Central Avenue Poetry Prize

This second volume of The Central Avenue Poetry Prize offers a collection of depth and breadth from poets worldwide and of various backgrounds. Readers will find a tapestry of emotionsóheartache, longing, laughter, and the essence of life itselfóeach poem capturing human creativity and experience. From anecdotes to reflections, from tales of beauty to moments of raw truth, this collection serves as both a tribute to the art form and a poignant reminder that writing is an extension of livingóan act of expression that allows us to reveal ourselves and connect with others.

A collaborative effort between poets from all corners of the world and all walks of life, The Central Avenue Poetry Prize presents a collection of poetry like no other. Rife with heartache, longing, laughter, and life, this book captures the spark of creativity and the vastness that is the human soul within its pages. This collection contains stories that are funny, some that are sad, some that are beautifulóand all that are true. Diverse in content and rich in talent, this is a testament to the art of poetry, and a reminder that the act of writing comes from the act of living, and when we create, we allow ourselves to see and be seen.