Submissions Are In. What’s Next ?

Submissions are now closed for the 2025 Poetry Contest! Thank you to all participants worldwide. Stay tuned, and continue supporting the journey.

The curtain has officially closed on the submission phase of the 2025 Poetry Contest ... and what an incredible journey it has been!

From every corner of the world, we received poems filled with emotion and unique voices. This overwhelming response confirms once again that poetry has no borders and language remains one of the most powerful tools to express, connect and inspire.

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to every participant who took the time to craft and share their work with us. Your words and your creativity matter.

So, what’s next?

Over the summer, our international jury, composed of artists, authors and cultural professionals, will begin reviewing the submissions. Their task won’t be easy: the level of this year’s entries is higher than ever. After careful reading and deliberation, winners will be announced this fall.

And yes… there are prizes to be won!

This year, winners will be selected across multiple categories, and thanks to our generous sponsors and partners, including Bayard, Lireka, Docteur Sirop, Clotilde Bookstore, SJJ Agency, and many others, a wide range of rewards awaits our finalists!

But that's not all. Every single participant will have the opportunity to see their poem published in a printed anthology, lovingly curated by our long-time supporter Association Luna Rossa. In addition, each contestant will receive an official certificate, personally signed by our contest founder, during the fall awards ceremony.

Support the journey

While submissions are now closed, our mission continues, and you can still be part of it!

Running an international poetry contest requires time, dedication, and financial support. If you believe in the power of words, in cultural dialogue, and in giving young and emerging voices a platform, consider making a donation. Every contribution helps us keep this project alive and accessible to all.

Donate here

Thank you for being with us. The adventure continues, and we can’t wait to write the next chapter with you.