Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest 2025

Feb 18, 2025 Bell Engel

Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest 2025

Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest 2025 is a contest organized by Winning Writers located in Western Massachusetts, United States of America. Now in its 24th year, Winning Writers are skilled in analysing poems and they are out this year seeking today’s best humor poems.

Are you Eligible for Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest?

Basically, all authors from all countries eligible except Syria, Iran, North Korea, Crimea, Russia, and Belarus (due to US government restrictions).
Subsequently, the competition is free to enter. No fees are to be paid for entry.

What are the Guidelines of Wergle Flomp Humor Contest 2025?

Firstly, the authors may submit one humor poem.
Note that the poem should be in English only. No languages or dialects.
Your poem should not exceed 250 lines in length.
Also, participants may submit published or unpublished work.
Significantly, contestants should heed the guideline that this is a contest for humor poems, not serious poems. Serious poems will not be judged
In general, poems written with the aid of a text-generating AI such as ChatGPT are not eligible. However, if you have employed an AI in a way that gets really funny results, please email the organisers for a ruling on the eligibility of your entry. You must get pre-approval from us before submitting work that employs an AI in any way. We are looking for signs of human ingenuity.
Accordingly, all interested candidates should fill and submit the application form.

What are the Prizes available?

First Prize: $2,000 plus a two-year gift certificate from our co-sponsor, Duotrope (a $100 value)
Second Prize: $500
Third Prize: $250
Honorable Mentions: 10 awards of $100 each
Top 13 entries published online