The winning artwork and poems by Warwickshire school pupils who entered Kissing it Better's competition
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Six weeks ago, Warwickshire-based charity Kissing it Better launched an art and poetry competition, so that young people could use their creativity to enhance the lives of older people.
Now the judges have made their decisions, and the winning poems and pictures will be shared with South Warwickshire Foundation Trust Hospitals and Care Homes.
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Hide AdThe photos show the winning artwork entries and below are some of the winning poetry entries.
Age seven to 11 category
First place: Jacob Neal - Warwick Junior School - “The letter from Grandad”
The Letter from Grandad
The letter arrived on a Tuesday,
In a small, white, crumpled envelope.
The writing, neat and fluid,
In a stream across the front.
I opened it up with excitement,
Knowing who its sender was.
But this was tinged with sadness too –
At our imposed separation.
Never before had he written me a letter,
Never had cause when hugs can be given.
Now though, handwritten words are precious,
And the love within wasn’t hidden.
At the start was his typical humour
Which made me smile and feel warm,
And then his words of encouragement
Where his voice seemed to echo around.
He talked of memories of happy times,
And I yearned to be back there –
Laughing with him.
He spoke of the future, and how we must hope,
And how we will party when all this is gone.
It was a letter of love that I will always hold dear.
The letter from my grandad,
The man I revere.
Second place: Jaya Kalsi - All Saints C of E School- “Bringing Generations Together”
One day we will all be told
With a story o be told
So love and respect and show some care
We’re human with some wear and tear
Young and old, let’s all unite
Sing songs and dance till night
Bring a smile to each- others face
Make this world a happy place
Age 11 to 14 category
Second place: Amelia Rainey – Aylesford School
It’s been 5 weeks; 35 days since I last walked your halls.
5 weeks since I laughed with friends around me
Who knew I’d miss school so much..
So much has changed and yet everything seems the same...
I miss my family, I miss my friends.
But I feel safe, I am loved, I am lucky,
I spend the days having fun, getting mucky.
These precious memories I’ll have to keep,
They’ll keep me smiling in my sleep,
My sister laughs, my brother crawls.
I’m seeing milestones I’d have missed before.
I’ve learnt to cook, I’ve learnt to bake.
We’ve enjoyed quality family time, bbq’s & making s’mores, films, computer games and much much more.
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These times are proving difficult for so many, but we’re still not done,
I am still smiling, remaining strong,
because I am positive that better days will come.
Please stay positive but please stay home, this needs to be done by everyone,
remember your family,
remember your friends
keep in touch by text, video or phone
Lets all do our bit so we’re soon free to roam.
It’s ok to feel anxious, it’s ok to feel scared.
Let’s not let our efforts be in vain;
Everybody wants happiness.
Nobody wants pain.
But you cant have a rainbow
Without a little rain.
I felt sad today, I didn’t get to say goodbye or hold your hand.
Covid-19 you took away someone I loved.
Age 15 to 18 category
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Hide AdJoint first place Taha Elamin- Warwick School- “A conversation between two generations”
Hi, look I’m sorry I’m calling your line
I hope I’m not wasting your time
But sitting here doing nothing is not my style of life
I feel like I’m committing a crime
People need help and I don’t really want to whine
But the NHS are now being forced to work overtime
To buy bread I’m made to stand in an hour long line
People with mental health issues feel forced to say their fine
I’m trying to make a difference through rhyme
But it’s not gonna cut it this time
So I need your advice
Look, I’m so glad you called my phone,
Trust me from experience you can’t go about this alone,
World problems overwhelm us and make us feel drowned,
But letting it all out is one step closer to the place where happiness can be found
It’s also good to see you’re caring for others
The world is a better place when love unconditional is shared between one another
Thanks but what I really need is an answer
Why there still isn’t a cure for cancer
Why our world lacks the love and devotion
To start properly looking after our oceans
The source of pollution? 4.8 million tons of our plastic
1. How do these statistics not make people static
There is no answer and there never will be
Not for us anyway it’s far beyond what we can see
The elders who are said to be the most wise
I think even for them this came as a surprise
It doesn’t matter that their a different generation
This is a unique situation
And for all of us, it’s education
So no matter what you are young or old
We are all in the same boat
But being a community
Will keep us afloat
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Hide AdJoint first place: Gigi Thomas - King’s High School - “My Mind”
In the dusty corners of my mind
Look around and see if you can find
Half formed thoughts, discarded dreams
Drifting gently with word like streams
Flowing, falling letters fill the space
Clouds swirling, floating with much grace
Raising questions, sinking worries
Answers forming, whirling in flurries
Fears cascade down as waterfalls
Joy clouds spinning like balls
But worries cast a dark shadow inside
In small crevices, my doubts confide
A dark foreboding storm starts its descent
A crack of dawn, heaven sent
Extinguishing the pain and gloom
My mind returns to a comfortable room.