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The Poetry.com Mug

Every day is a new chapter, a new beginning. Start yours as scholarly as possible with our new poetry mug featuring your name and your very own poem printed on it!




This beautiful ceramic mug is perfect for any event of the day. Your morning coffee, a hot chocolate or any other hot beverage you enjoy. The mug is glossy white and the prints come out beautifully and vividly on it. The print retains its quality and luster when used in both microwaves and the dishwasher.

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7 Comments
  • Supaisue
    Supaisue
    Hi, I never received my mug and I was a runner up in October 2022... Do you need my address? Sue Wilkison
    LikeReply3 days ago
  • Sadiereck55
    Sadiereck55
    I enjoy the simplicity of the design. I also am a fan of Robert frost, he is a remarkable writer
    LikeReply 12 months ago
  • lanhamleslie
    lanhamleslie
    I’m very excited about winning a mug. Just waiting on delivery. Thank you so much!!
    LikeReply 14 months ago
  • Chelsi
    Chelsi
    This is beautiful and a nice form of motivation❤️..
    Can it be delivered to the winner wherever the address?
    LikeReply6 months ago
    • acronimous
      acronimous
      Yes, we deliver almost anywhere on the globe :-)
      LikeReply 26 months ago
    • Chelsi
      Chelsi
      that's nice to know, thank you
      LikeReply6 months ago
  • Frazier
    Frazier
    The mugs with the poems printed on them look great. I'm looking forward to receiving mine. I'm a little confused as to where to send my mailing address. I was a runner up in September competition. Thanks for your help. Jeffrey Rollins 
    LikeReply7 months ago
    • acronimous
      acronimous
      On the email you received, announcing your win, there’s a link to a form where you should submit your mailing address.
      LikeReply 17 months ago
  • Ernesto
    Ernesto
    What a beautiful mug!
    LikeReply 19 months ago
  • Amélie.C
    Amélie.C
    When do you get the mug?
    LikeReply1 year ago
    • abielias1
      abielias1
      Hi Amélie, Congrats on your win! You should have received an email with instructions on how to fill in the shipping address. We've just sent it to you again -- your mug will be shipped shortly afterwards.
      LikeReply 11 year ago
    • Amélie.C
      Amélie.C
      Thank you so much! I actually got the email for it and didn't realize.
      LikeReply 11 year ago
    • Amélie.C
      Amélie.C
      Hi, I don't know if it's a problem on my end, but I still haven't received the mug?
      LikeReply1 year ago
    • acronimous
      acronimous
      Hey Amélie, your mug has been shipped already, estimated delivery: 05-25... let us know when you get it and if you like it :-)
      LikeReply1 year ago
    • Amélie.C
      Amélie.C
      Thank you, I will let you all know :)
      LikeReply 11 year ago

Our monthly contest

In a nutshell…

Opens: 1st of every calendar month.
Closes: End of every calendar month.
Results: Within 7 days of closing.
Entry fee: 25 USD.
Max. participants: 150 entries.
Prizes:
First Place Badge + 500
Second Place Badge + 300
Third Place Badge + 200
5 Runners-up Personalized Mug

May 2023

Poetry Contest

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“Thank you for the wonderful gift that I received as a runner up for the January contest. The competition has inspired me to go and get my collection of poetry that I have written for my family — you are an amazing group!”

Janette Marais, South Africa

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