September 20th, 2026

OLUSOLA SOPHIA ANYANWU

Dear Sophia,
Congratulations on your Honourable Mention in our Spring Poetry contest. I've enclosed the judge's report on your poem, as we didn't have space to include it in this month's issue of our magazine. I hope you find these comments helpful and encouraging.
Spring Poetry Contest Results, judged by Dr Yvette Prior
It was a privilege to read the 122 poems submitted for this contest. Reading each entry was a pleasure, and narrowing the field to a final group of winners took several rounds of careful review. The variety of styles, voices, and approaches enriched the judging experience, and I appreciate the time, creativity, and faith each poet brought to the theme of Seasons.
As I evaluated each poem, I considered originality, craftsmanship, effective use of imagery and language, a meaningful expression of faith, and how successfully the poem developed its theme. After several rounds of review, I selected the top three poems, along with three runner-up selections that also deserved recognition.

Honourable Mention – Spring Springing! By Sophia Anyanwu
Captures the excitement of renewal with playful language and vibrant imagery. This energetic poem celebrates spring's arrival with creativity, movement, and playful language. The repeated sounds and imaginative wordplay mirror the season's vitality, while the relay-baton imagery offers an original perspective on renewal. The poem engages the senses and communicates the joy of God's creation with enthusiasm.
Strengths