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The mission of the Washington Poets Association is to serve and inspire individuals and communities across the state by supporting the creation, presentation and appreciation of poetry through events, publications, recognition and education.
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Burning Word: The Festival of Poetic Fire

Thank you poets, festival participants, readers, workshop presenters, book buyers, book sellers, volunteers, wine drinkers, pie eaters, and everybody else who helped make this year's Burning Word such a success. (more)

Burning Word 2008

2008 WPA Poetry Contests

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