Attention!
Yes, the “Dare to Dream” pages are where you may begin reading the Poetry & Writing Contest winning poems and short stories from the WINTER of 2023 – 2024 and SUMMER of 2003. Congratulations! to each and every last one of you who participated by entering your brilliant and outstanding literary works of art. By putting your dreams to work, you have produced a living legacy. Above all, you are all indeed ‘winners’ for putting forth an effort to create such wonderful writing and poetic pieces while working and playing with words. To start viewing the winning poetry and prose, scroll down this page and click on the links below. I hope you enjoy them all!
Wishing you the best,
Andre L. West, Editor
Have you ever dreamt of something that was so real and vivid to your imagination? And when you woke up, you found that it was just a dream and it was not true? Have you ever dreamt in living colours whereas you could taste, smell, hear, and touch everything in it and you just knew in your heart that it is real? Have you ever had thoughts and feelings that were so strong that you just had to write them down before they went away forever?
The dream is alive!
“Sometimes the only thing standing in the way of your writing a great story or poem, is you.” You may already have written a masterpiece but are afraid to show it because you wonder what everyone thinks about you. Well, I’m here to tell you that it’s just not about you anymore. I mean, once your thoughts and feelings have been realized, it becomes part of something greater than yourself. That is one reason why you may feel good, as your spirit freely moves to convey the message you choose to express, through writing a story or a poem.
Show us how you dream…
WINTER 2023 – 2024 CONTEST WINNERS:
First Poetry Prize Winner ($250) – WINTER 2023 – 2024
is Lydia Kifle
of London, Ontario – CANADA
Poem Title: “The Art of Growing Up”
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Second Poetry Prize Winner ($125) – WINTER 2023 – 2024
is Michael W. Metzger
of Mooresville, Indiana – USA
Poem Title: “by Carolina, as you travel, Southeast, it’s cold”
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Third Poetry Prize Winner ($50) – Winter 2023 – 2024
is Megan Pullyard
of Moberly, Missouri – USA
Poem Title: “Blockbuster Love”
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The First Writing Prize Winner ($500) – WINTER 2023 – 2024
is Eveline Chung
of Toronto, Ontario – CANADA
Short Story Title: LIGHTS IN THE DARK
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Second Writing Prize Winner ($250) – WINTER 2023 – 2024
is Brian Kelly
of Ballynahinch, United Kingdom
Short Story Title: NO ONE WILL NOTICE
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Third Writing Prize Winner ($100) – WINTER 2023 – 2024
is Becka Free
of Benicia, California – USA
Short Story Title: FORGETTABLE
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SUMMER 2023 POETRY CONTEST WINNERS:
The First Poetry Prize Winner ($250) – SUMMER 2023
is Zeran Li
of New York, New York – USA
Poem Title: “When I am Devoured by the Pile of Notes, Where Do I Go?”
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Second Poetry Prize Winner ($125) – SUMMER 2023
is Laurel Clabaugh
of Salisbury, North Carolina – USA
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Third Poetry Prize Winner ($50) – SUMMER 2023
is Guerda Victor
of Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts – USA
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The First Writing Prize Winner ($500) – SUMMER 2023
is Nathaniel Lawson
of Seattle, Washington – USA
Short Story Title: HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS
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Second Writing Prize Winner ($250) – SUMMER 2023
is Sorim Lee
of Ann Arbor, Michigan – USA
Short Story Title: BLUE LULLABY
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Third Writing Prize Winner ($100) – SUMMER 2023
is David McVey
of East Dunbartonshire – United Kingdom
Short Story Title: THREE MINDS WITH ONE THOUGHT
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