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The Peter Pan Prize:
Winner: Danielle Verwers
Bluegrass Music
She presses the blade
between the heels of her hand
and thumb tips
lets her lips connect
to skin.
A warm breath
fills expectant palms, tempts
the long stem of blue
grass to play a song.
Judge Comments: The poem showcases the intimacy between instrument and musician to create, using vibrant, clever images along with short, intense lines to pique our interest. Its lyrical quality stands out as a song of its own.
Honorable Mentions: Debra Conner
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