Be The Best You 

A POEM BY

FIRST-PLACE WINNER 2018/2019

Emily Flynn

ILLUSTRATED BY

FIRST-PLACE WINNER ART INITIATIVE 2020

Melynda Keith

Everyone is a ten.

No matter shape or size, 

be a friend.

Never let anyone make you feel bad 

about who you are.

Let them know you will shine bright 

like a star.

You should be brave and bold.

Let them all know the kindness that 

you hold.

You should 

never stand down.

Always stand up!

And, always wear your crown!

Remember to treat 

people fair.

Never 

stop 

showing 

them 

that 

you 

care.

Remember to always be you.

If you don't, 

I'm sure you’ll be blue.

Always stay strong.

Try to never do 

anything 

that 

you 

know 

is 

wrong.

Always remember to follow your heart 

because, if you do, 

you'll have a great start. 

So, in the end, 

do anything 

you can do to 

Be 

The 

Best 

You.

Night Bird

A POEM BY

FIRST-PLACE WINNER 2019/2020

Ella Hutt

ILLUSTRATED BY

Paige Brown

Sweet bird, sweet hum, close your eyes and rest, rest.

Sweet bird, sweet hum, close your eyes, and rest your hum.

Oh, bird, 

how graceful you FLY. 

You zip and zoom.

You twirl and spin.   

Oh, bird, 

how graceful you FLY.

But, when it comes the night, you close your wings and cuddle up.

Sweet bird, rest your wings. Cuddle up, and rest your wings.

Day is done. Night has come. Be still, be still.

Good night, sweet bird.

See you tomorrow 

with the brightness of the sun!

Mum

A POEM BY 

Victoria Kremer Devesa OF MONCTON

ILLUSTRATED BY 

Elisha Néron OF HARTLAND

I see her glance, bewitched,

glowing like an open fresh peach.

My pulse speeds up. 

She's within my reach.

My stomach feels like hundreds of drums.

I run to her...

 shouting her name with an innocent smile.

She speaks to me, and I listen a while.

I’m safe again. I know this for sure.

That's because I am with her.

I'm with Mum. I'm not alone.

I'm with Mum. I’m at home.

4 Seasons!!!

A POEM BY

FIRST-PLACE WINNER 2019/2020

Karthikeya Vissamsetty

ILLUSTRATED BY

Melynda Keith