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Lest We Forget 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.

Closing Date: 17th November 2023.

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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.

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1st Prize

Our favourite poet will win an Adopt an Artefact sponsorship package from Eden Camp

2 x Runners-Up

Each receive a £10 National Book Token

 

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

Participating schools will receive a free copy of the book their pupils feature in.

Winners will be notified & prizes awarded shortly after the books' publication in early 2024.

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A huge thank you to everyone who took part in Lest We Forget national poetry competition.

We loved reading all of the entries we received.

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