Open Poetry Contest

ROMP received 188 entries for the 2nd Annual Open Poetry Contest, and the competition made selection difficult. Congratulations to our winners and to everyone who entered. $600 in cash prizes were awarded.

K-5^th Grade

1^st, Teresa Manimala, Stillwater OK
2^nd, Lily Klassen, Locust Grove OK
3^rd, Emmalyn Ragsdale, Locust Grove OK

6^th-12^th Grade

1^st, Lenna Abouzahr, Stillwater OK
2^nd, Serenity Cross, Carthage MO
3^rd, Jasmine Bark, Locust Grove OK

Adult

1^st, Julie Jeannene Rickard, Fayetteville AR
2^nd, Melissa Heath-Lee, Red Oak OK
3^rd, Dee Dee Chumley, Edmond OK

Professional

1^st, Kenneth Weene, Tucson AZ
2^nd, Ken Hada, Ada OK
3^rd, Vivian Finley Nida, Oklahoma City OK

READ THE WINNING POEMS:

At the October ROMP Open Mic night, Oct. 14, 2021, winners are encouraged to attend and read their poems. Anyone who entered can also bring their poem to read. The event is from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Thanks again to those writing poetry and entering ROMP contests. ROMP continues to strive to encourage people from all walks of life to read and write poetry. We offer free workshops, contests, and events throughout the year.