Poetry Contest

All Poets Welcome

Calling all poets! From April 1st to 30th, poets of all ages in the Westfield community are invited to submit their poems to our annual Poetry Contest. Submissions will be split into two groups: youth (ages 0-17) and adult (ages 18 and older.) The winners will be judged by a panel of Westfield librarians, and everyone will be invited to a reception in May!

Submit your poem online or in-person at the Circulation Desk.

Many thanks to the Friends of the Westfield Athenaeum for sponsoring this event!

2023 Poetry Contest Winners

Youth:

Elementary School entries

1st Place: “Amazing April” by Colette H.

2nd Place: “The Princess” by Simona Y.

3rd Place: “You Can Love Anything” by Maddi B.

Middle School entries

1st Place: “Crabgrass is Summer” by Gianna B.

2nd Place: “My Light in the Dark” by Gabby P.

3rd Place: “Spring Sunrise!” by Milana Y.

High School entries

1st Place: “Left Rib” by Lola R.

2nd Place: “Heartbreak” by Emma F.

3rd Place: “Drowning” by Trey H.

Adults:

1st Place: “Wellies Optional” by Nancy Marie Farley Rice

2nd Place: “CATBIRDOGFISH” by Marc St. Onge

3rd Place: “Lament for the Children” by Trudy Knowles