Thursday poetry competition #2 the winner!!!

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 🥇🥇🥇.

Now for the runners up!

1. 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!