Celebrating 50 years of poetry in 2025 ✨ https://linktr.ee/cv2magazinehttps://bsky.app/profile/cv2magazine.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/cv2magazine.bsky.social/post/3mklotwunw223Take a look at these gorgeous totes we screen printed! You can pick one up at our poetry party this Friday in the Exchange! Join us for live music, poetry readings, and cake! Friday, May 1st 6:30PM doors / 7:00PM readings Video Pool - 2nd Floor, 100 Arthur Street, Winnipeg28 Apr 2026 23:00 +0000at://did:plc:uyllctb5yo5lcxeopqa2rik3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mklotwunw223https://bsky.app/profile/cv2magazine.bsky.social/post/3mjvpbznpl22kAnd that is a WRAP on the #2DayContest2026 ! Thank you so much for your participation, and we hope to see you again next year!!20 Apr 2026 05:10 +0000at://did:plc:uyllctb5yo5lcxeopqa2rik3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjvpbznpl22khttps://bsky.app/profile/cv2magazine.bsky.social/post/3mjubreumec25#2DayContest2026 The deadline is inching closer! Which of the 10 words did you find the most challenging this year?19 Apr 2026 15:35 +0000at://did:plc:uyllctb5yo5lcxeopqa2rik3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjubreumec25https://bsky.app/profile/cv2magazine.bsky.social/post/3mjsaxaxpb22rAttention poets!! Where in the world are you working from? Share your workstation for the #2DayContest2026 !18 Apr 2026 20:15 +0000at://did:plc:uyllctb5yo5lcxeopqa2rik3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjsaxaxpb22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/cv2magazine.bsky.social/post/3mjrlc67cjk26Ready, set, WRITE! The 2026 2-Day Contest has begun! This year's words are zugzwang, deipnosophist, ululation, solivagant, pizzazz, funk, sniffishness, express, clam, and bone. #2DayContest2026 Good luck 😈 and get writing!!!18 Apr 2026 13:47 +0000at://did:plc:uyllctb5yo5lcxeopqa2rik3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjrlc67cjk26https://bsky.app/profile/cv2magazine.bsky.social/post/3mjpia4qbpk2xAnnouncing: the readers for our Poetry Month Wrap Party! We're so happy to be joined on May 1st by some of the wonderful Winnipeg-based contributors whose work appeared in CV2 this past year! Friday, May 1st 6:30PM doors / 7:00PM readings Video Pool Media Arts Centre, 100 Arthur Street, Winnipeg17 Apr 2026 17:47 +0000at://did:plc:uyllctb5yo5lcxeopqa2rik3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjpia4qbpk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/cv2magazine.bsky.social/post/3mjhumx2cvk2iRegistration for the 2-Day Contest is now closed. We'll see you all this weekend! Words will be posted as well as emailed out. In the meantime, you may want to take some inspiration from last year's second place winner, kerry rawlinson! @kerryrawli.bsky.social shares her process below.14 Apr 2026 17:08 +0000at://did:plc:uyllctb5yo5lcxeopqa2rik3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhumx2cvk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/cv2magazine.bsky.social/post/3mjfbo53aos2bLast-minute tips from our contest judge! Sarah Wolfson won first place in 2025 and, as per tradition, will be judging this year's contest! Today is the last chance to sign up! Don't miss out! https://contemporaryverse2.ca/2-day-poem-contest/13 Apr 2026 16:23 +0000at://did:plc:uyllctb5yo5lcxeopqa2rik3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjfbo53aos2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/cv2magazine.bsky.social/post/3mjcwzyfo6k2s2-Day Contest insight from @sarahens.bsky.social ! Read Sarah's advice below, and sign up for the contest by April 13th to participate! https://contemporaryverse2.ca/2-day-poem-contest/12 Apr 2026 18:08 +0000at://did:plc:uyllctb5yo5lcxeopqa2rik3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjcwzyfo6k2shttps://bsky.app/profile/cv2magazine.bsky.social/post/3mj6biqonys2j✨️Contest tips from a 2-time 2-Day champ!