MT. VERNON, Indiana - This poetry contest is free to enter and open to poets of any age. Fifty prizes totaling more than $5,000 will be awarded, and a $1,000 grand prize is being offered to the last poet standing in the contest.

Poems of 21 lines or fewer, on any subject and in any style, will be judged by the contest director Michael Thomas. Entries must be received by Friday, Sept.

30, and my be submitted by mail to Free Poetry Contest, 7308 Heritage Dr., Mt.

Vernon, IN 47620, or online at www.rainbowpoets.

com. Those sending entries should include their name and address on the same page as the poem. For a winner’s list please enclose a stamped return envelope.

For information, contact Michael Thomas at [email protected].

School, Pages 13 on 09/21/2011