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Whispering Wisdom Prize Poetry Competition 2026

Closing date: Sun 31 May 2026

The Whispering Wisdom Prize Poetry Competition 2026 is now open for submissions.

Entrants are welcome to submit previously unpublished poems on any theme. Poems must be up to 40 lines (excluding title and line breaks), and written in the English language.

There will be cash prizes of £250 (1st) and £50 (2nd and 3rd).

Judges: Chris Allen and Peter Devonald

Find out more about Whispering Wisdom Prize Poetry Competition 2026
Entry fee: £5 per poem
Adults