The Poetry Society of Tennessee (PST) formally announced its members-only December 2023 contest results at their December 9 member meeting. Winners receive cash prizes. The first place poem will be published in an upcoming edition of PST’s anthology, Tennessee Voices.

Many thanks to sponsor and judge Dr. Diane Clark, who selected the following winners:

• 1st: “Peril Harbor” by Patricia Hope
• 2nd: “Choir Practice” by Russell H. Strauss
• 3rd: “Daffodils” by Connie Jordan Green

Enter Your Poem

Meeting attendees enjoyed the readings of these winning poems.

January’s contest is due December 15. William Hill Art and Poetry seeks memories of a Tennessee city or small town. February’s contest is right around the corner, too. Sponsor Russell H. Strauss seeks a rubaiyat. Get contest details.

Not a member? It’s not too late to join. Learn more.