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Haiku 2021 Contest: The Prom Queen
September 9, 2021
Donned in her diamonds,
she speaks of other beauty.
Beauty in the crowd.
© Neda K., Oviedo, Florida
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Prom queens come to mind when I envision abstract concepts like perfection. I challenged myself to write about a prom queen whose beauty is a reflection of her audience— carrying their hearts, souls, and smiles onto center stage with her. It was a twist on the tale of being a "self-made" victor.