Theme: I Wish You Knew
"When Eyes Meet"
I heard the beautiful symphony of the guitar,
And that's when I'm enchanted by its sound.
I look up to see a familiar figure,
There he is, the one I admire.
He's the epitome of the ideal man,
A charismatic guitarist who plays with heart.
His smile lights up his face,
Turning his eyes into gentle crescents,
A cautious thinker who acts with care and intent.
I wonder if those eyes of yours ever notice me,
If that prefrontal cortex of yours ever think of me.
I wonder if that lips of yours whisphers my name,
And if I could somehow declare these emotions of mine.
Because with every eye glance, I smile,
And when you're near, my heart trembles.
What should I do now, my A?
I want to be with you, hear your voice, stay by your side.
Confession Poem Writing Contest Winner
Gamin Yoon
"Spark of Rivalry"
I admire someone who was born in 2002.
So much time has flown, and I wish he knew.
A one-sided rivalry with someone in Division 2,
Never expected that this spark would become true.
I always look forward to every game, every night
While my goal is to see you thrive and ignite,
Because I know you were there reaching the highest,
And with every win, my heart feels the proudest.
I once only viewed you as just a gaming peer,
After you noticed my port, my heart drew near,
You inspired me to play with skill and with zest,
And I aimed to be an officer, and be at my best.
Then one day, you departed, and I was filled with pain,
Regrets consumed me, for not reaching out in vain,
I thought you'd be away, for a long and endless night,
But here you are again, shining bright, and climbing to new heights.
Confession Poem Contest 1st Runner Up
Jinshi
"To My Orpheus"
As I wandered my eyes in this garden of beds,
My heart was pulled by your alluring threads
I turned red when our gates of perceptions met
Hence I looked away and thus silence, I beget.
You went closer then sat on bed where I rest
A feeling pervades a nostalgic quest,
Flowers were placed along with a candlelight
Upon which, I utter words with such euphonic delight.
I've been waiting for this serene atmosphere
Wishing you knew the words in my lips, I steer
I am drawn to your voice which gives butterflies,
I am drawn to your touch with your gentle sighs.
Your charm still fascinates me, my beloved Orpheus
However, in the realm of beings, I am an unseen muse;
Each year you visit, you feel sorry for my sacrifice;
You may be lost in the haze, still I'm your devoted Eurydice.
Confession Poem Contest 2nd Runner Up
Celica Arfonia
Top 5
"Half-meant Words Whole-hearted Feelings"
We met in a world of bright screens,
Bonded by stories from anime scenes.
Messages sent, laughter shared,
A connection formed yet left unpaired.
Your voice echoes in air,
Yet I wonder if you even care.
You talk like you have all the time in your hands,
But never enough to stay where I stand.
You play, I'm barely in the game.
You read and I don’t, yet I whispered your name.
I joke in the group chat, laughing it away,
But my heart never knows what to say.
You’re nonchalant or maybe just blind,
To the hints I drop, the thoughts in my mind.
Are you just kind or is there something more?
Mixed signals leave me lost at shore.
So here’s my confession wrapped in rhyme,
Half a joke but meant every time.
If I were a story would you read me too?
Or am I just another page you’ll skim through?
Confession Poem Writing Contest Top 10
Yu Seolha
"Flames That Never Fade"
I wish you knew the stories I weave
When the world is peaceful and I believe
In the magic of dreams where I’m unafraid
An idol, a lower moon, a girl unswayed.
I wish you knew the way I see you
Not just your smile, but the light sparkle through
The way your laughter fills the air
A euphony I wish I could share.
I wish you're aware the love retains
Through all the sadness, through all the pain
A silent ember that still blaze true
A part of me that’s still for you.
But most of all, I wish you knew
That my love for you will always be new
A flame that increase everyday
A bond that will never fade away.
Confession Poem Writing Contest Top 10
Yogiri Takatou
Top 10
"Restriction of Affections"
Caught a Feeling in Thin Air,
Terrified of seeing it so despair.
Will it ever stay a secret? ,
How will I even know my limits?.
“I will love you every time,”
But all feelings aren't that fine.
How can you say you'll be mine? ,
Our words never even rhyme.
