For years I have been submitting poetry to the International Society of Poets. Since the year of 95, I have submitted numerous poems to this website with the promise that everything would be copywritten in my own name.
After submitting my poetry, a "Mr. Howard Ely", sent me papers to purchase my own work. He wanted me to purchase a book filled with my work along with hundreds of other poets. I was also sent a computer made award the size of half a sheet of paper. Though it was strange to me, I thought nothing of it.
After submitting more of my work, I recieved letters stating I was considered to be a finalist in the poetry contest. Some of the awards were of cash value, trophies, and things of that sort. I was also invited to Las Vegas, Nevada but declined on the expensive, no expense paid trip.
It's been ten years I've been sending poetry to the International Library of Poetry and today is my first time hearing of this scam. I am very disturbed with what I have read so far. This is very discouraging and I feel its been a huge waste of time. I would like to know what has been done with my work and if someone has been getting paid from my talent.
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