An Open Online Poetry Contest judged by the entrants themselves. The Judging is in three rounds. In each round the entrants read 12 poems. It’s a knockout system. In the final round everyone reads the last 12. The judging will take place in the 2 months following closure of the competition.

All profits will be donated to MAG (Mines Advisory Group). MAG is a neutral and impartial humanitarian organisation that clears the remnants of conflict for the benefit of communities worldwide.

Prize fund accumulates @£2.00 per entry (up to £10,000 maximum)

Any subject. Style: Poetry or Prose Poetry. Maximum 42 lines. £6 per entry.

Closing Date: 30th April 2009

Website: www.poeticrepublic.com.