Thank You

Let us first say that we believe anyone who finds a deeper peace and connection in life - when writing poetry- is a winner. Oprelle’s “Bigger Than Me” contest certainly had a challenging theme. It meant so many things to so many poets. We received many thoughtful submissions, and we are grateful for your enthusiasm. Your amazing responses to Oprelle’s contests strengthen our mission to inspire you. Our deepest hope is that you continue to find joy, strength, and hope in the written word.

FINALISTS

Totem By Cynthia Rausch Allar
THE LABOR CONTRACTOR DIDN’T KNOW HIS NAME By Virginia Lake
DO I DARE By Louise Deutsch
A housewife’s opus magnum By Lina Buividaviciute
On A Different Level By Ojo Taiye
Only with you By Michaela Achelis
The Seasoned Moon By Jill Literski
Hubbard’s Cove By Melissa Goodwin
MENORA By Lina Buividaviciute
VISITATION By F. M. Nicholson
And Yet By Lori Zavada
PATTERNS By Terri Watrous Berry
Tipping Point By Michael Baldwin
New Old Life By Shelley Smithson
A FIERCE EMBRACE By Teresa Burleson
Queen of Small Hearts By Jacqueline Schaalje
Gods’ new soup By Stuart Chape
Speculators Ann Huang
An Acquired Taste By Christopher Allen
Shadows of migrating birds By Michaela Achelis
Crossing the Asphalt River By Sue Schlesman
Will you remember? By Stuart Chape
Formula By Kevin Dufresne
HIGH WINTER PRAIRIE By Lawrence Bridges
Home By Olivia La Bastide

 

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