Frontier Poetry Ode on a Grecian Vacation Challenge A project of Frontier Poetry (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (February 2025). We provide the following information as an archive. About Midwinter is hard for all of us. We have to return to work after the holidays and it’s still cold, windy, and maybe even snowing, depending on where you live in the world. Maybe you’re lucky and you have vacation days, but maybe you don’t, and you’re just daydreaming of warmer seasons, with all the beach trips, sunshine, and summer flings you can imagine as you stare at the walls of your cubicle or the palm trees you’ve added as the lock screen of your phone.It’s easy to fall prey to the negativity that surrounds us when the end of winter feels so far away, so we at Frontier are giving you a little push.For this challenge, we want to see your odes—if you need a brushup, odes are poems that praise or celebrate something, anything, that is good, or that you feel is worth a little good karma. Your actual Grecian vacation might be a fantasy, but there are probably lots of other good things you’d like to give a little extra love, and we want to read all about them. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $20 (average for contests). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2025 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationOne-time contest Poetry Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms, including: Other form.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Other: See guidelines.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: USD $500 for first prize.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. 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