May 20, 2020 Issue, Page 8 of 8

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Page 8 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma ‘Wednesday, May 20, 2020 Library announces poetry contest winners By Don Munsch, Editor Ican’t prove my name. ina box Education is virtual Independence Day I don’t feel blue. The Friends of the Elk When was I born? “Midst baby books and un- For a month or two. Some books are old, City Carnegie Library have Where do I live, where did matched socks. Autumn Some books are new. announced the winners of its Icome from? I carefully took him from Students are learning Summer ends 2020 Poetry Contest. The cards splayed across the chest To learn at home Leaves are falling When I go to the library, Adult category: the seat I sat so And held him - softly Teachers are learning School begins I like the guest speakers! Ist Place: “Late” by Han- Many hours, days. It’s late against my sobbing breast- To teach by phone Autumn is calling Let's be quiet so nah Meeske Gordon But my brain can’t stop. I could leave a treasured they can teach us! 2nd Place: “My Teddy Violated is howI feel. friend Or laptop or tablet-- Hot chocolate Bear” by Shari Coon Your hands, wet, finger- In musty trunks to meet Any device with a lens Cool weather Honorable Mention: “Pan- tips, dirty, his end. To broadcast classes Fire place When I go to the library, demic Predicament” by ruined my belongings. Though my mind would The latest in pedagogical Time together I like to play games. Landry Brewer Mine. say he’s just a toy. trends Sit down with me, Middle School category: But not anymore. My heart holds remnants Winter Let’s see which Ist Place: “Seasons” by Violet sky is how I feel. of timeworn joy. Humans exist 6 feet apart Short days player remains! MacKinley Brewer, seventh It’s late. What can I do. And when in glad reunion Social distance, a must Long sleeves grade I’m not me. I, did chance to meet him 10 people together--that’s Arctic air When I go to the library, 2nd Place: “Spring” by eye to eye, OK Frigid breeze I play on their computers. Emma Ferrero, eighth grade Receipts, dates of purchas- “Twas cold, cheap marble But more than 10 is a bust Oh wait! We — must Elementary/Intermediate es, met my stare- Snow on the ground sign in as a user! category: You found a sticker I No sign of love “When will life return to A chill everywhere Ist Place: “Small Town saved from a trip, or life was there. normal?” Icicles decorate trees Library” by McKynze Har- A keepsake—a memory Is society's collective call And Christmas is in the air When I go to the library, ris, fourth grade for me, and you left it— But how? He’d always lived When masks aren’t need- I feel so peaceful. 2nd Place: “I Love My You made sure I saw before!! ed for shopping Each year the seasons re- Why don’t you Mom” by Jetta Bruce, sixth You touched it with your Was I to lose him ever- And there’s enough toilet peat-- come read a book, grade grimy hands more? paper for all Winter, Spring, Summer And see the quiet people! Honorable Mention: “Col- Moist from the drizzle. And then I realized I was & Fall orful Story” by Kourtney Where did you come from, wrong. Middle School Ist Place: But when this new year ar- Elementary/Intermediate Harris, first grade where were you going? Thad growna lot, the years tives 2nd Place: Adult Ist Place: Cash can buy certain were long. “Seasons It will be the best year of things a debit card can’t My fantasy-gripped mind By MacKinley Brewer, all “1 Love My Mom” “Late” So what, I wonder, are you was dead; seventh grade By Jetta Bruce, sixth By Hannah Meeske Gor- doing now? Reality now filled my Middle School 2nd Place: grade don I hope you needed it, fed head. Spring your family or your addic- So mirrors then his eyes The grass is greener “Spring” You smell like a shoe Cards spread across the tion, must be Flowers are in bloom By Emma Ferrero, eighth driver seat. But it’s late on this day of Of my love reflected from The air is sweeter grade But I love you Wallet wide open, I search, You are hard as a rock rest, God’s day, him to me. Winter is in its tomb Cash gone. Cards still That you so violated. Now life and values are re- Spring. But you shine like a crys- there. Hope you needed it more, arranged; The temperatures are ris- Fresh. New tal But, Oh, My ID. Me. The peace of mind. Yes, it was I, not he, who ing All flowers bloom. You are sour like a lemon My Picture. Missing. changed!! As storm season nears. Wind sways the trees. But sweet like a dandelion It’s late morning. Tears in Adult 2nd Place: Storm clouds on the hori- Animals are born. But I love you my eyes. Adult Honorable Mention: zon Breezy warm. How. Why. When. “My Teddy Bear” Heighten our fears Beautiful. Elementary/Intermediate I feel so vio— By Shari Coon “Pandemic Predica- Honorable Mention: Late it is and I’m driving ment” Summer away. My teddy bear is old and By Landry Brewer School has ended Elementary/Intermediate “COLORFUL STORY” Tears. What and how am I worn Vacation begins Ist Place: Going to do what’s next. His fur is gone, and an ear Hair grows longer Three months of fun By Kourtney Harris, first Thave to carry on, is torn. When will it get cut? With family and friends “SMALL TOWN LI- grade Feeling so vio— The bear was once a com- Businesses are closed BRARY” Elated they are to see me fort of mine Their doors are shut Cookouts and fireworks By McKynze Harris, Rose are red, but In childhood days far left Swimming and games to fourth grade Violets are blue, Lights. Tears. Because my iden- behind. Kids home from schools-- play I like reading stories! tity... Today I found him, piled Their doors are closed, too Is how we celebrate When I go to the library, How about you? Camera J Action J How are you or your kiddos during this time at home? We would love to see your creative ways of keeping everyone busy and entertained while practicing social distancing. Please send photos including names, ages and a description of the photo to [email protected] or via Facebook!