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Charlotte TrevellaForget stuffy and boring. Poetry is fun!

Christchurch teens blitz poetry awards

Two Christchurch teenagers have beaten out entries from around the country to claim the top places in the New Zealand Post National Schools' Poetry award.

Charlotte Trevella (right) won best poem category for her work To a Sister while Sammy Hickson of Middleton Grange won best lyric poem for You just can't see it. Hickson's poem was set to music by Jason Kerrison of Op Shop.

Michelle Grafton of Hornby High School was also a finalist in the best lyric category.

National Schools Poetry Awards

The Poetry Awards are for Years 11 to 13 New Zealand students. In 2009 there were two prize categories – Best Poem and Best Lyric.

New Zealand Post supported the Awards from 2007 to 2009. The organisers are currently seeking a new major sponsor and expect to run this event again, in conjunction with the National Schools Writing Festival, in 2011.

Your poetry

There is so much poetry that we've created a special page for your creations.

Poetry web sites

* Every Poet
An abundance of poetry resources and a chance to share your own writings
* Gumball Poetry
Get your poetry published on this funky site or give their Message in a Bottle a go
* Hip Hop Poetry
HipHop is a culture - it is an emotion that is felt - a way of life that defines more than just a musical expression. Have a good look round this site. We think you'll agree it's got a lot goin' for it.
* Magnetic Poetry
Choose your topic and have a go at making up poems.
* Merlyn's Pen
Brilliant poems etc from other teens here plus a chance to get your own edited & published on site.
* New Zealand Electronic Poetry Centre
A comprehensive electronic gateway to poetry resources in New Zealand and the Pacific region for a local and international audience of students, scholars, poets and interested members of the public.
* Poetry Archive
Listen to contemporary poets, both past and present, reading their own work. Also included is a wealth of background material on each poet and some filmed interviews.
* Poetry Wiki
Express yourself freely in words and find new ways to do it. Create a log-in and once you're accepted you can contribute to this poetry wiki for teens.