The Charles Causley Trust is delighted to announce the winners of the 2024 International Poetry Competition. Thank you to all who entered and submitted a poem, each entry supports the Trust’s work in promoting creative activities for all. Our judges were excited and impressed by the standard of submissions and it was a complex task choosing the final winners.

A special thanks to Pascale Petit our Head Judge and to our shortlisting panel Sue Wallace-Shaddad, Anthony Capildeo and Alyson Hallett.

First place is awarded to Anastasia Taylor-Lind with their poem ‘Blessing.’ You can read their poem here.

Second place is awarded to Juleus Ghunta with their poem ‘The Day Dad Came Home.’ You can read their poem here. 

Third place is awarded to Ozge Gozturk with their poem ‘Exit Armours.’ You can read their poem here.

Our Highly Commended poets are as follows:

Sue Proffitt with their poem ‘Mary Magdalene remembers washing Jesus’s feet.’ You can read their poem here.

Alex Toms with their poem ‘Inspired by a Cumbrian Folktale.’ You can read their poem here.

A huge congratulations to all of our winning poets.