First Place:
the lingering notes
of an out of tune piano
burying grandpa
— Louise Hopewell
Second Place:
lockdown loving
the surprise of wild
nose hairs
— Roberta Beary
Third Place:
chemotherapy
she takes a selfie with
the new wig
— Minal Sarosh
the lingering notes
of an out of tune piano
burying grandpa
— Louise Hopewell
lockdown loving
the surprise of wild
nose hairs
— Roberta Beary
chemotherapy
she takes a selfie with
the new wig
— Minal Sarosh
as the train rolls
her mascara
runs
outside the dance
the Homecoming Queen
kissing the new girl
drunk again
the bully’s father
unbuckles his belt