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Now in its 7th year, the David Burland International Poetry Prize is attracting both professional and amateur Poets worldwide writing in either French or English.

Writers are encouraged to explore their literary ability for the Prize’s Free Style but withpoetic originality Is what the judge is looking for.

Michel François, French bilingual Poet, Writer and Essayist will once again judge both languages ( www.michel-francois.com) together with R Freidman, writer and co-translator

NEW FOR 2013: the winners of the French and English Categories will have their work on view on this website in addition to their monetary prize

Finally, you can read the diverse collection of poems from the past winners in Poetic Art / L’Art Poétique, the first David Burland Poetry Anthology with supporting unpublished contributions by Michel François.