if it didnt say an entry free then its a scam.
BUT they have been saying that for most poetry contest if you pay fee in advance.. its a scam you never win anything? So who knows...
Like Starrygaze entered a poetry contest- they said he won the contest and if he want his poem to be published in a book and he have to pay for it along with other stuffs . he have to pay for it? WTF? its a scam.
You just have to read fine prints and be careful. thats all i can say. 