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1st place: “Burning Truth”
Samantha Leach
Political Science/ CLA
Description:
“””This is a literal poem about climate change and the rise of crime it causes. It’s a message to anyone not taking the climate crisis seriously that it is real and it is happening. Our earth needs protection and instead of putting energy into hurting each other we can collectively help our earth for our futures.
2nd place: “Beneath the Smoke”
Eleena John
@eleenasjohn on Instagram. Biology Major / College of Science and Technology
Description:This poem is written from the perspective of a child who lives through the reality of redlining in Philadelphia. The constant construction and odor makes life miserable and hopeless for a child who wants to go out and play. Through this poem I want people to understand and feel the helplessness a child goes through. This poem also reflects the small acts of bit of hope through a flower growing through the concrete. The underlying message is about empowerment and seeking justice for the environment and social issues that low-income Philadelphia citizens face daily.
3rd place: “A Deserted City”
Valencia Julien
Criminal Justice Major / College of Liberal Arts
Description: Creative writing- Short story, about a young college student who lives in a future America in a fictional city. The art of agriculture has been lost and meals are packed for the city’s citizens. She is introduced to the idea of a community garden to better the livelihood of her fellow neighbors, while the rich live above the rest (literally).
Also, check out Valencia’s Instagram for her my children’s book: gisellelearnsaboutalzhiemers.
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