Poetry and Short Story Contest Winners!

Coffee for a Cause went off without a hitch on April 18, 2008. Over 100 talented writers submitted their works to the Poetry and Short Story Contest, which were consequently published in Reflections of Poetry and Prose. The winners were announced at the event. Here are a list of those winners. The publication can purchased at Lulu, click here for more details.

Adult Short Story
1st Place - Stalked by Debbie Fuhry
2nd Place - Sunset for Sweet John by Steve Jopek
3rd Place - Solitude and Spirits by Linda Ash
Honorable Mention - Prime Time by L.A. George
Honorable Mention - A Brown Paper Bag by Andrea McBride

Adult Poetry
1st Place - "I see you do the Triangle" by Catherine Fahey-Hunt
2nd Place - "Tariff on Shoes" & "Winter on my Cheek" by Patricia Bohnert
3rd Place - "My Beloved" by Amy Marie Bumala
Honorable Mention - "Sorrow" by James Flint

Teen Short Story
1st Place - Never Settle for Less by Robert Bartley
2nd Place - Loner by Joe Hu
3rd Place - Earth Wisdom by Hannah Dill
Honorable Mention - Just a Dream, Just a Dream by Jesse J.R. Jennings

Teen Poetry
1st Place - "Make Your Own Raft" & "Wonder of a Rose" by Jennifer Friedler
2nd Place - "Don't Judge Me" & "The Young Gunman" by Rachel Murar
3rd Place - "No Clothes Blues" by Evan Smith

Prizes
1st Place Poetry - $50 Borders Gift Card
2nd Place Poetry - $25 Borders Gift Card
3rd Place Poetry - $10 Borders Gift Card

1st Place Short Story - $50 Borders Gift Card
2nd Place Short Story - Twinsburg Public Library Hat
3rd Place Short Story - Twinsburg Public Library Tote Bag

Honorable Mentions - Certificates of Participation