My feelings couldn't be ignored.
of how I wish for you to adore.
I couldn't stop thinking,
the moments of our everything.
Just what is this feeling?,
How can I know it has a meaning?
If it was only you and three things,
I love you and always as greetings.
Confession Poem Writing Contest Top 10
Elaina
"Oh Special one"
I have seen this beauty, emitting a bright light on my sparking eyes
She is so special, beyond compare.
How could you make that smile so pure,
Like a blooming miracle on my dormant heart,
How I wish you knew, that my heart spins like a wheel, carrying these feelings that came from you.
My mind was strong, yet my heart goes numb,
Seeing you felt like a dream, I tried to resist it but my mind couldn't bear it.
Oh, my special one, how I wish you knew, that these feelings are meant for you,
Have you noticed that my actions are pure, without a doubt I'm longing for you.
Confession Poem Writing Contest Top 10
Sung Jinwoo
"Suppressed Emotions"
I remember the times when.
we were just strangers.
we laugh,we smile,we talked.
But how can such an angel like you
Would stay on something hideous.
Even there were times I wanna reach you out
But I always thought you will recognize my feelings I suppressed for long time.
If I were the moon
I'd gladly revolve around you my world
Even though you revolve on someone who isn't me..
That's because.
you were looking into the garden full of roses
while I was the only tulip you never noticed.
I just want u to be happy even it means
I'll stay silent on what I feel towards you.
Confession Poem Writing Contest Top 10
Prince Kassad
"Unspoken, Yet Unfolded"
In the deepest part of my heart, I've hidden my love,
A secret kept that can't ever be pushed above.
I wish you knew how I feel,
But I'm afraid to speak and reveal.
You're the reason why my face has gleamed,
You're the kind of person I've longed to have dreamed,
You're my everything in this world,
My favorite person, forever secured.
But will these feelings be kept forever?
Will they someday be discovered?
What should I do to make you mine?
Will it be possible for us to entwine?
These feelings that will never fade,
May sometimes hurt like a blade,
But I have one wish to be told,
And that's for these feelings to unfold.
Confession Poem Writing Contest Top 10
Ai Hoshino
"27th of December"
Our bond was once serene and true
You've always told me I'm pretty, out of the blue
Everytime we talk, once in a blue moon,
You told me you love me, and I, secretly, love you too.
From midnight talks, to morning greetings,
You were always honest with your feelings.
Despite the fact that you're unaware,
You've always proved to me that you care.
That was, until the 27th of December night
You found someone else, making me cry all night.
You said I've never reciprocated your feelings,
Yet I did, showing it to you through the littlest things.
You have a special place in my heart,
Despite the fact that you broke it too
And I wanted you to know as I fell apart
That I, secretly, love you too.
Confession Poem Writing Contest Top 10
Aoi Akane
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Confession Poem Writing Contest Season
Theme: I wish you knew
Mechanics:
1. This contest is open to any member of Shounen Gakuen (one entry is allowed per member.)
2. The poem you will submit must have a title and should be about or related to the theme provided.
3. The poem should be display an admiration to someone you like and you wanted to express what you feel through: Like a love letter of confession. It can be fictional or roleplay.
4. The poem can be in free verse with two to four (2 to 4) stanzas and four (4) lines per stanza. Having rhymes is not required but it is recommended.
5. It can be in either English or Filipino.
6. The author should submit an original work and not a translated or copycat of any published work.
7. Any instances of plagiarism or use of AI caught can disqualify or receive penalties. Not following the instructions properly can also receive deductions in the score.
8. Once done, you can comment on your entry in the comment section of this FB post on or before February 22, 2025, 11 PM, together with the following format:
Name:
Division:
#SGConfessionPoem
Title:
(Your Poem)
NOTE: Posting your entries earlier will be an advantage in getting more reactions.
REMINDER: Once the entry is posted, the entry is not allowed to be edited or reuploaded in the FB group without the permission of the Higher Order. You can instead add what is missing in the reply section.
Criteria for judging:
Creativity/Originality - 30%
Relevance to the Theme - 25%
Emotion - 25%
Quality/Grammar/Spelling - 15%
Audience Impact - 5%