{"id":27055,"date":"2020-05-19T11:27:27","date_gmt":"2020-05-19T11:27:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.potentialplusuk.org\/?p=27055"},"modified":"2023-04-11T17:04:54","modified_gmt":"2023-04-11T16:04:54","slug":"penned-in-poetry-competition-ages-3-7-the-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/potentialplusuk.org\/index.php\/2020\/05\/19\/penned-in-poetry-competition-ages-3-7-the-results\/","title":{"rendered":"Penned in Poetry Competition – Ages 3-7 – The Results"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here are the winning and commended poems in the 3-7 Age Group of the Penned in Poetry competition. The competition was well-received with many entries received from around the world in each age category. The entries were judged by a panel against ten different criteria, including assonance and alliteration, form and flow, rhyme and rhythm, and overall impact. Here is more information about the judging criteria<\/a> and what they mean.<\/p>\n

The panel was made up of highly acclaimed, award-winning professional poet, performer and educator Joshua Seigal<\/a>, author of the Opening Doors series and educationalist Bob Cox<\/a>, Potential Plus UK Young Reporter Fran Glover, and mother\/daughter team family members Martha and Caroline Hooton-Picard.<\/p>\n

The judges commented that the overall standard was very high, and some thoughtful and powerful work was produced. \u201cThese young poets have shown us all that there is a huge spirit of inventiveness, resilience and care out there. There is evidence of top-level potential for writing and crafting ideas in so many ways. Authentic ‘voices’ shone through in many poems. What a pleasure to see such a wide age range involved too. Creativity is alive and well in lockdown<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Winner – First Place<\/span><\/h3>\n

Anya Sopongitjagarn. Age: 7 The Heal<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Second Place<\/span><\/h3>\n

Zakariya Mohammad Age: 7 Under My Roof it is Different<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Third Place<\/span><\/h3>\n

Marcel Owczarek Age: 7 The Rhyming Poem <\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Highly Commended<\/span><\/h3>\n

Zakariya Mohammad Age: 7 Unlocked<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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First Place<\/span><\/h2>\n

The judges commented that this poem really stood out. It is an excellent piece, particularly given Anya’s age.<\/em><\/p>\n

The Heal by Anya Sopongitjagarn (aged 7) <\/span><\/h3>\n

We humans to the creatures of earth are nightmares
\nWe destroyed their homes and leave them bare
\nNothing could escape the wrath of our glare
\nThe world\u2019s beautiful nature has been ensnared<\/p>\n

But nature is healing at present
\nAll lives are changing in the environment
\nIn mere matter of weeks, from full moon to crescent
\nIn every direction, the earth begins to mend<\/p>\n

Cries of animals were heard as their homes were chopped down with human arms
\nOnly now in the pandemic, people are globally alarmed
\nOutside our homes, everything is now calm
\nHuman in lockdown means animals are free from harm<\/p>\n

While we are in hiding, animals do otherwise
\nGoats, deers, boars and monkeys are out to roam cities all modernized
\nThey wander around the empty and barren streets
\nReminding us of our mean and cruel feats<\/p>\n

Ready to reclaim the space that they had lost
\nCreatures who also call this planet home are now the boss
\nWith no human activities nature feels safe and comes into the open
\nPeople watch the news from their cages with deep emotions<\/p>\n

The light scattered blue sky is now painted gold, the ocean is glistening
\nThe beach once filthied and swarmed is now pristine and inviting
\nSeabirds glance down to witness a long lost sight
\nA parade of rare turtle hatchlings paddling down the shore towards the moonlight<\/p>\n

Covid-19 is giving us many lessons to discuss
\nLook after nature and nature will look after us
\nLearn to coexist because we are not the only dweller
\nEverything we do to survive must also conserve nature<\/p>\n

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Second Place<\/span><\/h2>\n

The judges commented that this poem was really powerful and they especially loved the rhyming in the last two lines.<\/em><\/p>\n

Under My Roof it is Different by Zakariya Mohammad (aged 7)<\/h3>\n

Staying inside and washing my hands, the panic has gone to fade
\nI still see my teachers and my friends, but zoom is my new upgrade
\npollution has gone, stars are bright, I can look up into the night
\naway from the bustle, an opportunity to be reflective
\npatiently awaiting a new norm, with a different perspective<\/p>\n

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Third Place<\/span><\/h2>\n

The judges felt that this poem showed a good mix of technical skills.<\/em><\/p>\n

The Rhyming Poem by Marcel Owczarek (aged 7)<\/h3>\n

We all fear this time,
\nso why not make it a rhyme,
\nto save a lot of faces,
\naround the world or in different places,
\nwe need to do our part,
\nand throw a dart,
\nat the virus,
\ncan\u2019t go out,
\nwhich makes me shout,
\nfamily and friends can\u2019t visit me,
\nbut keeping safe is the key.
\nSitting on my couch watching Disney Plus,
\nto get rid of all the fuss,
\nwe will always have our thoughts
\nof the lessons we were taught.<\/p>\n

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Highly Commended<\/span><\/h2>\n

The judges commented that this poem was short and fun. They especially loved the rhythm of the poem.<\/em><\/p>\n

Unlocked by Zakariya Mohammad (aged 7)<\/h3>\n

Virus out there causing dyspnoea
\nShaking hands is a horrid idea
\nClose the schools quick
\nOr people get sick
\nPanic shopping – not in Ikea<\/p>\n

The world is waging an unseen war
\nShow appreciation at the door
\nExponential growth
\nSave you and me both
\nStrange conferences fall to the floor<\/p>\n

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See Joshua Seigal’s tips for writing poetry at: Tips for Budding Poets<\/a> and find out more about his books here: Little Lemur Laughing<\/a> and Welcome to My Crazy Life<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Discover Bob Cox\u2019s Opening Doors series here, Opening Doors to Famous Poetry and Prose<\/a> and Opening Doors to Quality Writing: Ideas For Writing Inspired By Great Writers For Ages 6 To 9<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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