Poetry contest deadline nears

June 30 is the deadline for entries in the 17th annual National Senior Poets Laureate Poetry Competition for American poets age 50 and older. Entrants must be U.S. citizens regardless of where they currently live in the world. Winners of state and territorial poet laureate prizes will compete for the title of National Senior Poet Laureate and a $500 award. For rules, visit the Senior Poets Laureate Contest Web site link at http://www. amykitchenerfdn.org.