A $1,000 grand prize is being offered in a new poetry contest sponsored by Friendly Poets Guild.

There are 50 prizes totaling $4,500.

To enter, send a poem of 21 lines or less to Free Poetry Contest, 10499 Mills Tower Dr., Suite 35, Rancho Cordova, CA 95760 or enter online at www. friendly poets,com. Deadline is Jan, 21.

A winners' list is available by enclosing a stamped self-addressed envelope.