judges: Jennifer Clements, Eric Sharp, Brianne Marsel, Darrin Thurman
empty lying in the cabinet Smirnoff
Stevan Doll
refusing to gas up I choose to ride on faith
Nikki Garry
memories of flowers now the vase sits empty
Krista Duffett
sultry morning wax yellow plants empty watering can
Medea Mosxona
dried up well still throwing in a coin for good luck
Natalie Kussart
her voice now silent my heart, empty
Brock Peoples
younger brother's room bed still made
Donrina Aguilar
winter at the country club leaves in the empty pool
Meg Schleppenbach
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