poets sponsored "Rhyming Poetry Reading" was held at The Tea Garden in Middletown, New York, on December 18, 2016. The open mic featured readings of rhyming poetry by renowned...

2017 Poetry Competition

The Society
September 1, 2016
For Educators, From the Society, News of Note, Poetry, Poetry Contests
8 Comments
Submission Instructions Submit three to five poems, each of which does not exceed 50 lines. Email as a word file or in the email body to submissions@classicalpoets.org. Put “Poetry Competition Submission”...

Poetry Competition: Four Lines for the Fourth of July ***Winners Announced

The Society
June 30, 2016
From the Society, Poetry Contests
49 Comments
Write a quatrain (four-line poem) on the topic of America. Post your submissions into the comments section below with your general location, such as city and state. When: From now (June 30) until July 24...

2016 Journal Published

The Society
April 18, 2016
For Educators, From the Society, High School Submissions
11 Comments
The Society of Classical Poets is pleased to announce the release of its 2016 Journal! Click here to purchase a copy. It is also available on Amazon. This year's journal is bigger and better than ever! In...

National Poetry Month Couplet Competition ***Winners Announced

The Society
April 10, 2016
From the Society, Poetry Contests
138 Comments
  Winners   Conformists of a feather flock together. Michael R. Burch, Nashville, Tennessee   The u of solitude allays the y of lonely. The i in if precedes the o in only. Michael...

2016 Poetry Competition Winners

The Society
February 1, 2016
From the Society, High School Submissions, Poetry, Poetry Contests
6 Comments
Congratulations to the winners and to everyone who participated. There were many hundreds of submitted poems and many good works and poets who had to be left out. Thank you! ***Winners should email their...

How to Write a Sonnet

The Society
December 2, 2015
Essays, For Educators, From the Society, Poetry, Poetry Forms
18 Comments
Updated January 9, 2020 A Quick Sonnet Guide.  A traditional sonnet should have... 14 lines. X Rhyming. The most common is the Shakespearean rhyme scheme: ABAB CDCD EFEF GG. These 14  letters...

2016 Poetry Competition

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August 31, 2015
Featured, From the Society
17 Comments
Society of Classical Poets 2016 Competition Guidelines (Closed) (See details for Hudson Valley, New York Competition below*) -Submit three to five poems, each of which does not exceed 50 lines. -Please...

2015 Poetry Journal Released

The Society
March 25, 2015
From the Society, Poetry
1 Comment
We are proud to announce the publication of The Society of Classical Poets’ 2015 Poetry Journal! The best poetry of the last year has culminated in this publication.  Poets include competition winners...

Announcing the 2015 Competition Winners

The Society
February 1, 2015
From the Society, High School Submissions, Poetry
2 Comments
  First Prize ($500): Reid McGrath Winning Poems: “Tares in the Wheat” “A Recurring Dream, Vanquished” “Retreating Snow” “Lamenting Our Complicity in the Installation of Suicide Nets”...
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