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WKMS Love Poems Sound Good Contest!

Do you want kiss Carl Kasell? Do you dream of Diane Rehm? Is WKMS your valentine?

Then write us a poem to tell us why you love WKMS! Write an ode to your favorite host, a sonnet for your go-to program, or a haiku for a memorable driveway moment.

Poems can be any length or form. They just have to express your love for public radio.

The Top 10 Poets will receive a box of chocolates from The Chocolate Factory in Downtown Paducah, delivered to their sweetheart (or their own sweet tooth) and the winning poems will be read on air during Sounds Good on Valentine's Day!

Please email your poems to msu.wkms@murraystate.edu with "Love Poem" in the subject line.

Be sure to include:

  • Your Poem's Title Your Name
  • Address and Phone Number
  • The Name and Mailing Address where you would like your chocolates sent if you win
  • A brief message to be included with your chocolates

Entries must be submitted by Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at midnight
No WKMS personnel, professional, intern or family member may enter. Information at 800-599-4737.

WKMS Contest Rules Page.

Matt Markgraf joined the WKMS team as a student in January 2007. He's served in a variety of roles over the years: as News Director March 2016-September 2019 and previously as the New Media & Promotions Coordinator beginning in 2011. Prior to that, he was a graduate and undergraduate assistant. He is currently the host of the international music show Imported on Sunday nights at 10 p.m.
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