LYNN DECARO POETRY COMPETITION Currently accepting submissions
In Memory of Lynn DeCaro, a promising young CPS Member who died of leukemia in 1986
Made possible through the generous support of
The Betty and Al DeCaro Family
Submission Period January 1 – March 15 Open to Connecticut student poets in grades 9–12 Prizes: 1st $100; 2nd $50; 3rd $25
Submissions use Submittable https://connecticutriverreview.submittable.com/submit
Connecticut Poetry SocietyMission Statement
The Connecticut Poetry Society (CPS), an affiliate of the National Federation of Poetry Societies (NFSPS), is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion and enjoyment of poetry. Our group has a long tradition of excellence in publishing the work of poets from Connecticut and around the nation. Connecticut Poetry Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion and enjoyment of poetry. Our mission is to encourage a community devoted to poetry through chapter meetings, education and events. The Society also publishes a national journal of poetry and encourages members in writing and publishing their poetry. Browse through our site to get information about CPS or contact us at connpoetry@comcast.net. 
In the days of Zoom poetry
While things have changed so much from what we would call “normal” due to the horrible Corvid 19 virus, many things that are familiar and so integral our lives have not. Poetry whether it is read from books or listened to from recordings or shared in workshops is familiar and comforting to those who are sheltering in their homes. We can find inspiration, solace, entertainment and companionship in our mutual love and sharing of our art form. Several groups, CPS chapters and websites have gotten together using e-meeting software such as Zoom, Google Meet or other form of live or recorded video. It is surprising how well it works and the right technology available for free at the perfect time. For some, anything computer related is beyond the realm of possibility, but it is no more difficult than many of the tasks people do now that we thought out of our learning ability and have since become second nature to us. Visual actions and body language and expressions contain so much more communication then just audio or the words written page. If you or your group of favorite poets have not already tried it, I strongly recommend it, people by nature are social and in its way, this helps fulfil some of that need. Holiday Celebration- December 14th at RAW (Real Art Ways)
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Contest Results: Connecticut River Review 2020 Contest are Here
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The 2020 edition of Connecticut River Review is available now. Copies have been mailed to contributors and CPS members who are up to date on their dues.
You can order copies at our Publications Page Special thanks to Editors Ginny Lowe Connors and Debbie Gilbert, as well as Cindy Stewart for Design, Stephanie LeBlanc for the cover photo and Mark Sheridan for distribution. |
Connecticut Poetry Award
2020 Winners
The poetry of Michael Lepore: Telling the stories of those who served
Michael Lepore has been featured in a recent edition of the Hartford Courant.
Michael Lepore came of age during the Vietnam War. Although he never went to Vietnam, he served in the U.S. Naval Dental Corps attached to the 2nd Marine Division at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. He had just graduated from dental school. At Camp Lejeune his patients were young marine recruits who were soon to be shipped off to Vietnam. He also saw those who had just returned, including some of his high school buddies. He witnessed various ways that the war changed the young people.
READ THE ENTIRE FEATURE AT: The Hartford Courant
Michael Lepore came of age during the Vietnam War. Although he never went to Vietnam, he served in the U.S. Naval Dental Corps attached to the 2nd Marine Division at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. He had just graduated from dental school. At Camp Lejeune his patients were young marine recruits who were soon to be shipped off to Vietnam. He also saw those who had just returned, including some of his high school buddies. He witnessed various ways that the war changed the young people.
READ THE ENTIRE FEATURE AT: The Hartford Courant
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