Poetry Contest: Imaginary Creatures
MARCH/APRIL 2026
As we’ve heard in this issue of CRICKET, sometimes what was thought to be imaginary turns out to be real. Other times, things once believed real are, in fact, imaginary. Write a poem from the point of view of an imaginary creature. This could be a mythical creature we know and love or a brand-new creature you only just made up. How do they feel about being considered imaginary? Introduce us to them in a poem of up to 24 lines.
Here are the only rules:
- Your contest entry must be your very own original work. Ideas and words should not be copied.
- Be sure to include your first name, first initial of your last name, age, state or province, and country with your entry.
- Only one entry per person, please.
- All entries must be submitted and signed by a parent or legal guardian, stating it is their child’s own work and no help was given and granting permission to publish it in our magazine and on our website. Signatures may be handwritten or electronic.
- Your entry must be received by April 27, 2026. We will publish winning entries in an upcoming issue of CRICKET.
- Email entries to cricket@cricketmedia.com.
