The Results are In! Congratulations Poets!!!

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Hi There,

The winners of the 'Love Tanka' poetry competition have been announced. Read the wonderful and passionate poems at our website http://lyricalpassionpoetry.yolasite.com/2012-love-tanka-contest.php


"2012 Love Tanka Contest" Winners List

David Terelinck - "in fire-flung shadows"- 1st Place !   - $ 175.00 Winner


Paul Smith - "disappearing"- 2nd Place !   - $ 75.00 Winner


Claire Everett & Chen-ou Liu - "is this the place?" & "sultry dusk ..."- 3rd Place Tie!   - $ 40.00 Winner


Honorable Mentions


"once, I think"

                          by Claire Everett




"my thirst"
                          by Pamela A. Babusci



"this couple"

                          by André Surridge 



"stretching"

                          by Allen Reichert 



"across the sky"
                             
                          by John Soules


Also don't forget about the "Best of the Best" haiku and tanka prizes that will be awarded at the end of the year for the editor's choice of outstanding haiku and tanka poems published at Lyrical Passion Poetry E-zine. Visit the website for more details.

If you look at the trendy revolving map at the bottom of their home page, you will see where their loyal contributors and readers are from. Check out some of the new features they have added to their website as well. Follow them on twitter!

If you are interested in submitting poetry for the e-zine, electronic entries are encouraged but postal mail submissions will be accepted as well.

Lyrical Passion Poetry E-Zine's list of prize winning writers includes, Andre Surridge, Al Fogel, Seren Fargo, Irene Golas, Paul Smith, Kathy L. Cobb, Ernest J. Berry, and Claire Everett. Be their next winner!

Lyrical Passion Poetry E-Zine is also calling for submissions of free verse poetry, senryu, cinquain and short fiction for their webzine. There are no reading fees, they just welcome polished writing. See what's new at the e-zine: http://lyricalpassionpoetry.yolasite.com/

Submit your writing today! Be a part of a prolific community of writers.

Blessings,

-The Editors