Humane Ethics Poetry Contest Sponsored by Humane Animal Treatment Society (HATS) Member:

First place $100 and publication in September 2005 The Aurorean;

Second place $50; Third place $30;

 Two Honorable Mentions $10 each.

Send in up to 3 poems (one entry maximum) relating to, or in the spirit of the contest theme of compassion for forms of nonhuman life. Line limit is 40 maximum, deadline postmark June 21, 2005. One poem any style/form per page, name and address on each page; poems may be previously published if noted where/when and stated you retain rights. No simultaneous submissions. Please include a cover letter and mail to: The Aurorean, Attn: Carolyn & Charles Drust Memorial Prize, P.O. Box 187, Farmington ME 04938