“Between”
"In the spaces between, what truths do we find?"
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Don't miss your chance to win
Theme
“Between”
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It’s simple—just one word.
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It invites deep and creative thinking.
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It’s open-ended: poets can write about being between places, between people, between past and future, between childhood and adulthood, silence and sound, love and loss, peace and chaos, etc.
🏆 Submit your best poem for a chance to win!
Rules
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Multiple entries are strongly suggested.
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We are accepting essays, videos, poetry, short stories, and more!
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All poems will be accepted into this contest.
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We accept all languages.
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Worldwide submissions are accepted.
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Previously published poems are accepted.
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You retain all rights to your poem
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The last day to submit for this contest is Jul 30, 2025.
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Contest winners will be announced on the 15th.
Prize
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First Place Winner will receive $100.00 cash!
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Poetry Trophy
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Poetry Certificate
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Featured Poet
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We will share your words with our entire social media of over 100,000 followers if you are selected as the winner to help you gain recognition and new followers.
Participants
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All Members are invited to participate.
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Only paid official members can win the cash prize. Become an Official RPI Member! (realisticpoetry.com)
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Paid verified Twitter/X Subscribers can win cash prize and post submissions directly to social media. https://twitter.com/RealisticPoetry
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Non-official members are free to participate but are excluded from winning the cash prize or trophy.
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Free submission for all Amazon reviews. Leave a book review on Amazon and receive 3 free submissions eligible for cash prize!
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All non-members will receive a certificate only if their poem is chosen as the winning poem.