Poetry
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Yecheilyah’s 7th Annual Poetry Contest Spotlight: Trevita Johnson
Today, we are kicking off our spotlight series of the winners of our 2024 poetry contest! First up is our first place winner, Trevita Johnson! I have known Trevita for years but did not know she was a poet! Her poem “Her Journey to Joy” inspired and spoke to our hearts. It stayed true to… Continue reading
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Yecheilyah’s 7th Annual Poetry Contest: Finalists Revealed
Introducing Our 2024 Poetry Contest Finalists and Prize Package Winners! I am so incredibly proud of this year’s winners! Please help me congratulate these fantastic poets, who are now winners of Yecheilyah’s Annual Poetry Contest, Season 7! Her Journey to Joyby Trevita Johnson Hope Moon, Joyful Skiesby Arsenio M. Sorrell, aka Deep Thought the Lyricist… Continue reading
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Yecheilyah’s 7th Annual Poetry Contest: Semi-Finalists
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… Continue reading
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Poetry Contest Gear and Thank You!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the contest this year. We will announce the semi-finalists on Friday, December 20, 2024. In the meantime, the contest hoodies and t-shirts are now available on the website! Your support helps us keep this contest going year after year and keep it free to enter! They are comfy,… Continue reading
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Yecheilyah’s 7th Annual Poetry Contest: Time is Running Out!
It is already November 17th! This is your reminder to submit your poem on or before December 1st to participate in this year’s poetry contest and win cash prizes and promotions. Your poem must focus on joy in some way and be in our inbox on or before the clock strikes midnight on December 1,… Continue reading
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When Artists Go to Work
You don’t have to write a think piece today. You don’t have to post a long, drawn-out social media thread about America’s sins. You don’t have to debate and argue with people in the comments. It might look like a gloomy day for some of you, but I want to remind you that Joy remains.… Continue reading
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Pockets of Joy
Last year, members of She Wins Society were surprised with awards in the mail honoring their contribution to the community. Imagine my excitement about getting Most Poetic Sister. Scrolling through pictures on my phone, this one stuck out as we prepare for our Conference and Awards Ceremony on November 9th! It also revealed to me… Continue reading
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