> ## Content Index
> Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.smdp.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further.

# Friendly poets from Santa Monica sought
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/friendly-poets-from-santa-monica-sought/
- Published: 2003-07-23T15:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-23T02:37:21.000Z
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: local, Santa Monica, #archive-import

*By Daily Press staff*

The Friendly Poets Society is offering a $1,000 grand prize in its latest poetry competition, free to everyone. There are 50 prizes in all worth almost $5,000\. The contest is seeking poems on any subject, using any style, with a life-affirming inspirational theme.

“We think inspirational poems can motivate people to achieve their dreams,” said contest director Lavender Augulis. “We’re especially looking to inspire amateur poets and we think this competition will accomplish that.”

To enter, send one poem 21 lines or less to: Lavender Augulis, Poetry Contest. 2255 N. University Parkway, Suite 15, #196, Provo, Utah, 84604\. Or go to www.friendlypoets.com and enter online.

The deadline for entering is Aug. 23\. A winner’s list will be sent to all entrants. The editors reserve the right to publish the winning poems on line or in a pamphlet.

*Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on July 23, 2003.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/072303.pdf?ref=smdp.com)