THANK YOU FOR YOUR ENTRIES!
Originally, we were awarding a $500 Alara Gift Certificate to one entry chosen at random, and another $500 Alara GIft Certificate to the entry that was judged by the entire Alara gallery team (with the names removed, of course) based on content, creativity, and style.
The process was actually quite gruelling, and while there was a clear winner, we felt there were so many deserving entries (out of the 25), that we decided to award two additional runner-up awards of $100 Alara Gift Certificates!
Congratulations to all...there are so many wonderful moms in your lives!
our randomly-chosen winner
DEIRDRE C | $500 Winner
Congrats to Deirdre, who submitted an entry about her sister, Megan!
Although she won at random, we really liked her entry, which is shown to the left.
WINNER FOR CREATIVE CONTENT
STEPHANIE U | $500 WINNER
Our hands-down winner is this lovely, light, and charming poem about Stephanie's mom, Michele [shown below].
STEPHANIE'S POETIC ENTRY
Let me tell you a story about my mom Michele,
She’s not like any other mom, as far as I can tell,
She’s a self-proclaimed hippy who is goofy and kind,
She’s an elaborate storyteller with a quick-witted mind,
She’s a friend to all that wander, and a friend to those in need,
She’s a music-lover and dancer with a classic rock creed,
She’s got a theatrical personality and always lends an ear,
And if you’ve got a cute fanny, she might pinch you in the rear,
She loves her dog Bandit and my giant dogs too,
She drives slow and safe to protect everyone + you,
She puts others before herself and always gives back,
She’s quick with a smile, calm under stress, and sharp as a tack,
She used to drive a semi, and ride a Harley too,
She’s done many diverse things that would astound you,
She never brags about herself and is charming to meet,
I’m sure that you’ve seen her socializing out on the street,
She’s nearing 70 years old and rocks purple hair,
She wears bright flowy colors and jewelry everywhere,
She adorns herself with bracelets, necklaces, and rings,
She loves colorful, unique, and shiny things,
The jewelry that she wears tells a story too,
And if she won from Alara, her story would be of you,
The story would be elegant, special, and refined,
The story would be exuberant, elated, and defined,
This story would become a memory that she would fondly share,
And I promise even distinguished jewelry matches her purple hair,
But this is not the end of the story, there is more in store…
If you get the chance to meet her, I’m sure she’ll tell you more.
ALYSSA S | $100 BONUS WINNER
A sweet tribute to Alyssa's mom, Stacey.
JAY W | $100 BONUS WINNER
Another wonderful poem, this one about Jay's wife, Barbara.
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