Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Rhymes with Quark, Snark, Dark, Lark

Perfect for summer…shark poems! (Extra points if your meter matches the Jaws theme music...)

Shark Summer Poetry Contest: Aquarium of the Pacific

The winner will have his or her poem posted on the Aquarium's website and published in the Aquarium's exclusive magazine Pacific Currents, along with passes to the Aquarium and a behind the scenes tour for four people. Entries will be accepted online or via mail through July 31, 2009. Poems must be no longer than 200 words. You must be 16 years old to enter. Only one entry per person.

All entries must be received by July 30, 2009. Upload your poem here
http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/sharksummer/poetry_contest/ or mail to:
Shark Poetry Contest
Aquarium of the Pacific
320 Golden Shore, Suite 150
Long Beach, CA 90808

Work-in-Progress

DC-area author Leslie Pietrzyk explores the creative process and all things literary.