First Poetry Contest Offered by City's Poet Laureate

Roses are red; violets are blue; there’s a first-ever poetry contest in town for all of you.

Surely a better-written poem than that will win.

David Denny, Cupertino’s Poet Laureate, is sponsoring the first city-wide contest that is open to anyone who lives, works or attends school in Cupertino.

“There are no limits on style or subject matter,” Denny said.

There are three age categories for contestants: adult for ages 18 and older, teen for ages 13 to 17, and children for ages 6 to 12.

There’s a maximum of three entries per person for this free contest that offers cash prizes to the winners.

Here are the nitty gritty details on the contest:

Submit your poems by mail or in person during business hours to the Cupertino City Hall. Address your 9x12 envelope to Cupertino Poet Laureate, Poetry Contest, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014-3255.

Please include name, address, email, and phone number with your entry. Also, please specify age category you are entering—Adult, Teen or Children.

The entry deadline is Nov. 30, 2012. Public awards ceremony is scheduled in December. For more information email, poetlaureate@cupertino.org.