Dig deep, write from the heart, and win BIG prizes!
If you missed the announcement post, click HERE. There is still time to submit an entry, they're due by Friday, September 9th.
There are so many talented writers and poets coming to the platform every day, it can be hard to see all the new content they're producing. The Poetry Slam Challenge is meant to build up the community around poetry in all forms, and that depends on your participation and sharing! The response so far has been humbling, with some great familiar names as well as some new community members submitting amazing work. There's still time to get an entry in and join in the chance to win up to 150 SBD.
Poetry Slam Challenge #1 Judge: 
Though I only recently discovered their work,
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Community HIGHLIGHT:
It's best to first highlight the newer community members, as they are producing some beautiful work that deserves love and may not be receiving the same exposure as other talented writers who have been here longer. These are only a sampling of entries:
This is a new community member poet from the great Northwest US, and her influences include Charles Bukowski and tragic love. As a fan of the tragedy and beauty of love, I can appreciate the offerings she has published so far and look forward to seeing more of her work. You can check out her blog HERE and give her a follow. I'm keeping an eye on her.
Poetry Slam Challenge #1 Entry: Again, yet different
Based on their profile, this user sounds like a busy new mother who made time to write some poetry for the Slam. This entry is a dark journey through a public transit commute. Poignant and foreboding, it surely leaves a lasting impression. Hopefully we can lure 
Poetry Slam Challenge #1 Entry: (Loco-motive)
There are always new users, and we never know what talents they'll bring. Welcome to the community!
HIGHLIGHTS
If you don't know who 
Papa's entry is an introspective examination of the physical world around us that wonders at the longevity of our current environment, and ourselves. It's a beautiful piece and worth every second of the read. Thanks for the participation and your work in the community
Poetry Slam Challenge #1 Entry: ALL ROADS LEAD TO ROAM
As a result of this contest, I was introduced to this community member who has submitted a wonderful entry for this contest and has also participated in other creative contests such as 
This entry examines travel through the lens of the life-cycle, and is a gripping introspection. Give it a read and a vote, and make sure to leave any feedback you may have for the author. I'd LOVE to see more poetry from this community member, but also look forward to learning how to Ninja chop my veggies into submission!
Poetry Slam Challenge #1 Entry: Journey's End
