Shape Poetry Contest
Let your poetry take form!
Nov. 9-30, 2020
Sponsored by WCAB Poetry Committee & the Waupaca Area Public Library
Two Ways to Create Shape Poetry.
Filled-In Shape Poem
Select an image for inspiration.
Once your short, original poem is written, come up with an image that matches your poem’s topic.
Combine your poem and image on a computer and print out; or simply create by hand on an 8-1/2 x 11 page.
A simple design also can be created on a computer using only a word processor, like the tree shown here.
Outline Shape Poem
This shape poetry generator allows you to enter your original poem in the green font area. After you press enter, you can draw your shape with the cursor, and the words will follow.
Experiment several times with form to see where the words go, until you get something that reflects your poem. Save, print, and submit!
You’re also welcome to make an outline shape poem by hand.
Voila! The finished product elevates the simple poem into a sophisticated piece of art.
Contest Details.
Contest Rules
Three Categories:
Adult
Child
Family
Must be original poetry
Last Day to Submit: Nov. 30, 2020
See submission process for more details.
Submission Process
Keep a copy of your poem for yourself. Frame it and be proud!
Submit poem on 8-1/2 x 11 sheet of paper. Attach, on a separate piece of paper, your name, address, phone number, & email.
Return completed Shape Poems to the Shape Poetry Box in the Waupaca Library hallway, no later than Nov. 30, 2020.
Announcing Winners
Winning entries will be blind judged by WCAB’s Poetry Committee.
Winners will be announced on social media in December.
Both Adult and Family winners will receive a $25 Chamber of Commerce gift certificate.
The Child winner will receive a $25 gift certificate from Lucky Tree.
Winning poems will be posted on the Facebook pages of both WCAB and the Library. After the contest, every submission will be posted on WCAB’s & the Library’s website.
