First Prize: These poems will be published in the Library Happenings.
Youth 1: Ruth from Glendale Elementary School. Age 8
Youth 2: Kate. Age 11
Teen: Carly from Severn School. Age 17
Adult: AdaMarie.
Second Favorite:
Youth 1: Kevin from Glendale Elementary School. Age 7
Youth 2: Claire. Age 12
Teen: Emily from Severn School. Age 17
Adult: Gail.
Third Favorite:
Youth 1: Nicole from Glendale Elementary School. Age 7
Youth 2: Annabel. Age 11
Teen: Meg from Severn School. Ague 17
Adult: John.
Drop in and see the poems on display in the Annapolis Library.
Thanks to all the creative writers out there who participated in our Library Poetry Contest. Check back next year for our annual celebration of National Poetry Month!
Winning Poems
Youth 1: Ruth
Dad is talking and texting on the phone,
He’s always talking while walking,And never says goodbye.
He’s always saying “Hi”,
Even in July,
When it’s warm,
Or even in a storm.
He’s talking even while rocking in his chair,
He doesn’t care.
He even talks while we’re cutting his hair!
Youth 2: Kate
CELL PHONES
I wish I had one
But I don't need one much
Maybe somebody will give me one
If I had some luck!
It really isn't a need,
But it would be nice.
It would be fun indeed,
It is a neat device!
I could text or call,
Cell phones are so cool,
I could say, "I'm going to the mall!"
Or "I'm heading off to school!"
A phone would be fun to own,
But I need one not.
I could have a phone, if I had a loan!
I want a phone, but it's something I haven't got!
It is no need to cry,
A phone is something to buy!
I will get a cell phone.
Teen: Carly
Cell phone
I use you in my sleep
And I use you in the shower
My messages you keep
And I can talk to you for hours
You’re shiny and unbreakable
Or at least so you seem
Until I drop you from my pocket
And let out a fateful scream
My coach, my team, my cheering section
You get me through my day
You’re stuck on me like an infection
For which my parents pay
I need you more than food
Without you I feel alone
Goodbye to you would make me brood
My beloved cell phone
Adult: AdaMarie
Hel-looooo…This is Your Cellphone Calling…
I go where you go, like every good friend.
I’m everywhere you are, on me you depend.
I’m real good with numbers, if you get them right.
I’m here when you need me, all day and all night.
If sometimes you lose me, just call and you’ll find
I’m right where you left me, you’ve not lost your mind.
I’ll ring for you, sing for you, mail, text or chat
In the house, in the car or wherever you’re at.
If you need to use me while you’re in drive,
Please pull over so we arrive alive.
So just let me know what you want me to do
Just push the right button for where or for who.
I’m here for you always, but please don’t forget
I’m really quite fragile, so don’t get me wet.
And don’t ever leave me, uncharged or alone
You just never know when you need your cell phone!
