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International Poetry Competition.
July 2005 winning entries.

Many congratulations to Jim Bennet from the UK for his winning poem entitled 'Tonight I’m older'. Jim wins a book token from our sponsors Albistons Bookshop in Birkenhead, and we are proud to publish his poem online.

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2nd place - 'Prohibition' by Dan Watt
3rd place - 'Life' by Lauren Cooke

Winner of Childrens Category -
Sequel to"The Listeners"(by Walter de la Mare)

'Tonight I’m older' by Jim Bennet print version

each night I come
to conduct the course
bring my notes
sit read them
in the empty classroom
as I listen to my thoughts
echo off the walls

each night I take the bus
find my way
to a brown curled
poster of a holiday
wonder about
the smiles on the beach
wonder why
I am older than Elvis
ever got to be

and each night I stand here
look up to the stars
wonder when
you will come
to rescue me

I saw Elvis on stage once
cloak spread
waiting to fly
to be lifted up by
the wind from five thousand
hands clapping

now each night
I am a little older than Elvis
ever go to be

WHY NOT ENTER YOUR POEM FOR
THE NEW POETRY COMPETITION -
Closing date 1st September 2005

As well as the excellent book token prize kindly donated by www.albistonsbookshop.com , the top three poems will by published online for all to see.

THE BEST 3 POEMS PUBLISHED ONLINE!

Poetry will be published online in our poetry competition with free entry
Free to enter poetry competition

This is your chance to display your poetic talent to the many Worldwide people who regulary visit us here at www.chrishigh.com and list your prize winning result in your personal credits - best of luck!

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