Putting food and poetry in the same context x-rays the cohesive bond
existing between the body and the soul. Having ascertained the
inestimable benefits of food and poetry to humanity’s sustenance, ‘Poets
in Nigeria’ calls for submission of poems projecting the fusion of
culinary and poetic brilliance on the screen of societal good.
GUIDELINES:
Theme: These words are edible
- All poems must be food-related and food-inspired.
- Poems should be coherent and appealing to the senses.
- Effective use of imagery counts.
- Submissions are neither limited to country nor race.
- Maximum of 2 poems with limitless word count.
- Entries must be original intellectual property of the entrants.
- Submissions should be accompanied by brief biography and contact information comprising full name, email address and phone number (in the body of the email.)
*All submissions should be forwarded to eriatafoodpoetrycontest@gm
Submission Deadline: 25th December, 2015
PRIZES TO BE WON:
First Prize: ₦40,000, a plaque and books
Second Prize: ₦20,000, a plaque and books
Third Prize: ₦10,000, a plaque and books
*Please recall that this initiative of Mr. Eriata Oribhabor started two years ago, and has established its relevance in promoting food, poetry and poets through awarding of prizes to past winners, compilation of selected entries in the anthology ‘Who Shall I Make My Wife’ and acquainting literary enthusiasts with diverse Nigerian cuisines.
GUIDELINES:
Theme: These words are edible
- All poems must be food-related and food-inspired.
- Poems should be coherent and appealing to the senses.
- Effective use of imagery counts.
- Submissions are neither limited to country nor race.
- Maximum of 2 poems with limitless word count.
- Entries must be original intellectual property of the entrants.
- Submissions should be accompanied by brief biography and contact information comprising full name, email address and phone number (in the body of the email.)
*All submissions should be forwarded to eriatafoodpoetrycontest@gm
Submission Deadline: 25th December, 2015
PRIZES TO BE WON:
First Prize: ₦40,000, a plaque and books
Second Prize: ₦20,000, a plaque and books
Third Prize: ₦10,000, a plaque and books
*Please recall that this initiative of Mr. Eriata Oribhabor started two years ago, and has established its relevance in promoting food, poetry and poets through awarding of prizes to past winners, compilation of selected entries in the anthology ‘Who Shall I Make My Wife’ and acquainting literary enthusiasts with diverse Nigerian cuisines.
Kolade Olanrewaju Freedom
Moderator, EOFPC 2015
Author, Punctured Silence
For: PIN/SFEV
Big discovery!
ReplyDeleteI like this. 'will send two poems soon.
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