Our Contest Winners!
First Place
Phyllis Shidell of Iola, Wisconsin with the piece "Riches”
Second Place Tie
Sherine Campbell of Lauderdale Lakes, Florida with the piece “My Skin"
Second Place Tie
Donald Maness of Bangor, New York with the piece "My Old Camera Bag”
Congratulations to the winning poets! We so enjoyed going through and reading all of the beautiful writing this year. Thank you to each and every person who submitted a poem to our contest. We received many submissions this year from people all over the country. We are so proud to have a contest like this in place for people to be able to share what they’ve written and be among community whether you are near or far.
Please consider joining us for the “No Rhyme or Reason” Poetry Reading & Open Mic Night. You will hear poems from members of the audience as well as the contest winners who are able to share, our featured poet, Paul Wiegel, and the UWSP “Rising Voices” Poetry Club. Everyone is welcome! Doors open at 6 p.m., event starts at 6:30 p.m. FREE!
*After the reading, the winning poems will be posted to this page.