First Place: “Burnout<\/a>” by Garnet Juniper Nelson For this year\u2019s winter edition of Crystal Ox, we are interested in free verse and form poetry that captures the raw elegance of nature. We value poetry that has a strong command over language, poetry that illustrates the unbound allure of a tranquil snowfall, and the sincerity in a white-tailed deer\u2019s gaze. Send us your single BEST poem which illustrates an appreciation for nature\u2019s inherent charms.<\/strong> (If you send more than 1 poem, we will not read it.) Cover letters are not necessary, but a brief reader bio is required (about 50 words).<\/p>\n\n\n\n First Place: Cathy Bryant, “Nature Has Gone Paintballing”<\/a> Announcing…the winners for 2024’s Crystal Ox! First Place: “Burnout” by Garnet Juniper Nelson Second Place: “Black Beauty” by Piper S. McKeever Third Place: “Not My Love” by J.J. Stewart Winter 2023 For this year\u2019s winter edition of Crystal Ox, we are interested in free verse and form poetry that captures the raw elegance of nature. … <\/p>\n
Second Place: “Black Beauty<\/a>” by Piper S. McKeever
<\/a>Third Place: “Not My Love<\/a>” by J.J. Stewart <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Winners <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Second Place: Michael Mingo, “Koi in Winter”
<\/a>Third Place: William Doreski, “The Blizzard Dream”<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"