First Place:

the lingering notes
of an out of tune piano
burying grandpa

— Louise Hopewell

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Second Place:

lockdown loving
the surprise of wild
nose hairs

— Roberta Beary

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Third Place:

chemotherapy
she takes a selfie with
the new wig

— Minal Sarosh

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