V-Day Poems
The Results are in! Congratulations to all the winners of this year's Valentines Day Poetry Contest, and thank you to everyone who chose to participate.
1st Place
"My One and Only Love" by Joey (Pork Chop) Culp
"My Beloved" by Hannah Niederriter
Roses are red,
My racecar is blue,
You look pretty sweet,
When I’m sitting in you.
My name is Joseph,
But they call me Pork Chop,
I used to drive a 04 GMC,
Till the tree brought it to a stop.
Then I found true love,
In my Chevy Cobalt,
When I was drifting,
And the roads didn’t have enough salt.
As I was drifting,
I knew it wouldn’t stop,
I went round and round,
In the mall parking lot.
Then all of a sudden,
Many women appeared,
They hopped in my Cobalt,
And started nibbling on my ear.
As we cruised around town,
Gazing at stars,
They all fell in love,
With my new racing car.
As I popped my hood,
The babes gathered round,
They became real excited,
When they heard that rumbling sound.
As I revved her up,
And the turbo screamed,
My life started changing,
With my new Valentine Queens.
Choices are hard,
And it’s difficult to pick,
When you’re a hunk like me,
Surrounded by chicks.
But nothing can beat,
My true love affair,
With my Chevy Cobalt,
In the midnight air.
Just a mere glimpse, a split of a second
Ignites the passion in the abyss of my soul
One might ponder what this perplexing pleasure is
I, for one, cannot clearly clarify the sensation stirring my whole
The torturous turmoil or overwhelming worry
Loses its vivid shade amidst your embrace
The paralyzing despair that obscures my vision
Vanishes thanks to sympathetic smiles on your face
As our fingers entwine like the red threads of fate
Euphoria emerges and conquers all doubt
It's complicated to even attempt to fathom
The possibilities and potential of this affectionate route
The soothing words that cascade from your mouth
Mend my wounds like a flawless remedy
Perpetual trials fall on their knees in your presence
Only you, my beloved, can grant serenity
Your guided hands are the wings to an angel
Without your support, I'm flightless and hollow
Please remain at my side through devastation and wealth
Wherever you may go, I'll surely follow
Unbearable burdens prey upon frail shoulders
Yet alongside your presence, they're as light as a feather
Regardless of what dreadful deeds come to pass
For you, I'll withstand the perilous weather
Yearning to express my immeasurable gratitude
Pencils and paper perform my heart's desire
My tongue numbs at a lack of words
So I'll write to elucidate my adoration's fire
Appreciation for you far exceeds articulation
Each syllable spoken sends my heart racing
Devotion and passion flourish each moment
I can't help but long for your tight embracing
Wholehearted and genuine, I offer my thanks
You've altered my life and forged me anew
One simple yet meaningful phrase sums up my emotions
I'm happy to say that I love you
2nd place
"The Mason" by Joseph Gunn
"He did his Duty" by Mackenzie Karns
A blank slate, a weathered block eroded by the erasing of time
Destined for glory, destined for fame
A hand, hard and rough begins to caress the stone
A hand that has had many stones shown
“This stone is perfect,”, it says, ready for the craft.
A stone to become great, A stone to become his
The hand begins to work, feverish as it goes
Soft, gentle details laid into fresh ground
No one has been, no one around
Only the surface has been scratched, not the inside
As the hand works, it notices the progress
And sees something beautiful start to form
Something truly fitting, something beyond the norm.
The Mason has finished his work, but cannot let go.
For he, like many, knows that this stone is not for show.
This stone is for his heart, and his alone.
As it is something he created, with help from the stone.
He will never leave it idle
He will always have to stifle
For his love knows no bounds. For a simple stone.
He is free, as you and me.
For he simply has:
A stone.
She Loves his hair as blonde as lemons
She loves his smile with it’s own kinda glow
She loves when he waves her a happy goodbye
She loves when he kisses her on the cheek
She misses him when it’s time to leave
She waits he never comes back
Just a flag in a see through plaque
She is honored for what he did
He saved lives
She misses his blonde hair as blonde as lemons
She misses his smile that lights up the room
She misses his breath calming her
She remembers his goodbye
He said he’d be back
But now he’s just a soldier with an American Flag and a see through plaque
Rankings
Junior High
Senior High
My One and Only Love
The Mason
The Last Kiss
What is Love?
Kindly, Gently, Smoothly
Be my Valentine
The Boy you Thought you Knew
If Luck with have Us
All American Guy
I Love Her
My Beloved
He did his Duty
The Silver Lining
Once Again
My Pages are Filled with You
A.N.N.I.H.I.L.A.T.I.O.N.
Growing Love
When I Frown
Roses are Red