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Winning Poems for December 2008
Judges Hélène Cardona and John Fitzgerald

First Place
Milk Noodle
by Greta Bolger
The Waters

We liked the imagery of this poem, its simplicity and intimacy. The poet captured a vivid memory and successfully shared it with us, as if we were there. --Hélène Cardona and John Fitzgerald

Second Place
Aftermath
by S. Shademan
poets.org

What makes this poem really interesting and stand out is its use of heightened language, especially the poignant last three stanzas. It reels you in with very poetic lines. It feels like a crescendo, each stanza a powerful beat, and has a very strong ending. --Hélène Cardona and John Fitzgerald

Third Place
Momento Mori
by Brenda Levy Tate
Pen Shells

This poem flows with a wonderful rhythm. Great use of language for a story that is both personal and universal. --Hélène Cardona and John Fitzgerald

Honorable Mention
Evening Prayer
by Emily Brink
The Writer's Block

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