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What is poetry of the sacred?

Poetry that expresses, directly or indirectly, a sense of the holy or that, by its mode of expression, evokes the sacred. The tone may be religious, prophetic, or contemplative.

Contest Guidelines
  • Deadline for submissions: Postmarked by December 31, 2007.

  • First Prize, $500; Three Honorable Mention Prizes, $100 each.

  • Winning Poems will be published in The Merton Seasonal, a publication of scholarly articles about noted spiritual leader Thomas Merton and will be posted on the Merton Institute web site: The Merton Institute for Contemplative Living.

  • Only ONE unpublished poem type written in English may be submitted.

  • Please limit the poem to no more than 100 lines.

  • Type your name, address, phone number, FAX number, email address, and the title of your poem on a cover page. Attach (1) one copy of your titled poem to the cover page.

Submit poem to:
Merton Institute
2117 Payne Street
Louisville, KY 40206

email to:
vhurst@mertoninstitute.org as a Word document attachment.
  • No Faxed entries will be accepted.

  • No poems will be returned.

  • Poems will be judged on literary excellence, spiritual tenor, and human authenticity.

  • Winners will be announced in March 2008. Please visit the Institute website for contest results.

  • To be notified in writing of the contest winners, please enclose a stamped self-addressed envelope along with your entry.



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