1st Honorable Mention: “El Corazón del Invierno” by Michael Hanner, Eugene, OR
2nd Honorable Mention: “Even If It Hurts” by Karen Keltz, Tillamook, OR
3rd Honorable Mention: “What I Learn” by Lorna Rose, Wenatchee, WA
Judge’s comments
I’ve awarded First Honorable Mention to “El Corazón del Invierno” for its energetic movement and colorful glimpses of Argentine tango; Second Honorable Mention to “Even If It Hurts,” a poignant poetic embrace; and Third Honorable Mention to “What I Learn,” a hard-hitting, unflinchingly honest look at a difficult relationship.
—Leah Stenson