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2023 Rose Prose Poetry Contest        
For Kids 3rd through 8th Grade
  • Submission Deadline: April 14, 2023

For additional Information contact, Julie Spaeth
  • spaethjm@gmail.com​  |  816-510-1713
Presented by the Kansas City Rose Society, The Writers Place and KC Parks.

Let the beautiful roses in the historic Laura Conyers Smith Municipal Rose Garden inspire your child / student to write an original poem!  

Who can enter / 3 categories: 
Open to children in the greater KC area.
  • Grades 3 and 4,
  • Grades 5 and 6
  • Grades 7 and 8​
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How to write: 
  • Each original poem MUST include the word “rose” at least once.
  • The poem can be typed into the body of an e-mail or typed (Word document) or legibly handwritten on 8 ½”x11” paper.  
  • Include the child’s name, parent’s name, school, grade, city, home address, phone number and email address with the submission. 
  • Only one entry per child, please.
  • Be sure to keep a copy for your child!

How to submit:
Include your poem in the body of the e-mail with all required information, or attach in a MS Word document​, as instructed above.
  • Click Here To E-mail Your Poem
If sending by U.S. ​Mail, send your poem to:
  • KCRS Poetry Contest
    Att: Julie Spaeth
    4901 Wornall Rd. Apt. 105
    K.C., MO 64112  
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Winners:   
  • There will be one winner for each category. 
  • Each winner will receive a cash prize of $50.00 and a certificate   
  • Winning poems will be published on the KCRS website in mid-May!​
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Judges:  poets from Kansas City Writers Place

  • ​Download Poetry Contest Information (PDF)
  • View 2022 Winning Poems
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  • Home
    • Locate Us
    • Site Map
  • About
    • Our Organization
    • Our Board Members >
      • Get Involved
      • Board Responsibilities
    • Award of Garden Excellence
    • The Garden Story
    • Our History
    • News & Newsletters >
      • 2022 Fall Newsletter
  • Events
    • Event Calendar
    • Weddings
  • Programs
    • For Adults >
      • Rose Garden Groomers
      • Rose Garden Readings
      • Rose Show
      • Photography Workshop
    • For Children >
      • 2023 Poetry Contest >
        • Past Poetry Winners
      • 2023 Art Show >
        • 2020 Exhibit
      • Garden Field Trips
  • KCRS Photos
    • 2022 Photo Gallery >
      • Past Years' Galleries
    • 2022 KCRS Rose Show Photo Winners >
      • Archive - KCRS Rose Show Photo Winners
    • Rose Videos
    • 2021 AMS Photo Winner
  • Rose Info
    • Growing Roses
    • Ask A Rosarian! - FAQ
    • Rose Resources
    • Rose Care Calendar
    • Getting Started
    • Transplanting Roses
    • Pruning Roses
    • Winter Rose Care
    • Rose Classifications
    • Rose Diseases
    • Rose Insect Pests
    • Rose Soil Testing Tips
    • Fertilizing Roses
    • Watering Roses
  • Rose Library
  • Join Us
    • Membership
    • Online Application
    • The Rosebuds
    • Member Opportunities
  • Donations
    • Make A Donation
    • Memory & Friendship Roses >
      • Purchase Online
    • Yearbook Sponsors