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Poetrymine Prize Pot
PoetryMine 2026 has closed. This was its final prize pot.
Final Pot
₦80,840
This Season Has Closed
The PoetryMine 2026 has ended. Every poem has been read, and the winner has been chosen. We'll share next year's theme soon.
"Becoming"
Write one original poem (60–150 words) in free verse that captures a moment of transition or transformation. Use imagery, metaphor, or symbolism to convey your idea. Submissions must be original, unpublished, and follow the theme.
Winning Poem
The Champion
The champion's poem from PoetryMine 2026. Every other entry is cleared when a season ends; the leaderboard keeps their names.
The champion is in the Hall of Fame
PoetryMine 2026's winning poem lives in the Hall of Fame.