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2008 Merton Prize for Poetry of the Sacred

Deadline for the 2008 Merton Prize for Poetry of the Sacred is December 31, 2007. No fee. $500 first prize, $100 for three honorable mentions.

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.

Full guidelines and winning poems for the last 8 years at the link.

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