Religious poetry contest

The Christian Fine Arts Society is offering a $1,000 grand prize in a special religious poetry contest. There are 50 prizes in all totaling more than $4,000.

There is no entry fee. The entry deadline is Sat., April 21.

Poems may be on any subject using any style as long as there is a spiritual inference. The work could be a love poem, poem of praise or one that inspires the reader.

The poet's name and address should appear on the page with the poem. Those who wish a winners list should enclose a stamped return envelope.

To enter, send one poem of 21 lines or less to Free Poetry Contest, 1012 Beechwood Drive, Nappanee, IN 46550 or go online at www.freecontest.com.

"We think great religious poems can inspire achievement," said Lavender Aurora, contest director.