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Winning Poems for October 2008
Judges Hélène Cardona and John Fitzgerald

First Place
Ache
by Michael Creighton
The Waters

This was very close. It was almost a tie between first and second. We loved the rhythm of the poem, the story it told, and the conciseness of the writing. Its theme is both personal and universal. --Hélène Cardona and John Fitzgerald

Second Place
Convalescence
by Antonia Clark
The Waters

We loved the poetry and atmosphere evoked. This poem beautifully tells a story and creates a whole world in few words. The last image of the wailing of the train is a haunting one. --Hélène Cardona and John Fitzgerald

Third Place
Debris
by Ashura
Pen Shells

This poem has a wonderful flow to it. There is something mysterious and fetching about it. It keeps the reader engaged and curious. --Hélène Cardona and John Fitzgerald

Honorable Mention
awake
by James Lineberger
Salty Dreams

Honorable Mention
Compression
by Linda E. Cable
SplashHall Poetry

Honorable Mention
Imagination of the Deflated Balloon
by Henry Shifrin
Wild Poetry

Honorable Mention
Musée de la Résistance - Vaucluse
by Adam Elgar
Writer's Block

Honorable Mention
Talk Like a Pirate Day
by Catherine Rogers
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