To celebrate the opening of the Rural Oklahoma Museum of Poetry (ROMP) 2025 exhibit on cryptids, ROMP conducted a poetry contest with cash prizes. Winning poems will become a part of the exhibit.
UPDATE: We received a variety of excellent entries, each of whom will win a $100 cash prize and be recognized at the opening event for the exhibit on March 8.
Congratulations to these winners!
Dear Cryptid Poetry Contest Winners
Ages 8-12
1. Claire Hood, West Bend, WI
2. Michaela Kern, Slinger WI
3. Jackson Lambert, Slinger WI
Ages 13-17
1. Jacob Nogar, Tulsa OK
2. Wiley Lentz, Enid OK
3. Autumn Farmer, Bixby OK
Adult
1. Charlie Grusin, Locust Grove OK
2. Mason Turner, Howe OK
3. Adam Kaney, Tahlequah OK
Questions: Email Shaun at ROMPoetry@gmail.com.
Rural Oklahoma Museum of Poetry 