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The Great American Poetry Competition: A Celebration of Values
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The Great American Poetry Competition: A Celebration of Values

Calling all poets, high school-aged and up: Share your ‘well-versed’ patriotic-themed stanzas for America’s 250th anniversary.

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Calling all poets, high school-aged and up: Share your ‘well-versed’ patriotic-themed stanzas for America’s 250th anniversary.