The Poetry Trail
The ISLE OF MAN POETRY SOCIETY Poetry Trail 2027
Entries will open 1st September 2026
the Trail entries will be judged by
Alexandra Corrin-Tachibana
and Vanessa Lampert
Entries will open 1st September 2026
the Trail entries will be judged by
Alexandra Corrin-Tachibana
and Vanessa Lampert
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.
