1. Prefer poems with strong Texas connection, i.e. poems that relate to Texas events, geography, weather, people, or observations -- present day or historical.

2. Send up to three typed poems with Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope for notification only. Poems will be recycled. Entries without a SASE will not be considered.

3. Length: up to 30 lines (Including title and spaces)

4. Postmarked by March 15, 2004

We plan to have the calendar ready to ship in late Summer 2004. Each contributor will receive one complimentary copy of the calendar with the option to purchase unlimited copies at a discount. Thank you for your interest in this project. Please pass the word along to someone you know who might also be interested.