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Young Writers invites your 4-18 year-olds to write a poem in any style on the theme of war and peace. 

Poems can be about their own experiences, or about something they have learnt at school.

If budding poets are looking for inspiration, here are some ideas:

• The sadness of war
• The hope of peace
• The courage of soldiers
• The innocence of children
• From someone else’s point of view
• What it's like to have a family member in active service
• Write for Remembrance Day

Poems can be written or typed, and there is no line or word limit - let creativity and expression flow! Once ready, email, post or upload work to us.

Poems could be published in a special poetry book about war and peace. Plus, our favourite poets will also win a prize!

The power of words can make a difference. It's time to share the thoughts of children and young adults about these important subjects and make the reader stop and think. Lest we forget.

[Rules] =>

Open to 4-18 year-olds.

Only one entry per person.

Open to both schools & independent entrants in the UK.

Poems can be written in any style and there is no word or line limit.

Work can be submitted on the entry form or an A4 sheet of paper or typed.

The entrant's name, age and full address must be included with their entry.

The poem must be your child/pupil's own, original work.

Copyright remains with the author.

Free to enter.

[School Prizes] => 1st Prize

A war poetry book bundle & a framed certificate for the school that submits the best set of entries. (The book bundle will be tailored for the age range of the winning school) [Student Prizes] =>

1st Prize

Our favourite poet will win £50 & a trophy.

Every entrant will receive a bookmark, plus a certificate will be awarded if selected for publication in a book.

Winners will be notified & prizes awarded shortly after the books' publication in Spring Term 2026.

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A huge thank you to everyone who took part in Young Writers' War Poetry 2025 competition. We have loved reading all of the poems that we received.

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Young Writers invites 4-18 year-olds to write a poem in any style on the theme of war and peace.

Poems can be about their own experiences, or about something they have learnt at school.

If budding poets are looking for inspiration here are some ideas:

• The sadness of war
• The hope of peace
• The courage of soldiers
• The innocence of children
• From someone else’s point of view
• What it's like to have a family member in active service
• Write for Remembrance Day

Poems can be written or typed, and there is no line or word limit - let creativity and expression flow! Once ready, email, post or upload work to us.

Poems could be published in a special poetry book about war and peace. Plus, our favourite poets will also win a prize!

The power of your words can make a difference, it's time to share children and young adults' messages about these important subjects and make the reader stop and think. Lest We Forget.

How To Enter

Email your child's entry along with their name and full address to: [email protected]

OR

Upload their entry at www.youngwriters.co.uk/competitions/enter

OR

Post your child's entry along with their, name and full address to:

Young Writers - War Poetry
Remus House
Peterborough
PE2 9BF

Closing Date: 28th November 2025.

[Independent Rules] =>

Open to 4-18 year-olds.

Only one entry per person.

Open to both schools & independent entrants in the UK.

Poems can be written in any style and there is no word or line limit.

Work can be submitted on the entry form or an A4 sheet of paper or typed.

The entrant's name, age and full address must be included with their entry.

The poem must be your child/pupil's own, original work.

Copyright remains with the author.

Free to enter.

[Independent Prizes] =>

1st Prize

Our favourite poet will win £50 & a trophy.

Every entrant will receive a bookmark, plus a certificate will be awarded if selected for publication in a book.

Winners will be notified & prizes awarded shortly after the books' publication in Spring Term 202 Independent entrants are eligible for student prizes.

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