There’s no better way to make your 2025 spectacular than to add Poet of the Year to your list .
The winner will receive cash prizes and a free lifetime subscription to the Only Poems Sub-stack.
You’ll also get your poems published alongside an video interview about your work.
Don’t miss the deadline on April 30, 2025. There are a large number of online poetry contests available, offering competitions with diverse themes and prize structures, allowing poets of all levels to participate and submit their work for potential recognition and awards.
Click the link below to learn more about the poetry contest, Good Luck !
Link: https://www.readpoetry.com
Winning Poem : We Won’t Stop
Ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters. We stand on the shoulders of our ancestors, inspired by the dreams of those who came before us, and we are here to declare with unwavering conviction. We won’t stop fighting for our equal rights for all races.
In the face of adversity, we have witnessed the power of hope. We have seen the strength of our communities, rising together, hand in hand, refusing to be silenced by the weight of injustice. We will not be deterred by the challenges that lie ahead, for we know that our journey is not just for ourselves, but for generations yet to come.
I have a dream that one day, every child, regardless of their background, will have the opportunity to learn, to grow, and to thrive in a world that embraces their potential. A world where education is not a privilege, but a right; where every mind is nurtured, and every voice is heard. We won’t stop until that dream becomes a reality again.
I have a dream that one day, the color of our skin will not determine the quality of our lives. That we will walk through our neighborhoods without fear, that we will be judged not by our appearance, but by the content of our character. We won’t stop until every individual is treated with dignity and respect, until equality is not just an aspiration, but a lived experience.
I have a dream that one day, our world will be a safe sanctuary for all . That we will rise to protect our civil rights for all, and to ensure that future generations inherit a world that is for all people, no matter what their race is. We won’t stop until we have healed our world, in unity.
I have a dream that love will conquer hate, that compassion will triumph over indifference. In a world too often divided by fear and misunderstanding, we will stand together, united in our diversity. We won’t stop until every heart is open, until every hand is extended in friendship and solidarity.
And so, my friends, let us march forward with courage and determination. Let us raise our voices in unison, echoing the call for justice, for peace, for love. Let us remember that the road may be long, and the journey may be filled with challenges, but we are not alone. Together, we are a force of nature, unstoppable in our pursuit of a better world for all.
We won’t stop until our dreams are realized, until our voices are heard, and until our hearts are filled with the promise of a brighter future. Let us carry this message in our hearts and share it with the world. We can’t stop. We won’t stop. We won’t stop.
By author Bernadine Feagins
Philly News 