{"id":14130,"date":"2023-12-26T14:47:39","date_gmt":"2023-12-26T22:47:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/solanolibrary.com\/?p=14130"},"modified":"2023-12-26T14:48:37","modified_gmt":"2023-12-26T22:48:37","slug":"winners-of-the-2023-teen-writing-contest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/solanolibrary.com\/winners-of-the-2023-teen-writing-contest\/","title":{"rendered":"Imagine a World by Mahkya Valentine &#8211; Winner of the 2023 Teen Writing Contest &#8211; Poetry"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A huge thank you to all who took the time to enter the 2023 Solano County Library Teen Writing Contest!<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>We were honored to read your work, and encourage each of you to continue writing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><em>Please enjoy the winning entry below!<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>POETRY<\/strong> <strong>WINNER<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><strong><em>Imagine A World by Mahkya Valentine<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph -->Imagine a world where you could be who you truly are.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} -->\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">No purpose lost, no monotony in sight,<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} -->\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Days filled with joy, from morning to night.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} -->\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">No criticism based on appearance or race,<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} -->\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">\u00a0No judgment on gender or weight to face.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} -->\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Dress as you please, without a care,<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} -->\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Expressing yourself is bold and rare.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} -->\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Imagine a world where happiness resides,<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} -->\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Where your passions and dreams coincide.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} -->\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">No worries about how you may appear,<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} -->\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Just doing what makes you happy.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} -->\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Where you\u2019re free to explore and simply be.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} -->\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">No need to conform or seek approval,<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} -->\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Imagine a world where acceptance thrives,<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph -->Where everyone\u2019s true self survives.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph -->Embracing differences is a blessing, not a curse.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph -->So let your dreams of a world that\u2019s open and fair,<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph -->Where you&#8217;re free to breathe the untainted air.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph -->A world where individuality is celebrated,<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph -->And the beauty of authenticity is never underrated.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph -->Imagine a world where freedom knows no ends.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph -->No matter how short-lived it could be,<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph -->Where judgment falls flat.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph -->Just Imagine a world like that.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A huge thank you to all who took the time to enter the 2023 Solano County Library Teen Writing Contest! 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