Do you love Portland so much that you'd write a poem about it? Powell's Books is holding a poetry contest. The rules are pretty simple:

"Before midnight on April 30, 2008, submit an original poem — 20 lines or less and in some way about Portland, Oregon." Prizes include more than two dozen poetry books and a groovy Powell's book bag.

Need some inspiration? How about our crazy-good coffee, our hoppin' arts scene, or the gaggles of good-natured people that live here?

Learn more about the poetry contest at the Powell's website.