✨️ Dessa Bayrock won the coveted Editor's Mom’s Choice Award in 2025, and First Place in 2022! You can read Dessa's most recent winning poem in the Fall 2025 issue or on our website!10 Apr 2026 21:32 +0000at://did:plc:uyllctb5yo5lcxeopqa2rik3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj6biqonys2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/cv2magazine.bsky.social/post/3mizcom2q222hWe are incredibly pleased to announce the winner of our 3rd and final 2026 Mini 2-Day Contest!08 Apr 2026 22:09 +0000at://did:plc:uyllctb5yo5lcxeopqa2rik3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mizcom2q222hhttps://bsky.app/profile/cv2magazine.bsky.social/post/3miwj6aw7422mAnnouncing: CV2's Poetry Month Wrap Party! We were heartbroken when our December holiday/birthday/anniversary extravaganza had to be cancelled (Winnipeg weather strikes again), but we’ve regrouped for "take two" of our dream party, to (slightly belatedly) celebrate a fruitful 50th year!️️07 Apr 2026 19:28 +0000at://did:plc:uyllctb5yo5lcxeopqa2rik3/app.bsky.feed.post/3miwj6aw7422mhttps://bsky.app/profile/cv2magazine.bsky.social/post/3miu7vywi422d💭When you're in the thick of the fever dream that is writing - it can get pretty lonely!💭06 Apr 2026 21:37 +0000at://did:plc:uyllctb5yo5lcxeopqa2rik3/app.bsky.feed.post/3miu7vywi422dhttps://bsky.app/profile/cv2magazine.bsky.social/post/3mioq3mbqes2uWelcome to the final 2-Day Poem Contest warm-up round, today only! Follow the instructions below to play along. ✨3 words, 6 hours, 1 winner✨ 12pm-6pm CT✨ Words: gnathic teapot abrade ✨Ready, Set, Write! ✨04 Apr 2026 17:10 +0000at://did:plc:uyllctb5yo5lcxeopqa2rik3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mioq3mbqes2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/cv2magazine.bsky.social/post/3mik3lyvh6s2r✨CONTEST ALERT✨ Here's hoping spring is in your step as much as it is sprung in your pen! ✒️💐02 Apr 2026 20:53 +0000at://did:plc:uyllctb5yo5lcxeopqa2rik3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mik3lyvh6s2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/cv2magazine.bsky.social/post/3mi33ywpygs23We are thrilled to announce the winner of our 2nd 2026 Mini 2-Day Contest! Medrie Purdham is our winner, for “Suddenness Lullaby" written using the words “fervent,” “balter,” and “wraith.” Follow the links in our bio to read the poem and register for the 2-Day Contest!27 Mar 2026 21:50 +0000at://did:plc:uyllctb5yo5lcxeopqa2rik3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi33ywpygs23https://bsky.app/profile/cv2magazine.bsky.social/post/3mhoo2xwrqc2oThat's all for today's mini contest! Stay tuned for the winner, to be announced this coming week!22 Mar 2026 23:09 +0000at://did:plc:uyllctb5yo5lcxeopqa2rik3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhoo2xwrqc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/cv2magazine.bsky.social/post/3mhnzj2rzvs2kIt’s Mini Contest Time! Welcome to the second 2-Day Poem Contest warm-up round, today only! Follow the instructions in the thread below to play along. 3 words, 6 hours, 1 winner! 12pm-6pm CT Words: Fervent Balter Wraith22 Mar 2026 17:01 +0000at://did:plc:uyllctb5yo5lcxeopqa2rik3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhnzj2rzvs2khttps://bsky.app/profile/cv2magazine.bsky.social/post/3mhe27b6ab22qOne month away! Are you registered yet? Details here! https://contemporaryverse2.ca/2-day-poem-contest/18 Mar 2026 17:47 +0000at://did:plc:uyllctb5yo5lcxeopqa2rik3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhe27b6ab22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/cv2magazine.bsky.social/post/3mhbfgfusn22iCONTEST ALERT! Dust off your dictionaries! This Sunday is the second 2026 Mini Contest! We've got three more nefarious words from previous years' contests to get you warmed up for the real deal: the 2-Day Contest, which takes place April 17th-19th. 12pm-6pm CT March 22nd 3 words, 6 hours, 1 winner17 Mar 2026 16:29 +0000at://did:plc:uyllctb5yo5lcxeopqa2rik3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhbfgfusn22i