As you know, Grace Cavalieri, Maryland’s Poet Laureate, was this year’s 30 for 30 judge. All of this year’s poems were judged blindly in a document I sent to her in May. After reading all the poems, she has selected “The Resort,’ by Jennifer Keith, as the winning poem.
Congratulations Jennifer!
Here is are Grace’s comments on the poem:
“My choice for the most fulfilling poem THE RESORT
This poem brought the nighttime mind into the day world while still maintaining a subconscious quality.
This is first class craft; Repetition of phrases and word patterns create a haunting resonance.
Fantasy is best when tethered in reality. The poet did this perfectly. The aesthetics on the page serve to fashion the illusion into order.”
Jennifer will be receiving a one-year subscription to Potomac Review, our sponsor. Thanks to Katherine Smith and Albert Kapikian, the editors, for once again sponsoring us. And thank you to all the poets who participated this year.
Stay tuned for next April’s challenge.
Mike
