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JAN BORYSIAK AGE THIRTEEN

HOW DID YOU COME UP WITH AN IDEA FOR YOUR COMPETITION POEM?

I wrote this poem after a holiday back in Poland. The trip reminded me of who I was and I wanted to write something to get my thoughts out. I have to admit, it was raining outside and I missed the

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