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Attention!
 
Yes, the Dare to Dream pages are where you may begin reading the Poetry & Writing Contest winning poems and short stories for the Winter of 2012-2013. Congratulations to each and every last one of you that participated by entering your brilliant and outstanding literary works of art. In putting your dreams to work, you have produced a living legacy. Above all, you are all indeed 'winners' for putting forth an effort to create such wonderful writing and poetic pieces while working and playing with words. Scroll down this page to begin reading the winning poetry and prose writing by the Dream Quest One Winter 2012-2013 Contest winners. I hope you enjoy them all!
 
 
Wishing you the best,
Andre L. West, Editor

 

Welcome to the dream...


Have you ever dreamt of something

that was so real and vivid to your imagination? And when you woke up, you found that it was just a dream and it was not true? Have you ever dreamt in living colours whereas you could taste, smell, hear and touch everything in it and you just knew in your heart that it is real?  Have you ever had thoughts and feelings that were so strong that you just had to write them down before they went away forever?

The dream is alive!

"Sometimes the only thing standing in the way of your writing a great story or poem, is you." You may already have written a masterpiece but are afraid to show it because you wonder what everyone thinks about you. Well, I'm here to tell you that it's just not about you anymore. I mean, once your thoughts and feelings have been realized, it becomes part of something greater than yourself. That is one reason why you may feel good, as your spirit freely moves to convey the message you choose to express, through writing a story or a poem.

Show us how you dream...

 

 

The First Poetry Prize Winner ($250) - Winter 2012-2013

is TRUDY WELLS-MEYER

of Scottsdale, Arizona, USA

Poem Title: "The Dog That Could Not Walk"

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Second Poetry Prize Winner ($125) - Winter 2012-2013

is FLORIANA HALL

of Akron, Ohio, USA
Poem Title: "The Waiting Game"

 

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Third Poetry Prize Winner ($50) - Winter 2012-2013

is PRADIPSINGH G. AILSINGHANI

of Vadodara, Gujarat, INDIA 

Poem Title: "A BATTLE WITH-IN"

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The First Writing Prize Winner ($500) - Winter 2012-2013

is RONNA L. EDELSTEIN

of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Short Story Title: LOVINGLY EVERY AFTER

 

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Second Writing Prize Winner ($250) - Winter 2012-2013

is TOM RHOYD

of Bertsham, SOUTH AFRICA

Short Story Title: MESSENGER TO RIVERLEA

 

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Third Writing Prize Winner ($100) - Winter 2012-2013 

is JANET LIN

of San Francisco, California, USA

Short Story Title: SOUNDS OF THE HEART