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Poet and poem of the Month
Welcome to our Poem of the Month Page! We are delighted to honor poets from diverse backgrounds and varying experience levels who have contributed their incredible work. Our mission is to celebrate the transformative power of poetry and offer a stage for new and upcoming creatives!
PRIZES
Featured in our monthly newsletter and on our website
Winning poem is featured in our Quarterly Magazine, The Writing Fae
Headliner for your month’s Open Mic in Charleston, SC
Poet’s work will be included in the 2026 WBP Poetry Collection Book
2026 Winners
Submit Your Poetry
Submit your masterpiece today and be part of a community that cherishes the art of poetry. We can't wait to read your work!
Submission Details
Open to U.S. poets within the first five years of their publishing journey.
Must be 18 or older.
Submissions must be original and unpublished.
Poems should be typed and submitted as a PDF.
Each poem should not exceed 40 lines and must include a title.
Up to 3 poems per poet each month.
Submissions are due by the 25th of each month.
Our panel of judges reviews poems.
Selected works will be featured in our monthly newsletter and on our website.
Poets retain all rights.
By submitting, you grant us the right to publish your poem in our magazine, newsletter, future anthology, and website.
Poem Guidelines
All submissions must be the poet's original work. Plagiarism or use of AI tools will result in immediate disqualification and a ban from future competitions.
Poems must align with the monthly theme.
Each poem should not exceed 40 lines.
Poems must be written in English unless specified otherwise.
Poets wishing to remain anonymous must state this in their submission notes. Breach of anonymity will lead to disqualification.
Poets must ensure their work does not infringe on the copyrights of others. Violations will result in disqualification and potential legal consequences.
WBP partners, authors, or freelancers cannot participate in POTM contests.
Poems must not promote violence, discrimination, harassment, contain offensive language, hate speech, or inappropriate content, and will be banned.
Support our growth
Donating tips to our poetry judging panel is an investment for poet-centered events and a celebration of diverse voices. With your support, we can offer better resources and tools to our judges, ensuring a fair and thorough evaluation of each submission. Donations allow us to reach more poets, providing a platform for emerging talents to shine and connect with a broader audience.