The Neopoem of the Year contest is an annual celebration of excellence in poetry within Neopoet.

Each month, one poem is selected as Neopoem of the Month, recognizing exceptional writing that stands out for its emotional impact, originality, imagery, and craft. These twelve monthly winners form the finalist pool for Neopoem of the Year.

At the end of the year, the twelve finalists are reviewed as a collective body of work. From them, one poem is chosen as Neopoem of the Year—a piece that not only exemplifies artistic excellence, but also captures the enduring spirit, vulnerability, and shared humanity of the Neopoet community.

This final selection represents the strongest voice of the year, honoring a poem that continues to resonate long after its final line and stands as a lasting reflection of the power of words.

Date Due: January, 10 2026 at 12 Noon Eastern Time

Contest Guidelines:  40 lines or less and written in any form of poetry, and one poem per member.

Prize: One month Premium for members that don't have a premium, Recognition on your profile and published in our anthology.

Have a topic for member’s choice contest? Let us know here

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Rules:  Write a poem about the provided image or where the image takes you.

            40 lines or less written in any poetic style.

             One poem per member

Image link

Directions: Click image link, view image, and write a poem!

Due By:January 31st 12 pm NY Eastern Standard Time

Prize: 25 dollar amazon gift card, one month Premium, Recognition on your profile and published in our anthology.

Contribute:  send us an image for consideration at [email protected] 

Image by:  nini kvaratskhelia from Pixabay

Have a topic for member’s choice contest? Let us know here

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Topic: A moment that changed your life forever.

 Date Due: January 31, 2026 12 pm eastern

 Contest Guidelines:  40 lines or less and written in any form of poetry, and one poem per member

 Prize: $ 25 Amazon Gift Card, 3 month premium, recognition on your profile and published in our anthology.

Have a topic for member’s choice contest? Let us know here

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Due:January 31st 2026

Guidelines: Any poem For New Members only that have been on Neopoet for six months.

Any type of poetry that is 40 lines or less.

One poem per member.

Prize: 25 dollar amazon gift certificate, One month Premium, Recognition on your profile and published in our anthology.

Have a topic for member’s choice contest? Let us know here

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Neopoet.com wants to challenge you to write poetry about this month's topic that is provided below.

Topic: Secret Agent

Deadline: January 31, 2026 12:00 pm eastern

Objective:   Write a poem about the topic above

Neopoet.com wants to challenge you to write poetry about this month's topic that is provided below.

Guidelines: The title is left to your creativity. 

                       Poems may be any type but must be forty lines or less. One poem per member

 Prizes: One month Premium for members that don't have a premium, Recognition on your profile and published in our anthology.

Have a topic for member’s choice contest? Let us know here

Learn More About Contests here

Neopoet.com wants to challenge you to write poetry about this month's topic that is provided below.

Topic: Inner Storm

Deadline: January 31, 2026 12:00 pm eastern

Objective:   Write a poem about the topic above

Neopoet.com wants to challenge you to write poetry about this month's topic that is provided below.

Guidelines: The title is left to your creativity. 

                       Poems may be any type but must be forty lines or less. One poem per member

 Prizes: One month Premium for members that don't have a premium, Recognition on your profile and published in our anthology.

Have a topic for member’s choice contest? Let us know here

Learn More About Contests here

Neopoet.com wants to challenge you to write poetry about this month's topic that is provided below.

Topic: Advice to my mother

Deadline: January 31, 2026 12:00 pm eastern

Objective:   Write a poem about the topic above

Neopoet.com wants to challenge you to write poetry about this month's topic that is provided below.

Guidelines: The title is left to your creativity. 

                       Poems may be any type but must be forty lines or less. One poem per member

 Prizes: One month Premium for members that don't have a premium, Recognition on your profile and published in our anthology.

Have a topic for member’s choice contest? Let us know here

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Neopoet.com wants to challenge you to write poetry about this month's topic that is provided below.

Topic: Meeting my crazy family

Deadline: January, 2025 12:00 pm eastern

Objective:   Write a poem about the topic above

Neopoet.com wants to challenge you to write poetry about this month's topic that is provided below.

Guidelines: The title is left to your creativity. 

                       Poems may be any type but must be forty lines or less. One poem per member

 Prizes: One month Premium for members that don't have a premium, Recognition on your profile and published in our anthology.

Have a topic for member’s choice contest? Let us know here

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Date Due: January, 3 2026 at 12 Noon Eastern Time

Contest Guidelines:  40 lines or less and written in any form of poetry, and one poem per member.

Prize: One month Premium for members that don't have a premium, Recognition on your profile and published in our anthology.

Have a topic for member’s choice contest? Let us know here

Learn More About Contests here

Check out our Anthologies