COMING OFF of the Easter holidays, we’re gearing up to launch our Poetry Week 2026 Contest. The contest’s top five poems will be posted on May 11-15. The two-week entry window opens Monday, April 13. Our top five win cash prizes. Read more here.
Interested in entering the contest? We thought it might help you to read the first-place winners of previous years’ contests.
Poetry Week 2025 First-place winner: “Seascape with Gulls — My Father’s Last Painting” by David Topper
What one of the judges said: “So much to discover as you read this, I like the journey it takes you on and the personal, original details it contains. It all matters, it’s all necessary, no fat to cut. Heartfelt and somber, but full of love.”
Poetry Week 2024 First-place winner: “Frosted Bar Crawl” by Madi Morelli
Poetry Week 2023 First-place winner: “Asleep” by Mark Thomas
Enter our Drabble of the Month Contest
Can you tell a fabulous story in just 100 words? Enter your efforts in our Drabble of the Month contest and win CAD$25. Our first winner will be posted on our website on Friday, May 1st.
Missed last week’s posts?
Catch up with them here.
March 30
Monday’s flash fiction: Abuse. “Woman, He Said —” by Joana Xipolitas
March 31
Tuesday’s poem: Looking forward. “View From An Adirondack’s Camp” by John Grey
April 1
Wednesday’s poem: Advice to live by. “Beyond Favour” by Ngale Ralph
April 2
Thursday’s story: So, why are you dating this guy? “Contemporary Love” by E. P. Lande