2023 Poetry Contest Contestants

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Do not let anyone stop you from being you. This is your life. You control it.

A tribute to my wonderful mother.

My daughter chose this topic because she loves nature, animals, and spring.

Don't be afraid to feel.

Spring Poem to make you smile

This poem shares about how true friends act toward each others.

This poem is about friends, what real friendship means.

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A good reason on being Grateful.

This is a poem that tells everyone that they are unique and they never have to doubt it.

Raphi would like to convey to his readers that even if they feel there's no way out, there's always a light at the end of the tunnel.

This is a meaningful poem that shows how tight a friendship is.

This piece emphasizes a child's inherent respect for other living beings and reminds us that what we need to grow is love.

Short and sweet! Know LOVE- is surrounds all of us.

My child loves her friends.

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Kirin wrote this poem to encourage others to be themselves and do what makes them happy. “Dedicated to all his friends that have picked him up along the way”- Kirin

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It is a poem about a variety of things in nature from the wildlife to the plants. It shows how to appreciate nature for those who can't.

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This is a poem about a color; periwinkle.

Phoenix wrote this poem for Mothers Day.

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This poem shows a cute story in nature that can brighten up young children's day.

Keep going no matter what.

This is my son's amazing poem about what he feels when he is nervous and insecure of himself before he plays a sport. It will help other kids who are battling the same things.

This poem shows how you can appreciate the nature around us. How beautiful, wonderful it is.

Funny rhyming poem to help brighten up your day.

Gwyneth's poem is one of hope and dreams, using the ocean as a metaphor for growing up. It communicates how nature can guide you to find yourself when you feel lost.

This poem shows you to be grateful for your life, your family, your friends, everybody.

Sometimes in life we need to slow down and remind ourselves to enjoy the great beauties around us. Phoenix has a deep passion for sea life and making a difference in this world. This poem hopefully inspires others to appreciate the world around us as it comes in many forms.

This poem can brighten up anyone's day and bring a smile to their face.

This poem shows you to never ever give up even when the times are hard. Hope is the thing that let's hopelessness disappear.

This poem is about how important a friend is.

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My child chose this topic because she loves nature and animals.

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Raphi wants to convey to his readers of the importance of true friendship.

This is a poem about seeing the good qualities in yourself and how special each and every child is. It's about self-worth. It is meaningful and was written from the heart.

It is about the camaraderie of competing together on a teem.

It helps people give comfort and inspiration especially if their struggling to maintain a friendship or when they are lonely.

My daughter did a very good job on this poem with her friend. She loves nature.

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It will help the kids that don't feel loved and or that are stressed. I chose the topic because I just want everyone to know they are loved.

This poem is special because it is all about yourself.

my child loves making poems that is why she signed up for the poem contest.

my daughter loves the season spring and she was excited about the contest.