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Published on 27 August 2021
We're delighted to announce this year's shortlisted poems for our annual poetry competition!
View the shortlisted poems below
Adults Poetry Booklet(PDF, 2MB)
Kids & Teens Poetry Booklet(PDF, 2MB)
"and the winners are!" ...
Adults
1st place: “The House of Shattered Dreams” by Rose
2nd place: “Where Marigolds Grow” by Kyra
3rd place: “Dream Crusher” by Aimee
Teens
1st place: “Dreams” by Kyle
2nd place: “What are dreams made of?” by Jess
3rd place: “To Dream” by Erica
Children’s
1st place: “My World” by Luca
2nd place: “I have a dream…” by Emily
3rd place: “Dreams” by Layla