There was not a single poem I did not personally enjoy.
Everyone contributed something distinct while also teaching us something.
The variety and ingenuity, from visual to audio, were incredible. I appreciate how everyone put their best foot forward. I thank you for participating and sharing your heart with us!
Without further delay, the poets who have made it into the semi-finals and will go on for a chance to win the cash prizes are as follows (in no particular order):
Her Journey to Joy
by Trevita Johnson
Hope Moon, Joyful Skies
by Arsenio M. Sorrell, aka Deep Thought the Lyricist
Joy in the Morning
by Lilanie, aka Kerece Williams
Echoes of Joy
by D.A. Springer
Parable of the Daughter
by Chérie J. Grant
Only three of these five will advance to the finals! That’s right. You are looking at your winners and don’t know it. And nope, they are not in order of placement for all you smart people, tee hee.
The ultimate announcement will be made on Thursday, January 2, 2025! Which of these dope poets made it to the top 3? Stick around and find out!
We pushed it back a day in case some of you return from travel.
As with each year, you can read the winning poems on this blog. We are also interviewing them live, so you don’t want to miss that!
In the meantime, please show these poets some love when you see the post, which goes live on my page shortly. View and follow @yecheilyah.
Be Sure to Visit Us on the Web and Stick Around for Details on Next Year’s Contest Theme and Dates!
Yecheilyah’s 1st Annual Poetry Contest Winners, 2017
Yecheilyah’s 2nd Annual Poetry Contest Winners, 2018
Yecheilyah’s 3rd Annual Poetry Contest Winners, 2019
Yecheilyah’s 4th Annual Poetry Contest Winners, 2021
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Congratulations for making it this far, people! 🎉👏🏾🥳🎊
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