It all began with a word
At the University of Toronto Schools numerous clubs and editorials promote the written word. Why not a competition? Celebrate each other’s poetry? Poiesis is the culmination of that thought.
Rules:
All use of Al - including editing, writing and drafting — is prohibited
All work must be that of the author, plagiarism is not allowed
All entries must be submitted through the google form by 11:59pm on the date listed
Each poem must not exceed the limit of 300 words
Participation is open to everyone
Submissions must not go against the UTS Code of Conduct in any way
All poems must be related to the weekly prompt provided
Titles for poems should include the week and the prompt for the poem
Judges:
Kimberly Tavares → Deputy Principal University of Toronto Schools
Chris Carswell → Department Coordinator (Languages), English Teacher, Head of Classics
UTS Poetry Society:
Rhiya Armogan → Student Executive
Chris Carswell → Staff Supervisor
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Inspiration:
In the Mushroom Summer by David Mason.
Firefly by Jacqueline Woodson
For Once, Then, Something by Robert Frost BkI: 335-350 The Worship Of Ceres by Virgil
2025 Schedule:
April 2nd - First Poetry Prompt is Announced
April 9th - Second Poetry Prompt is Announced and Submissions for Week One are Due April 16th - Third Poetry Prompt is Announced, Submissions for Week Two are Due April 23rd - Fourth Poetry Prompt is Announced, Submissions for Week Three are Due April 30th - Submissions for Week Four are Due May 6th - All Winners are Announced at the Assembly
Prompts:
Week One:
Wildflowers in the Cracks
Week Two:
The Note Said "Wait"
Week Three:
New Beginnings
Week Four:
The Art of Leaving