The Poetry Trail
The ISLE OF MAN POETRY SOCIETY Poetry Trail 2026
Congratulations to the 11 poets who have their poems on the 2026 Trail which was launched on 7th February at St George's Church at 8pm.
This was an evening of poetry showcasing the winning poems and two commended poems of the Poetry Trail 2026. We listened to the poets reading their winning poems. The Manx Bard and Junior Manx Bard also read. Certificates were presented to the winners by Mr David Christian, Chair of the Manx Lottery Trust which generously sponsors the trail. Trail Guides were available to take and use to find the ELEVEN posters that will be displayed throughout Douglas City Centre from 14th February to 14th March.
Congratulations to the 11 poets who have their poems on the 2026 Trail which was launched on 7th February at St George's Church at 8pm.
This was an evening of poetry showcasing the winning poems and two commended poems of the Poetry Trail 2026. We listened to the poets reading their winning poems. The Manx Bard and Junior Manx Bard also read. Certificates were presented to the winners by Mr David Christian, Chair of the Manx Lottery Trust which generously sponsors the trail. Trail Guides were available to take and use to find the ELEVEN posters that will be displayed throughout Douglas City Centre from 14th February to 14th March.
GUIDELINES
- Poems must be no more than 25 lines (excluding title) and in word format, not pdf.
- You may enter up to three poems, there are no residency requirements or any prescribed theme. Only those aged 18 yrs or older can enter.
- The entries will be judged anonymously by two judges who will be looking for poems that entertain, inspire, uplift, provide food for thought, raise a smile, or touch a nerve.
- The poems should be suitable for display in public and be an asset to literature in the Isle of Man.
- The judging of entries will be confidential and no correspondence will be entered into regarding the selection.
- No identifying details should be included on poems submitted.
- Name, address, telephone number, titles of the poems submitted and method of payment (BACS or cheque) should be in the body of the submission email.
- Email submissions with the subject heading Poetry Trail 2026 to [email protected]
- Or if it is a postal entry then the entry form must accompany the submission.
- No changes to submitted entries are allowed, please ensure the submitted version is the correct one.
- By submitting an entry, you agree to your poem being included in the IOM Poetry Trail and if you win, have your winning poem printed on a bright yellow A4 poster and put up on a venue in Douglas City Centre.
- The guidelines and entry form are below and can be downloaded or printed using the links
