“He who forgives an offense seeks love." Proverbs 17:9 OR
"How do I feel when I forgive?"
GENERAL RULES: 1.Submit only one entry per student 2.Poems may be any style but may NOT exceed eight (8) lines. 3.Entries must be typed & double spaced on 8 ½ x 11-inch paper. 4.Complete and attach the ENTIRE 2025 Education Contest Entry Form (typed or printed and signed) to the back of each poem (glued OR taped) - form attached to this email 5.PLEASE submit ONLY the TOP FIVE (5) poems for EACH DIVISION. 6.Poem titles must be ORIGINAL and reflect this year’s theme. Students should not use the theme as their title. 7.Decisions of the judges will be final and entries will not be returned.
SCORING: 1.Adheres to rules, such as length of entry 5 2.Neatness 10 3.Grammar, Spelling, & Punctuation 15 4.Originality (including the title) 30 5.Clear Depiction of the theme, concept 40