The Chesterfield Poetry Collective will feature a Poem of the Month from a poet based in Chesterfield County, Virginia or surrounding areas (e.g., Richmond, Petersburg, Amelia, Powhatan, Henrico).

To be considered, please email ONE poem and a brief bio to ChesterfieldPoetry@gmail.com. Don’t forget to promote your published work, other writing, and social media in your bio! Feel free to also include a picture you’d like to accompany your work.

Please include:

• Your name, address and phone number.

• A brief biographical statement.

• A picture to accompany your poem, if desired.

• Do you live in Chesterfield County: Yes/No?

• Have you attended at least one of our events: Yes/No?

• Paste your poem into the body of the email. Please limit it to 100 lines or fewer.

• DO NOT use A.I.

• DO use your own work.