

Last week we had our second Thursday poetry comp and there were so many lovely poems to choose from.
The topic, chosen by the last winner, Victoria Abah, was water and the contestants had to write a poem related to that, rivers, oceans, waterfalls and everyone’s poem was unique and beautifully written. But one person stood out amongst them all.
Victoria Abah who was also the judge (find her brilliant poetry here: Vicky’s world of poems) had a difficult task choosing the winner and read each poem carefully. She did a fabulous job and now I reveal the winner!
The winner of Penable’s 2 poetry competition is….
Vanessa Shields!!
Victoria Abah said, ‘She brought the poem to life. Love the use of the mermaid and the description of crisp cold water. I know that feeling all too well.’
Congratulations Vanessa! Here is what she wrote that had stunned the judge and me:
Part-Mermaid
By vanessa shields
I know I am part mermaid
when I deep-dive into
the crisp-cold water
of lake erie
my hands stacked
my arms outstretched
my torso curving to meet
the gentle bends of
the sandy bottom
my legs tight-muscled
my feet pointed
pumping
the water propelling
me forward
my skin slick
with memory
my breath
reaching
for
home
Well done for winning Vanessa ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ.
Now for the runners up!
- MAGGIE RUCH

Victoria Abah said, ‘Maggie Ruch – I love the line ” what ancient stories could they tell”‘
Here is the link to her lovely poem:
https://49shadesofmeblog.wordpress.com/2020/03/12/free-entry-poetry-contest/
2. OPHER
He has written lovely lines on a poem called Synergy. Opher, please send us the link to your poem next time.
Thank you to everyone who entered! We appreciate the effort you put in your poems and we loved every one of them. Remember to enter again to have another chance to win!
NO WAY!!! THANK YOU! Such a grand surprise this Wednesday morning! Thank you Victoria and the penableme team!!! I’m super honoured! Thanks for having this contest! I look forward to the next one. I’ll post this announcement on my blog/socials and see if we can get some more folks to participate! Thank you!
(I’m having trouble posting my comment on your site…my fault…can’t remember my passwords!)
but thank you!!!!
vanessa
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You’re welcome Vanessa, it was an honour to have you as a contestant and the judge made a splendid choice! I’m glad you are so happy and as a prize, would you like to choose tomorrow’s Thursday poetry competition as well as judge it? Please let me know and thanks for entering! ๐
๐Midnightlion.
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Hi Vanessa, it’s Thursday, would you choose the topic for this poetry competition? Please tell me before 10.a.m please or I’ll have to choose someone else…..
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