Love in 50 Words

The Prompt

Valentine’s Day is the perfect moment to celebrate love in all its forms. It could be a heartfelt confession, a sweet friendship, or the journey to embracing self-love. This challenge asks you to craft a micro-poem that encapsulates the magic and emotion of Valentine’s Day in exactly 50 words.

Your poem could explore the joy of romance, the warmth of cherished bonds, or the beauty of appreciating yourself. It’s a chance to practice precision in your writing, making every word resonate. Capture the spirit of this special day with brevity and lyrical charm.

In order for your submission to qualify, it must be:

The Prizes

• Grand Prize: $500
• Second Place: $200
• 15 Runners-Up: $15 each
• 10 Honorable Mentions: Badge

For your poem to be eligible, it must be exactly 50 words in length and adhere to our Community Guidelines.

Poems published on Vocal and entered into the Challenge up until February 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST will be entered for consideration. Official Rules for the Challenge can be found here.

The Love in 50 Words Challenge is exclusive to Vocal+ members. To learn more and upgrade to Vocal+, visit https://shopping-feedback.today/vocal-plus%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class="css-1923z11-Text">To be eligible to win the grand prize, second place, or runners-up prizes, you must be over the age of 13 and reside in a country where Stripe is available at the time of entry. A complete list of countries where Stripe is available can be found here—winners will need a Stripe account created and connected to receive prizes. Entrants located outside of these countries will not be eligible to win.