2nd Annual 2026

Easter Poetry Contest

Winners are selected based on artistic merit, spiritual depth, and the ability to communicate the Easter message in fresh and compelling ways.

Theme

Theme: "As He Said"

Submit Your Poem

Submit by end of day on Good Friday.

At a glance

Deadline
End of day Good Friday
Categories
Short Form (under 12 lines, including haiku, tanka, and other brief forms)
Long Form (12+ lines, including sonnets, free verse, and narrative poems)
Prizes
$30 Best in Category · $20 Runner-Up
Who can enter
All ages welcome.

How to submit

  1. Write your poem (short or long form).
  2. Submit here using our online form.
  3. Include your name, poem title, and any AI disclosure if applicable.
  4. A voting link will be sent out to all participants after submissions close.

"As He Said" invites poetry that reflects on the words He spoke and their perfect fulfillment through his being and actions.

Guidelines

  • All entries may be featured on risenword.org.
  • Non-original work is welcome, but not eligible for prizes.
  • AI use is allowed, but it must be disclosed.
  • You may submit multiple quality entries.
  • Voting is anonymous and democratic. Each participant receives two votes, which cannot be used for their own work.