LIBRARY NOTES
The New York Society Library Young Writers Awards
honor excellent writing by young Library members. Writers
in grades 3 through 12 are invited to submit a short story,
essay, or poem with a New York City theme. Prizes will be
presented by notable authors for prose and poetry in four age
categories.
All submissions are subject to the competition rules, which
will be available starting January 15 at the circulation desk, on
the web, or by mail
by calling 212-288-6900 x230. Entrants must be children or
grandchildren of Library members, or students at a member or
invited school. The deadline for submitting entries is April 9, 2007.
Watch this space for announcements of the awards ceremony
and the winning entries.
Lindsay Jadow
Brooklyn Bridge Poem
O bridge that leads me to another place!
O the way you vibrate when traffic goes by below!
O bridge, how could I get to work in winter if you were not here?
O your mighty tall towers as high as the moon!
O the heaven of your towers!
O that strength in you that lights up the night!
O the smell of the salt water below!
O the way your towers hold the bridge up day and night!
O how you have the soul in you of the workers that made you!
O how you charm the gods when they get sad!
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